US California DMV Vehicle Technique Test 7

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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

How do you check oil?

A) dipstick on level ground, engine off

B) never

C) by color of car

D) while driving

Question 2

What does the temperature gauge warn?

A) low fuel

B) flat tire

C) open door

D) engine overheating

Question 3

What does a red oil light mean?

A) change radio

B) keep driving

C) wash car

D) stop soon: oil pressure loss

Question 4

How do you jump-start safely?

A) engine running fast

B) any order

C) correct cable order, last ground to metal

D) both to battery

Question 5

What is ABS?

A) cruise control

B) air bags

C) auto steering

D) anti-lock brakes preventing skid

Question 6

How do you brake with ABS in emergency?

A) pump rapidly

B) firm steady pressure

C) release fully

D) use parking brake

Question 7

What is a blind spot?

A) area mirrors miss; check by turning head

B) dirty mirror

C) night only

D) truck mirrors

Question 8

How adjust mirrors?

A) all sky

B) minimal overlap, see lane edges

C) face driver

D) all ground

Question 9

What is proper following with trailer?

A) no rule

B) same as car

C) closer is fine

D) add 1 second per trailer/10ft

Question 10

How park downhill with curb?

A) no matter

B) straight ahead

C) wheels toward curb

D) away from curb

Question 11

How park uphill with curb?

A) toward curb

B) straight

C) no matter

D) wheels away from curb

Question 12

What is engine braking?

A) using parking brake

B) turning off

C) downshifting to slow without brakes

D) coasting neutral

Question 13

Why not coast in neutral downhill?

A) less control and brake fade risk

B) faster trip

C) required by law

D) saves lots of gas

Question 14

What do worn wipers cause?

A) no effect

B) streaks and poor visibility

C) cleaner glass

D) better view

Question 15

When replace brake pads?

A) yearly always

B) only when stuck

C) never

D) squealing, grinding, long stops

Question 16

What is tire rotation for?

A) speed

B) looks

C) noise only

D) even wear, longer life

Question 17

What does check-engine light mean?

A) wash engine

B) stop instantly always

C) diagnose soon (emissions/engine)

D) ignore forever

Question 18

How check coolant?

A) hot open cap

B) cold engine, reservoir level

C) never

D) by taste

Question 19

What is power steering fluid for?

A) fuel

B) easy steering assist

C) brakes

D) cooling

Question 20

Why warm up briefly in cold?

A) 10 minutes idle

B) rev hard

C) oil circulation (30-60 seconds)

D) not needed at all

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