California DMV Knowledge Test
Night and weather: practice questions
Our California DMV bank has 9 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
When driving in snow or ice, how should you drive?
- At the speed limit
- Slowly, with gentle steering, braking and acceleration, and with more following distance
- With cruise control on
- With sudden braking
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B. Slowly, with gentle steering, braking and acceleration, and with more following distance — Never use cruise control on slippery roads.
Question 2
What should you do in strong crosswinds?
- Steer with one hand
- Speed up slightly to stay stable and drive closer to large trucks
- Slow down and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
- Drive close to trucks
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C. Slow down and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel — Wind gusts can push your vehicle sideways.
Question 3
Which part of the road freezes first?
- Shaded areas under trees on hills
- Sunny hills
- Busy intersections
- Bridges and overpasses
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D. Bridges and overpasses — Cold air under bridges makes them freeze earlier.