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California DMV Written Test Practice 4

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California DMV Written Test Practice 4

Mastering the California DMV Written Test Practice 4 is essential to passing your Class C driver’s license exam.

This practice test features 46 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions with detailed expert explanations and memory tips to help you understand traffic rules and drive safely.

California DMV Written Test Practice 4

Regular practice using this test improves your confidence and prepares you for the real California DMV written exam.

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California DMV Written Test Practice 4

Welcome to your California DMV Written Test 4

You cannot stop your vehicle at any time:

Deselect Answer

In front of a school when children are present

At a curb painted yellow

At a curb painted red

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Hint

Which of the following is true about large trucks (commercial vehicles)?

Deselect Answer

Large trucks need a longer distance to stop compared to regular passenger cars.

Large trucks have air brakes that allow them to stop instantly.

Large trucks are easier to control than regular passenger cars.

None

Hint

At night, an oncoming vehicle has high-beam headlights that make it hard for you to see the road ahead. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Look straight ahead in your lane.

Look toward the right edge of your lane.

Look toward the left edge of your lane.

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Hint

What is the correct way to change lanes?

Deselect Answer

Turn on your signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes.

Turn on your signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Check your mirrors, look over your shoulder, and then change lanes.

None

Hint

You are waiting to turn right at a red light. A pedestrian is standing on the right side of your car, waiting to cross the street that you want to turn onto. Who has the right of way when your light turns green?

Deselect Answer

You have the right of way because your light turns green

The pedestrian has the right of way

You have the right of way if the crosswalk is unmarked

None

Hint

If another vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do?

Deselect Answer

Slam on the brakes

Take your foot off the gas

Speed up to avoid being cut off

None

Hint

Which type of sign is the “No Turn” sign?

no turn, road signs

Deselect Answer

Warning sign

Guide sign

Regulatory sign

None

Hint

A white traffic sign that reads “LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN” means you:

Deselect Answer

May turn left on green when it is safe.

May only turn left when a green arrow is showing.

Must wait for the green light before turning left.

None

Hint

You see a yellow warning sign showing a truck going downhill with “9% grade” indicated. What should you do?

9 percent grade down, road sign

Deselect Answer

Stop immediately at the sign.

Slow down, shift to a lower gear if necessary, and be prepared for a steep descent.

Maintain your current speed; the grade is not steep.

None

Hint

Which of the following is true about motorcycles?

Deselect Answer

Motorcycles are not allowed to share traffic lanes with cars.

When driving behind a motorcycle, you should follow at a greater distance.

Motorcycles are small and easy for other drivers to see.

None

Hint

You are driving on a highway and see a white sign reading “CARPOOL VIOLATION – $[amount] MINIMUM FINE.” You are alone in your vehicle. Can you enter the carpool lane?

car pool violation, $ minimum fine ammount

Deselect Answer

No, you cannot enter because you do not meet the occupancy requirement.

Yes, you can enter if you drive slowly.

Yes, if it is during rush hour.

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Hint

Where should you stop your vehicle if there is no crosswalk or limit line?

Deselect Answer

At the corner

Fifteen feet before reaching the corner

Just past the corner

None

Hint

If your vehicle starts to lose traction (hydroplane) on a wet road, you should:

Deselect Answer

Maintain a steady speed to regain traction.

Gradually slow down and do not brake.

Press hard on the brakes to stop the vehicle from sliding.

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Hint

You must file a Traffic Accident Report (SR-1) with DMV when:

Deselect Answer

You change your auto insurance company

You are involved in a collision that causes injury

Your vehicle fails a smog inspection

None

Hint

Two solid yellow lines spaced at least 2 feet apart are considered:

Deselect Answer

Can be used to start or end a left-turn lane

Can be crossed only to make a left turn or U-turn

Should be treated as a barrier and must not be crossed

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?

52. bus carpool lane ahead — bus carpool lane ahead

Deselect Answer

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 may park your vehicle:

Deselect Answer

On the freeway shoulder in an emergency situation

On an unmarked crosswalk

On the wrong side of the road, facing oncoming traffic

None

Hint

While driving, you should look 10–15 seconds ahead of your vehicle in order to:

Deselect Answer

Spot potential hazards early.

Comply with legal requirements.

Focus on the center of the road.

None

Hint

On a two-way street, you are driving in a lane marked as shown (California Driver Handbook, page 27). This lane is used for:

handbook, left turn from 2 way street

Deselect Answer

Passing slower vehicles

Starting or ending left turns, or where U-turns are permitted

Regular travel lane for all vehicles during heavy traffic

None

Hint

An orange diamond-shaped sign that reads “SHOULDER WORK AHEAD” means:

Deselect Answer

You must take a detour ahead.

Because it is required by law for driving correctly.

Road work is being done ahead.

None

Hint

You should increase the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front when you:

Deselect Answer

Are being tailgated by another vehicle

Are driving slower than the posted speed limit

Are following a small vehicle

None

Hint

You are stopped and want to make a left turn, but an oncoming vehicle is very close. You must:

Deselect Answer

Yield to the oncoming vehicle

Force your way by moving in front of the oncoming vehicle

Turn left immediately after signaling

None

Hint

Safe backing includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Deselect Answer

Looking over your right shoulder while backing up

Checking behind your vehicle before getting in

Honking your horn before backing up

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Hint

At an intersection without traffic control signals, where you cannot see cross traffic until you are close to the intersection, the speed limit is:

Deselect Answer

15 miles per hour

25 miles per hour

20 miles per hour

None

Hint

You can be fined up to $1,000 and face 6 months in jail if you are convicted of:

Deselect Answer

Abandoning or leaving an animal on the roadway

Parking in a bike lane

Making a U-turn from a left-turn lane in the middle

None

Hint

When are you allowed to drive around or under a railroad gate?

Deselect Answer

Never

When the warning lights have stopped flashing

When you can clearly see that no train is coming from either direction

None

Hint

Unless a “No U-Turn” sign is posted, you may make a U-turn:

Deselect Answer

On a green light and red arrow

On a red light and green arrow

On a green light or green arrow

None

Hint

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

Deselect Answer

25 miles per hour

30 miles per hour

35 miles per hour

None

When approaching a crosswalk with a blind pedestrian waiting to cross, you must:

Deselect Answer

Stop more than 5 feet from the crosswalk so your engine noise doesn’t distract the pedestrian

Stop at the crosswalk and tell the blind pedestrian when it is safe to cross

Stop at the crosswalk and allow the blind pedestrian to cross

None

Hint

When parking facing downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Deselect Answer

Parallel to the curb

Away from the curb

Toward the curb

None

Hint

You are driving 55 MPH in the far-left (fast) lane of a freeway posted 65 MPH. You can be cited for driving too slowly:

Deselect Answer

If you are obstructing the normal and reasonable flow of traffic

If road conditions or weather require a slower speed

Never, because driving slower than other vehicles is always safer

None

Hint

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a left-pointing arrow means:

Deselect Answer

There is a sharp turn to the left ahead.

You may turn left only when a green arrow is showing.

The lane only allows left turns.

None

Hint

When you see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection, what should you do?

Deselect Answer

Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles

Slow down and proceed with caution

Stop before entering the intersection

None

Hint

You see a yellow warning sign showing a horizontal “T.” What does this sign mean?

19.14 T intersection

Deselect Answer

You must stop immediately.

Traffic continues straight with no intersections.

The road ahead ends in a T-intersection; you must turn left or right.

None

Hint

When is a person allowed to ride in the back of a pickup truck?

Deselect Answer

When the sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high

When the back of the pickup is fully covered

When you have a safe seat and an approved safety belt

None

Hint

When driving, when are you allowed to use only your parking lights?

Deselect Answer

Never

On foggy days when visibility is poor.

30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise.

None

Hint

When should you use your high-beam headlights at night?

Deselect Answer

As little as possible

Only on roads without streetlights

Whenever legal and safe

None

Hint

What does this regulatory sign mean? (BIKE LANE)

regulatory, bike lane

Deselect Answer

The lane is for buses and bicycles only.

The lane is reserved for bicycles only.

Motor vehicles can use the lane anytime.

None

Hint

What does this regulatory sign mean? (YIELD TO UPHILL TRAFFIC)

regulatory, yield to uphill traffic

Deselect Answer

Drivers going uphill must yield to vehicles coming downhill.

Both directions must stop and take turns.

Drivers going downhill must yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling uphill.

None

Hint

What does this regulatory sign mean? (TURNOUT 1/4 MILE)

regulatory, turnout 1/4 mile

Deselect Answer

A rest area is located 1/4 mile ahead.

There is a safe place to pull over or let faster traffic pass in 1/4 mile.

You must turn right in 1/4 mile.

None

Hint

You are driving on a road with two lanes going in your direction. You are in the left lane, and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If another driver wants to drive faster behind you, what should you do?

Deselect Answer

Move safely into the right lane when it is safe to do so.

Stay in your lane so you don’t interfere with traffic flow.

Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicle pass.

None

Hint

It is illegal to enter an intersection when:

Deselect Answer

The light is flashing yellow and you cannot stop.

You cannot completely clear the intersection before the light turns red.

The light is yellow and you cannot stop safely.

None

Hint

You are driving and notice a white sign that reads “EMERGENCY PARKING ONLY” next to a pull-off lane. You are just taking a short break. Can you park here?

emergency parking only

Deselect Answer

Yes, if you stay in the car.

Yes, it’s fine for a short break.

No, parking here is only for emergency situations.

None

Hint

You should turn on your windshield wipers and headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days in order to:

Deselect Answer

Only use them when driving on the freeway.

Make your headlights brighter.

Help other drivers see you more easily.

None

Hint

Which of the following is true about blind spots?

Deselect Answer

Look over your right shoulder when changing to the right lane, and over your left shoulder when changing to the left lane

You only need to glance over your right shoulder when changing lanes to the right or left

Vehicles with two outside mirrors have no blind spots

None

Hint

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:

Deselect Answer

Changing to the right lane and driving slowly until the emergency vehicle passes.

Driving to the right edge of the road and stopping.

Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection.

None

Hint

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FAQ – California DMV Written Test Practice 4

When approaching a crosswalk with a blind pedestrian, what should you do?: Stop at the crosswalk and allow the blind pedestrian to cross safely. California law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using guide dogs or canes.
What is the proper way to change lanes?: Signal your intention, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder before changing lanes. Skipping any step increases collision risk.
Why should you look 10–15 seconds ahead while driving?: Scanning 10–15 seconds ahead helps you spot hazards early, maintain safe following distances, and practice defensive driving.
How should you follow a motorcycle on the road?: Maintain a greater following distance than you would for a car because motorcycles stop faster and can be harder to see.
When should you use high-beam headlights?: Use high beams at night when legal and safe, but dim them for oncoming traffic or when following another vehicle to avoid blinding others.

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