Free CA DMV Sample Test – 9 [UPDATED 2026]

Which of the following can reduce your ability to drive safely?

(A) Alcohol, drugs, and certain medications. (B) Listening to the radio at a low volume. (C) Using your turn signals correctly.

When driving in heavy rain, you should:

(A) Reduce your speed and increase your following distance. (B) Drive at the posted speed limit if your headlights are on. (C) Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.

You should signal continuously while turning because it:

(A) Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn. (B) Lets other drivers know what your intentions are. (C) Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

When an emergency vehicle with its siren and flashing lights approaches from behind, you must:

(A) Pull to the right edge of the road and stop. (B) Continue driving until you reach your destination. (C) Stop immediately, even if you are in an intersection.

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 in your direction. (C) Under no circumstances.

When parking downhill with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

(A) Toward the curb. (B) Away from the curb. (C) Straight ahead.

Flash your brake lights or use your emergency flashers when you:

(A) Need to warn other drivers of a hazard ahead. (B) Are backing out of a parking space. (C) Are changing lanes on the freeway.

Backing your vehicle is:

(A) Always dangerous to do. (B) Dangerous only in large vehicles. (C) Safe if you use your mirrors only.

Driving much slower than the flow of traffic can:

(A) Create a hazard and block traffic. (B) Always make driving safer. (C) Reduce your chances of receiving a traffic ticket.

When pulling away from a curb, you should:

(A) Signal before entering traffic. (B) Honk your horn before moving. (C) Accelerate quickly without signaling.

A diamond-shaped lane marked with a white diamond symbol is reserved for:

(A) Carpool (HOV) vehicles during posted hours. (B) Slow-moving vehicles only. (C) Emergency vehicles only.

At a four-way stop, if you arrive at the same time as the driver on your left, who has the right-of-way?

(A) The driver on your left. (B) You have the right-of-way. (C) The driver going straight.

A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog has the right-of-way:

(A) Only in marked crosswalks. (B) At all times. (C) Only when a crossing guard is present.

Before crossing railroad tracks, you should stop if:

(A) You do not have enough room to completely clear the tracks. (B) You are driving a passenger car with children. (C) The crossing is inside a city.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:

(A) Vehicles next to the broken line may pass when safe. (B) Passing is allowed from both directions. (C) Vehicles next to the solid line may pass when safe.

On a multilane road with traffic moving in both directions, you should:

(A) Drive ahead of or behind other vehicles whenever possible. (B) Drive beside other vehicles whenever possible. (C) Stay in the lane closest to the centerline at all times.

Drivers must obey instructions given by:

(A) Flaggers directing traffic in construction zones. (B) Pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk. (C) Private security guards directing traffic on public roads.

If you are involved in a minor collision with no injuries and your vehicle can be moved, you should:

(A) Move it out of the traffic lane if possible. (B) Leave it where it stopped until police arrive. (C) Drive away without exchanging information.

On cold days, patches of ice are most likely to be found:

(A) In shaded areas of the roadway. (B) On roads with heavy traffic. (C) In the middle of wide intersections.

You may drive in a bicycle lane:

(A) No more than 200 feet before making a right turn. (B) Whenever no bicyclists are present. (C) For passing slow-moving traffic.

Test Result

What should I do if I arrive at a four-way stop at the same time as another driver?

If you arrive at the same time as another vehicle, the driver on the right has the right-of-way. If you are on the right, proceed carefully after making sure it is safe.

Can I ever drive in a bicycle lane in California?

Yes. You may enter a bicycle lane for no more than 200 feet before making a right turn, after yielding to any bicyclists already in the lane.

Who must I obey in a road construction zone?

Always follow the directions of flaggers and temporary traffic control devices in construction zones, even if they differ from permanent traffic signs or signals.

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