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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. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
At all times.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Pull off the road and rest

2. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

3. 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?
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The vehicle on the through road

4. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

5. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times
Pull off the road and rest
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

6. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Next to a red painted curb.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

7. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Low beams
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

8. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Pull off the road and rest
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

9. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Headlights.

10. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At all times
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

11. 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...
Low beams
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
An exit lane
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

12. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Before you start driving
Let the call go to voicemail.

13. 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
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

14. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Low beams.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At all times
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

15. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

16. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

17. You drive defensively when you...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

18. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
The lane closest to the left curb
Sell or transfer your vehicle
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

19. 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...
Next to a red painted curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
No faster than 65 mph.

20. 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
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
An exit lane

21. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
100
25 MPH
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
May not be crossed for any reason.

22. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

23. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Increase your chances of an accident.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
May not be crossed for any reason.

24. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
100
Under no circumstances
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

25. 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...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Scan from side to side

26. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
15 mph
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

27. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
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.
Scan from side to side

28. 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...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
At all times
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
15 mph

29. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
At all times
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

30. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

31. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Low beams
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

32. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Let the call go to voicemail.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

33. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
The far left lane.

34. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No faster than 65 mph.

35. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Your side of the road is a broken line.

36. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At all times

37. You may legally park your car...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
25 mph
Your side of the road is a broken line.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

38. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The lane closest to the left curb
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

39. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

40. You may not park your vehicle...
5
Next to a red painted curb.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

41. When driving in fog - you should use your...
At all times
Low beams.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

42. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Next to a red painted curb.
At all times
May not be crossed for any reason.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

43. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
15 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

44. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
No faster than 65 mph.
15 mph
Your side of the road is a broken line.

45. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

46. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
The vehicle on the through road
Under no circumstances

47. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
The lane closest to the left curb
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Under no circumstances
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

48. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The far left lane.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

49. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
May not be crossed for any reason.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Headlights.
Before you start driving

50. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
10 to 15 seconds.