DMV Written Test - California Car | Page 2 of 6

Question 1

When a stopped school bus is using its flashing red lights, approaching drivers must stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing. If the school bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers do not need to stop.

Accepted Answer

Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

Answer

Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.

Answer

Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.

Question 2

When driving in a work zone, adjust your speed for the traffic conditions and don't follow other vehicles too closely. Be attentive to workers and machines in the work zone.

Accepted Answer

Both of the above

Answer

Tailgating another vehicle

Answer

Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

Question 3

Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes (with or without a red tip) must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Accepted Answer

Wait until the person crosses the street.

Answer

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Answer

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Question 4

When passing another vehicle, move back into your original lane only when you can see the passed vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror. This ensures that you will have enough room to safely pull back in front of the other vehicle.

Accepted Answer

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Answer

You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.

Answer

You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

Question 5

A driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian within a crosswalk. The driver should wait until the intersection is clear to proceed.

Accepted Answer

Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.

Answer

Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.

Answer

Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.

Question 6

Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.

Accepted Answer

When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

Answer

When following a station wagon.

Answer

When following a small passenger car.

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7 . A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

8 . Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

9 . You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

10 . When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

11 . If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

12 . You should allow an extra cushion of space:

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