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California DMV driver's license practice test 4

25 original questions from the California Driver's Handbook make up this free California driver's license practice test. Expect questions from Section 8: Safe Driving (8), Section 5: An Introduction to Driving (3), and Section 1: The California Driver's License (1). The first one asks: "You injure an animal with your vehicle. What should you do?" Each answer is explained, and there's nothing to sign up for.

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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

You injure an animal with your vehicle. What should you do?

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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: You injure an animal with your vehicle. What should you do?

    • A. Move the animal off the road so it does not cause another collision
    • B. Call the nearest humane society or law enforcement and do not move the animal
    • C. Leave the scene, since animals are not people

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 10: Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions

  2. Question 2: When should you use your vehicle's horn?

    • A. To tell a slow driver ahead to speed up or move over
    • B. To greet a pedestrian or another driver you know
    • C. To avoid collisions or to alert traffic on blind mountain roads

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 5: An Introduction to Driving

  3. Question 3: What should you do before you open your door next to traffic?

    • A. Check for motorcyclists and bicyclists
    • B. Honk to warn anyone who is passing
    • C. Open it fully at once to get out quickly

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

  4. Question 4: If you are under 18, how old must you be to apply for an instruction permit?

    • A. At least 15½
    • B. At least 14
    • C. At least 16

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License

  5. Question 5: You have a tire blowout. What should you do?

    • A. Brake hard right away to stop quickly
    • B. Hold the wheel with both hands and gradually release the accelerator
    • C. Take your foot off the accelerator suddenly

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

  6. Question 6: Which of these is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

    • A. A cough
    • B. Sneezing
    • C. Dizziness

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

  7. Question 7: How far ahead of your vehicle should you scan the road?

    • A. About 2 seconds ahead
    • B. At least 10 seconds ahead
    • C. Only as far as the vehicle in front of you

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

  8. Question 8: You want to turn left and an oncoming vehicle has its right turn signal on. What should you do?

    • A. Turn now, since the driver will turn first
    • B. Honk and go, since the driver is turning
    • C. Wait for the vehicle to start its turn before you begin yours

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

  9. Question 9: You get a one-point traffic violation. What may the judge offer you?

    • A. Removal of the violation from your driving record
    • B. Automatic dismissal of the ticket after you pay the fine
    • C. Traffic violator school, so the citation is not reported to your insurer

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

  10. Question 10: Beginning May 2025, for which of these must your driver's license be REAL ID compliant?

    • A. Boarding an airplane for domestic flights
    • B. Driving on public roads in California
    • C. Buying groceries or paying with a debit card

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 1: The California Driver's License

  11. Question 11: A bus is stopped at a safety zone. How fast may you pass?

    • A. No more than 25 mph
    • B. At the posted speed limit
    • C. No more than 10 mph

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

  12. Question 12: What should you do to acknowledge a law enforcement officer who is signaling you to stop?

    • A. Turn on your right turn signal and move completely onto the right shoulder
    • B. Turn on your hazard lights and stop in the lane
    • C. Keep driving until you reach a parking lot

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

  13. Question 13: How long must a minor hold an instruction permit before scheduling the behind-the-wheel drive test?

    • A. At least 3 months, or until turning 18
    • B. At least 6 months, or until turning 18
    • C. At least 2 years, or until turning 18

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License

  14. Question 14: A law enforcement officer directs you against what a traffic signal shows. What should you do?

    • A. Follow the signal
    • B. Stop and wait for another officer
    • C. Follow the officer's order

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

  15. Question 15: You miss your exit in a roundabout. What should you do?

    • A. Stop and back up to your exit
    • B. Continue around until you return to your exit
    • C. Cross the central island to reach your exit

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

  16. Question 16: When should you use hand-and-arm signals?

    • A. Never, because hand signals are not allowed on public roads
    • B. Only when driving at night, to save the battery
    • C. When your signal lights fail or bright sunlight hides them

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 5: An Introduction to Driving

  17. Question 17: How far should you sit from the airbag cover?

    • A. At least 10 inches
    • B. At least 3 inches
    • C. At least 25 inches

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

  18. Question 18: Which factor should affect your speed, regardless of the posted limit?

    • A. The color and make of your vehicle
    • B. Weather such as rain, fog, snow, wind, or dust
    • C. The time you need to arrive at your destination

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

  19. Question 19: Where must a child under 8 years old, or under 4 feet 9 inches tall, ride?

    • A. In the front seat with a lap belt
    • B. In any seat without a restraint
    • C. In a child passenger restraint system in a rear seat

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

  20. Question 20: You see a collision ahead. How can you warn the drivers behind you?

    • A. Turn on your emergency flashers and lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times
    • B. Flash your high beams and speed up to clear the area
    • C. Honk your horn continuously until drivers slow down

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 5: An Introduction to Driving

  21. Question 21: How can you help prevent a skid on a steep downhill on ice or packed snow?

    • A. Shift to a low gear before you go down
    • B. Speed up so the tires grip better
    • C. Brake hard at the top of the hill

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

  22. Question 22: What should you do when driving in high winds?

    • A. Reduce your speed and keep a firm hand position on the wheel
    • B. Use cruise control to hold a steady speed
    • C. Speed up to get through the storm sooner

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

  23. Question 23: How far from a marked or unmarked crosswalk must you keep your vehicle when you park?

    • A. At least 3 feet
    • B. At least 20 feet
    • C. At least 50 feet

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

  24. Question 24: Backup cameras and blind spot monitors may be used on the drive test. What is true about them?

    • A. They do not replace an actual visual check of mirrors and blind spots
    • B. They can replace mirror checks if they show a clear image
    • C. They are prohibited during the behind-the-wheel test

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

  25. Question 25: Why might the examiner give two or more instructions at one time?

    • A. To confuse you so the test takes longer
    • B. To see whether you can understand and follow both directions
    • C. To shorten the test by skipping the parking part

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

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