Are you preparing for the California DMV Senior Renewal / Written Test? If so, you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll go through a set of questions that often appear on the test, along with their correct answers. Whether you're renewing your senior driver's license or helping a loved one prepare, these questions will help ensure you're well-prepared for the exam
Question: 1.
The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop?
A) At the crosswalk or limit line.
B) After the crosswalk
C) Out far enough to see cross traffic
Correct Answer: A) At the crosswalk or limit line.
Question: 2.
You should use a turnout lane when:
A) You want to-pass-another driver
B) You want to make a U-turn.
C) Faster drivers went to pass you.
Correct Answer: C) Faster drivers went to pass you.
Question: 3.
You are driving on a highway. Your tire suddenly goes flat and you need to pall over it and get help. Where should you pull over?
A) In the right-hand lane.
B) Wherever your car will be visible 200 feet from the front.
C) Off the pavement.
Correct Answer: C) Off the pavement.
Question: 4.
You are driving 55 m.p. on a two lane road and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need a gap in the oncoming traffic.
A) 5 second
B) 7 second
C) 10 to 12 seconds.
Correct Answer: C) 10 to 12 seconds.
Question: 5.
If you get sleepy, while driving, you should:
A) Drive to a safe place, stop, and rest.
B) Play the audio loudly and toll down the windows
C) Drink coffee to make you more alert.
Correct Answer: A) Drive to a safe place, stop, and rest.
Question: 6.
This sign means:
A) The driver on the right goes first.
B) All other drivers go first.
C) Make a complete stop before turning.
Correct Answer: B) All other drivers go first.
Question: 7.
A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the:
A) Pickup bed has a seat bolted to the frame.
B) Back of the pickup-ie-equipped with a restraint (seat belt) system
C) Sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
Correct Answer: B) Back of the pickup-ie-equipped with a restraint (seat belt) system
Question: 8.
Signal for a turn during the last feet before the turn.
A) 100 feet
B) 50 feet
C) 75 feet
Correct Answer: A) 100 feet.
Question: 9.
Which of these statements is true about large trucks?
A) Trucks are not as manoeuvrable as passenger vehicles
B) They do not need more space to stop and start.
C) They do not need more space for turns...
Correct Answer: A) Trucks are not as manoeuvrable as passenger vehicles.
Question: 10.
You sold your vehicle. You must notify them within 5 days.
A) Your insurance company.
B) DMV.
C) Your automobile club.
Correct Answer: B) DMV.
Question: 11.
This sign means:
A) U-turn area ahead
B) No U-turn
C) No passing
Right Answer: B) No U-turn
Question: 12.
What is a safety zone?
A) An empty lane next to the freeway dividers.
B) A space set aside for pedestrians
C) The median strip on a divided highway
Correct Answer: B) A space set aside for pedestrians
Question: 13.
You should check traffic behind you:
A) So you will know if you are being followed by a tailgater.
B) Only on a freeway or highway..
C) Only when you are slowing down.
Correct Answer: A) So you will know if you are being followed by a tailgater.
Question: 14.
When should a 3 year old weighing 45 lbs. be placed in a safety seat?
A) Under all circumstances.
B) Only when driving on the freeway
C) Only if the child is in the front seat..
Correct Answer: A) Under all circumstances.
Question: 15.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is, or more.
A) One tenth (0.10) of one percent
B) Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent.
C) Five hundredths (0.05) of one percent.
Correct Answer: B) Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent.
Question: 16.
This sign means:
A) Pedestrians must walk facing traffic.
B) Pedestrians may walk in the street.....
C) There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead
Correct Answer: C) There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead
Question: 17.
You can drive in a carpool lane if:
A) You are driving an empty 15 passenger van.
B) Want to pass the vehicle ahead.
C) Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign.
Correct Answer: C) Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign.
Question: 18.
You want to back out of an angle parking space. You should always back slowly and:
A) Look at your rear view mirror.
B) Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you
C) Look over your right shoulder.
Correct Answer: C) Look over your right shoulder.
Question: 19.
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
A) Drive to the right edge of the road and stop..
B) Stop, then proceed when safe.
C) Change lanes, look carefully, and pass
Correct Answer: B) Stop, then proceed when safe.
Question: 20.
You are repeatedly convicted of traffic violations. What can happen?
A) DMV may suspend your driving privilege.
B) DMV may revoke your insurance
C) DMV will suspend the registration of your vehicle
Correct Answer: A) DMV may suspend your driving privilege.
Question: 21.
If you have a conditional driver licence, there is (are):
A) A special time limit to renew your license.
B) Special restrictions you must follow when driving
C) Age limits imposed on your driver license.
Correct Answer: B) Special restrictions you must follow when driving
Question: 22.
The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is unless otherwise posted.
A) 15 m.p.h.
B) 25 m.p.h.
C) 20 m.p.h.
Correct Answer: B) 25 m.p.h.
Question: 23.
Parking is NEVER permitted:
A) Twenty feet from a railroad track.
B) In a crosshatched pattern space next to a disabled parking space.
C) On a hill.
Correct Answer: B) In a crosshatched pattern space next to a disabled parking space
Question: 24.
A Driver unexpectedly pulls in front of you. The handbook recommends:
A) Swerving into the lane next to you.
B) Driving onto the shoulder of the road
C) Taking your foot off the gas pedal.
Correct Answer: C) Taking your foot off the gas pedal.
Question: 25.
You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green.Can you go immediately?
A) Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you..
B) Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection
C) Yes, you now have the right-of-way.....
Correct Answer: B) Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection
Question: 26.
There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. How fast should you be driving?
A) 10 m.p.h.
B) 15 m.p.h.
C) 25 m.p.h.
Correct Answer: B) 15 m.p.h.
Question: 27.
Which of the following is true about double parking?
A) It is allowed if you are making a delivery
B) It is illegal under all circumstances
C) It is illegal unless you wait in the vehicle
Correct Answer: B) It is illegal under all circumstances.
Question: 28.
Which of these statements is true about safety zones?
A) The road is probably being repaired by slow moving vehicles.
B) If a streetcar is stopped at a safety zone controlled by a traffic signal, you can pass at 25 m.p.h.
C) It is a space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings.
Correct Answer: C) It is a space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings.
Question: 29.
This sign means:
A) Right lane ends ahead.
B) No right turn.
C) Side road to the right.
Correct Answer: B) No right turn.
Question: 30.
Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?
A) Parallel to the curb..
B) To the left-away from the curb
C) To the right into the curb.
Correct Answer: B) To the left-away from the curb
Question: 31.
You are driving at night and using high beams. Dim your lights when you get closer than feet from the car ahead.
A) 300
B) 200.
C) 400.
Correct Answer: A) 300
Question: 32.
There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning you of an approaching train. You must:
A) Stop, then proceed when safe.
B) Slow down before crossing.
C) Stop only if you see a train coming.
Correct Answer: A) Stop, then proceed when safe.
Question: 33.
This sign means:
A) Fewer lanes ahead
B) Divided highway ahead
C) Crossroad intersects the main road..
Correct Answer: B) Divided highway ahead
Question: 34.
A curb painted red means:
A) Parking is for emergency vehicles only
B) Parking is for disabled persons only
C) Stopping or parking is not allowed (except buses).
Correct Answer: C) Stopping or parking is not allowed (except buses).
Question: 35.
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?
A) If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react.
B) There is none, other drivers just crowd in front of you..
C) You don't have to worry about the driver next to you
Correct Answer: A) If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react.
Question: 36.
You can avoid skidding on a slippery surface by:
A) Shifting to a lower gear after you start down a steep hill.
B) Following in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you
C) Slowing down as you approach curves and intersections
Correct Answer: C) Slowing down as you approach curves and intersections
These questions cover a range of important topics for the California DMV Senior Renewal Test. Make sure to study them thoroughly to increase your chances of passing the exam successfully. Safe driving!
