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California DMV driver's license practice test 1

Free California driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the California Driver's Handbook. This test leans on Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (10), Section 8: Safe Driving (9), and Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs (3). It starts with this question: "Your BAC is below the legal limit. What does that mean?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
California Driver's Handbook

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

Your BAC is below the legal limit. What does that mean?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the California Driver's Handbook.

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  1. Question 1: Your BAC is below the legal limit. What does that mean?

    • A. It is safe to drive, since you are under the limit
    • B. It may still be unsafe, and you can be convicted of DUI if you are impaired
    • C. You cannot be arrested without a BAC test result

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs

  2. Question 2: Who counts as a pedestrian or vulnerable road user?

    • A. Only a person who is walking on the sidewalk
    • B. A person riding a bicycle on the street
    • C. A person on a skateboard or roller skates

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road

  3. Question 3: As an adult, your license may be suspended for how many points in a 12 month period?

    • A. 4 points
    • B. 6 points
    • C. 8 points

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  4. Question 4: Which technology may you not use during the behind-the-wheel drive test?

    • A. A backup camera that shows the area behind the vehicle
    • B. Automated parallel parking, lane departure, and adaptive cruise control
    • C. A blind spot monitor built into the side mirrors

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 3: The Testing Process

  5. Question 5: Which vehicles must stop before they cross train tracks?

    • A. Buses, school buses, and vehicles with a hazardous materials placard
    • B. Only large trucks and vehicles towing trailers
    • C. Any vehicle carrying more than two passengers

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  6. Question 6: Where should you wear the shoulder belt?

    • A. Under your arm, across your ribs
    • B. Behind your back, across the seat
    • C. Across your shoulder and chest

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving (Continued)

  7. Question 7: Which of these is a time to check traffic behind you?

    • A. When you reduce your speed
    • B. When you drive at a steady speed on an empty road
    • C. Never, if you have a backup camera

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

  8. Question 8: What is the highest speed at which you should drive on ice?

    • A. 5 mph
    • B. 15 mph
    • C. 25 mph

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

  9. Question 9: A tailgater is close behind you. What should you do?

    • A. Brake hard to warn the driver and make them back off
    • B. Maintain your course and speed, then merge right when it is safe to let the tailgater pass
    • C. Speed up to increase the gap between you and the tailgater

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

  10. Question 10: You see animals or livestock near the road. What should you do?

    • A. Honk to move the animals off the road and keep going
    • B. Drive around them at normal speed, keeping to the far side of the road
    • C. Slow down or stop, and follow directions from the person in charge

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  11. Question 11: Why is the road especially slippery when it first starts to rain after dry, hot weather?

    • A. Oil and dust on the road have not been washed away
    • B. The road surface is colder than the air
    • C. Tires have cooled down and grip less

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

  12. Question 12: A minor has three at-fault collisions, three traffic violation convictions, or a combination. What happens?

    • A. The privilege is suspended for six months, with one year of probation
    • B. The minor cannot drive for 30 days unless an adult 25 or older rides along
    • C. The minor receives a warning and keeps full driving privileges

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  13. Question 13: When a crossing device warns of a train, how far from the nearest track should you stop?

    • A. At least 5 feet
    • B. At least 100 feet
    • C. At least 15 feet

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  14. Question 14: Which of these should you not do near a large vehicle?

    • A. Pass it on the left, without staying alongside longer than needed
    • B. Move ahead of it after you have passed it completely
    • C. Change lanes directly in front of it to reach an exit

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  15. Question 15: A vehicle ahead of you is stopped at a crosswalk. May you pass it?

    • A. Yes, if you slow down
    • B. Yes, if the crosswalk is not marked
    • C. No, you may not be able to see a pedestrian crossing

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road

  16. Question 16: You miss your turn. What should you do?

    • A. Stop and back up
    • B. Make a sudden turn from the wrong lane
    • C. Keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 6: Navigating the Roads

  17. Question 17: You approach a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road. What should you do?

    • A. Keep your lane and speed
    • B. Move over and slow down
    • C. Stop behind the emergency vehicle

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  18. Question 18: How can small changes in your driving habits help reduce traffic congestion?

    • A. Avoid weaving in and out of freeway lanes
    • B. Change lanes often
    • C. Drive in the left lane at all times

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving (Continued)

  19. Question 19: At what BAC is it illegal to drive a passenger for hire?

    • A. 0.04% or higher
    • B. 0.08% or higher
    • C. 0.01% or higher

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs

  20. Question 20: A driver under 21 has a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) result of 0.05% or higher. What may the officer do?

    • A. Do nothing
    • B. Take the vehicle at once
    • C. Require a breath or blood test

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs

  21. Question 21: When do you not need to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

    • A. When the bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway
    • B. When you are in a hurry and no children are visible
    • C. When the bus is on a one-lane road with no other traffic

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  22. Question 22: What does the three-second rule help you do?

    • A. Decide how long to wait at a stop sign
    • B. Keep a safe following distance
    • C. Tell when a yellow light will turn red

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

  23. Question 23: Your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery surface. What should you do?

    • A. Brake as hard as you can to stop the slide
    • B. Slowly ease off the accelerator, do not brake, and steer into the skid
    • C. Turn the wheel away from the direction of the skid

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

  24. Question 24: A vehicle merges in front of you too closely. What should you do?

    • A. Brake hard to open a large gap right away
    • B. Take your foot off the accelerator to create space
    • C. Speed up and pass the vehicle that merged

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

  25. Question 25: At what age can you get a no-fee Senior ID card?

    • A. 55 or older
    • B. 62 or older
    • C. 70 or older

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 13: Seniors and Driving

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