In the situation “A STOP sign has a painted limit line.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Read signals and regulatory signsStop completely at the limit line, then check and yield before proceeding.
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Read 12 sample cards from the 40-card California DMV Class C foundation collection. Try recalling each answer before checking the explanation.
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California Class C written-knowledge foundations; not nationwide DMV coverage or behind-the-wheel training.
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In the situation “At a four-way stop, another vehicle has stopped before the driver arrives.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Resolve right-of-way conflictsAt an all-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive and stop goes first when the movement is safe.
In the situation “A car follows a truck where the truck's side mirrors are not visible.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Share space with vulnerable and large road usersIf the truck's side mirrors cannot be seen, the driver may be unable to see your vehicle.
In the situation “Heavy rain reduces visibility on a road posted at its normal maximum.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Select a speed for the visible conditionsDrive at a speed safe for current conditions even when it is below the posted maximum.
In the situation “Rain starts while the driver is using only parking lights.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Prepare for rain, fog, and low tractionUse low-beam headlights in rain instead of relying on parking lights.
In the situation “A driver is focusing only on the bumper immediately ahead.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Build observation and following spaceScan at least 10 seconds ahead while continuing to observe nearby traffic.
In the situation “Double solid white lines separate a carpool lane from regular traffic.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Respect lane barriers and special lanesDo not change lanes across double solid white lines; use a designated broken-line opening.
In the situation “A driver plans a right turn at the next intersection.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Prepare a turn without surprising othersSignal about 100 feet before a turn while still checking for conflicting road users.
In the situation “A car ahead waits to turn left and the only right-side space is an unpaved shoulder.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Decide whether a pass has a safe completionDo not leave the paved or main-traveled road to pass another vehicle on the right.
In the situation “A driver parks facing downhill beside a raised curb.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Use slope and curb information when parkingWhen parking downhill at a curb, turn the front wheels toward the curb and set the parking brake.
In the situation “A prescribed medicine makes a driver drowsy.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Recognize alcohol and medication impairmentDo not drive when a medication or drug impairs safe driving, even if it was legally prescribed.
In the situation “An applicant wants to consult a phone during a DMV knowledge test.”, what rule controls the decision?
Answer & explanation
Learn: Separate practice from official licensing stepsDo not use a handbook, phone, or other testing aid during the official knowledge test.
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