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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
10 to 15 seconds.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

2. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The far left lane.

3. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times
25 MPH
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

4. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
An exit lane
Low beams
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

5. 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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

6. 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?
Headlights.
Scan from side to side
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The vehicle on the through road

7. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Scan from side to side
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

8. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
100
Signal for 100 feet before turning
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

9. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Next to a red painted curb.
15 MPH

10. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

11. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Scan from side to side
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Signal for 100 feet before turning
100

12. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
100
15 mph
Low beams.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

13. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
15 mph
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

14. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
25 MPH

15. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

16. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
5
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

17. 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.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Scan from side to side
Under no circumstances

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

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19. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

20. Roadways are the most slippery...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The first rain after a dry spell.
5
Low beams.

21. 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 have a collision and there is an injury or death
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

22. You may legally block an intersection...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Under no circumstances.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

23. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
At all times.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

24. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Next to a red painted curb.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
They may not see you
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

25. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
100
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

26. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

27. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At all times.
Increase your chances of an accident.

28. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Before you start driving
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
An exit lane

29. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Before you start driving
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

31. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
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.

32. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

33. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

34. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
15 MPH
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

35. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
15 mph
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The first rain after a dry spell.

36. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
They may not see you
Sell or transfer your vehicle

37. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

38. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Next to the broken line may pass.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Low beams

39. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The lane closest to the left curb

40. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Increase your chances of an accident.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

41. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

42. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
At all times
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
In an unmarked crosswalk.

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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
They may not see you

44. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
25 MPH

45. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
15 MPH
Low beams.

46. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At all times
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

47. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

48. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
At all times
Low beams.

49. 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...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull off the road and rest
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph

50. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
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 let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.