California DMV Written Test Practice 3

Passing the California DMV Written Test Practice 3 is a key step toward getting your Class C driver’s license.

This practice test includes 46 carefully selected multiple-choice questions, each with detailed explanations and memory tips to help you understand traffic rules and drive safely.

Regular practice with this test can boost your confidence and increase your chances of passing the official DMV exam on your first try.

After completing this test, don’t forget to explore our other California DMV Written Practice Tests to further improve your knowledge and readiness.

Welcome to your California DMV Written Test 3

What should you do when approaching a school zone during school hours?

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Speed up to pass quickly.

Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.

Maintain your current speed if no children are seen.

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in California?

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0.08%

0.10%

0.05%

What should you do when reaching an intersection where a person operating a motorized wheelchair has entered the crosswalk?

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Assume right-of-way if the motorized wheelchair stops in the crosswalk.

Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.

Remain stopped behind the nearest crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair is beyond the range of your vehicle.

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

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Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.

Receive a traffic violation.

Paint your vehicle a different color.

When is it legal to drive in a carpool (HOV) lane?

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Anytime you want.

Only during rush hours.

When your vehicle meets the lane occupancy requirement.

You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR-1) form if:

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You failed to pay your registration fees.

You allowed a licensed driver from another state to drive your vehicle.

You were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages.

When making a left turn at an intersection with a green light, you must:

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Honk to alert oncoming traffic.

Turn immediately.

Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

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Receive a traffic citation or ticket

Repaint your vehicle a different color

Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle

If you are convicted of driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that is too high, you may be sentenced to:

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No jail time but a $500 fine

Up to six months in jail

Up to twelve months in jail

Who can legally park next to a curb painted blue?

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A person who will only be parked at the curb for less than 15 minutes.

Someone who is either picking up or dropping off passengers at this location.

A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.

You see a warning sign that says "Lane Ends Merge Left." What should you do?

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Stay in your lane and continue at the same speed.

Speed up to pass other vehicles before merging.

Safely merge into the left lane.

When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:

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Use low beams.

Turn off headlights to reduce glare.

Use high beams continuously.

Which of the following is true about large trucks?

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They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles.

They are made of many trailers, which make them more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

They have large and powerful emergency brakes, which gives them the capability to stop quickly.

What should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights?

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Stop immediately and remain stopped

Cautiously pass the school bus on the left.

Slow down and prepare to stop.

When approaching a school crossing guard holding a stop sign, you must:

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Slow down but continue.

Stop, regardless of the light, until the guard signals you to go.

Proceed if no children are visible.

What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?

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At or near the speed of traffic.

Slower than the speed of traffic.

Faster than the speed of traffic.

It is illegal for a driver age 21 or older to operate a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of ___ or higher:

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0.05% (point zero five percent)

0.08% (point zero eight percent)

0.10% (point ten percent)

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?

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Move to the right lane and let faster vehicles pass.

Stay in the left lane.

Keep in your lane regardless of speed.

Which of the following is a requirement of California’s Basic Speed Law?

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Match your speed to that of your surrounding traffic.

Always drive the speed limit, regardless of conditions.

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

You see a yellow warning sign that shows a truck tipping over and says “Truck Rollover Reduce Speed.” What should you do?

truck rollover reduce speed, warning sign

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Slow down, especially if driving a large vehicle, and proceed with caution through the curve or downgrade.

Speed up to get past the area quickly.

Maintain your current speed; the road is safe.

You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive:

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Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.

At any time.

Between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

What should a driver do, who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn?

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Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.

Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians.

Take the right-of-way turn before oncoming traffic.

You are in the right lane and see a white rectangular sign that says “RIGHT TURN ONLY.” What should you do?

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Stop and wait for the light to turn green.

Continue straight through the intersection.

Make a right turn only.

When entering a highway from an on-ramp, you should:

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap.

Enter at any speed, traffic will adjust.

Accelerate to match the speed of traffic.

When approaching a vehicle coming toward you, how many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights?

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900 feet.

700 feet.

500 feet.

When driving in fog, you should use:

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Low-beam headlights.

Parking lights only.

High-beam headlights.

On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, you should:

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Keep right except to pass.

Weave between lanes to go faster.

Drive in the left lane at all times.

You are driving and see a white X-shaped sign that says “RAILROAD CROSSING.” You do not see any train yet. What should you do?

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Ignore the sign and continue normally.

Slow down, look both ways, and be ready to stop if a train is coming.

Speed up and cross quickly.

Where should you begin a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?

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The lane closest to the center of the street.

You can turn from any lane.

The far-left lane.

You see a warning sign that says "Pavement Ends." What should you do?

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Turn around immediately.

Slow down and be prepared for a change in road surface.

Maintain your speed; the road surface will stay the same.

Any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement, during which a person is seriously injured, is subject to:

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Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years.

Attending an anger-management class.

A fine of less than $1,000.

Making a U-turn in a business district is:

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Legal when there are no approaching vehicles posing a hazard

Legal only at intersections, unless a “No U-turn” sign is posted

Always illegal because it is dangerous

At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day?

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When it has been raining for a few hours.

Immediately after it has stopped raining.

For the first several minutes.

When are you allowed to make a U-turn in a residential district?

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On a one-way street only.

Anywhere you can see clearly for 200 feet.

At intersections with a “No U-turn” sign.

What is the first action you should take if your brakes fail while driving?

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Turn off the engine immediately.

Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal.

Swerve onto the shoulder.

In addition to setting your parking brake, what should you do when parking on a hill?

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Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear.

Make sure the front vehicle wheels are parallel to the road.

Make sure your vehicle is left in the “neutral” position.

Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?

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Staring only at the middle of the road.

Using your high-beam headlights in the fog.

Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.

What should you do if your car starts to skid on a slippery road?

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Steer in the opposite direction of the skid.

Slam on the brakes.

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

When is it legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle?

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It is not legal under any conditions.

If there are two or more one-way lanes.

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.

When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?

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10 mph.

25 mph.

15 mph.

You are driving on a city street and see a white rectangular sign with a black P inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What should you do if you want to park your car?

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Do not park; find another legal spot.

Park your car here.

Stop briefly and leave the engine running.

You approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane road. You should:

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Stop immediately in your lane.

Pass quickly to clear the road.

Slow down and move over one lane if safe.

What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions?

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Driver distractions.

Paying attention to your surroundings.

Better traffic flow.

You are driving in the right lane and see a white regulatory sign: the left lane can go straight or turn right, and the right lane is marked “EXIT ONLY.” What should you do if you want to stay on the main road and not take the exit?

right turn only, no u turn — right turn only

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Stay in the right lane and go straight.

Make a last-minute lane change at the exit.

Change to the left lane before reaching the exit.

Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking?

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Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space.

Stop next to the vehicle behind the open space, and then drive forward into the space.

Drive forward into the space without stopping.

When must you use your headlights?

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Between sunset and sunrise, and when visibility is low.

Only on highways.

Only at night.

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FAQ – California DMV Written Test Practice 3

Q1: How many questions are included in California DMV Written Test Practice 3?
A1: This practice test has 46 multiple-choice questions that simulate the real California DMV written exam for Class C licenses.

Q2: Can I use my phone while taking this DMV practice test?
A2: No. Cell phones are not allowed during the official exam. Practice tests like this one help you study safely offline.

Q3: How can I pass the DMV written test on the first try?
A3: Consistent practice, reviewing expert explanations, and using memory tips for rules are key strategies to pass the DMV test successfully.

Q4: When should I use headlights in California?
A4: Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and in low-visibility conditions such as rain, fog, or smoke. They help you see and be seen by other drivers.

Q5: What is the correct procedure for parking on a hill?
A5: Always set the parking brake, leave the vehicle in “Park” (automatic) or in gear (manual), and turn wheels appropriately: uphill with curb – away from curb; uphill without curb – toward edge; downhill – toward curb or road edge.