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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

2. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
An exit lane
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

3. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
15 mph
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

4. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
An exit lane
Turned to the right (away from 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.
Increase your chances of an accident.

5. 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?
Before you start driving
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The vehicle on the through road

6. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
25 MPH
Pull off the road and rest
Signal for 100 feet before turning
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

7. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

8. 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...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
15 mph
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
At all times

9. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Next to the broken line may pass.
The lane closest to the left curb
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

10. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
No faster than 65 mph.
25 mph
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

11. When driving in fog - use your...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Low beams
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
You are approaching a railroad crossing

12. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

13. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
No faster than 65 mph
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At all times.

14. 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...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Headlights.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

15. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
They may not see you
Let the call go to voicemail.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

16. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

17. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

18. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Next to the broken line may pass.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

19. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
15 MPH
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

20. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
15 MPH
They may not see you
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

21. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
15 MPH

22. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Let the call go to voicemail.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Scan from side to side

23. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
5
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Headlights.

24. 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.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Before you start driving
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

25. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Under no circumstances
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

26. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Next to a red painted curb.
15 mph

27. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Before you start driving
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Low beams

28. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

29. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
May not be crossed for any reason.

30. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Before you start driving
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

31. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
No faster than 65 mph.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
15 MPH

32. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
15 mph
At all times
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

33. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

34. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Under no circumstances.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
25 MPH

35. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

36. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
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...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Your side of the road is a broken line.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

38. 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.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

39. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Scan from side to side
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

40. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
No faster than 65 mph.

41. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Low beams.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

42. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Under no circumstances
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Increase your chances of an accident.

43. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to the broken line may pass.

44. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Pull off the road and rest

45. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
At all times.
25 mph
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

46. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
25 MPH
5
Low beams.

47. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

48. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

49. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The vehicle on the through road
No faster than 65 mph
An exit lane

50. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing