CA DMV WRITTEN TEST STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WIT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Question 1: What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) threshold for a
driver aged 21 or older? It is unlawful to operate a vehicle at or above:
A) 0.05% (Five-hundredths of one percent)
B) 0.08% (Eight-hundredths of one percent) ✔✔
C) 0.10% (One-tenth of one percent)
D) 0.02% (Two-hundredths of one percent)
Question 2: You are traveling on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph,
but traffic is highly congested and flowing at 35 mph. What is the safest speed for
your vehicle?
A) 65 mph, because it is the legal limit
B) 35 mph, to match the safe flow of current traffic ✔✔
C) 45 mph, to encourage traffic to speed up
D) 25 mph, to remain extra cautious
Question 3: Under California law, a motorist must report a collision to law
enforcement and submit an SR 1 Report of Traffic Accident to the DMV if the
incident results in:
A) Any minor vehicle scratch or cosmetic blemish
B) Personal injury or the death of anyone involved ✔✔
C) A dispute between the drivers over who was at fault
D) A delay in your personal travel schedule
,Question 4: Within how many days must you officially notify the Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) if you sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle?
A) 5 days ✔✔
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 30 days
Question 5: A pedestrian steps off the curb after the flashing "Don't Walk" signal
has already started. If they are still in the center of the crosswalk when your traffic
light turns green, you must:
A) Honk your horn and proceed forward because you have the green light
B) Stop and wait until the pedestrian completely clears the street before
proceeding ✔✔
C) Drive around the pedestrian carefully without stopping
D) Flash your high beams to warn them to hurry across
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: -ANSWER
✔✔Slow to a safe speed before the curve
A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions
should you take first? -ANSWER ✔✔Take your foot off the gas
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection.
What is the best thing to do? -ANSWER ✔✔Don't enter the intersection until you
can get completely across
, A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or
trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: -ANSWER ✔✔At any time or
for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: -ANSWER
✔✔Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
-ANSWER ✔✔Illegal at all times
A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding
to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to
cross at a corner, you should: -ANSWER ✔✔Pull up to the crosswalk so the
person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: -ANSWER
✔✔Slow moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: -
ANSWER ✔✔Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? -ANSWER
✔✔Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by -ANSWER
✔✔Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible
and stopping
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WIT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Question 1: What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) threshold for a
driver aged 21 or older? It is unlawful to operate a vehicle at or above:
A) 0.05% (Five-hundredths of one percent)
B) 0.08% (Eight-hundredths of one percent) ✔✔
C) 0.10% (One-tenth of one percent)
D) 0.02% (Two-hundredths of one percent)
Question 2: You are traveling on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph,
but traffic is highly congested and flowing at 35 mph. What is the safest speed for
your vehicle?
A) 65 mph, because it is the legal limit
B) 35 mph, to match the safe flow of current traffic ✔✔
C) 45 mph, to encourage traffic to speed up
D) 25 mph, to remain extra cautious
Question 3: Under California law, a motorist must report a collision to law
enforcement and submit an SR 1 Report of Traffic Accident to the DMV if the
incident results in:
A) Any minor vehicle scratch or cosmetic blemish
B) Personal injury or the death of anyone involved ✔✔
C) A dispute between the drivers over who was at fault
D) A delay in your personal travel schedule
,Question 4: Within how many days must you officially notify the Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) if you sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle?
A) 5 days ✔✔
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 30 days
Question 5: A pedestrian steps off the curb after the flashing "Don't Walk" signal
has already started. If they are still in the center of the crosswalk when your traffic
light turns green, you must:
A) Honk your horn and proceed forward because you have the green light
B) Stop and wait until the pedestrian completely clears the street before
proceeding ✔✔
C) Drive around the pedestrian carefully without stopping
D) Flash your high beams to warn them to hurry across
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: -ANSWER
✔✔Slow to a safe speed before the curve
A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions
should you take first? -ANSWER ✔✔Take your foot off the gas
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection.
What is the best thing to do? -ANSWER ✔✔Don't enter the intersection until you
can get completely across
, A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or
trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: -ANSWER ✔✔At any time or
for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: -ANSWER
✔✔Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
-ANSWER ✔✔Illegal at all times
A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding
to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to
cross at a corner, you should: -ANSWER ✔✔Pull up to the crosswalk so the
person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: -ANSWER
✔✔Slow moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: -
ANSWER ✔✔Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? -ANSWER
✔✔Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by -ANSWER
✔✔Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible
and stopping
