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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Next to a red painted curb.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

2. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At all times

3. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

4. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Low beams
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

5. When driving in fog - use your...
25 MPH
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Low beams
Under no circumstances.

6. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

7. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Low beams.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

8. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
May not be crossed for any reason.

9. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances.

10. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
They may not see you
Pull off the road and rest
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

11. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Scan from side to side
An exit lane
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

12. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

13. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
An exit lane
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

14. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Under no circumstances.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

15. You may legally park your car...
15 MPH
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Let the call go to voicemail.

16. A white painted curb means...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

17. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
They may not see you
25 MPH
The lane closest to the left curb

18. 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...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

19. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

20. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Low beams.
Let the call go to voicemail.

21. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
10 to 15 seconds.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

22. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

23. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

24. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
15 MPH
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

25. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
The lane closest to the left curb

26. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 mph
The lane closest to the left curb

27. You may legally block an intersection...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Under no circumstances.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

28. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

29. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Let the call go to voicemail.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Under no circumstances

30. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At all times.

31. 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...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The far left lane.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

32. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
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.

33. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

34. You may not park your vehicle...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Under no circumstances
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Next to a red painted curb.

35. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle

36. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
An exit lane

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

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38. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

39. 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.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

40. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
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.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

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.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

42. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

43. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Scan from side to side
At all times.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

44. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
5

45. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
No faster than 65 mph
25 mph
The far left lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

46. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The far left lane.
They may not see you

47. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

48. 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...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Headlights.

49. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
25 mph
At all times
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

50. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal for 100 feet before turning