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CA 2024 DMV WRITTEN TEST
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CA 2024 DMV WRITTEN TESTIn which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb. - Answers- B.
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only. - Answers- A. Low beams.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind?
A. Merging into another lane
B. Decreasing your following distance
C. Changing lanes frequently - Answers- A. Merging into another lane
A broken yellow centerline means that:
A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. - Answers- C. Passing
on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
A. Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.
B. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
C. Always drive at the posted speed limit. - Answers- B. Never drive faster than is safe
for current conditions.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
A. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
B. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
C. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds. -
Answers- A. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
A. The other side of the road is a solid line.
, B. Your side of the road is a broken line.
C. The other side of the road is a broken line. - Answers- B. Your side of the road is a
broken line.
In inclement weather, you should:
A. Steer off the road.
B. Drive in a low gear.
C. Steer and brake smoothly. - Answers- C. Steer and brake smoothly.
If a tire blows out, you should:
A. Apply the brake and hold it.
B. Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.
C. Pull over quickly. - Answers- B. Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes
lightly.
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
A. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
B. Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the
recommended dosages.
C. Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor. - Answers- A.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:
A. Stop before crossing the intersection.
B. Slow down and proceed with caution.
C. Wait for a green light before proceeding. - Answers- B. Slow down and proceed with
caution.
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
A. Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction.
B. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding.
C. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes. - Answers- C. Slow down gradually
and not apply the brakes.
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go
through the intersection without stopping, you should:
A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. - Answers- B. Go through the
intersection without stopping.
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