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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Next to a red painted curb.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

2. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Low beams.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

3. The speed limit in any alley is...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
15 MPH
The first rain after a dry spell.

4. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

5. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

6. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

7. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Under no circumstances
They may not see you
Let the call go to voicemail.

8. When can you drive in a bike lane?
The lane closest to the left curb
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

9. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
No faster than 65 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

10. 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
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

11. 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...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
15 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

12. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Scan from side to side
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

13. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
May not be crossed for any reason.

14. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
The vehicle on the through road
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At all times.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

15. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph

16. 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.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

17. 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...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Headlights.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

18. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph
10 to 15 seconds.

19. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The vehicle on the through road
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Scan from side to side

20. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Increase your chances of an accident.
The first rain after a dry spell.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

21. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to a red painted curb.

22. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

23. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
At all times
Sell or transfer your vehicle
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

24. 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.
No faster than 65 mph
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

25. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Pull off the road and rest
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

26. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
15 MPH
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

27. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

28. A white painted curb means...
15 mph
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
25 MPH

29. 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...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

30. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Headlights.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The far left lane.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

31. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
The first rain after a dry spell.

32. 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...
An exit lane
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Next to the broken line may pass.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

33. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times.

34. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The lane closest to the left curb
Headlights.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

35. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Under no circumstances
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

36. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Under no circumstances.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
100
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

37. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
They may not see you
Let the call go to voicemail.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

38. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
Pull off the road and rest
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

39. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You are approaching a railroad crossing

40. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

41. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
25 MPH
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

42. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Low beams.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

43. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
5
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

44. Roadways are the most slippery...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
The first rain after a dry spell.
25 MPH
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

45. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Under no circumstances.
5
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

46. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Low beams
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

47. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
100
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

48. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Headlights.
An exit lane
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

49. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Headlights.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Under no circumstances
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

50. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
No faster than 65 mph
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed