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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

2. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
15 mph

3. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Scan from side to side
The first rain after a dry spell.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

4. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The far left lane.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

5. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

6. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Before you start driving
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

7. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
100
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

8. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
10 to 15 seconds.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
They may not see you

9. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
At all times
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

10. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
Under no circumstances
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

11. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

12. 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...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
They may not see you
15 mph
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

13. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

14. 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.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Headlights.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

15. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

16. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

17. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

18. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

19. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
The far left lane.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

20. You may legally block an intersection...
15 MPH
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.
Scan from side to side

21. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The first rain after a dry spell.

22. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

23. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

24. 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
Low beams.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

25. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Headlights.
Let the call go to voicemail.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
The first rain after a dry spell.

26. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

27. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The far left lane.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At all times.

28. When can you drive in a bike lane?
At all times.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Headlights.
Let the call go to voicemail.

29. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
5
Sell or transfer your vehicle

30. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

31. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

32. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Low beams
Under no circumstances.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times

33. 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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

34. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Under no circumstances
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

35. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
25 mph
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
15 mph
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

36. You may not park your vehicle...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to a red painted curb.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

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

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38. 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?
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The vehicle on the through road
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

39. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

40. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Low beams.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
25 mph

41. 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...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

42. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Scan from side to side

43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
No faster than 65 mph
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

44. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
15 MPH
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

45. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

46. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

47. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

48. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Pull off the road and rest

49. You may legally park your car...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Low beams
5

50. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
They may not see you
At all times
15 mph
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.