CALIFORNIA DMV DRIVER'S
WRITTEN TEST 2026 ACTUAL TEST
PAPER WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS GRADE A+
◉ "Walk" or "Walking Person" Answer: You may cross the street.
◉ 5-sided Sign Answer: indicates that you are near a school. Stop if
children are in the crosswalk.
◉ A diamond-shaped sign: Answer: Warns of existing or possible
hazards ahead.
◉ Administrative Hearing Answer: DMV process to contest driving
privilege actions.
◉ Air Bags Answer: Ride at least 10 inches from the airbag cover, as
long as you can maintain full control of your vehicle.
◉ Alleys Answer: An alley is any road no wider than 25 feet that is used
to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or properties. The speed
limit in an alley is
15 mph
◉ Animal-drawn vehicles Answer: Horse-drawn vehicles and riders of
horses or other animals are entitled to share the road with motor
,vehicles. It is a traffic offense to scare horses or stampede livestock.
Slow down or stop, if necessary, or when requested to do so by the
riders or herders.
◉ Applying for a CA Driver's License Answer: proof of identity, two
proofs of residency, legal full name document, social security number.
◉ Applying For A Driver's License Answer: Practice driving with a
California drivers licensed driver who is at least 18 years old (25 for
minors) and this person must sit close enough to take control of the
vehicle.
◉ Applying for an Instruction Permit Answer: complete drivers license
application, provide documents, pay fee, pass a knowledge test, pass a
vision test.
◉ Around Children Answer: The speed limit is 25 mph within 500 feet
of a school while children are outside or crossing the street. Some school
zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph. When near schools, look
for:
Bicyclists and pedestrians.
School safety patrols or crossing guards. Be sure to obey their directions
at all times.
Stopped school buses and children crossing the street.
,Some school buses flash yellow lights when preparing to stop to let
children off the bus. The yellow flashing lights warn you to slow down
and prepare to stop.
When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top, front, and back of the
bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely
across the street and the lights stop flashing. Remain stopped while the
red lights are flashing. If you fail to stop, you may be fined up to $1,000
and your driving privilege could be suspended for one year.
If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway
(two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop.
◉ At "T" intersections without "STOP" or "YIELD" signs.. Answer:
Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road (continuing to
go straight) have the right-of-way.
◉ Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Answer: All gas-powered vehicles
produce carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a deadly odorless gas
released from a vehicle's exhaust pipe. Never start your vehicle inside
the garage with the door closed. Symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning include:
Tiredness
Yawning
Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Ringing in the ears
, If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, have your exhaust
system checked.
◉ Be aware of your surroundings Answer: To drive safely, you need to
know what is around you. This helps you make good decisions and react
to hazards on the road.
This image shows the areas around your vehicle.
• Green: Ahead of you.
• Blue: Next to you.
• Yellow: Blinds spots.
• Red: Behind you.
◉ Be Familiar with New Technology Answer: The technology in
vehicles is always advancing. We will see more self-driving vehicles and
vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on the road.
Vehicles with these systems may respond to road situations differently
than a human driver would.
◉ Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test Answer: driver's window, windshield,
rear-view windows, brake lights, tires, foot brake, horn, emergency
parking brake, turn/arm signals, windshield wipers (control arm or
switch), seat belts.
◉ Behind-the-Wheel Driving Test Answer: Proof of permit or drivers
license, a license driver to take you to the test, a safe vehicle, valid proof
of insurance and registration, rental vehicles must have a contract with
your name on it.
WRITTEN TEST 2026 ACTUAL TEST
PAPER WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS GRADE A+
◉ "Walk" or "Walking Person" Answer: You may cross the street.
◉ 5-sided Sign Answer: indicates that you are near a school. Stop if
children are in the crosswalk.
◉ A diamond-shaped sign: Answer: Warns of existing or possible
hazards ahead.
◉ Administrative Hearing Answer: DMV process to contest driving
privilege actions.
◉ Air Bags Answer: Ride at least 10 inches from the airbag cover, as
long as you can maintain full control of your vehicle.
◉ Alleys Answer: An alley is any road no wider than 25 feet that is used
to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or properties. The speed
limit in an alley is
15 mph
◉ Animal-drawn vehicles Answer: Horse-drawn vehicles and riders of
horses or other animals are entitled to share the road with motor
,vehicles. It is a traffic offense to scare horses or stampede livestock.
Slow down or stop, if necessary, or when requested to do so by the
riders or herders.
◉ Applying for a CA Driver's License Answer: proof of identity, two
proofs of residency, legal full name document, social security number.
◉ Applying For A Driver's License Answer: Practice driving with a
California drivers licensed driver who is at least 18 years old (25 for
minors) and this person must sit close enough to take control of the
vehicle.
◉ Applying for an Instruction Permit Answer: complete drivers license
application, provide documents, pay fee, pass a knowledge test, pass a
vision test.
◉ Around Children Answer: The speed limit is 25 mph within 500 feet
of a school while children are outside or crossing the street. Some school
zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph. When near schools, look
for:
Bicyclists and pedestrians.
School safety patrols or crossing guards. Be sure to obey their directions
at all times.
Stopped school buses and children crossing the street.
,Some school buses flash yellow lights when preparing to stop to let
children off the bus. The yellow flashing lights warn you to slow down
and prepare to stop.
When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top, front, and back of the
bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely
across the street and the lights stop flashing. Remain stopped while the
red lights are flashing. If you fail to stop, you may be fined up to $1,000
and your driving privilege could be suspended for one year.
If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway
(two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop.
◉ At "T" intersections without "STOP" or "YIELD" signs.. Answer:
Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road (continuing to
go straight) have the right-of-way.
◉ Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Answer: All gas-powered vehicles
produce carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a deadly odorless gas
released from a vehicle's exhaust pipe. Never start your vehicle inside
the garage with the door closed. Symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning include:
Tiredness
Yawning
Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Ringing in the ears
, If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, have your exhaust
system checked.
◉ Be aware of your surroundings Answer: To drive safely, you need to
know what is around you. This helps you make good decisions and react
to hazards on the road.
This image shows the areas around your vehicle.
• Green: Ahead of you.
• Blue: Next to you.
• Yellow: Blinds spots.
• Red: Behind you.
◉ Be Familiar with New Technology Answer: The technology in
vehicles is always advancing. We will see more self-driving vehicles and
vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on the road.
Vehicles with these systems may respond to road situations differently
than a human driver would.
◉ Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test Answer: driver's window, windshield,
rear-view windows, brake lights, tires, foot brake, horn, emergency
parking brake, turn/arm signals, windshield wipers (control arm or
switch), seat belts.
◉ Behind-the-Wheel Driving Test Answer: Proof of permit or drivers
license, a license driver to take you to the test, a safe vehicle, valid proof
of insurance and registration, rental vehicles must have a contract with
your name on it.
