CA DMV Class C Practice Test 2025 NON-Commercial

CA DMV Class C Practice Test 2025 NON-Commercial Sample Test 7: If you’re aiming for an everyday Class C license—the one that lets you drive a car, pickup, or SUV under 26,001 lbs and tow a light trailer—you’ll face the DMV’s written knowledge exam first.

The good news: the state lays out the exact rules, signs, and penalties in its Driver Handbook and supplies five free Class C sample tests. The not-so-good news: most first-timers still trip on speed-zone fine print, right-of-way chess moves, and curve-ball curb-color questions.

CA DMV Class C Practice Test

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California DMV Sample Test - 7
Class C: NON-Commercial
Total: 36 Questions
Passing Marks: 83%
Time Limit: 60 Minutes

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1) You should not use your horn:

A) When visibility ahead is limited

B) If you might hit another vehicle

C) Near blind pedestrians

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2) When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into right lane:

A) After about three seconds

B) When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.

C) When you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.

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3) When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

A) Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.

B) Have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.

C) See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

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4) When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

A) Turn into any lane

B) Turn into second lane

C) Turn into first lane

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5) At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:

A) You first come to a complete stop

B) You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

C) You wait until the light changes

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6) You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

A) Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

B) Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

C) Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

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7) This sign means:

A) Construction ahead.

B) Railroad crossing ahead

C) Stop sign ahead.

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8) Which of these is a safe driving technique?

A) Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle.

B) Using your high beam lights in the fog.

C) Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

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9) To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

A) The lane closest to the left curb.

B) Any lane (as long as it is safe).

C) The lane in the center of the road

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10) If you find yourself in a skid:

A) Stay off the brakes

B) Brake lightly

C) Brake abruptly

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11) The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:

A) Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

B) Rate of alcohol consumption (RAC)

C) Implied consent (IC)

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12) This road sign means:

A) A road join from the right

B) The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

C) Sharp right turn ahead.

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13) With a Class C driver license, a person may drive:

A) A vehicle pulling two trailers.

B) A three-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

C) Any three-axle vehicle, regardless of the weight.

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14) Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

A) Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.

B) May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway

C) May not be crossed for any reason.

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15) You should always travel:

A) At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

B) At the speed of vehicles surrounding you

C) At the speed limit

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16) This road sign means:

A) Do not enter.

B) No U-turns

C) Roundabout ahead

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17) It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is:

A) In the glove department

B) In the trunk

C) Under the front seat

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18) Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:

A) Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

B) Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.

C) Test your tires’ traction while going uphill

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19) To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

A) Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so.

B) The lane closest to the left curb.

C) The center lane

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

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

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

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

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21) This sign means:

A) Do not enter

B) Pedestrian crossing

C) Winding road ahead

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22) Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

A) Change lanes without signalling

B) If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit

C) Slower traffic must keep to the right

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23) To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

A) High beam headlights

B) Low beam headlights.

C) Parking lights

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24) You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

A) Only if a crossing guard is present.

B) At all times

C) Only when the guide dog is leading the person across the street.

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25) Always use your seat belt:

A) When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.

B) Unless you are in a limousine.

C) Unless the vehicle was built before 1978.

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26) Which of these statements is true roadwork zones?

A) Slow down only if you think workers are present.

B) You must “slow for the cone zone”.

C) Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.

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27) If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

A) Slow down and look both ways.

B) Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

C) Maintain your speed and look both ways.

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28) Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?

A) Bridges and overpasses

B) Intersections

C) Tunnels

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29) When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

A) The light will reflect back into your eyes.

B) Approaching vehicles might not see you

C) Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

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30) For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

A) Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.

B) Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights.

C) Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights

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31) If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

A) Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

B) Change lanes and maintain your current speed

C) Slow down because the lane ends ahead.

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32) Before switching on the ignition, you should:

A) Buckle your safety belt

B) Both of the above

C) Be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts

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33) In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:

A) After it has been raining all day.

B) One half hour after it stops raining

C) During the first half hour of rain

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34) Safely backing your vehicle requires all of the following, expect:

A) Checking your vehicle’s surroundings

B) Looking over your right shoulder as your back up.

C) Tapping your horn before you back up.

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35) When driving in work zones, you should:

A) Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance

B) Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can

C) Follow the diver in front of you closely.

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36) This yellow signs means:

A) The road ahead may be slippery.

B) There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.

C) The road ahead has many curves.

Your score is

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What Counts as a Class C License?

A California Class C DL covers:

Passenger cars, minivans, and pickups under 26,001 lbs GVWR
A single vehicle towing a trailer ≤ 10,000 lbs GVWR
Agricultural or utility trailers ≤ 15,000 lbs GVWR (with restrictions) California DMV

Anything bigger, heavier, or carrying passengers for hire bumps you into commercial (CDL) territory.

How Many Questions & What Score You Need

Applicant	# of Questions	Correct to Pass	Test Source
Under 18	46	38 (≈ 83 %)	DL-5T handbook pool
18 & older	36	30 (≈ 83 %)	DL-5 handbook pool

Fail once and you wait seven days (and repay the fee) before you can retake. The DMV lets you try three times per application.

DMV Sample Class C Tests #1–5 – straight from DMV.ca.gov; each 18-item mini-quiz shuffles whenever you reload. JavaScript off? Click “Answer Sheet” and print. 46-Question Simulators – sites like Driving-Tests.org and ePermitTest mirror the full teen exam, timing you and scoring 38+ as a pass.

Quick-Fire FAQ

Is the Class C test harder than the permit test?
No—same rule pool, just a different form number for adults vs. teens.

Do I need the 46-question version if I’m 20?
No. Adults get 36 questions, but nothing stops you from practicing all 46 for extra confidence.

Can I renew online without testing?
Most clean-record drivers can, but DMV may pull you in for an 18-question renewal quiz if violations stack up.

Where’s the official answer key?
Each DMV sample test has a downloadable sheet—look for the yellow “Answer Sheet” link just under the quiz.
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