Two vehicles approach an uncontrolled four-way intersection from crossing roads. They arrive at the same time and both plan to go straight. Which driver must yield?
Correct answer: The driver on the left
At simultaneous arrival, yield to the vehicle on your right. This resolves the conflict even when both drivers plan to go straight. Never assume the other driver will yield; wait if needed to prevent a collision.
Source: Section 7 — Right-of-Way Rules: Intersections ↗
A pedestrian is crossing in an unmarked crosswalk. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross
A crosswalk does not need painted lines for pedestrians to have the right-of-way. Yield so the person can finish crossing safely; the absence of markings is not permission to drive through their path.
Source: Section 7 — Pedestrians; Crosswalks ↗
When may you cross double solid white lines?
Correct answer: Never; wait for a permitted opening
Double solid white lines are lane barriers. Wait for a broken-line opening before changing lanes.
Source: Section 6 — Lane Markings: Double Solid White Lines ↗
What is the maximum distance before an intersection for entering a conventional bicycle lane to turn right?
Correct answer: 200 feet
Enter no earlier than 200 feet before the intersection. Check for bicyclists and yield before moving into their lane.
Source: Section 6 — Bicycle Lanes; Right Turns ↗
When is passing on the right permitted?
Correct answer: When a one-way street or multiple same-direction lanes make it safe
Passing on the right is limited to safe situations such as multilane roads, one-way streets, or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Source: Section 6 — How to Pass ↗
Which headlights should you use when it is raining?
Correct answer: Low beams
Use low-beam headlights in rain; parking lights alone are not sufficient.
Source: Section 8 — Understand the Road Conditions: Darkness ↗
How should you respond when approaching this sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and give the right-of-way when needed
A YIELD sign gives priority to road users who would conflict with your path. Reduce speed, check for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians, and stop if needed. Traffic behind you does not remove your duty to yield.
Source: Section 7 — Signs: Red YIELD Sign ↗
What does this sign tell you about your direction of travel?
Correct answer: You are traveling against the legal direction of traffic
A WRONG WAY sign faces traffic that has entered or is moving against the permitted direction.
Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗
What information does this sign provide?
Correct answer: Directions, routes, and destinations
Green guide signs help with routes, distances, exits, and destinations.
Source: MUTCD 2009 Section 2A.10 — Common uses of sign colors ↗
What should you be prepared for beyond this sign?
Correct answer: Expect a signal and be ready to stop
The warning gives you time to notice the upcoming signal and adjust safely.
Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W3-3 signal ahead ↗
You are outside an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and red lights. What should you do?
Correct answer: Drive to the right edge and stop
Move safely to the right edge and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
Source: Section 7 — Emergency Vehicles ↗
A school bus flashes yellow lights. You should:
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop
Yellow lights warn that the bus is preparing to stop.
Source: Section 7 — Around Children ↗
What is the usual school-zone speed limit within 500 feet while children are outside or crossing?
Correct answer: 25 mph unless posted lower
The usual limit is 25 mph, and some school zones may be posted as low as 15 mph.
Source: Section 7 — Around Children ↗
During daylight, a load no more than two feet wide projects four feet or more behind the vehicle, measured from the taillamps. What marker is required at its end?
Correct answer: A solid red or fluorescent orange flag at least 18 inches square
CVC 24604 sets an 18-inch minimum. A projecting load wider than two feet requires two flags; darkness requires lights instead.
Source: CVC 24604(a)–(b) — daylight projecting-load flags ↗
You are waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic. How should you position your front wheels before a safe gap opens?
Correct answer: Keep them straight until you are ready to turn
Straight wheels reduce the risk of being pushed into opposing traffic if struck from behind.
Source: Section 6 — Center Left Turn Lanes; Left Turns; Passing; Exiting a Highway ↗
With visibility limited to 100 feet in heavy rain or snow, above what speed does the handbook warn driving is unsafe, even though conditions may require much less?
Correct answer: 30 mph
The handbook warns that speeds above 30 mph are unsafe with only 100 feet of visibility in heavy rain or snow. Conditions may require a much lower speed.
Source: Section 8 — Hydroplaning; Driving in Rain or Snow; Locked Wheel Skids ↗
For a driver age 21 or older with no previous DUI offenses or chemical-test refusals in the past 10 years, what DMV suspension applies to a first offense of refusing a required DUI chemical test?
Correct answer: A 1-year suspension
DMV lists a one-year suspension for an adult's first offense of refusing or failing to complete the required chemical test. Prior offenses can lead to longer revocations.
Source: DUI — Administrative suspension: under-21 BAC; adult first chemical-test refusal ↗
You have passed a large truck and need to slow for a turn. What should you do?
Correct answer: Leave ample space before moving in front of the truck and slowing
The truck needs extra stopping distance. Cutting into its front gap and then slowing takes away braking space, which can leave the driver too little room to avoid hitting you.
Source: Section 7 — Sharing the Road: Braking; Maneuvering ↗
Which collision requires an SR-1 report to California DMV?
Correct answer: A collision that injures a person
File an SR-1 within 10 days for any injury or death, or property damage above $1,000, even if you were not at fault.
Source: Section 10 — Reporting a Collision ↗
A minor receives two at-fault collisions, two traffic convictions, or one of each during the first 12 months. What restriction can DMV impose?
Correct answer: No driving for 30 days unless accompanied by a licensed adult at least 25
The handbook describes a 30-day restriction requiring an accompanying licensed adult age 25 or older.
Source: Section 7 — Maintaining Your Minor's (Provisional) Driver's License ↗
According to California DMV, where do knowledge-test questions come from?
Correct answer: The California Driver's Handbook
DMV bases its knowledge questions on the California Driver's Handbook. Study that handbook's rules and explanations rather than assuming a practice site's wording will appear on the exam.
Source: Test preparation — Knowledge Test; Pre-drive Safety Check ↗
Which headlights should you use if you must drive in heavy fog or smoke?
Correct answer: Low beams
Low beams improve visibility in fog. High beams reflect back and create glare.
Source: Section 8 — Fog or Heavy Smoke; Law Enforcement Traffic Breaks ↗
A 15-year-old passenger is not wearing a seat belt. Who can receive a citation for allowing this?
Correct answer: The driver
The driver can also be cited when a passenger under 16 is not properly belted.
Source: Section 8 — Protect Yourself and Your Passengers: Seat Belts ↗
Will a law-enforcement collision report replace the driver’s required SR-1 filing?
Correct answer: No, each driver remains responsible for filing
Law enforcement does not file the driver’s SR-1; the driver or a representative must do so.
Source: Section 10 — Insurance Requirements; Reporting a Collision; Driving Without Insurance ↗
During the first 12 months, a 17-year-old provisional driver without a qualifying adult or exception generally may not carry passengers younger than what age?
Correct answer: 20
The cutoff is age 20. A qualifying parent, guardian, or other California-licensed adult age 25 or older may supervise; documented exceptions also exist.
Source: Section 2 — Instruction Permits; Driver's License; Minor's Restrictions and Exceptions ↗
