The list of California driving test questions and answers provides a good starting point for studying for your driver’s test.  You should study you California driving test questions as much as possible before taking the test, and you should reference as many resources as possible.  You can find more California driving test questions at your local DMV and within a hard copy of a driver’s manual.  If you have any questions about your California driving test questions, you should as a responsible adult such as a driver’s education instructor, a parent, or a teacher.  



Examples of California Driving Test Questions



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California Driving Test Questions


Skidding due to locked wheels is usually caused by what?



Answer



Braking too hard at too high of a speed.



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Left turns at a red light can only be made from where?



Answer



These turns can only be made from a one-way street to another one-way street.



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What does a yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a wiggly, upward facing arrow indicate?



Answer



The sign indicates there is a winding road up ahead.



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If a driver is involved in an accident, they should report the collision to the DMV within how many days?



Answer



They should report the accident in 10 days. 



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What does an upside down, white triangle outlined with another red triangle indicate?



Answer



The sign indicates you must yield. 



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What does a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow indicate?



Answer



The signal indicates you should proceed with caution.  



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What should a driver do if they see livestock?



Answer



The driver should follow the directions from the farmer or person handling the livestock. 



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What does a yellow, diamond-shaped sign with an upward facing line and another perpendicular line extending to the right mean?



answer



You should yield to the vehicles on the highway. 



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What blood alcohol content can a person under the age of 21 have?



Answer



A person under the age of 21 must have a BAC of zero in CA.



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If a person is disabled and displays their placard properly, what kind of painted curb can they park at?



Answer



They can park at a blue painted curb.  



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What should a minor do if he or she receives a phone call on their cell phone?



Answer



They shouldn’t answer the phone, not even with hands-free technology.



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If you litter on the side of the road in California, what fine are you subjected to?



Answer



You will receive a $1,000 fine in the state of California.



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If a bicyclist reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, what should you do?



Answer



You should yield to the bicycle.  



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If you are having vehicle trouble and need to stop, what is the first step you should take?



Answer



You should pull of the road and away from traffic as much as possible. 



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What does a square, green sign with a white airplane indicate?



Answer



The sign indicates that you are approaching an airport.