DMV CALIFORNIA WRITTEN TEST
STUDY GUIDE 2025 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher. - ANSWER0.08 %
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must - ANSWERNever drive faster than is safe
for current conditions
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: -
ANSWERUnder no circumstances
Motorcycles are entitled to: - ANSWERThe same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: - ANSWERTurn your steering wheel in the
direction of the skid.
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should - ANSWERTreat the light
like a stop sign
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should - ANSWERContinue
driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers -
ANSWERShould slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers: -
ANSWERMay turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians
already in the intersection.
You should use your horn when: - ANSWERIt may help prevent a collision
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely: - ANSWERInterfere
with traffic and receive a ticket
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: - ANSWERSignal for at least five
seconds
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: - ANSWERMotorcycle
, You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: - ANSWERIf you are involved in
a collision or stopped for a citation
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: - ANSWERIf
the road or weather conditions require a slower speed
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the
container is: - ANSWERIn the trunk
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: - ANSWERNo more than 200 feet before
making a right turn
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device,
you should: - ANSWERLet the call go to voicemail
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles - ANSWERNext to
the broken line may pass
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you
turn your front wheels? - ANSWERRight, towards the side of the road
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very
little vehicle damage, you should - ANSWERMove your vehicle out of the traffic lane if
possible
Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is: -
ANSWERIllegal at all times
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should: -
ANSWERStop and let the pedestrian finish crossing (yield)
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should
drive - ANSWERFarther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger
vehicle
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog: - ANSWERAt all times
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: - ANSWEROver your shoulders
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should: -
ANSWERMake room for the merging lane if possible
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: - ANSWERStop then proceed when safe
STUDY GUIDE 2025 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher. - ANSWER0.08 %
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must - ANSWERNever drive faster than is safe
for current conditions
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: -
ANSWERUnder no circumstances
Motorcycles are entitled to: - ANSWERThe same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: - ANSWERTurn your steering wheel in the
direction of the skid.
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should - ANSWERTreat the light
like a stop sign
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should - ANSWERContinue
driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers -
ANSWERShould slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers: -
ANSWERMay turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians
already in the intersection.
You should use your horn when: - ANSWERIt may help prevent a collision
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely: - ANSWERInterfere
with traffic and receive a ticket
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: - ANSWERSignal for at least five
seconds
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: - ANSWERMotorcycle
, You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: - ANSWERIf you are involved in
a collision or stopped for a citation
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: - ANSWERIf
the road or weather conditions require a slower speed
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the
container is: - ANSWERIn the trunk
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: - ANSWERNo more than 200 feet before
making a right turn
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device,
you should: - ANSWERLet the call go to voicemail
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles - ANSWERNext to
the broken line may pass
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you
turn your front wheels? - ANSWERRight, towards the side of the road
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very
little vehicle damage, you should - ANSWERMove your vehicle out of the traffic lane if
possible
Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is: -
ANSWERIllegal at all times
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should: -
ANSWERStop and let the pedestrian finish crossing (yield)
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should
drive - ANSWERFarther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger
vehicle
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog: - ANSWERAt all times
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: - ANSWEROver your shoulders
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should: -
ANSWERMake room for the merging lane if possible
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: - ANSWERStop then proceed when safe
