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California DMV Written Test Practice 5

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California DMV Written Test Practice 5

Preparing for the California DMV Written Test Practice 5 is a crucial step toward passing your Class C driver’s license exam.This practice test contains 46 carefully selected multiple-choice questions with detailed expert explanations and memory tips.

Regular practice helps you understand traffic rules, improve your driving skills, and increase your chances of passing the real California DMV written exam on the first try.

California DMV Written Test Practice 5

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California DMV Written Test Practice 5

Welcome to your California DMV Written Test 5

When should you tap your brake pedal or turn on your emergency flashers?

Deselect Answer

When temporarily parking in a traffic lane to make a delivery.

When backing out of a parking space.

o warn other drivers of a hazard or accident ahead.

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Hint

In California, anyone driving a vehicle automatically consents to chemical tests of blood, breath, or urine:

Deselect Answer

When requested by a law enforcement officer

Only if involved in an accident

Only if you have been drinking alcohol

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Hint

You must notify law enforcement and file an SR-1 accident report with the DMV when:

Deselect Answer

You plan to file a non-operation (PNO) certificate for your vehicle

You are involved in a collision that results in injury or death

Your vehicle is towed due to illegal parking

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Hint

A white sign with a black arrow and the words “ONE WAY” inside the arrow means:

Deselect Answer

There is only one lane on the right.

A white sign with a black arrow and the words “ONE WAY” inside the arrow means:

All vehicles must turn right ahead.

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Hint

What is the correct way to change lanes?

Deselect Answer

Signal, check your mirrors, then change lanes.

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Check your mirrors, then change lanes.

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Hint

You are in the left lane approaching an intersection and see a white sign: the left lane arrow points left or U-turn; the right lane arrow points left with the words “LEFT OR U-TURN.” You want to make a U-turn. What should you do?

regulatory, turn left or u turn

Deselect Answer

Make the U-turn from the right lane.

Move to the right lane and make the U-turn.

Stay in the left lane to make the U-turn.

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Hint

If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange your driver’s license information with the other party. What additional information must you provide?

Deselect Answer

Proof of insurance only.

Proof of insurance and vehicle registration only.

Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and your current address.

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Hint

When driving in the right-most lane on a freeway, you should:

Deselect Answer

Be prepared for vehicles entering from on-ramps.

Drive slower than other vehicles.

Always yield to vehicles entering the freeway.

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Hint

The three most important times to check your rearview mirrors are before you:

Deselect Answer

Back up, make a sharp turn, or drive through an intersection

Change lanes, drive through an intersection, or slow down suddenly

Back up, change lanes, or slow down suddenly

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Hint

When it starts raining on a hot day, the road is most slippery:

Deselect Answer

After the rain stops

After it has been raining for a few hours

During the first few minutes

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Hint

Slowing down just to look at a traffic crash, construction work, or a disabled vehicle on the side of the road can:

Deselect Answer

Prevent rear-end collisions

Help traffic flow better by avoiding accidents

Cause traffic congestion

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A safety zone is a specially marked area reserved for passengers getting on or off streetcars, trolleys, or buses. You must not drive through a safety zone:

Deselect Answer

Only when a bus or trolley is present

Only when passengers are getting off

At any time, for any reason

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Hint

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

lane ends merge left, road signs

Deselect Answer

Safely merge into the left lane.

Stay in your lane and continue at the same speed.

Speed up to pass other vehicles before merging.

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Hint

When can you drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?

Deselect Answer

You are never allowed to do this.

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.

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Hint

When stopping at a railroad crossing with multiple tracks, you should:

Deselect Answer

Cross only when you can clearly see in both directions.

Cross as soon as the train has passed your lane.

Cross only when other vehicles begin to move across the tracks.

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Hint

You may turn right on a red light:

Deselect Answer

Only after slowing down and seeing no other vehicles

Never, under any circumstances

Only after slowing down and seeing no other vehicles

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Hint

You are driving, and there are oncoming vehicles approaching from your left while a row of parked cars is lined up on your right. Where should you position your vehicle?

Deselect Answer

Closer to the parked cars than to the oncoming vehicles.

In the middle, keeping equal space between both the oncoming vehicles and the parked cars.

Closer to the oncoming vehicles than to the parked cars.

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Hint

Which of the following statements about drinking alcohol and driving is true?

Deselect Answer

As long as your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below the legal limit, your driving ability is not impaired.

Alcohol affects judgment and self-control, which are essential for safe driving.

Drinking coffee before driving helps your body eliminate alcohol.

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Hint

When are you legally allowed to make a left turn at a red traffic light?

Deselect Answer

From a one-way street onto another one-way street.

From a two-way street onto a one-way street.

From a one-way street onto a two-way street.

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Hint

If you are driving and nothing seems to help you stay alert, you should:

Deselect Answer

Turn on the air conditioner and drink coffee.

Roll down the window and turn up the radio.

Pull off the highway and take a short rest.

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Hint

On a freeway, why should you look farther ahead than when driving in a city?

Deselect Answer

Because it takes ¼ mile to stop completely.

To see potential hazards sooner.

To help you keep up with traffic flow.

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Hint

What does a blue-painted curb mean regarding parking privileges?

Deselect Answer

You may park there for a short time if you stay inside your vehicle.

Disabled persons may park there without a special placard or license plate.

Disabled persons may park there only if they have a valid disabled placard or license plate.

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Hint

When driving in heavy fog or thick dust, what should you do?

Deselect Answer

Try not to drive until the fog or dust has cleared.

Try not to drive until the fog or dust has cleared.

Switch between high beams and low beams to see more clearly.

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Hint

Which of the following is true about driving speed?

Deselect Answer

You may exceed the posted speed limit to pass another vehicle.

California has no minimum speed law.

California has no minimum speed law.

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Hint

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

warning sign, 9 percent grade down hill

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.

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Hint

If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and you refuse to take a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) test, what will happen?

Deselect Answer

You have the right to speak with an attorney before taking the BAC test.

Your driver’s license will not be suspended or revoked immediately.

Your driver’s license will be suspended for at least one year.

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Hint

You are driving in the lane closest to the center divider on a five-lane freeway. You want to exit on the right. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Carefully cross all lanes at the same time

Change lanes one at a time until you reach the proper exit lane

Slow down before each lane change

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Hint

When should you yield your right-of-way?

Deselect Answer

Never, because yielding confuses other drivers.

When should you yield your right-of-way?

Whenever necessary to prevent a collision.

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Hint

Weaving in and out of lanes on a crowded freeway:

Deselect Answer

Helps traffic flow smoothly by creating space for other vehicles to merge

Causes more traffic congestion because other drivers must slow down

Saves fuel

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Hint

You see a yellow warning sign that says “Yield Ahead.” What should you do?

warning sign, yield ahead

Deselect Answer

Maintain your speed; vehicles on the main road must stop for you.

Stop immediately at the warning sign.

Slow down and be prepared to yield to traffic ahead.

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Hint

When you are driving in a lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following statements is true?

Deselect Answer

All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you.

All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you.

You may turn in the direction of the arrow without paying attention to other vehicles.

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Hint

You are exiting the freeway using a ramp that curves downhill. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Wait until you are in the curve to start braking.

Slow to the maximum speed posted for the freeway.

You are exiting the freeway using a ramp that curves downhill. What should you do?

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, road signs

Deselect Answer

Stay in the left lane.

Move to the right lane and let faster vehicles pass.

Keep in your lane regardless of speed.

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Hint

Making a U-turn in a business district is:

Deselect Answer

Making a U-turn in a business district is:

Legal at intersections unless a “No U-Turn” sign is posted.

Always illegal because it is dangerous.

None

Hint

Which of the following statements about other drivers is true?

Deselect Answer

Drivers who signal a turn will always turn in that direction.

Truck drivers are professionals and pose less danger on the road.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way

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Hint

What does this regulatory sign mean? (NO LEFT TURN)

no left turn, regulatory signs

Deselect Answer

Left turns are not allowed at this intersection.

You can turn left only during green light.

You must turn left only.

None

Hint

When can you enter a bicycle lane to make a right turn?

Deselect Answer

No more than 100 feet before the turn.

No more than 200 feet before the turn.

Never, under any circumstances.

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Hint

Driving directly to the right and behind another vehicle is:

Deselect Answer

Dangerous because your car may be in the other driver’s blind spot.

Dangerous because your car may be in the other driver’s blind spot.

A good way to maintain left-side clearance.

None

Hint

A pedestrian begins crossing the street after the “DO NOT WALK” signal starts flashing. They are still in the crosswalk when your traffic light turns green. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

Wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the street before you continue.

Carefully steer around the pedestrian.

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?

carpool violation minimum fine, road signs

Deselect Answer

Yes, you can enter if you drive slowly.

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

Yes, if it is during rush hour.

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Hint

After passing another vehicle, when is it safe to return to your original lane?

Deselect Answer

When the vehicle you passed signals you to return.

When you look back and see the vehicle behind you.

When you look back and see the vehicle behind you.

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Hint

Large trucks often lose speed suddenly and become hazardous:

Deselect Answer

When going up long or steep hills

On long, winding, gentle curves

When going down long, gentle slopes

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Hint

You should not pass another vehicle:

Deselect Answer

Where pedestrians may enter or cross the road.

On a one-way street with multiple lanes.

When the road has a solid yellow line on your left.

None

Hint

You see a yellow warning sign with a merging arrow symbol. What does this sign mean?

merging traffic, warning sign

Deselect Answer

Traffic from another lane will merge into your lane ahead; adjust speed and merge safely.

Only vehicles in the other lane need to yield.

You must stop immediately.

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Hint

You are about to make a right turn from a lane marked for right turns only when a yellow arrow appears for that lane. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Be prepared to obey the next traffic signal because it is about to change.

Watch for pedestrians and proceed carefully.

Stop your vehicle and do not turn under any circumstances.

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Hint

Which of the following is true about using your turn signals?

Deselect Answer

If signaling to change lanes, the other driver must yield to you

A good habit is to always signal when changing lanes

Never use both hand and signal lights at the same time

None

Hint

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FAQ – California DMV Written Test Practice 5

What should you know about driving speed in California?: Driving faster reduces reaction time and increases stopping distance. Exceeding the posted speed limit is illegal even to pass another vehicle.
What information must you exchange if involved in a collision?: You must exchange driver’s license, proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address. Failure to provide complete info can be considered hit-and-run.
What does a green arrow at an intersection mean?: A green arrow indicates a protected turn; all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians must stop. Always proceed carefully and check the intersection before turning.
When is it legal to drive through a safety zone?: It is never legal to drive through a safety zone. Safety zones are marked areas reserved for passengers getting on or off streetcars, trolleys, or buses.
Can you drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?: No. Driving off the paved portion to pass is illegal and dangerous. Always pass within designated lanes.

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