Sharing the Road Practice Test
California DMV practice test 2025 focused on sharing the road. Perfect for targeted DMV written test online California preparation with 15 questions and detailed explanations for DMV Class C practice test success.
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1. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking drugs?
- ✓ Most drugs taken for headaches or colds can make a person drowsy
- Drugs and alcohol can be used at the same time
- Prescription drugs are safe to take at any time
Many common medications can cause drowsiness and impair driving.
2. You should check traffic behind you:
- ✓ So you will know if you are being followed by a tailgater
- Only on a freeway or highway
- Only when you are slowing down
Regularly check your mirrors to be aware of traffic behind you, including tailgaters. This helps you make safe decisions about lane changes, stops, and turns.
3. This sign means:
- Side road ahead
- ✓ Another lane is merging with yours
- You have the right-of-way
This sign warns that another lane is merging with your lane.
4. A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. Which of the following actions should you NOT take?
- Honk and step on the brake firmly
- Take your foot off the gas
- ✓ Swerve into the lane next to you
When a car cuts in front of you, take your foot off the gas to create space. Avoid sudden swerving which could cause a collision.
5. You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:
- Follow a small passenger car
- ✓ Are crowded by a tailgater
- Drive slower than the posted speed limit
If someone is tailgating you, increase your following distance to the car ahead so you have more room to stop gradually.
6. You may drive in a bike lane:
- If you drive slower than 15 mph
- ✓ No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
- Whenever bicyclists are not present
You may enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before making a right turn. Always check for bicyclists first.
7. If you have a conditional driver license, there is (are):
- A special time limit to renew your license
- ✓ Special restrictions you must follow when driving
- Age limits imposed on your driver license
A conditional driver license has specific restrictions you must follow, such as time limits or geographical restrictions. Violating these can result in suspension.
8. This lane is used to:
- Pass other vehicles
- Make right turns
- ✓ Begin or end left turns
Center lanes are for left turns only.
9. A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
- You should treat the signal like a stop sign
- Stop, yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection
- ✓ Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
A flashing yellow light means caution. Slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection.
10. Which of these is a legal U-turn?
- ✓ On a highway at a designated opening
- 150 feet before a curve
- In front of a fire station
U-turns are legal on highways at designated openings.
11. What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?
- ✓ If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
- There is none, other drivers just crowd in front of you
- You don't have to worry about the driver next to you
Maintaining space around your vehicle gives you time to react if another driver makes a mistake, helping prevent collisions.
12. Before changing lanes, you must:
- ✓ See if it is safe before making the move
- Flash your high-beam headlights
- Drive faster than other traffic
Always check if safe before changing lanes.
13. You want to back out of an angle parking space. You should always back slowly and:
- Look at your rear view mirror
- Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you
- ✓ Look over your right shoulder
When backing out of a parking space, turn and look over your right shoulder. Mirrors have blind spots and cannot show everything behind your vehicle.
14. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or more.
- Five hundredths (0.05) of one percent
- One tenth (0.10) of one percent
- ✓ Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent
The legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08%.
15. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no gates, lights, or signals, and you cannot see at least 400 feet down the tracks in either direction. What is the maximum speed you may approach at?
- ✓ 15 mph
- 25 mph
- 35 mph
If you cannot see at least 400 feet down the tracks at an uncontrolled railroad crossing, do not drive faster than 15 mph as you approach.
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