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California DMV Written Practice Test #4

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This sign indicates that

a)

a divided highway begins ahead

b)

a divided highway ends ahead

c)

the right lane is closed ahead

d)

traffic must turn left.

2.

On an expressway, you can avoid highway hypnosis by

a)

constantly shifting your eyes from one part of the roadway to another

b)

listening to very loud music

c)

constantly moving your car from one lane into another

d)

constantly talking on your cell phone

3.

________ pavement markings indicate parking spaces for persons with disabilities

a)

white

b)

red

c)

blue

d)

yellow

4.

Which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone?

a)

Within 3 feet of a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons

b)

Within 7 1/2 feet of a railroad track

c)

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or the driveway to a fire station

d)

The curb or edge of a public road

5.

If you are signaled by a flag person at or near a railroad crossing or construction site, you must

a)

obey his or her signals, no matter which lane you are in

b)

obey his or her signals if you are in the right lane

c)

obey his or her signals if you are in the left lane

d)

stop and ask for help

6.

Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems is part of

a)

defensive driving

b)

distracted driving

c)

aggressive driving

d)

disciplines driving

7.

If you suddenly go into a skid, you should

a)

ease your foot off the gas pedal

b)

shift gears

c)

ease your foot off the brake pedal

d)

apply the brakes

8.

A steady red arrow means

a)

you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow

b)

you should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before turning

c)

you must stop and you cannot turn in the direction of the arrow

d)

you must come to a complete stop and then proceed when it is safe to do so

9.

What does this image mean

a)

You must slow down

b)

You are permitted to proceed through this lane

c)

Driving is prohibited through this lane

d)

You are required to stop your vehicle.

10.

When you come to an intersection and intend to make a move, you should follow the ______ rule before you pull out.

a)

left-left-right

b)

left-right-left

c)

left-right

d)

right-left-right

11.

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

a)

start the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

b)

swing wide to the left before turning

c)

start the turn with your right wheel as close as possible to the yellow diving line

d)

do any of the above

12.

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where

a)

travel in opposite directions is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

b)

travel in opposite directions is permitted on both sides of the line, and crossing the line is also permitted

c)

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, and crossing the line is also permitted

d)

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

13.

When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you should

a)

increase the speed of your vehicle and cross the intersection quickly

b)

stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way

c)

blow your horn to stop the person

d)

continue driving your vehicle

14.

When entering an expressway of freeway, you must

a)

do so at or near the speed of traffic

b)

always stop and wait for a gap in traffic

c)

reduce your speed drastically

d)

move into the deceleration lane

15.

The best way to take a curve is to

a)

gradually increase your speed before entering the curve

b)

begin to turn your vehicle just prior to the curve and quickly increase your speed

c)

stay on your side of the road and drive as far to the left as possible

d)

slow down before entering the curve

16.

This posted sign indicates

a)

the distance from the rail tracks

b)

a low underpass or bridge

c)

the distance from the curb

d)

the width of your lane

17.

In a skid, your most important vehicle control device is

a)

the steering wheel

b)

the headlights

c)

the accelerator

d)

the antilock braking system (ABS)

18.

The eye test for the driver's license evaluates

a)

acuity

b)

depth and color perception

c)

peripheral vision

d)

all of the above

19.

When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no other vehicles in

a)

blind spots

b)

no-passing zones

c)

shoulder-zones

d)

free-zones

20.

If you find a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching

a)

an area where the minimum speed limit is 70 mph

b)

an expressway or freeway

c)

an area where a lower speed limit has been established

d)

an area where the speed limit must not exceed 75 mph

21.

At 55 mph, in good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ___ feet in the time that it takes you to react to an object in your path and bring your vehicle to a complete stop

a)

400

b)

300

c)

100

d)

200

22.

You should never back your vehicle in any travel lane except

a)

to parallel park

b)

to make a U-turn

c)

at intersections

d)

at lane crossings and curves

23.

It is against the law to make a left turn on a red light EXCEPT when turning

a)

from a two-way street onto another two-way street

b)

from a one-way street onto a two-way street

c)

from a one-way street onto another one-way street

d)

from a two-way street onto a one-way street

24.

When you approach an intersection with a through road but without stops signs or yield signs, you must

a)

yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road

b)

not enter the through road

c)

make a sharp turn to math the speed of traffic on the through road

d)

accelerate to merge with traffic

25.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct

a)

when driving around bicycles, increase your following distance

b)

Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as other vehicles

c)

Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected

d)

Never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane

26.

When you are turning right from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from

a)

the lane nearest to the right curb

b)

the middle lane

c)

the left lane

d)

the lane farthest from the right curb

27.

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in _____ direction

a)

a straight line

b)

a clockwise

c)

a counterclockwise

d)

any

28.

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must ______ to be able to stop your vehicle safely

a)

change lanes frequently

b)

increase your following distance

c)

use high-beam headlights

d)

increase your speed

29.

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic signal and check for passing traffic by using your mirrors. Then

a)

check the front of your vehicle

b)

check for oncoming traffic

c)

check the back of your vehicle

d)

check your vehicle's blind spots

30.

________ are diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols on a yellow background

a)

Warning signs

b)

Service signs

c)

Destination signs

d)

Regulatory signs

31.

Is it legal to leave a child 6 years old or younger unattended in a vehicle?

a)

Yes, but only when the child is asleep

b)

Yes, but only for 5-10 minutes

c)

Yes, as long as the air conditioning is on

d)

No, not under any circumstances

32.

On interstate highways, slow-moving vehicles must travel ______, except when passing

a)

in the right-hand lane

b)

on the shoulder

c)

in the middle lane

d)

in the left-hand lane

33.

The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?

a)

Braking distances

b)

Reaction distance

c)

Perception distance

d)

All of the above

34.

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

a)

yield to the right-of-way to the pedestrians

b)

increase the speed of your vehicle and cross before the pedestrians

c)

stop and ask the pedestrians to cross quickly

d)

signal your intention and proceed

35.

If your vehicle's turn signals fail, use ________ until you can get them repaired

a)

emergency signals

b)

headlights

c)

brake lights

d)

hand signals

36.

Some streets and highways have diagonal yellow lines. These indicate that

a)

a) the road is narrowing

b)

b) there is an obstruction on the roadway

c)

either a) or b)

d)

neither a) nor b)

37.

Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road?

a)

Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic means that vehicles on either side can pass

b)

Where there is both a yellow line and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side

c)

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

d)

A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line

38.

When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier,

a)

you can drive across the median or barrier in emergencies

b)

you must not drive across the median or barrier except to make a U-turn

c)

you can drive across the median or barrier to make a left turn

d)

you must not drive across the median or barrier except where there is an approved crossover

39.

This figure indicates

a)

the ending of a left lane

b)

a one-way road ahead

c)

the ending of a right lane

d)

a narrow bridge ahead

40.

_________ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone

a)

A broken yellow line

b)

A broken white line

c)

A solid yellow line

d)

None of the above