CA DMV Test for Students

What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?

• 40 mph

• 25 mph

• 15 mph

• 30 mph

When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?

• When the vehicle is making or about to make a left turn

• When the vehicle is parked on the right side of the road

• When the vehicle is slowing down

• When the vehicle is in the right lane

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in California?

• 16 years old

• 15 and a half years old

• 18 years old

• 14 years old

What does a red octagonal sign indicate?

• Speed up

• Turn left

• Go

• Stop

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

• Indicating a scenic route

• Showing the direction to a hospital

• Signifying a pedestrian crossing

• Warning of potential hazards or changes in the road ahead

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

• It means to come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

• It means to speed up and pass through quickly

• It means to slow down and proceed with caution

• It means to proceed without stopping

What should you do if you are being tailgated?

• Speed up to get away from them

• Slam on your brakes to teach them a lesson

• Increase your following distance and allow the tailgater to pass you.

• Ignore them and continue driving as normal

When should you use your headlights?

• During nighttime, inclement weather, or any time visibility is reduced to 1000 feet or less.

• When you want to blind other drivers

• Only during the day

• When you want to save battery

What is the proper way to make a right turn at a red light?

• Speed up and make the turn quickly

• Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so

• Roll through the red light without stopping

• Make the turn without checking for oncoming traffic

What is the penalty for a first offense of driving under the influence in California?

• Community service

• Fine, imprisonment, and license suspension

• No consequences

• Verbal warning