California DMV Questions and Answers 2025 [PDF]

California DMV Questions and Answers PDF 2025. California quietly tweaks its knowledge test every year, adding new hands-free rules here, shuffling road-sign items there. Our team pulled every last update from the 2025 California Driver Handbook and the DMV’s announcements, then built a no-fluff question bank you can study offline.

The result: a printable PDF that mirrors the real test in style, tone, and difficulty. (Yes, it’s free—and yes, you’ll find the download link a little further down!)

California DMV Questions and Answers

/31

California DMV Practice Test
Total Items: 36 Questions
Passing Percentage: 83%
Time Limit: 60 Minutes

1 / 31

1) You may drive in a bike lane:

A) Whenever bicyclists are not present

B) If you drive slower than 15 mph

C) No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

2 / 31

2) A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

A) Next to the broken line may pass

B) In both directions may pass

C) Next to the solid line may pass

3 / 31

3) You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?

A) Whoever is signalling to make a turn has the right-of-way

B) You have the right-of-way

C) The driver on your left has the right-of-way

4 / 31

4) You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your wheels?

A) Right - towards side of the road

B) So they face straight ahead

C) Left - towards the center of the road

5 / 31

5) Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

A) Yes, it is always safer than driving faster

B) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

C) Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique

6 / 31

6) What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

A) It inflates to protect you from injury in case of a collision

B) Oher drivers can "cut" in front of you, improving traffic flow

C) If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react

7 / 31

7) To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in:

A) The far left lane

B) Any lane available

C) The lane closest to the middle of the street

8 / 31

8) While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?

A) Adjusting your outside mirrors

B) Reading a road map

C) Listening to music through a set of dual headphones

9 / 31

9) If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

A) Cautiously drive around the pedestrian

B) Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding

C) Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

10 / 31

10) A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

A) Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection

B) You should treat the signal like a stop sign

C) Stop, Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection

11 / 31

11) To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

A) The outside rearview mirror

B) Over your shoulder

C) The inside rearview mirror

12 / 31

12) A flashing red light at an intersection means:

A) Stop and wait for the green light

B) Slow down before entering

C) Stop before entering

13 / 31

13)

This yellow sign means:

A) There is a traffic signal ahead

B) Be prepared to stop if the light is flashing

C) Controlled railroad crossing ahead

14 / 31

14) Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorcyclists and motorists?

A) Motorcyclists have the same rights/ responsibilities as other motorists

B) Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind or rain

C) Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions

15 / 31

15) Backing your vehicle is:

A) Always dangerous to do

B) Dangerous if you have a helper

C) Only dangerous in large vehicles

16 / 31

16) Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper):

A) Reduce collisions by preventing you from being "cut off"

B) Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

C) Cannot result in a traffic citation

17 / 31

17) You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

A) The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic

B) You don't have room to completely cross the tracks

C) You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle

18 / 31

18) You are driving on a city street and see and emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

A) Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down

B) Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

C) Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass

19 / 31

19) Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:

A) Unless you entered the intersection on a green light

B) Under any circumstances, even if your light is green

C) Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light

20 / 31

20) You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

A) Assert your right-of-way by driving faster

B) Always slow down and maintain your position

C) Make room for the merging traffic, if possible

21 / 31

21) You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should:

A) Not move your vehicle for any reason

B) Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible

C) Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives

22 / 31

22) Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

A) They tend to freeze after the rest of the road does

B) They do not freeze because they are made of concrete

C) They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does

23 / 31

23) Drivers are required to obey instruction from:

A) Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites

B) Security guards patrolling parking lots

C) Other drivers whose vehicle are broken down on the roadway

24 / 31

24) When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:

A) You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles

B) It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line

C) Drive alongside the other vehicles so the drivers can see you

25 / 31

25) You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

A) Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle

B) To the right side of the truck and wait to pass

C) Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle

26 / 31

26) If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are:

A) Only required to use the shoulder belt

B) Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts

C) Only required to use the lap belt

27 / 31

27) Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

A) If you don't feel drowsy

B) If it is prescribed by a physician

C) Under no circumstances

28 / 31

28)

This yellow sign means:

A) The road ahead has many curves

B) There is a sharp curve in the road ahead

C) The road ahead may be slippery

29 / 31

29) When parking next to a curb, you should use your signals:

A) Only when pulling away from the curb

B) When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb

C) When pulling next to or away from the curb

30 / 31

30) California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:

A) Keep your speed close to that of other traffic

B) Always drive at the posted speed limit

C) Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

31 / 31

31)

A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane?

A) A sport utility vehicle containing an adult, child, and family

B) A carpool van containing only the driver

C) A convertible with an adult and two children

Your score is

Questions on the exam

Teens under 18: 46 questions, must answer 38 correctly (83%) to pass.
Adults 18 +**: 36 questions (original license) or 18 (renewal); need at least 30 correct.

Attempts allowed: Three tries per application; minors wait 7 days between retakes.

Grab your Printable PDF

Ready to study offline, mark up margins, or quiz friends? Click the button below:

[Download the California DMV 2025 Q&A PDF]