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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
5
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

2. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
15 mph
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

3. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Increase your chances of an accident.
The first rain after a dry spell.
No faster than 65 mph

4. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
May not be crossed for any reason.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

5. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Next to a red painted curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

6. You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase - a person is seriously injured. You are subject to...
No faster than 65 mph
15 mph
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

7. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
100
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph

8. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At all times

9. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Next to the broken line may pass.
At all times
5

10. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
No faster than 65 mph
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

11. You may not park your vehicle...
No faster than 65 mph
Increase your chances of an accident.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Next to a red painted curb.

12. It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your...
The lane closest to the left curb
Headlights.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

13. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

14. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...

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15. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
25 mph
At all times.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

16. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

17. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Next to the broken line may pass.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

18. There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign (SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS) - you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
They may not see you
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

19. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
15 mph
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

20. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Low beams
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

21. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

22. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
No faster than 65 mph.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

23. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
10 to 15 seconds.
The lane closest to the left curb

24. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

25. When driving in fog - use your...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

26. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Before you start driving

27. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

28. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
The lane closest to the left curb
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

29. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Under no circumstances
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

30. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Headlights.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

31. Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled 'T' intersection. One vehicle is on the the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right of way at the intersection?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The vehicle on the through road

32. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
10 to 15 seconds.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

33. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
They may not see you
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

34. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The far left lane.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

35. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
5
In an unmarked crosswalk.
At all times
The vehicle on the through road

36. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

37. Roadways are the most slippery...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The first rain after a dry spell.

38. You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp. You...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Next to the broken line may pass.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

39. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
No faster than 65 mph.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Let the call go to voicemail.

40. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
The vehicle on the through road
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

41. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
May not be crossed for any reason.

42. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
10 to 15 seconds.
Scan from side to side
The far left lane.

43. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

44. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

45. The speed limit in any alley is...
Next to a red painted curb.
15 MPH
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

46. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Increase your chances of an accident.
The first rain after a dry spell.
The vehicle on the through road

47. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

48. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
They may not see you
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

49. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The far left lane.
25 MPH
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

50. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Under no circumstances