California DMV Practice Test - Regulation

Question 1 of 43

A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing seatbelt and writes a citation. Which of the following is true?

Both you and your passenger will receive a citation
You passenger will receive the citation, regardless of his or her age
You can receive the citation if the passenger is younger than 16

Question 2 of 43

A person may be legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high
The back of the pickup is covered with a camp shell
In secured seats and using approved safely belts

Question 3 of 43

A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high
The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell
In secured seats and using approved safety belts

Question 4 of 43

A safety zone is specially marked for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

Only when a bus or trolley is present
Only when a bus or trolley is unloading passengers
At any time or for any reason

Question 5 of 43

According to the law of California, which of the following vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?

All vehicles
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
motorcycles

Question 6 of 43

According to the law, when do you need to wear seatbelt?

Only on new vehicles
When the vehicle is equipped with seatbelts
When you are sitting in the front seats

Question 7 of 43

According to the laws of California, which of the following is illegal?

Cover both of your ears with headphones while driving
Argue with the passenger(s) while driving
Sing while you drive

Question 8 of 43

California law requires children under _____ years old and under 4 feet 9 inches must be secured in a child safety system (car seat or booster seat) in the back seat

3
5
8

Question 9 of 43

If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:

Answer it if you have a hands-free device
Let the call go to voicemail
Answer it if the call is from your parents

Question 10 of 43

If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
Improve traffic flow
Demonstrate defensive driving techniques

Question 11 of 43

If you________, you must notify the DMV within 5 days

Buy a vehicle
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Are travelling outside of the States for more than 30 days

Question 12 of 43

California law requires:

The driver and all the passengers to wear seatbelts
The driver to wear seatbelt
The driver and the passenger in the front seat to wear seatbelts

Question 13 of 43

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

Answer the call because it may be an emergency
Let the call go to voice mail
Check the incoming number before answering the call

Question 14 of 43

If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:

Suspend the registration of the vehicle you are driving
Suspend your driving privilege until you appear in court
Restrict your driving privilege

Question 15 of 43

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:

Legal, if it is your child
Illegal at all times
Not restricted by law

Question 16 of 43

Two sets of double solid yellow lines that are two or more feet apart means:

You can cross them at any time
You must not cross them at any given time
You may only cross them if you are entering or exiting a private driveway

Question 17 of 43

Under what conditions must you stop?

When you are approaching a green light
When you are approaching a yellow light
When the railroad signal warns of the approach of a train

Question 18 of 43

What are minimum speed signs designed to do?

To prevent drivers from speeding
To keep traffic flowing smoothly
To set a maximum speed

Question 19 of 43

What are the consequences of driving under influence (DUI)?

Monetary fine and driver license revocation
Imprisonment
All of the above

Question 20 of 43

What does California’s Basic Speed Law say?

You should not drive when the roads are slippery
You should never drive faster than what is safe for current conditions
You should never speed

Question 21 of 43

What happens if you abandon a pet on the highway?

Can be fined up to $1000
Can be jailed up to six months
Both of the above

Question 22 of 43

What should you do if your car has a two-part seatbelt system?

Use the shoulder belt only
Use the lap belt only
Use both the shoulder and the lap belt

Question 23 of 43

What should you do when the school bus ahead of you is stopped with red lights flashing?

Stop until the red lights stop flashing
Slow down and pass cautiously
Honk at the school bus

Question 24 of 43

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:

More than five feet from the crosswalk so the pedestrian will not be distracted by the sound of your engine
At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street
At the crosswalk and then tell the pedestrian when to cross the street

Question 25 of 43

When are you allowed to cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle?

When you have a solid line on your side of the road
When the other side of the road is a broken line
When you have a broken line on your side of the road

Question 26 of 43

When do you have to stop for a school bus?

When the red lights are flashing
When the yellow lights are flashing
When the green lights are flashing

Question 27 of 43

When do you need to obey instructions from school crossing guards?

During school hours
During rush hours
At all times

Question 28 of 43

When does the school bus stop law not apply?

When you are on a divided highway separated by a barrier
When you are driving slower than 10mph
When it is not school hours

Question 29 of 43

When is lane splitting legal for a motorcycle?

Only when the lane is wide enough
Always
Never

Question 30 of 43

When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

When making a call while stopped at a red light
When making a call for emergency assistance
Never

Question 31 of 43

When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate?

When you can see clearly in both directions
When the train has clearly stopped for at least five minutes
Under no circumstances.

Question 32 of 43

When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Under no circumstances
When you can see clearly in both directions
When the house lights are not flashing

Question 33 of 43

Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?

A six-year-old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall
A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall
An eight-year old who is 4 feet 9 inches tall

Question 34 of 43

Which of the following can you operate with a Class C license?

Trucks and buses
Any 3-axle vehicle that is less than 6000 lbs. in gross vehicle weight
Any 3-axle vehicle

Question 35 of 43

Which of the following must you always obey over the other two?

Police officer
Stop sign
Traffic light

Question 36 of 43

Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer
Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons

Question 37 of 43

Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?

Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions
Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain

Question 38 of 43

Who must you always obey while driving?

Police officer
Doctor
Your passenger(s)

Question 39 of 43

You have had your license for three months. You may:

Drive between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. unaccompanied
Transport minors unaccompanied at any time
Transport minors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unaccompanied

Question 40 of 43

You may make a U-turn

In front of a fire station
On a divided highway where there is a gap to make a turn
When there's an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaching you

Question 41 of 43

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

Are cited for a traffic violation
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Paint your vehicle a different color

Question 42 of 43

You must notify the DMV within ___ days after you sell your vehicle?

1
2
5

Question 43 of 43

You were in a collision which caused more than $1000 worth of damage. You must report the collision within 10 days to:

The DMV
The CHP
Your insurance company

California DMV Practice Test – Regulation

This DMV practice test will teach you all about the regulations in California. The questions are based on California DMV Permit Test.

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