US California DMV Traffic Laws Test 2

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DMV California — Traffic Laws DMV — California (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — California State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for California DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — California (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — California.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in California, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV California — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV California — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — California

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

In California, how much space to pass a bicycle?

A) 6 inches

B) 10 feet

C) at least 3 feet

D) 1 foot

Question 2

In California, what is distracted driving?

A) any activity taking attention off driving

B) only texting

C) only eating

D) daydreaming only

Question 3

In California, what is the penalty for first DUI?

A) free class

B) a warning only

C) Nothing happens

D) license suspension, fines, possible jail

Question 4

In California, when must children use booster seats?

A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)

B) never

C) only babies

D) until 18

Question 5

In California, what does 'yield' mean at an intersection?

A) let others go first, then proceed

B) speed through

C) honk first

D) always stop

Question 6

In California, who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?

A) bicycles

B) always cars

C) trucks only

D) pedestrians in crosswalks

Question 7

In California, what should you do at a yellow light?

A) always speed up

B) always slam brakes

C) stop if safe, else clear the intersection

D) ignore it

Question 8

In California, what is defensive driving?

A) tailgating

B) night only

C) fast driving

D) anticipating hazards and staying ready

Question 9

In California, how often check mirrors?

A) only parking

B) every 5-8 seconds

C) once per trip

D) never

Question 10

In California, what does a green arrow mean?

A) stop

B) protected turn in arrow direction

C) pedestrians go

D) U-turn only

Question 11

In California, can you cross a solid white line?

A) only trucks

B) discouraged; stay in lane

C) yes freely

D) only at night

Question 12

In California, what is an HOV lane?

A) fast lane

B) trucks only

C) exit lane

D) high-occupancy vehicles (2+ people)

Question 13

In California, what must motorcyclists wear?

A) Nothing happens

B) sunglasses only

C) a DOT helmet (in most states)

D) gloves only

Question 14

In California, what is the hand signal for a left turn?

A) left arm straight out

B) no signal

C) arm up

D) arm down

Question 15

In California, what is the hand signal for a stop?

A) left arm bent down

B) wave

C) arm straight

D) arm up

Question 16

In California, how far park from a railroad crossing?

A) 100 feet

B) on the tracks ok

C) 5 feet

D) at least 15-50 feet (never on tracks)

Question 17

In California, what to do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

A) honk through

B) stop, wait until lights stop

C) zigzag around gates

D) speed across

Question 18

In California, what is black ice?

A) fresh asphalt

B) dark paint

C) thin invisible ice on roads

D) oil spill

Question 19

In California, what lights in fog?

A) hazards only

B) no lights

C) high beams

D) low beams (never high beams)

Question 20

In California, what is the 3-second rule for?

A) merging speed

B) parking

C) tire pressure

D) safe following distance

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