CA 2024 DMV Written Test / Comprehensive
Study Guide Complete Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb. - AnswerB.
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only. - AnswerA. Low beams.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind?
A. Merging into another lane
B. Decreasing your following distance
C. Changing lanes frequently - AnswerA. Merging into another lane
A broken yellow centerline means that:
A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. - AnswerC. Passing
on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go
through the intersection without stopping, you should:
A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. - AnswerB. Go through the
intersection without stopping.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
B. Slow-moving vehicle.
C. Shoulder work ahead. - AnswerB. Slow-moving vehicle.
, A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt. - AnswerC. In a
secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive
faster, you should:
A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
C. Move into the right lane when it is safe. - AnswerC. Move into the right lane when it
is safe.
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
A. Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
C. Leave the front wheels straight. - AnswerB. Turn the front wheels away from the
curb.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means:
A. Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely.
B. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
C. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. - AnswerC. Slow down and cross
the intersection carefully.
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
A. Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.
B. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
C. Always drive at the posted speed limit. - AnswerB. Never drive faster than is safe
for current conditions.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
A. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
B. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
C. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds. -
AnswerA. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Study Guide Complete Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb. - AnswerB.
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only. - AnswerA. Low beams.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind?
A. Merging into another lane
B. Decreasing your following distance
C. Changing lanes frequently - AnswerA. Merging into another lane
A broken yellow centerline means that:
A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. - AnswerC. Passing
on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go
through the intersection without stopping, you should:
A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. - AnswerB. Go through the
intersection without stopping.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
B. Slow-moving vehicle.
C. Shoulder work ahead. - AnswerB. Slow-moving vehicle.
, A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt. - AnswerC. In a
secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive
faster, you should:
A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
C. Move into the right lane when it is safe. - AnswerC. Move into the right lane when it
is safe.
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
A. Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
C. Leave the front wheels straight. - AnswerB. Turn the front wheels away from the
curb.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means:
A. Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely.
B. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
C. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. - AnswerC. Slow down and cross
the intersection carefully.
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
A. Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.
B. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
C. Always drive at the posted speed limit. - AnswerB. Never drive faster than is safe
for current conditions.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
A. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
B. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
C. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds. -
AnswerA. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
