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California DMV Cheat Sheet

The 70 highest-yield California DMV questions with the correct answer and one line of logic each - plus the walk-in document checklist and the signs you must know on sight. Print it, mark it up, walk in calm.

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1. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should ________.
✓ Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front to go
To recover from a skid, take your foot off the gas and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go, avoiding hard braking. Slamming the brakes or steering the wrong way usually makes the skid worse. Gentle, controlled inputs let the tires regain grip.
2. In California, it is legal to drive with an opened alcoholic beverage container only if it is:
✓ In the trunk of the vehicle
California's open container law makes it illegal to have an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area; the only legal place for an opened container is the trunk (or behind the last upright seat if there is no trunk). Keeping it under a seat or in the glove box is illegal. This applies to drivers and passengers alike.
3. Defensive driving is best described as:
✓ Anticipating hazards and others' mistakes so you can avoid crashes
Defensive driving means looking ahead, anticipating what others might do wrong, and keeping space and options so you can avoid crashes even when others make mistakes. It assumes other drivers may not see you or may act unpredictably. This mindset prevents far more collisions than simply following rules.
4. You should keep which document in your vehicle to show coverage if you are stopped or have a crash?
✓ Your proof of insurance (insurance ID card)
Keep your proof of insurance (the insurance ID card, paper or electronic) and your registration in the vehicle, since you must show them to law enforcement or exchange them after a crash. The vehicle title is kept at home. Having proof readily available avoids extra penalties.
5. To make a right turn at an intersection, you should turn from and into:
✓ The lane nearest the right curb, ending in the right lane
A right turn should begin from the lane nearest the right curb and end in the right lane of the road you enter, keeping your path tight and predictable. Swinging wide or turning from another lane cuts across traffic and surprises other drivers. Position yourself in the correct lane well before the turn.
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