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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

2. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
They may not see you

3. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
25 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

4. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

5. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

6. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

7. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
100
10 to 15 seconds.

8. The speed limit in any alley is...
25 mph
The far left lane.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
15 MPH

9. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

10. 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?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Next to the broken line may pass.
The vehicle on the through road
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

11. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

12. 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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

13. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
The lane closest to the left curb
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
25 MPH

14. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
25 mph

15. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Headlights.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Low beams

16. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

17. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull off the road and rest
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

18. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is...
15 mph
25 mph
10 to 15 seconds.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

19. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
An exit lane
25 mph
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

20. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

21. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The far left lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

22. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

23. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The lane closest to the left curb
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

24. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Low beams.

25. 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...
Low beams
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

26. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Before you start driving
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

27. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
25 MPH
You are approaching a railroad crossing
5
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

28. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Increase your chances of an accident.
25 MPH
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
100

29. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Pull off the road and rest
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

30. You may legally block an intersection...
15 mph
Pull off the road and rest
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Under no circumstances.

31. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Low beams
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

32. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

33. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
15 mph
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

34. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Low beams
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
The lane closest to the left curb
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

35. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
15 MPH
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

36. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

37. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
5
Next to a red painted curb.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

38. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
15 mph

39. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

40. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Low beams.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Pull off the road and rest
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

41. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Pull off the road and rest
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

42. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
100
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

43. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
5
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The vehicle on the through road

44. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
An exit lane
Turned to the right (away from the street)

45. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

46. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Increase your chances of an accident.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

47. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Next to the broken line may pass.

48. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
10 to 15 seconds.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

49. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
25 mph
Signal for 100 feet before turning
May not be crossed for any reason.
Before you start driving

50. 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
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.