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California DMV Exam

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1. You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
No faster than 65 mph

2. The speed limit in any alley is...
No faster than 65 mph
15 MPH
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
May not be crossed for any reason.

3. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Increase your chances of an accident.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

4. 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...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

5. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
100
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

6. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
25 mph
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

7. 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 let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Scan from side to side
The far left lane.
No faster than 65 mph

8. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

9. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Headlights.

10. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Before you start driving

11. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

12. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Low beams.
At all times
Your side of the road is a broken line.

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

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14. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At all times.

15. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

16. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
An exit lane
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
Before you start driving

17. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

18. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
They may not see you
25 MPH
100

19. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
100
10 to 15 seconds.

20. 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...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

21. When driving in fog - use your...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
The lane closest to the left curb
Low beams

22. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Under no circumstances.

23. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The lane closest to the left curb
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

24. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
100
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

25. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Low beams
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

26. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
15 MPH

27. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
At all times
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
25 mph
Under no circumstances.

28. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 mph
Under no circumstances.

29. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
25 MPH
15 MPH
The far left lane.

30. You may not park your vehicle...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Next to a red painted curb.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
The first rain after a dry spell.

31. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
At all times
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

32. You may legally block an intersection...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Under no circumstances.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

33. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
In an unmarked crosswalk.

34. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

35. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
No faster than 65 mph.
Next to the broken line may pass.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

36. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

37. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

38. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

39. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

40. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Pull off the road and rest
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

41. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Under no circumstances
Low beams.

42. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
The lane closest to the left curb
No faster than 65 mph.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
15 mph

43. A pedestrian Who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner - you should...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
No faster than 65 mph
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Headlights.

44. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At all times

45. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

46. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
The far left lane.
100
Sell or transfer your vehicle

47. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

48. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
An exit lane

49. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An exit lane

50. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
The vehicle on the through road
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

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