California DMV Written Test #4

You must obey instructions from school safety patrols or crossing guards:

• At all times

• Only during school hours

• Unless you do not see any children present

Answer explanation

Obeying instructions from school safety patrols or crossing guards is crucial at all times to ensure the safety of children crossing streets. Following their directions helps prevent accidents and promotes a safe environment around schools.

All the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

• Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

• Adjusting your outside mirror

• Transporting an unrestrained animal inside your vehicle

Answer explanation

Listening to music through headphones covering both ears is not only dangerous as it impairs awareness of the surroundings, but it is also illegal as it hinders a driver’s ability to hear important auditory cues on the road

You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

• Interior lights

• Parking lights.

• Headlights

Answer explanation

Driving slower and turning on headlights in reduced visibility conditions, such as a dust storm, improves visibility for both the driver and other road users, enhancing overall safety

When you park on a hill, your vehicle could roll due to an equipment failure. Remember to:

• Leave the vehicle in neutral

• Set the parking brake

• Set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in park

Answer explanation

When parking on a hill, it is advisable to set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

• They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle

• Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

• Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear-view mirrors.

Answer explanation

Larger vehicles, such as trucks, generally have larger blind spots, also known as “no-zones,” compared to smaller passenger vehicles

Which of these lanes may a driver enter within 200 feet of an intersection where they plan to turn right?

• Bus lane

• HOV lane

• Bike lane

Answer explanation

A driver may enter a bike lane within 200 feet of an intersection when preparing to turn right. However, caution should be exercised to avoid endangering cyclists

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

• Signal and turn immediately

• Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first

• Slow down or stop, look left-right-left, and make the turn when safe

Answer explanation

Before making a right turn, it’s important to slow down or stop, check for oncoming traffic from the left and right, and proceed when it is safe to do so

You may not park your vehicle:

• On the side of the freeway in an emergency

• Next to a red painted curb

• Within 100 feet of an elementary school

Answer explanation

Parking next to a red painted curb is prohibited as it indicates a no-parking zone. Red curbs are typically designated for emergency vehicles or other specific restrictions, and parking there can impede traffic flow or pose safety risks

What should a driver do at a crosswalk with flashing lights:

• Make eye contact with the pedestrians and then pass them

• Always stop

• Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop

Answer explanation

When encountering a crosswalk with flashing lights, drivers should be alert, look for pedestrians, and be prepared to come to a stop to ensure pedestrian safety

With a Class C driver’s license, a person may drive a:

• Light rail train

• Car, van, or pick-up truck

• Semi-truck

Answer explanation

A Class C driver’s license allows the operation of a standard car, van, or pick-up truck