CA DMV Diagnostic Test

Can you pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or a hill?

• Yes, but only if there is enough space.

• Yes, but you may only pass on the right.

• No, never.

Answer explanation

Before you pass on the approach to a hill or a curve, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that could cause other vehicles to move into your lane. Only pass when it is safe. [Merging and Exiting; Section 9. Navigating the Roads; California Driver Handbook]

If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may

• be sent to jail and/or pay a hefty fine.

• attend an interview at the DMV.

• lose your license for life.

Answer explanation

In California, if you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you will be fined, sentenced to jail, or both. [Speed Contests, Administrative, California Driver Handbook].

If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to _____ if this was your first offense.

Answer explanation

Under California law, if you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to $20 for a first offense and up to $50 for each subsequent offense.

You should cut your speed in half when the road is

• wet.

• packed with snow.

• icy.

A _________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

• broken white line

• solid white line

• solid yellow line

Answer explanation

The right edges of many roadways are marked with a solid white line. This line indicates the outer edge of the roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder. The left edge is marked with a yellow line. [Line Colors; Lane Control; California Driver Handbook]

In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?

• When you are in a carpool/HOV lane with a designated entrance on the left

• When you are passing another vehicle

• Never

Answer explanation

Two solid yellow lines indicate no passing. You may not cross these lines except to make a left turn. However, in California, there is one exception to this usual rule: You may drive to the left of these lines if you are in a carpool/HOV lane that has a designated entrance on the left. [Line Colors; Lane Control; California Driver Handbook]

This warning sign means

• the road ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

• the road ahead curves to the right.

• a winding road.

• sharp right and left turns are ahead.

Answer explanation

This sign indicates a double curve ahead. The road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. (If there were a triple curve ahead, a winding road sign would be posted instead.) Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.

This sign is

• an object marker on a roadway.

• a barricade at a work zone.

• a warning sign at a work zone.

• a guide sign on an interstate highway.

You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.

Answer explanation

Fines for traffic violations in a work zone can be $1,000 or more. Anyone convicted of assaulting a highway worker faces fines of up to $2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. [Fines and Double Fine Zones; Section 7 - Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook]

You must not follow within ___ feet of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.