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California DMV Written Test Practice 6

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California DMV Written Test Practice 6

Master the California DMV Written Test Practice 6 with this complete practice quiz designed to simulate the real exam.

This test includes 46 carefully selected multiple-choice questions with expert explanations and memory tips to help you understand traffic rules, improve driving safety, and increase your chances of passing the California DMV written exam on the first attempt.

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California DMV Written Test Practice 6

Welcome to your California DMV Written Test 6

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate:

Deselect Answer

A barrier.

A passing zone.

A parking lot.

None

Hint

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Deselect Answer

Maintain your speed and sound your horn

Slow down and move to the right side of the road

Speed up and turn on your headlights

None

Hint

A YIELD sign indicates that a driver must slow down and be prepared to _______ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.

regulatory, yield sign

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Stop

Change lanes immediately

Increase speed

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Hint

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

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Try to increase the speed of your vehicle.

Try to slow down your vehicle quickly.

Try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly.

None

Hint

You have stopped at an intersection, but you cannot see cross traffic because buildings, bushes, or parked cars are blocking your view. What should you do?

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Move forward quickly but be ready to stop if needed

Proceed if you see that cross traffic also has a STOP sign

Move forward slowly until you can see clearly, then proceed when it is safe

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Hint

Accidents are most likely to happen when:

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One lane has cars moving slower than the others.

One vehicle is driving faster or slower than the flow of traffic.

All vehicles are driving close together or at the same speed.

None

Hint

If all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years old, a child under 8 years old may:

Deselect Answer

Ride in the front seat if properly secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system.

Ride in the front seat without wearing a seat belt.

Sit on the lap of an older child, with one seat belt fastened for both.

None

Hint

You see a warning sign that says "Soft Shoulder." What should you do?

soft shoulder

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Drive onto the shoulder at normal speed.

Pull over immediately; the road ends.

Avoid driving on the shoulder and stay on the paved road.

None

Hint

You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see a white sign with a diamond symbol and the words “BUS/CARPOOL LANE AHEAD.” You are driving alone in a regular car. What should you do?

bus carpool lane ahead

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Prepare to merge out of the bus/carpool lane if you are not allowed.

Stop before entering the lane.

Enter the lane and drive normally.

None

Hint

You must use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except:

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In construction areas

On unfamiliar roads

In fog, snow, or heavy rain

None

Hint

In a roundabout, you must drive in:

round about road, driving instruction

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The direction of the oncoming vehicles.

A counterclockwise direction.

None

Hint

What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?

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Move into the proper lane well before the turn

Increase speed

Sound your horn

None

Hint

Your vehicle breaks down on a freeway. You are not able to move the vehicle off the road completely as the road shoulder is too narrow. What is the best thing to do?

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Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Leave the vehicle immediately and wave at drivers to let them know you are blocking the lane.

Stand behind the vehicle and signal other drivers.

None

Hint

What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing without a marked crosswalk?

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Speed up to pass quickly

Honk to warn the pedestrian

Stop and allow crossing

None

Hint

Why should you increase your following distance behind large vehicles?

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To avoid blocking your view

Because they may stop unexpectedly

To save fuel

None

Hint

At which three times is it especially important to check behind your vehicle?

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Before backing up, making a sharp turn, or going through an intersection

Before changing lanes, entering an intersection, or suddenly slowing down

Before backing up, changing lanes, or suddenly slowing down

None

Hint

What does an octagonal road sign mean?

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Do not enter

Stop

Yield

None

Hint

When the weather is freezing, which area is most likely to be slippery after rain or snow?

Deselect Answer

On hilltops

Asphalt roads rather than concrete ones

Roadways in shaded areas

None

Hint

You are approaching an intersection and see a rectangular black and white sign with a right-pointing arrow labeled “ONE WAY.” You are in a lane that leads straight. What should you do?

one way

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Turn left.

Turn right following the one-way direction.

Continue straight.

None

Hint

You see a warning sign with the words "Lane Ends" ahead. What should you do?

warning signs, lane ends

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Merge safely into the adjacent lane.

Stop immediately.

Speed up and stay in your lane.

None

Hint

You see a warning sign indicating a narrow bridge ahead. What should you do?

narrow bridge, warning signs

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Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Honk your horn continuously while crossing.

Maintain your current speed; other vehicles will yield.

None

Hint

After passing, when can you safely return to your original lane?

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When you see headlights in your rearview mirror

When you see the driver’s face in your mirror

When you are 100 feet ahead of the passed car

None

Hint

If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, what’s your first action?

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Get out and wave to passing cars

Exit the vehicle immediately and stand in front of it

Turn on hazard lights and move safely to the shoulder

None

Hint

At an unmarked crosswalk, what must you do?

Deselect Answer

Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians.

At an unmarked crosswalk, what must you do?

Stop and ask the pedestrians to cross quickly.

None

Hint

If you are ready to turn right at an intersection, and there is a bicycle next to you on your right, who has the right-of-way when the light turns green?

Deselect Answer

Whoever starts moving first

The bicycle

You

None

Hint

If directed by a crossing guard in a school zone, you must ________.

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Follow the guard’s directions

Ignore if signals show otherwise

Wait for the traffic signal

None

Hint

When parking on a two-way hill where there is no curb, you should:

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Turn your front wheels to the right, toward the edge of the road

Park at a slight angle with your rear wheels close to the edge of the road

Turn your front wheels to the left, facing the road

None

Hint

The broken white lines on the pavement mean that

Deselect Answer

Traffic moves in opposite directions.

No passing is allowed.

Passing is allowed if done safely.

None

Hint

If a tire suddenly goes flat while you're driving, you should:

Deselect Answer

Increase your speed

Brake hard immediately

Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight

None

Hint

What is the penalty for abandoning animals on highways?

Deselect Answer

Vehicle impoundment

Fines and possible jail time

Community service only

None

Hint

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should:

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Yield and then proceed with caution.

Proceed with caution but turns are not permitted in the direction of the arrow.

Stop and be prepared to obey the next signal.

None

Hint

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Deselect Answer

The vehicle traveling uphill

Both vehicles

The vehicle traveling downhill

None

Hint

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

Deselect Answer

Roundabouts

Parking lots

Intersections

None

Hint

In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is:

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25 mph

30 mph

15 mph

None

Hint

Blind pedestrians may carry _______ canes or use guide dogs.

Deselect Answer

Black

White

Yellow

None

Hint

It is unsafe for you to pass when:

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You are driving on a multi-lane highway.

You are moving through an intersection.

The vehicle ahead is traveling slower than the safe speed.

None

Hint

High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for:

Deselect Answer

Commercial delivery vehicles only.

Car pools and vehicles with more than one person.

Tractor-trailers with less than three persons.

None

Hint

All regulatory signs or devices on the road tell you:

Deselect Answer

To stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.

About hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions.

The location of nearby rest areas or services.

None

Hint

You are being chased by the police with lights and siren activated. You ignore them and try to escape. During the chase, someone is seriously injured. What will happen to you?

Deselect Answer

You must attend an anger management course

You will be fined no less than $1,000

You may be imprisoned for up to 5 years in state prison

None

Hint

When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should NOT:

Deselect Answer

Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

Set the parking brake.

Lower the windows.

None

Hint

You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see a white sign that says “SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT.” You are driving slower than most vehicles. What should you do?

slower traffic keep right

Deselect Answer

Keep in your lane regardless of speed.

Move to the right lane and let faster vehicles pass.

Stay in the left lane.

None

Hint

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must:

Deselect Answer

Stop only if other vehicles are approaching.

Stop at the solid white limit line.

Stop at the broken white limit line.

None

Hint

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _______ while backing.

Deselect Answer

To the rear

At the dashboard

To the front

None

Hint

You are almost through an intersection when you suddenly realize you need to turn left instead of going straight. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Back up carefully and then make your turn

Continue driving to the next intersection and find a safe way to turn around

Stop in the intersection until it is safe to turn left

None

Hint

When you see livestock near the roadway, you should

Deselect Answer

Turn safely away from these animals.

Blow your horn continuously until the animals cross the road.

Slow down or stop.

None

Hint

Which of the following children must be secured in a child safety seat?

Deselect Answer

A 6-year-old weighing 60 pounds

A 5-year-old weighing 55 pounds

A 5-year-old weighing 65 pounds

None

Hint

Name

Email

FAQ – California DMV Written Test Practice 6

Which children must be secured in a child safety seat?: Children under 8 years old or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must be in a child safety seat or booster seat, even if they weigh up to 55 pounds.
How should you respond to a “ONE WAY” sign?: You must follow the direction of the arrow. Do not proceed straight if your lane leads to a one-way street in a different direction.
What is the correct procedure when backing up?: Look in all directions, especially to the rear, physically turning your head. Do not rely solely on mirrors or cameras.
What should you do when seeing a “Lane Ends” warning sign?: Safely merge into the adjacent lane before the current lane ends to avoid collisions.
When is it safe to return to your original lane after passing another vehicle?: Return only when you can clearly see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, signaling beforehand.

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