DMV Knowledge Test 2025-2026
Reviewed.
1. You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle.
If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.
Under no circumstances. - Answer Under no circumstances.
2. When approaching a railroad crossing with no warning device, the speed limit is:
15 mph.
20 mph.
25 mph. - Answer 15 mph.
3. Parallel parking is when the:
Front wheels are turned toward the street.
Vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.
Rear wheels are touching the curb. - Answer Vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.
4. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway.
The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway. - Answer At or near the same speed as the traffic on
the freeway.
5. Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet when a vehicle is coming towards
you.
200
300
, 500 - Answer 500
6. A blue curb means:
Parking for mail delivery only.
Parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license plate.
Parking for disabled persons. - Answer Parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license
plate.
7. There is a school bus ahead of you in your lane with flashing yellow lights. You should:
Stop, then proceed when you think all the children have exited the bus.
Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.
Slow down and prepare to stop. - Answer Slow down and prepare to stop.
8. California's "Basic Speed Law" says:
You should never drive faster than posted speed limits.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways. - Answer You should never drive
faster than is safe for current conditions.
9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify ______ within 5 days.
CHP
DMV
Your insurance provider - Answer DMV
10. Looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 seconds helps you to
______________.
Enjoy the scenery
Avoid last minute moves
See hazards inside your car - Answer Avoid last minute moves
Reviewed.
1. You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle.
If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.
Under no circumstances. - Answer Under no circumstances.
2. When approaching a railroad crossing with no warning device, the speed limit is:
15 mph.
20 mph.
25 mph. - Answer 15 mph.
3. Parallel parking is when the:
Front wheels are turned toward the street.
Vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.
Rear wheels are touching the curb. - Answer Vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.
4. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway.
The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway. - Answer At or near the same speed as the traffic on
the freeway.
5. Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet when a vehicle is coming towards
you.
200
300
, 500 - Answer 500
6. A blue curb means:
Parking for mail delivery only.
Parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license plate.
Parking for disabled persons. - Answer Parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license
plate.
7. There is a school bus ahead of you in your lane with flashing yellow lights. You should:
Stop, then proceed when you think all the children have exited the bus.
Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.
Slow down and prepare to stop. - Answer Slow down and prepare to stop.
8. California's "Basic Speed Law" says:
You should never drive faster than posted speed limits.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways. - Answer You should never drive
faster than is safe for current conditions.
9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify ______ within 5 days.
CHP
DMV
Your insurance provider - Answer DMV
10. Looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 seconds helps you to
______________.
Enjoy the scenery
Avoid last minute moves
See hazards inside your car - Answer Avoid last minute moves
