2026 Free California DMV Knowledge Test Class B Test 1 (50 Questions And Complete Answers)
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You may not consume alcohol within ____ of going on duty.
1. One hour
2. Two hours
3. Four hours
1. One hour
2. Two hours
3. Four hours
Four hours
A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.
1. 1/32 of an inch
2. 2/32 of an inch
3. 4/32 of an inch
1. 1/32 of an inch
2. 2/32 of an inch
3. 4/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
Why do large vehicles use air brakes?
1. Other brake systems squeak too loudly.
2. Air brakes are very effective systems.
3. Other braking systems are hard to come by.
1. Other brake systems squeak too loudly.
2. Air brakes are very effective systems.
3. Other braking systems are hard to come by.
Air brakes are very effective systems.
When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:
1. Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
2. Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
3. Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.
1. Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
2. Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
3. Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
While driving downhill, you should brake until you reach a speed that is ____ below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal.
1. 5 mph
2. 10 mph
3. 15 mph
1. 5 mph
2. 10 mph
3. 15 mph
5 mph
When backing with a trailer:
1. You should not back up in a straight line.
2. You should not correct drift until you are far off course.
3. You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.
1. You should not back up in a straight line.
2. You should not correct drift until you are far off course.
3. You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.
You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.
If involved in an accident, which of the following is not recommended?
1. Trying to move your vehicle to the side of the road
2. Caring for the injured
3. Driving away from the scene
1. Trying to move your vehicle to the side of the road
2. Caring for the injured
3. Driving away from the scene
Driving away from the scene
When leaving your vehicle:
1. The air brakes should be applied.
2. The parking brake should be applied.
3. Brakes should not be applied if the vehicle is left out of gear.
1. The air brakes should be applied.
2. The parking brake should be applied.
3. Brakes should not be applied if the vehicle is left out of gear.
The parking brake should be applied.
When backing up, follow a turning trailer by:
1. Changing nothing. The vehicle will naturally follow the trailer.
2. Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
3. Turning the steering wheel even harder in the direction that it is already turning.
1. Changing nothing. The vehicle will naturally follow the trailer.
2. Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
3. Turning the steering wheel even harder in the direction that it is already turning.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
By beginning a left turn before reaching the center of an intersection, you:
1. Will likely complete the turn satisfactorily.
2. May hit other vehicles with the left side of your vehicle.
3. Can expect other drivers to move their vehicles to accommodate your turn.
1. Will likely complete the turn satisfactorily.
2. May hit other vehicles with the left side of your vehicle.
3. Can expect other drivers to move their vehicles to accommodate your turn.
May hit other vehicles with the left side of your vehicle.
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