Free CA DMV Sample Test – 8 [UPDATED 2026]

If you see a blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog waiting to cross, you should:

(A) Stop and allow the pedestrian to cross safely. (B) Honk your horn before proceeding. (C) Drive through if the pedestrian has not stepped into the roadway.

Double solid yellow lines on a roadway mean:

(A) Traffic moves in the same direction. (B) Passing is not allowed in either direction. (C) Passing is allowed if the road is clear.

A child age 6 or younger may be left alone in a vehicle only if:

(A) A person at least 12 years old is supervising the child. (B) The windows are partially open. (C) The engine is left running with the air conditioner on.

This sign indicates:

(A) Drive to the right of the divider or obstruction. (B) Turn right at the next intersection. (C) Keep in the right lane at all times.

If another vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, your first action should be:

(A) Take your foot off the accelerator. (B) Honk continuously. (C) Steer into another lane immediately.

During freezing weather, ice is most likely to form first on:

(A) Bridges and overpasses. (B) Roads in residential areas. (C) Roads with heavy traffic.

When exiting a freeway on a downhill curve, you should:

(A) Slow to a safe speed before entering the curve. (B) Brake hard while in the curve. (C) Maintain freeway speed until reaching the bottom.

If a pedestrian is still crossing after the 'Don't Walk' signal begins flashing, you should:

(A) Wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed. (B) Proceed if your traffic light is green. (C) Drive around the pedestrian carefully.

You may make a left turn on a red light only from:

(A) A one-way street onto another one-way street. (B) A two-way street onto a one-way street. (C) Any street after coming to a complete stop.

An orange and red sign of this shape always means:

(A) A slow-moving vehicle. (B) A construction vehicle. (C) A vehicle carrying hazardous materials.

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, you must:

(A) Stop until the red lights stop flashing. (B) Slow down and pass carefully. (C) Stop only if children are crossing the street.

To reduce the risk of skidding on slippery roads, you should:

(A) Slow down before entering curves and intersections. (B) Accelerate through curves. (C) Brake hard while turning.

When driving between parked cars and oncoming traffic, you should:

(A) Keep close to the parked cars. (B) Drive close to the centerline. (C) Maintain a position midway between both hazards.

You must file an SR-1 report with the DMV if an accident results in:

(A) Injury, death, or qualifying property damage. (B) Any traffic citation. (C) A flat tire.

Large trucks leave extra space in front of them because:

(A) They need more distance to stop safely. (B) They are required to let cars merge ahead. (C) They accelerate faster than passenger vehicles.

You may drive through a safety zone for passengers:

(A) Only when a bus is not present. (B) Only after stopping. (C) At no time.

When driving in fog during daylight hours, you should use:

(A) Your low-beam headlights. (B) Your high-beam headlights. (C) Only your parking lights.

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

(A) Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go. (B) Brake hard immediately. (C) Turn the steering wheel sharply back and forth.

When approaching the top of a hill where you cannot see oncoming traffic, you should:

(A) Stay on your side of the road and be prepared to slow down. (B) Move toward the centerline for a better view. (C) Pass slower vehicles before reaching the hill.

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren is approaching from behind, you should:

(A) Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes. (B) Speed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle. (C) Stop immediately in your current lane.

Test Result

Can I drive with only my parking lights on at night in California?

No. Parking lights are not a substitute for headlights. At night or whenever visibility is poor, you must use your headlights as required by California law.

What should I do if an emergency vehicle approaches while I am in an intersection?

Continue through the intersection if necessary, then safely pull over to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Never stop in the middle of an intersection.

Can I cross a double solid yellow line to enter my driveway?

Yes. You may cross a double solid yellow line when it is safe to enter or leave a driveway or private road.

When should I increase my following distance?

Increase your following distance in rain, fog, heavy traffic, at night, or whenever road conditions reduce traction or visibility. Extra space gives you more time to react.