California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Ace your California DMV written test! Prepare for the exam by practicing hundreds of multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws and road signs. Boost your knowledge, gain confidence, and increase your chances of passing the test on your first try.

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When can an emergency vehicle be passed on the left?

It must always be passed on the left
When the speed limit is 40 mph or less
When the speed limit is 70 mph or more
Never

The correct answer is: Never

An emergency vehicle should never be passed on the left in any situation. It is illegal to do so, as it poses a danger to both the emergency vehicle and other drivers on the road. Passing an emergency vehicle on the left could also impede their path and delay their response to the emergency they are attending to. Therefore, passing an emergency vehicle on the left is never a safe or acceptable option. Options A, B, and C suggest specific situations when passing an emergency vehicle on the left may be permissible, but this is incorrect and not in accordance with traffic laws. Answer D is the only correct and safe option.