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A comprehensive set of practice questions and answers for the california driver's license written test in 2024. It covers a wide range of topics related to safe driving practices, traffic laws, and vehicle operation. Questions and correct answers on topics such as passing other vehicles, railroad crossings, parking, merging onto freeways, using headlights in fog, and responding to various traffic signals and road conditions. By studying this document, individuals preparing for the california driver's license written exam can gain a thorough understanding of the knowledge and skills required to operate a vehicle safely and legally on california's roads and highways.
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle - Correct Answers ✅Under no circumstances You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: - Correct Answers ✅15 mph When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street - Correct Answers ✅Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb When you are merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: - Correct Answers ✅At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway When in a fog, you should use your: - Correct Answers ✅Low beams A white painted curb means: - Correct Answers ✅Landing zone for passengers or mail only A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing, you should - Correct Answers ✅Stop as long as red lights flashing
California's Basic Speed Laws say - Correct Answers ✅you should never drive faster than it is safe for current conditions You just sold your vehicle. You should notify DMV within ___ days. - Correct Answers ✅5 days To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about - Correct Answers ✅10 to 15 seconds You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before your turn. - Correct Answers ✅100 feet Which of the following statements about blind spots are true? - Correct Answers ✅Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must: - Correct Answers ✅-Leave a note on the vehicle to the city -Report the accident without delay police, or CHP Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____. - Correct Answers ✅25 mph
You may legally block an intersection: - Correct Answers ✅Under No Circumstances When parking uphill on a 2 way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: - Correct Answers ✅Turned to the right (away from the street) With a Class C driver's license, a person may drive: - Correct Answers ✅A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle is less than 6,000 Lbs. To turn left from a multi-lane, one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: - Correct Answers ✅The lane closest to the left If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to DMV: - Correct Answers ✅If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries Roadways are the most slippery when: - Correct Answers ✅The first rain after a dry spell You may not park your vehicle: - Correct Answers ✅Next to a red painted curb
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - Correct Answers ✅May not be crossed for any reason You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: - Correct Answers ✅Signal for 100 feet before turning You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Traffic is at 70 mph. Legally you should: - Correct Answers ✅Drive no faster than 65 mph It is illegal to park your vehicle: - Correct Answers ✅In an unmarked crosswalk The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: - Correct Answers ✅Use hands-free devices and keep 2 hands on steering wheel. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: - Correct Answers ✅Stay out of intersection until traffic clears
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - Correct Answers ✅Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn You must obey instructions of school cross guard: - Correct Answers ✅At all times It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your: - Correct Answers ✅head lights If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - Correct Answers ✅Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continuously pass the other cars, you will: - Correct Answers ✅Increase your chances of an accident Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing rail road tracks? - Correct Answers ✅Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
You are driving a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one- way street only if: - Correct Answers ✅Traffic on the street moves to the left. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck may have to: - Correct Answers ✅Swing wide to complete the right turn. You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line is next to: - Correct Answers ✅If your side of the road is a broken line At intersections, cross walks, and a railroad crossing, you should always: - Correct Answers ✅Look at the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming You drive defensively when you: - Correct Answers ✅keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: - Correct Answers ✅Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? - Correct Answers ✅Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: - Correct Answers ✅You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their bumpers): - Correct Answers ✅You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry Should you always drive slower than other traffic? - Correct Answers ✅No you could block other traffic if you drive too slowly You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his/her instructions: - Correct Answers ✅At all times When can you drive in the bike lane? - Correct Answers ✅When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. You see a flashing yellow light traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: - Correct Answers ✅Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: - Correct Answers ✅Stop & let him/her finish crossing the street. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: - Correct Answers ✅Next to the broken line may pass.