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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...

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2. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The lane closest to the left curb
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

3. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Next to the broken line may pass.

4. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
5
No faster than 65 mph.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

5. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
No faster than 65 mph.

6. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The vehicle on the through road
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances

7. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
5
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

8. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
At all times
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Increase your chances of an accident.

9. 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.
Next to a red painted curb.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

10. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Before you start driving
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
No faster than 65 mph.

11. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Sell or transfer your vehicle

12. 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
Under no circumstances
Next to a red painted curb.
15 MPH

13. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - 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.

14. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
At all times
Scan from side to side
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

15. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
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.

16. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

17. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
100
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

18. When driving in fog - use your...
15 MPH
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times
Low beams

19. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Increase your chances of an accident.

20. 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...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

21. 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...
10 to 15 seconds.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
15 mph
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

22. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Sell or transfer your vehicle

23. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
15 MPH

24. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
The lane closest to the left curb
No faster than 65 mph
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

25. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

26. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Scan from side to side
100

27. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

28. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Before you start driving

29. You may legally park your car...
The vehicle on the through road
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
They may not see you
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

30. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Under no circumstances.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

31. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Under no circumstances.
15 mph
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The lane closest to the left curb

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.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

33. 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
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
10 to 15 seconds.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

34. 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...
Headlights.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
15 mph

35. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The lane closest to the left curb
10 to 15 seconds.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

36. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

37. You drive defensively when you...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
5
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

38. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
The lane closest to the left curb

39. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
They may not see you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

40. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
At all times.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The far left lane.

41. You may legally block an intersection...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
At all times
Under no circumstances.
Low beams

42. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

43. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
25 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

44. 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...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
An exit lane
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

45. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your side of the road is a broken line.

46. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

47. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Let the call go to voicemail.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The first rain after a dry spell.

48. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
25 MPH
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

49. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

50. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Headlights.