Are these the real California DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the California Driver's Handbook. They are not official DMV questions.

Who goes first at a four-way stop in California?

The driver who stops first goes first. If two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Can you turn right on red in California?

Yes, after a full stop at the limit line, unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted. Yield to pedestrians and traffic first. You may not turn at a red arrow.

Do you have to stop for a school bus on the other side of the road?

Yes on a two-lane road: stop from either direction while its red lights flash. You do not stop if the bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway.

What is California's Move Over and Slow Down rule?

When an emergency vehicle, tow truck or road work vehicle is stopped with flashing lights, drivers must move over and slow down.

California Right-of-Way and Hazard Scenarios 2026

Question 1 of 24

Car A and car B reach this intersection at the same time. There are no signs or signals, and car B is on car A's right. Who should go first?

Car A, because cars heading north go first
Car A, because it is on car B's left
Car B, because it is on car A's right
The car that is going faster

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Answer: C. Car B, because it is on car A's right

When two vehicles arrive at the same time and there are no signs or signals, yield to the vehicle on your right. Car B is on car A's right, so car B goes first.

Question 2 of 24

Cars A and B stopped at the same time at this four-way stop. Car A is on car B's right. Who should go first?

Car B, because it is heading east
Car A, because it is on car B's right
Car B, because it is on car A's left side
Both cars may go at the same time

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Answer: B. Car A, because it is on car B's right

At a four-way stop, stop first, then follow the normal rule: if you arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right. Car A is on car B's right, so car A goes first.

Question 3 of 24

Cars A, B and C have all stopped at this four-way stop. Car C stopped first, then car A, then car B. Who should go first?

Car B, because it is going straight
Car A, because it is heading north
Car A, because car C must yield to traffic from the south
Car C, because it stopped first

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Answer: D. Car C, because it stopped first

The vehicle that arrives at the intersection first has the right-of-way. At a four-way stop, drivers go in the order they stopped, so car C goes first.

Question 4 of 24

There are no signs at this T-intersection. Car A is on the side road and wants to turn left. Car B is on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?

Whichever driver waves the other on
Car A, because car B is on car A's left side
Car A, because left turns go first
Car B, because it is on the through road

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Answer: D. Car B, because it is on the through road

At a T-intersection, vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians on the through road have the right-of-way. Car A must wait until car B has passed.

Question 5 of 24

Both cars have a green light. Car A wants to turn left. Car B is coming straight through from the other direction and is close. What should car A do?

Turn quickly before car B reaches the intersection
Wait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe
Turn first, because car A has a green light
Back up to give car B more room

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Answer: B. Wait for car B to pass, then turn when it is safe

When you turn left, give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous. A green light does not let car A turn in front of car B.

Question 6 of 24

Car A is waiting to enter the roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout and is coming toward car A's entry. What should car A do?

Enter and go around the circle clockwise
Enter and stop in the circle to let car B pass
Enter first, because car A is on car B's right and has the right-of-way
Yield to car B and enter when there is a big enough gap

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Answer: D. Yield to car B and enter when there is a big enough gap

Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout. Enter to the right when there is a big enough gap, travel counter-clockwise, and do not stop in the circle.

Question 7 of 24

Car A has stopped at the stop sign and wants to go straight. Pedestrian P is crossing the street ahead at the corner, where there are no painted crosswalk lines. What should car A do?

Go, because there is no painted crosswalk at this corner for P
Wait until P has finished crossing, then go when it is safe
Honk so P knows to hurry
Drive around P on the left side

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Answer: B. Wait until P has finished crossing, then go when it is safe

A crosswalk can be marked with lines or unmarked, and pedestrians have the right-of-way in both. Car A must wait for P to finish crossing.

Question 8 of 24

Car A wants to turn right. Pedestrian P is blind, walks with a guide dog, and is in the crosswalk in car A's path. What should car A do?

Honk to warn P that a car is turning
Stop and wait quietly until P has finished crossing
Stop in the middle of the crosswalk so P can walk around
Turn slowly around P while P is still crossing

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Answer: B. Stop and wait quietly until P has finished crossing

Pedestrians who use a guide dog or a white cane have the right-of-way at all times. Wait for them, do not honk at them, and do not stop in the middle of the crosswalk.

Question 9 of 24

Ambulance B is coming up behind car A with its siren on and red lights flashing. What should car A do?

Stop right where it is, in the middle of the lane
Move to the left, next to the center line
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the ambulance has passed
Speed up to stay ahead of the ambulance

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Answer: C. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the ambulance has passed

You must give the right-of-way to emergency vehicles using a siren and red lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until they have passed.

Question 10 of 24

Car A is already in the middle of the intersection when ambulance B comes with its siren on and red lights flashing. What should car A do?

Back up to the limit line
Stop right away in the middle of the intersection
Keep going through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
Keep driving at the same speed without pulling over to the right side

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Answer: C. Keep going through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle comes, do not stop there. Drive through the intersection, then move to the right as soon as it is safe and stop.

Question 11 of 24

School bus B has stopped on the other side of this two-lane road with its red lights flashing. What must car A do?

Keep going, because the bus is on the other side of the road
Stop and stay stopped until the children are across and the red lights stop flashing
Stop, then go as soon as no child is in car A's lane
Slow down and pass the bus carefully

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Answer: B. Stop and stay stopped until the children are across and the red lights stop flashing

When a school bus flashes its red lights, you must stop from either direction. Stay stopped until the children have crossed and the red lights stop flashing.

Question 12 of 24

This highway has a barrier in the middle and two lanes each way. School bus B is stopped on the other side with its red lights flashing. Must car A stop?

No, and car A should speed up to get past quickly
Yes, but only until the stop arm folds in
No. Car A does not have to stop, but should drive with care
Yes. Every driver must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights

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Answer: C. No. Car A does not have to stop, but should drive with care

You do not need to stop for a school bus that is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction). Car A should still drive with care.

Question 13 of 24

Police car B is stopped on the right shoulder with its emergency lights flashing. Car A is in the right lane coming up to it, and the left lane is clear. What should car A do?

Keep the same lane and speed, because the police car is on the shoulder
Move over into the left lane when it is safe, and slow down
Speed up to pass the police car quickly
Stop in the right lane behind the police car

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Answer: B. Move over into the left lane when it is safe, and slow down

California's Move Over and Slow Down rule covers stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks and road work vehicles with flashing lights. Drivers must move over and slow down.

Question 14 of 24

The light for car A is red, and no sign forbids turning on red. Car A wants to turn right. Pedestrian P is in the crosswalk just in front of car A. What should car A do?

Wait for a green light, because right turns on red are never allowed in California
Roll slowly into the crosswalk so P sees car A
Stop fully at the limit line, let P finish crossing, then turn when it is safe
Turn right without stopping, because right turns on red are allowed

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Answer: C. Stop fully at the limit line, let P finish crossing, then turn when it is safe

You may turn right at a red light after a full stop, unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted. Stop at the limit line, yield to pedestrians, and turn only when it is safe.

Question 15 of 24

Car A is merging onto the freeway from the entrance lane. Car B is already in the right lane of the freeway. Who has the right-of-way?

Neither car; both should stop and wait
Car B, because traffic already on the freeway has the right-of-way
Car A, because it is a little ahead of car B and has signaled
Car A, because it has its signal on

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Answer: B. Car B, because traffic already on the freeway has the right-of-way

Highway traffic has the right-of-way. Car A should reach about the speed of traffic, signal, use its mirrors, and merge into a safe gap without stopping unless it must.

Question 16 of 24

Car A is driving past a row of parked cars. The driver of parked car B has opened the driver's door. What should car A do?

Keep the same speed, because the driver of car B must close the door
Speed up to get past before the driver gets out
Slow down and give the open door plenty of room, passing only when it is safe
Honk and drive close to the parked cars

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Answer: C. Slow down and give the open door plenty of room, passing only when it is safe

Keep space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. The open door shows someone may be getting out, so slow down and leave room.

Question 17 of 24

Truck B is about to turn right. Car A is close behind it. What is the safest choice for car A?

Follow close behind the truck through the turn
Honk so the truck driver turns faster
Pass the truck on the right before it turns
Stay back and let the truck finish its turn, because it needs extra room

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Answer: D. Stay back and let the truck finish its turn, because it needs extra room

A long vehicle's rear wheels follow a shorter path than its front wheels, so it often swings wide to turn. Check its signals before passing and give it room.

Question 18 of 24

Car A is in the left lane, beside the back half of truck B. The driver of car A cannot see the truck's side mirrors. What does this mean?

The truck driver can see car A in the mirrors
Car A is in a safe spot, because it is beside the truck
Car A should move closer to the truck so the driver notices it sooner
The truck driver cannot see car A, so car A should pass or drop back

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Answer: D. The truck driver cannot see car A, so car A should pass or drop back

Large trucks have big blind spots. If you cannot see a truck's side mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Do not drive beside a large vehicle longer than needed.

Question 19 of 24

Car A is behind cyclist B. Car C is coming the other way. What should car A do?

Honk so cyclist B moves off the road
Slow down, let car C pass, then move left and pass cyclist B with at least 3 feet of space
Pass between cyclist B and car C, staying close to the cyclist
Pass cyclist B right away, before car C arrives

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Answer: B. Slow down, let car C pass, then move left and pass cyclist B with at least 3 feet of space

When there are dangers on both sides, take one at a time: let the oncoming car pass, then move left to pass the cyclist. Leave at least 3 feet when you pass a cyclist.

Question 20 of 24

After heavy rain, there is a large patch of standing water W in car A's lane. The left lane is clear. What is the best thing for car A to do?

Brake hard when the car reaches the water
Drive through the water at the same speed, keeping the wheel straight
Speed up so the car goes through the water quickly
Slow down, check the left lane, and steer around the water

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Answer: D. Slow down, check the left lane, and steer around the water

Steer around standing water if you can, and slow down on wet roads. If your car starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not use the brakes.

Question 21 of 24

Deer D is standing at the edge of the road ahead of car A. What should car A do?

Slow down or stop, and go on only when it is safe
Speed up to get past before the deer moves
Honk and swerve into the other lane right away
Keep the same speed, because the deer will move away

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Answer: A. Slow down or stop, and go on only when it is safe

When you see animals near the road, slow down or stop, and go on only when it is safe. Animals can step into the road without warning.

Question 22 of 24

Car A has its left signal on and wants to move into the left lane. Motorcycle B is in the left lane, just behind car A's left side. What should car A's driver do?

Brake hard first, then change lanes
Check the mirrors, look over the left shoulder, and wait until there is room
Check only the inside mirror, then change lanes
Change lanes right away, because the signal is on

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Answer: B. Check the mirrors, look over the left shoulder, and wait until there is room

Before changing lanes, signal, check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Check your blind spots for vehicles, motorcyclists and bicyclists, and make sure there is enough space.

Question 23 of 24

On this one-way street, car B has stopped just before the marked crosswalk. Car A is in the next lane and cannot see what is in front of car B. What should car A do?

Speed up to get through the crosswalk before car B starts to move
Slow down and stop; do not pass car B while it is stopped at the crosswalk
Honk and keep going
Pass car B, because car A's lane is clear

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Answer: B. Slow down and stop; do not pass car B while it is stopped at the crosswalk

Do not pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. A pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing in front of it.

Question 24 of 24

Car A wants to turn right. Cyclist B is riding along the curb just ahead of car A and to its right, going straight. What should car A do?

Speed up to pass cyclist B before the turn
Let cyclist B go first, then merge in behind and turn
Honk so cyclist B stops
Turn right in front of cyclist B

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Answer: B. Let cyclist B go first, then merge in behind and turn

Merge safely behind a bicyclist when you get ready to turn, and check your blind spots, where bicyclists can be hidden. Do not turn across cyclist B's path.

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