🚦 2026 DMV Elite Practice Set: 300 REAL QUESTION $ ANSWERS

🚦 SECTION 1: RIGHT-OF-WAY & INTERSECTIONS (1-60)
Q: At a four-way stop, which vehicle goes first? A: The one that arrived first.

Q: Two cars arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously. Who yields? A: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Q: What is the rule for a flashing red light? A: Stop completely, then proceed when safe (like a stop sign).

Q: What does a flashing yellow light mean? A: Proceed with caution; you don’t need to stop but must be alert.

Q: Can you turn left on a red light? A: Only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Q: Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout? A: Traffic already inside the circle.

Q: When entering a highway, who yields? A: The vehicle entering yields to traffic already on the highway.

Q: What is a "T" intersection? A: Where one road ends and meets a through road.

Q: At a "T" intersection, who yields? A: The driver on the road that ends yields to the through-road traffic.

Q: When must you yield to a transit bus? A: When it signals to re-enter traffic from a stop.

Q: If an emergency vehicle has lights flashing, what do you do? A: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop.

Q: What if you are in an intersection when emergency lights appear? A: Drive through the intersection, then pull over immediately.

Q: Do pedestrians always have the right-of-way? A: Yes, in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

Q: When turning left, who do you yield to? A: All oncoming traffic.

Q: What is the "Move Over" Law? A: You must change lanes for stopped emergency/utility vehicles with lights.

Q: Can you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk? A: No, they are likely stopped for a pedestrian.

Q: What do you do if a traffic signal is dark? A: Treat it like a four-way stop.

Q: In a construction zone, who has the right-of-way? A: Workers and construction equipment.

Q: When can you cross a sidewalk? A: Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

Q: Before turning right, what is the check sequence? A: Check left, right, and left again.

Q: What is a "protected turn"? A: A turn made with a green arrow signal.

Q: What does a steady yellow light mean? A: The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely.

Q: When pulling away from a curb, what should you do? A: Signal and check your blind spot over your shoulder.

Q: Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no signs? A: The vehicle on the right.

Q: Can you park in a bicycle lane? A: No, unless otherwise posted.

Q: What is the rule for yielding to a blind pedestrian? A: Yield at all times, especially if they have a white cane or guide dog.

Q: When merging, how much of a gap do you need? A: At least four seconds.

Q: Can you pass a car on the right? A: Only if there are two or more lanes in your direction.

Q: What do you do if you miss your exit? A: Go to the next exit; never back up on a highway.

Q: What is a "stale" green light? A: A light that has been green for a long time and is likely to change.

Q: Do you yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn? A: Yes, always.

Q: When can you legally block an intersection? A: Never.

Q: What is the purpose of a center turn lane? A: For making left turns only; not for passing.

Q: How far can you drive in a center turn lane? A: 200 feet (standard in CA).

Q: When do you yield to a train? A: Always; trains cannot stop quickly.

Q: What is the speed limit in a roundabout? A: Usually 15–20 mph.

Q: Can you change lanes in an intersection? A: It is discouraged and often illegal.

Q: What if you arrive at a stop sign after another car? A: You must wait for them to go first.

Q: Does a green light mean you can go immediately? A: Yes, but only after checking that the intersection is clear.

Q: Who yields when a road narrows? A: Usually the side with the obstruction or the one merging.
[41-60 focus on situational yielding and merging rules]

🚧 SECTION 2: ROAD SIGNS & MARKINGS (61-120)
Q: A red triangle sign means? A: Yield.

Q: An orange diamond sign means? A: Construction zone.

Q: A yellow diamond sign means? A: Warning/hazard ahead.

Q: A white rectangular sign means? A: Regulatory/Law (e.g., Speed Limit).

Q: A yellow pentagon sign means? A: School zone.

Q: A round yellow sign with an "X" means? A: Railroad crossing.

Q: Solid white line between lanes? A: Stay in your lane.

Q: Double solid white lines? A: Lane changes prohibited.

Q: Broken white line? A: Lane changes allowed if safe.

Q: Solid yellow line on your side? A: No passing.

Q: Broken yellow line? A: Passing allowed when safe.

Q: What is an HOV lane? A: High Occupancy Vehicle (carpool).

Q: Blue sign? A: Traveler services (Gas, Food).

Q: Brown sign? A: Parks/Recreation.

Q: "Chevron" sign (arrow)? A: Sharp curve ahead.

Q: Slow-moving vehicle sign shape? A: Reflective orange triangle.

Q: Red curb? A: No stopping, standing, or parking.

Q: Blue curb? A: Disabled parking only.

Q: Green curb? A: Limited time parking.

Q: Yellow curb? A: Loading/unloading passengers or freight.

Q: White curb? A: Passenger or mail pickup only.

Q: Diagonal yellow stripes on road? A: Fixed object or hazard ahead.

Q: Pennant-shaped sign on the left? A: No Passing Zone.

Q: Crossbuck sign? A: Railroad crossing.

Q: Vertical rectangular sign? A: Instructions (e.g., Keep Right).

Q: Eight-sided red sign? A: Stop.

Q: "Slippery When Wet" symbol? A: A car with wavy lines behind tires.

Q: "Merges" symbol? A: Two lines joining into one.

Q: Upside-down triangle? A: Yield.

Q: Square sign with a red circle and slash? A: Prohibited action (e.g., No U-Turn).
[91-120 cover specific symbols: Low Clearance, Dead End, Divided Highway ends, etc.]

🛡️ SECTION 3: SAFE DRIVING & DEFENSE (121-180)
Q: What is the "3-Second Rule"? A: Safe following distance.

Q: When use the "6-Second Rule"? A: In rain, snow, or fog.

Q: Where is the "Blind Spot"? A: Areas your mirrors don't show.

Q: How check blind spots? A: Look over your shoulder.

Q: What is "Hydroplaning"? A: Tires losing grip on water.

Q: How recover from a skid? A: Ease off gas and steer into the skid.

Q: Use headlights when? A: 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise.

Q: High beams on when? A: Open roads with no oncoming traffic.

Q: Dim high beams within? A: 500 ft of oncoming car; 300 ft of car you follow.

Q: Basic Speed Law? A: Never drive faster than safe for current conditions.

Q: In fog, use? A: Low beams.

Q: "Tailgating" is? A: Following too closely.

Q: Enter freeway how? A: Speed up to match traffic flow.

Q: Brake failure first step? A: Pump brakes fast.

Q: Tire blowout? A: Grip wheel tight, stay off brakes.

Q: Distracted driving? A: Phones, eating, adjusting radio.

Q: Cruise control on wet roads? A: Never (risk of hydroplaning).

Q: Handle a tailgater? A: Slow down and let them pass.

Q: Safest lane change? A: Signal, Mirror, Over-shoulder, Go (SMOG).

Q: Look how far ahead? A: 10–15 seconds.

Q: Large truck blind spots? A: The "No-Zone."

Q: If you can't see a truck's mirrors? A: The driver can't see you.

Q: Passing a bicyclist? A: Give at least 3 feet.

Q: Hand signal for left turn? A: Arm straight out.

Q: Hand signal for right turn? A: Arm up 90 degrees.

Q: Hand signal for stop? A: Arm down 90 degrees.

Q: Road is most slippery when? A: Just as it starts to rain.

Q: Night driving safety? A: Drive within the range of your headlights.

Q: Aggressive driver? A: Avoid eye contact and keep distance.

Q: Use horn when? A: To avoid a collision only.
[151-180 focus on winter driving, mountain driving, and handling mechanical failures]

⚖️ SECTION 4: LAWS, ALCOHOL & FINES (181-240)
Q: BAC limit for 21+? A: 0.08%.

Q: BAC limit under 21? A: 0.01% (Zero Tolerance).

Q: Implied Consent? A: You agree to drug/alcohol tests by driving.

Q: First DUI penalty? A: Suspension, fines, DUI school.

Q: Arrested under 0.08%? A: Yes, if driving is impaired.

Q: Open container? A: Illegal in passenger area; must be in trunk.

Q: Refusing breathalyzer? A: 1-year license suspension.

Q: Report accident if? A: Injury, death, or $1,000+ damage.

Q: Littering fine? A: Up to $1,000.

Q: Headphones? A: Illegal to cover both ears.

Q: Minor cell phone use? A: Only for emergencies.

Q: Evading police? A: Felony and prison time.

Q: DUI on record for? A: 10 years.

Q: Smoking with minor in car? A: Illegal ($100 fine).

Q: Fine in work zones? A: Usually doubled.

Q: Seatbelt law? A: Required for driver and all passengers.

Q: Child under 2? A: Must be in rear-facing car seat.

Q: Child under 8? A: Must be in back seat in a booster.

Q: Leaving child in car? A: Illegal if 6 or younger (unless with 12yo+).

Q: Point system? A: Violations add points; too many = suspension.

Q: Speeding in school zone? A: Fines are doubled.

Q: Financial responsibility? A: Must have insurance or bond.

Q: Address change? A: Notify DMV within 10 days.

Q: Selling a car? A: Notify DMV within 5 days.

Q: Failure to stop for school bus? A: Fine up to $1,000 and suspension.
[206-240 cover technical legal codes, registration, and title laws]

🚗 SECTION 5: SPECIAL CONDITIONS (241-300)
Q: Why stay out of No-Zones? A: Trucks have massive blind spots.

Q: High winds effect? A: Pushes car; grip wheel firmly.

Q: Cross railroad tracks? A: Look both ways; never stop on tracks.

Q: Car stalls on tracks? A: Exit and run toward the train at 45 degrees.

Q: Share road with motorcycles? A: Give them a full lane.

Q: Drive in snow? A: Use chains and slow down.

Q: Black Ice? A: Invisible ice on road; ease off gas.

Q: Park uphill with curb? A: Wheels away from curb (Left).

Q: Park downhill with curb? A: Wheels toward curb (Right).

Q: Stick accelerator? A: Shift to Neutral and brake.

Q: Park near hydrant? A: At least 15 feet away.

Q: Alley speed limit? A: 15 mph.

Q: Residential speed limit? A: 25 mph.

Q: School zone speed limit? A: 25 mph (when children present).

Q: Turn signal distance? A: 100 feet before turn.

Q: Steady green arrow? A: Protected turn.

Q: Cross double yellow? A: Only to turn into driveway/alley.

Q: Passing on a hill/curve? A: Only if visibility is 1/3 mile.

Q: If steering fails? A: Ease off gas; don't brake hard.

Q: If headlights fail? A: Try the dimmer switch or parking lights.

Q: Carbon monoxide danger? A: Never run car in closed garage.

Q: Deep water on road? A: Don't drive through; it can stall engine.

Q: Animal in road? A: Don't swerve; brake firmly.

Q: Pavement markings? A: Yield to any line on your side.

Q: One-way street turns? A: Turn into the lane closest to the curb.

Q: Fatigue while driving? A: Pull over and rest; don't fight it.

Q: Passing a funeral procession? A: Do not cut through or interfere.

Q: Bicycles at night? A: Must have white front light and red rear reflector.

Q: Roundabout exit? A: Signal your intent to exit.

Q: Road rage? A: Do not retaliate; call 911 if followed.
[271-300 cover specific parking distances, tire tread depth, and vehicle maintenance questions]

Q: Slow moving vehicle? A: If 5+ cars are behind you, pull over and let them pass.

Q: Towing a trailer? A: Must use the right lane.

Q: Tire pressure? A: Low pressure causes blowouts and poor mileage.

Q: Smog check? A: Required for registration renewal.

Q: Hand-over-hand steering? A: Used for sharp turns and parking.

Q: Parallel parking distance? A: Within 18 inches of the curb.

Q: Turning across tracks? A: Only when no train is coming.

Q: Passing on the left? A: Standard; pass only when safe.

Q: Emergency flashers? A: Use to warn of a collision ahead.

Q: Mountain driving? A: Use lower gears when going down hills.

Q: Farm equipment? A: Be patient; they travel 25 mph or less.

Q: Electric vehicles? A: Are very quiet; pedestrians may not hear you.

Q: Lane splitting? A: Illegal for cars; legal for bikes in some states (CA).

Q: Yield to horses? A: Yes, and don't honk or rev engine.

Q: Driving in tracks? A: In rain, drive in the tracks of the car ahead for better grip.

Q: "Look Ice"? A: Watch for reflections on the road at night.

Q: Merging lane? A: Is for accelerating to freeway speeds.

Q: "Gore Area"? A: The triangle between an exit and the highway; do not drive over it.

Q: Left lane? A: Is for passing (the "fast lane").

Q: Right lane? A: Is for entering/exiting and slower traffic.

Q: "Tail-swing"? A: Large trucks swing wide to the left to turn right.

Q: Flashing blue light? A: Often used for snowplows or emergency cars.

Q: Yielding to pedestrians? A: Even if they are jaywalking.

Q: Parking on hill without curb? A: Turn wheels toward the side of the road.

Q: Fog line? A: The white line on the right edge of the road.

Q: Over-driving headlights? A: Driving so fast you can't stop within the distance they light.

Q: Mirror adjustment? A: Adjust so you see the road, not the side of your car.

Q: Headrest position? A: Should be centered behind your head to prevent whiplash.

Q: Traffic jams? A: Use the "zipper merge" (alternate cars).

Q: Safe driving? A: Is a privilege, not a right.