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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
The far left lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The lane closest to the left curb

2. You may legally park your car...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

3. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At all times
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

4. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
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
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

5. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Before you start driving
At all times
Low beams

6. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
An exit lane
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

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

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8. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The first rain after a dry spell.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
10 to 15 seconds.

9. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
They may not see you
Under no circumstances
100
Scan from side to side

10. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

11. 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...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

12. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
They may not see you
Low beams

13. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
25 mph
Increase your chances of an accident.

14. 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...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
The vehicle on the through road
Increase your chances of an accident.
No faster than 65 mph

15. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Under no circumstances.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

16. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
10 to 15 seconds.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Let the call go to voicemail.

17. You drive defensively when you...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

18. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

19. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
An exit lane
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Increase your chances of an accident.

20. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
15 MPH

21. The speed limit in any alley is...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
100
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
15 MPH

22. 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
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
15 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

23. 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...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Under no circumstances.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

24. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
At all times
Before you start driving
The lane closest to the left curb
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

25. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
May not be crossed for any reason.
5

26. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Headlights.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

27. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
You are approaching a railroad crossing

28. When driving in fog - you should use your...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Low beams.

29. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

30. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
100
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
25 MPH

31. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
The lane closest to the left curb

32. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

33. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Next to a red painted curb.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

34. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No faster than 65 mph
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

35. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Scan from side to side
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

36. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
The first rain after a dry spell.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

37. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

38. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

39. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

40. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
5

41. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Next to the broken line may pass.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

42. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
10 to 15 seconds.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

43. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Low beams
Sell or transfer your vehicle

44. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Increase your chances of an accident.

45. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

46. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The lane closest to the left curb

47. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

48. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

49. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
10 to 15 seconds.

50. You may not park your vehicle...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Next to a red painted curb.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.