Sample Driver’s License Knowledge Tests – California DMV
It’s great you’re preparing for your California DMV permit test! Here are some resources where you can find practice tests:
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Official California DMV website: This is the best place to start! They have sample tests for car, motorcycle, and commercial licenses. You can find them here: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/sample-driver-license-dl-knowledge-tests/
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Driving-Tests.org: This website has free practice tests specifically designed to help you prepare for the California DMV exam. They claim their tests help you retain information better than studying the manual alone. Check them out here: https://driving-tests.org/california/
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NextDoorDriving.com: This site offers multiple practice tests with a focus on specific areas of the driving test, like interacting with school buses. Here’s a link to one of their tests: https://nextdoordriving.com/california/ca-dmv-practice-test-9
Tips for using practice tests:
- Take multiple tests: The more you practice, the better prepared you’ll be.
- Review your answers: Don’t just take the test and move on. Make sure you understand why you got an answer wrong.
- Use the official California Driver Handbook: The practice tests are based on the information in this handbook, so make sure you study it carefully.
Sample Class C Written Test
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
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You are driving on a freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: a) Closer to the truck to get a better view of the road ahead. b) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. c) At the same distance as you would for a passenger vehicle. d) To the side of the truck so you can see around it.
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All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? a) Eating a snack b) Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. c) Adjusting the radio d) Talking to a passenger
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and you cannot see 400 feet in both directions. What is the speed limit? a) 15 mph b) 20 mph c) 25 mph d) 30 mph
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: a) At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic. b) Slower than the freeway traffic. c) Faster than the freeway traffic. d) At any speed that feels comfortable.
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: a) Sell or transfer your vehicle. b) Paint your vehicle a different color. c) Get a new job. d) Move to a new address.
Answers:
- b) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. (Trucks have larger blind spots.)
- b) Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. (This is illegal in California.)
- a) 15 mph
- a) At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.
- a) Sell or transfer your vehicle.
This is just a small sample of the types of questions you might see on the California Class C written test. Make sure to study the California Driver Handbook thoroughly and take multiple practice tests to increase your chances of success.
