California DMV Practice Test 2024

Injuring another person while driving under the influence in California will result in a 1 year suspension.

The suspension period may vary somewhat depending on the BAC level of the driver, but the minimum suspension period is 6 months.

It’s against California law to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving. If you need to talk to another person, use an earplug in one ear or the built-in bluetooth system in the car.

A ‘pulsating’ or ‘twitching’ feeling means that the ABS-system is working! Do NOT remove the pressure, as doing so will disengage the ABS.

The speed limit is 25 mph in business or residential districts unless otherwise posted.

If you’re involved in an accident where there was property damage exceeding $1000 or if anyone was injured or killed, you must report the accident to DMV within 10 days.

If you have a Class C DL you may, on top of the above mentioned, also drive 3-axle vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 6,000 pounds, as well as 3-wheel motorcycles.

To avoid blinding the other driver, California law states that you must dim your lights to low-beam when the oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet of your vehicle.

Passing requires you to know your surroundings. Never attempt to pass unless you can do so safely.

Only disabled persons with a placard or special license plate for disabled persons are allowed to park next to a blue painted curb.

White painted curbs indicate that you’re permitted to stop for long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail, but not for any longer than that.

Do NOT park or stop next to a red painted curb - red painted curbs strictly forbid stopping, parking or standing.

Whiplash injuries occur when the neck is thrown back and forth in a collision, which causes injury to the neck muscles. It’s a common injury mainly caused by being hit from behind (rear-end accidents).

Solid lines indicate that passing is prohibited. 

Broken lines indicate that you may pass if you can do so safely.

For your own safety, you should keep the wheels straight until just before the turn. If your wheels aren’t straight and a vehicle hits you from behind, you risk being pushed into the path of oncoming traffic.

The pavement markings indicate that vehicles traveling in this lane must turn in the direction of the arrow (in this case you must turn left).

You can recognize a center turn lane by it’s features - the inner lines are broken, and the outer lines are solid.

Making eye contact with another driver will let you know that the other driver is aware of your presence and minimize the risk of a collision. This is especially important at e.g. intersections and crosswalks.

When turning, look for pedestrians on the road you're turning into and be prepared to yield if they are crossing the street. You should always try to yield to pedestrians regardless if they are right or wrong as they are much more vulnerable than other road users.

When turning, look for pedestrians on the road you're turning into and be prepared to yield if they are crossing the street. You should always try to yield to pedestrians regardless if they are right or wrong as they are much more vulnerable than other road users except bicylists.