CA DMV Practice Test
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California residents who drive on public roads and highways must have a California driver license. When you apply for a California license, you must present acceptable document(s) establishing your identity, residency, birthdate, and provide your social security number, if eligible. Examinations include a vision test, a knowledge test, and a driving test, if required. The CA DMV written test covers information found in the California Driver Handbook, including road rules, safe driving practices, and signs questions. The DMV knowledge test consists of 36 questions and you'll need 30 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official CA DMV practice permit test.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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California's Move Over Law requires drivers to:
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Merge into another lane whenever there is road work ahead.
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Slow down and stop when approaching any stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights.
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Merge into another lane or slow down for stationary emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights.
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Diamond-shaped signs:
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Typically provide guidance to drivers.
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Are used to warn drivers of hazards on roadways.
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Indicate no passing zones.
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Blue is used for:
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Service signs.
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Warning signs.
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Regulatory signs.
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California has a Basic Speed Law, which means that:
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Drivers must always drive at least 10 MPH less than the posted speed limit.
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Drivers can disregard the posted speed limit when it is raining, foggy or snowing, windy, or dusty.
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Drivers may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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You are reaching an intersection, and trees block your view to the side for the last 100 feet before crossing. The intersection is considered:
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“Open”
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“Blind”
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“Blocked”
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When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
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At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.
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At the legal freeway speed limit.
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Slower than the freeway traffic.
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In California, what BAC is evidence of intoxication?
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0.10%.
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0.02%.
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0.08%.
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:
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25 MPH.
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35 MPH.
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30 MPH.
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:
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Leave a note on the vehicle.
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Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
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All of the above.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.