FREE CA DMV Driving Test Questions and Answers 2025

FREE CA DMV Driving Test Questions and Answers 2025. You do not need to spend a dime on prep materials. Devote a focused week to the free question banks above, reproduce test conditions a couple of times, and walk into the DMV with calm confidence.

Thousands of Californians pass on the first try each month using nothing more than the state handbook and these zero-cost practice exams—there’s no reason you can’t be next. California’s written knowledge test is famously detail-heavy—state law, safety rules, speed limits, and dozens of tricky road-sign questions packed into a timed exam.

The good news? You don’t need a paid course or an expensive app to master it. The DMV itself, as well as several reputable educational sites, publish full question banks at no charge.

FREE CA DMV Driving Test Questions and Answers

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FREE CA DMV Driving Test
Questions and Answers Quiz
Total Items: 36 Questions
Passing Percentage: 83%
Time Limit: 60 Minutes

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1) You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

A) Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

B) Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution

C) Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red

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This sign means:

A) Reduction in lanes

B) No Passing zone

C) Yield the right-of-way

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3) Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

A) You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left

B) Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change

C) Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots

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4) When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

A) It is safe to use your cruise control

B) Drive as you would under normal conditions

C) Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise

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5) A broken yellow centerline means that:

A) Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear

B) Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

C) Passing is not permitted

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6) Yellow lines separate:

A) Traffic lanes on one-way streets

B) Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads

C) All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes

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This sign means:

A) You have the right-of-way

B) Cars on the right move first

C) Let cross traffic pass before proceeding

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8) A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

A) In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt

B) The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell

C) The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high

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9) Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

A) Slowing down to look at collision scene

B) Avoiding unnecessary lane changes

C) Using public transportation instead of your vehicle

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10)

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

A) Red, green, yellow

B) Green, red, yellow

C) Red, yellow, green

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11)

This sign means

A) Side road

B) Merge

C) Yield the right-of-way

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12) Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

A) Any prescription drug is safe use if you don’t feel drowsy

B) Only illegal drugs can impair your driving

C) Even over-the -counter drugs can impair your driving

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13) If you are about to be hit from the year, you should not:

A) Release your seat belt

B) Press your head against the head restraint

C) Brace yourself

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14) If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

A) Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb

B) Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn

C) Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to

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15)

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

A) The vehicle has the right-of-way

B) Shoulder work ahead

C) slow-moving vehicle

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16)

This white sign means:

A) Slower traffic must exit on the right

B) You should slow down and move to the right lane

C) Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic

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17) When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

A) Allow a larger following distance

B) Drive more slowly

C) Be ready to use your horn

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18) You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

A) Move toward the left side of your lane

B) Avoid driving in the bicycle lane

C) Signal for 100 feet before turning

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19) When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

A) Low beams

B) Fog lights only

C) High beams

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20) The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

A) Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle

B) Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower

C) Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed

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21) There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

A) Move into the right lane when it is safe

B) Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass

C) Stay in your lane so you don’t impede the flow of traffic

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22) When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

A) Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers

B) Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by our headlights

C) Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you

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23) When being passed by another vehicle:

A) Speed up

B) Maintain a constant speed

C) Brake hard

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24)

This sign means:

A) Pedestrians must not cross here

B) Pedestrians walking along the road ahead

C) Pedestrian crossing ahead

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25) When driving in work zones, you should:

A) Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone

B) Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

C) Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible

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26) When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

A) Decreasing your following distance

B) Merging into another lane

C) Changing lane frequently

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27) If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

A) Stop until the light turns green

B) Come to a complete stop before proceeding

C) Go through the intersection without stopping

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28) Fatigue increases the risk of:

A) Being late for an appointment

B) Missing an exit

C) Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

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29) Drivers must use their seat belt:

A) Unless they are driving a limousine

B) Unless they are driving vehicle built before 1978

C) And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

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30) When backing up:

A) Rely only on your rearview mirror

B) Look through the rear window

C) Press hard on the gas pedal

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31) You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

A) Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit

B) Are following a small passenger vehicle

C) Are being tailgated by another driver

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32)

When you see this sign, you:

A) Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing

B) Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop

C) Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks

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33) In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

A) When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light

B) When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb

C) When parked on a hill or sloping driveway

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34) Which of the following factors affect an individual’s absorption of alcohol?

A) Intelligence

B) Weight

C) Height

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35) You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

A) Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way

B) Don’t enter the intersection until you can get completely across

C) Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear

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36) if you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

A) Turn the front wheels away from the curb

B) Turn the front wheels toward the curb

C) Leave the front wheels straight

Your score is

1. Test Snapshot: Numbers You Need to Know

Applicant	# of Questions	Correct to Pass	Passing Rate
Under 18	46	38 (83 %)	3 attempts per application
18 +	36	30 (83 %)	3 attempts per application

English isn’t your only option: the DMV hosts the test (and its practice sets) in more than a dozen languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

2. Zero-Cost Study Plan (7 Days)

Day	Goal	Tools
1	Read Chapters 1-4 of the 2025 CA Driver Handbook (download free PDF).	DMV site
2	Finish the handbook; highlight speed limits & sign colors.	PDF reader
3	DMV Sample Test #1 + Driving-Tests.org “Easy Mode.”	30 min each
4	DMV Sample Test #2 + Zutobi Simulator (timed).	Track errors
5	Cheat-Sheet flashcards on signs + DMV Sample #3.	45 min
6	Full 46-question simulator; aim for 90 %+.	Notebook review
7	Light review, good sleep, and documents in a folder.	No cramming

Total study time: about 7 hours spread over a week—plenty for a confident pass.