Find solution
What is on the CA DMV test?

What does the California DMV test you on for the driving test?

  • Okay, I haven't even made my appointment yet...and I'm freaking out! What do they test you on? Is there a sheet that I can print out that has a checklist of things that I can practice? I'm eligible on the 9th of May...so the sooner the answer comes in, the better. I kind of just want to get the test over with! Thank you much!

  • Answer:

    Your driving instructor SHOULD have reviewed the DMV test with you...but he/she did not...the following is helpful: The first 5 mins. of the drive test is simply identifying the controls within the car ~ headlights, wipers, defroster, emergency flashers, etc. EVERY driver needs to be familiar with the car they're driving. From there, the examiner will get in your car and direct you to drive around the IMMEDIATE neighborhood. Specific errors - called "Critical errors" are cause for immediate disqualification; not yielding to a pedestrian or car (right-of-way knowledge), hitting any curb, not stopping for a FULL 3 secs. at any stop sign, making an unsafe left turn (when approaching traffic has the right-of-way) or not looking over your shoulder(s) when changing lanes. Changing lanes is one of the most difficult tasks for new drivers. This includes entering the bicycle lanes. You MUST look over your right shoulder PRIOR to moving into a bicycle lane. Remember-bicyclists and joggers appear out of nowhere! Follow all the speed limits (within 9 mph above or below) and you'll pass. The drive test is 20 mins. and does NOT include parallel parking (between 2 cars) or freeway driving. You will be asked to pull over along a curb and back in straight line. Again, be careful not to hit the curb. Good luck!

Steve-O at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

Yea i know what your going through Im making my appointment tomorrow im 18 so i feel late, especially in CA. hope this helps. http://dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#expectdt

Camie08

The actual driving test? Well that all depends on the person conducting it. They take you out into the street and freeway as well. They check for things like, how you drive fast, and slow, parallel parking, how you approach and make stops, how you make turns, change lanes, how much in anticipation you but the turn signal, how you enter and exit the freeway. But most important of all they want to see how comfortable and secure and sure of yourself you feel and seem behind the wheel. Whatever you do, don't get nervous. Good luck.

To Live and Die in L.A.

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.