California DMV Practice Test

Question 1

U-turns are illegal in California when:

Accepted Answer

A 'No U-Turn' sign is posted

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You need to check for oncoming traffic

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You are in a residential area

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You cannot complete them in one motion

Question 2

Before changing lanes, you should:

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, look over your shoulder to check your blind spot, then change lanes smoothly when safe

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Signal, check your mirrors, and proceed

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Only check your driver-side mirror since the passenger side is difficult to see

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Change first, signal after — signaling in advance alerts tailgaters to your position

Question 3

You should reduce speed when you see this sign because:

Accepted Answer

Deer or other large animals may cross the road unexpectedly

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Wildlife has the right-of-way

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The road surface becomes gravel ahead

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A nature reserve is nearby

Question 4

How long do most violation points stay on your driving record?

Accepted Answer

3 years for most violations

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1 year

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7 years

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Permanently

Question 5

The minimum required liability insurance for bodily injury per person is:

Accepted Answer

$15,000

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$30,000

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$10,000

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$50,000

Question 6

A U-turn in a business district is legal only at:

Accepted Answer

An intersection with a green light and no posted prohibition

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Any intersection

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Only at signalized intersections

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Only mid-block where no pedestrians are present

Question 7

Lane splitting (a motorcyclist riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic) is:

Accepted Answer

Legal when done in a safe and prudent manner

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Legal only at speeds under 30 mph

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Illegal at all times

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Legal only on freeways

Question 8

You must notify the DMV of your change of address within:

Accepted Answer

10 days of moving

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30 days of moving

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60 days of moving

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At your next license renewal

Question 9

An emergency vehicle has its lights and siren on and is behind you while you are in a one-way tunnel with no shoulder. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, pull as far right as possible within the lane, and keep moving to clear the tunnel — then stop

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Stop immediately where you are

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Continue driving at normal speed — the emergency vehicle will use the oncoming lane

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Back up to find a wider spot

Question 10

What is the minimum visual acuity (with corrective lenses if needed) required to obtain a driver's license?

Accepted Answer

20/200 in at least one eye

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20/100 in both eyes

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20/40 in at least one eye

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20/20 in both eyes

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