Free CA DMV Sample Test – 5 California Driving Knowledge Test

Keep building on what you’ve learned with Free CA DMV Sample Test 5! This one gives you another batch of practice questions to help you get ready for the real knowledge test and feel more at ease with all the rules you’ll need to know as a new driver.

Take your time with each question, and make sure you read through the explanation after you choose your answer. Those explanations are super helpful; they break down important stuff like traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way, safe driving habits, vehicle control, and how to share the road with everyone else out there.

And hey, if you miss a question? Don’t sweat it; just treat it as a little signpost pointing out what you might want to brush up on before test day. That’s how you make real progress! Keep going, you’re doing great.

Free CA DMV Sample Test – 5

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

(A) It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call. (B) It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind. (C) It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:

(A) That you are approaching from behind. (B) Approaching you from behind. (C) That you have already passed.

Before entering a street from a private road, driveway, or alley, you must:

(A) Yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already on the roadway. (B) Enter quickly because traffic on the roadway must yield to you. (C) Sound your horn before entering the roadway.

This white sign means:

(A) The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed. (B) Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary. (C) Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

Excessive speed:

(A) Does not increase the chance of a crash. (B) Increases your ability to react to a hazard. (C) Often leads to high-risk decision-making.

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

(A) Never look over your right shoulder. (B) Always slow down in your traffic lane. (C) Glance over your shoulder.

Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

(A) To better see around the sides of the vehicle. (B) Because other drivers tend to pull behind large vehicles before trying to pass them. (C) Because following too closely will get you caught in the vehicle's slipstream.

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

(A) If the vehicle ahead is turning left. (B) If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction. (C) Under no circumstances.

Alcohol is:

(A) A stimulant. (B) An antihistamine. (C) A depressant.

What is an important step in turning?

(A) Check traffic in all directions. (B) Increase your speed. (C) Always move into the left lane.

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

(A) Before you start driving. (B) Whenever you need to use them. (C) Before you get into the car.

Night driving presents unique problems because:

(A) The speed limit is increased at night. (B) There are fewer cars on the roads at night. (C) Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the 'Don't Walk' signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal changes to green. You should:

(A) Proceed if you have the right-of-way. (B) Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. (C) Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:

(A) Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route. (B) Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit. (C) Back up on the road or shoulder.

A distraction when driving is:

(A) Anything that causes evasive action while driving. (B) Anything that takes your attention away from driving. (C) Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is:

(A) Legal if it is your child. (B) Illegal at all times. (C) Not restricted by law.

Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol or drugs?

(A) Alertness. (B) Coordination. (C) Both of the above.

When driving near a blind pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you must:

(A) Slow down and proceed carefully if the pedestrian is standing still. (B) Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has safely crossed. (C) Honk your horn to let the pedestrian know you are there.

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:

(A) Signal for at least five seconds. (B) Slow down before you start to change lanes. (C) Assume there is enough space if you signal first.

You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

(A) Speed up to beat the red light. (B) Reduce your speed and proceed carefully through the intersection. (C) Come to a safe stop.

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How can California DMV Sample Test 5 help me prepare?

Sample Test 5 helps you review California traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices while identifying topics that may need more study.

Should I read the explanations after answering each question?

Yes. Reading the explanations helps you understand why an answer is correct instead of simply memorizing it, which can improve your understanding of California driving rules.

What should I study along with California DMV Sample Test 5?

Use this practice test together with the current California Driver’s Handbook. Review any topics you find difficult and continue with the other California DMV sample tests for additional practice.

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