CA DMV DRIVING ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
-You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
-The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.
-You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
Correct Answer: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the
tracks.
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his
or her instructions:
-Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
-Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
-At all times.
Correct Answer: At all times.
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,When can you drive in a bike lane?
-During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.
-When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
-When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
Correct Answer: When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan
to turn right.
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
-You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
-Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.
-You help reduce traffic congestion.
Correct Answer: You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The
flashing yellow light means:
-Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
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,-Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
-Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Correct Answer: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You
should:
Make eye contact and then pass him/her.
Slow down as you pass him/her.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Correct Answer: Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
-No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
-Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
-Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
Correct Answer: No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
-In both directions may pass.
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, -Next to the broken line may pass.
-Next to the solid line may pass.
Correct Answer: Next to the broken line may pass.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
-Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
-Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
-Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Correct Answer: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
-Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
-Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
-Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
Correct Answer: Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You drive defensively when you:
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WITH CORRECT ANSWERS TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
-You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
-The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.
-You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
Correct Answer: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the
tracks.
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his
or her instructions:
-Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
-Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
-At all times.
Correct Answer: At all times.
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,When can you drive in a bike lane?
-During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.
-When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
-When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
Correct Answer: When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan
to turn right.
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
-You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
-Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.
-You help reduce traffic congestion.
Correct Answer: You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The
flashing yellow light means:
-Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
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,-Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
-Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Correct Answer: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You
should:
Make eye contact and then pass him/her.
Slow down as you pass him/her.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Correct Answer: Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
-No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
-Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
-Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
Correct Answer: No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
-In both directions may pass.
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, -Next to the broken line may pass.
-Next to the solid line may pass.
Correct Answer: Next to the broken line may pass.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
-Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
-Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
-Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Correct Answer: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
-Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
-Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
-Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
Correct Answer: Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You drive defensively when you:
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