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US California DMV Vehicle Technique Test 2

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV California — Vehicle Technique DMV — California (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — California State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for California DMV Vehicle Technique permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — California (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — California.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in California, USA — Vehicle Technique permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV California — Vehicle Technique · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV California — Vehicle Technique · 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, what is power steering fluid for?
A) cooling
B) fuel
C) brakes
D) easy steering assist
Question 2
In California, why warm up briefly in cold?
A) 10 minutes idle
B) not needed at all
C) oil circulation (30-60 seconds)
D) rev hard
Question 3
In California, what is octane?
A) fuel knock resistance rating
B) color additive
C) ethanol percent
D) speed rating
Question 4
In California, how load a roof rack safely?
A) all at back
B) over limit ok
C) centered, secured, within limits
D) loose is fine
Question 5
In California, what is GVWR?
A) paint code
B) tire brand
C) max loaded vehicle weight rating
D) top speed
Question 6
In California, how check lights?
A) only at night
B) ask passenger always
C) walk-around before driving
D) never
Question 7
In California, what causes most breakdowns?
A) radio failure
B) battery, tires, overheating
C) dirty windows
D) old maps
Question 8
In California, what to do if accelerator sticks?
A) turn off at speed
B) pump gas
C) shift neutral, brake, pull over
D) open door
Question 9
In California, what to do if brakes fail?
A) pump (non-ABS), parking brake gradually, steer safe
B) jump out
C) speed up
D) close eyes
Question 10
In California, what to do if tire blows?
A) slam brakes
B) firm grip, ease off gas, pull over
C) accelerate
D) jerk wheel
Question 11
In California, how cross flooded road?
A) walk first always
B) follow others
C) speed through
D) turn around (6 inches can stall)
Question 12
In California, what is black ice response?
A) accelerate
B) turn sharply
C) ease off, no sudden moves
D) brake hard
Question 13
In California, how drive in fog?
A) tailgate lights ahead
B) low beams, slow, larger gaps
C) hazards while moving
D) high beams
Question 14
In California, what is sun glare fix?
A) look away fully
B) high beams
C) visor, sunglasses, slow down
D) speed up
Question 15
In California, how back up safely?
A) no need to look
B) look back, mirrors, slow
C) fast with camera only
D) mirrors only
Question 16
In California, what is 360 check before moving?
A) scan all around the vehicle
B) adjust radio
C) check phone
D) honk twice
Question 17
In California, how use turn signals?
A) never
B) during turn
C) after turn
D) 100+ feet before turn/lane change
Question 18
In California, what is space cushion?
A) tight packing
B) trunk space
C) legroom
D) open space around your car
Question 19
In California, how handle tailgaters?
A) let them pass (move right)
B) block lane
C) brake-check
D) speed up lots
Question 20
In California, what is road rage response?
A) race them
B) follow them
C) stay calm, don't engage, leave
D) gesture back

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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