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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Under no circumstances.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

2. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
The vehicle on the through road
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

3. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
The vehicle on the through road
At all times.
Increase your chances of an accident.

4. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Under no circumstances
In an unmarked crosswalk.

5. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
The vehicle on the through road
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

6. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
An exit lane
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

7. 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.
Low beams
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

8. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Headlights.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Low beams.

9. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Increase your chances of an accident.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

10. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
At all times.
Low beams.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
May not be crossed for any reason.

11. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Turned to the right (away from the street)
25 mph
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

12. 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...
Before you start driving
Next to a red painted curb.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

13. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At all times

14. 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...
15 mph
An exit lane
The far left lane.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

15. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

16. 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
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At all times

17. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
They may not see you
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

18. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Increase your chances of an accident.

19. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph

20. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Before you start driving
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Scan from side to side

21. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

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

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23. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
The lane closest to the left curb
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

24. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
An exit lane
The far left lane.
5
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

25. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Increase your chances of an accident.

26. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Low beams

27. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

28. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Under no circumstances.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.

29. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Low beams.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

30. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
25 mph

31. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
15 MPH
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

32. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Under no circumstances
Let the call go to voicemail.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

33. 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.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

34. You drive defensively when you...
25 mph
10 to 15 seconds.
5
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

35. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Under no circumstances
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Low beams.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

36. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

37. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Signal for 100 feet before turning
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

38. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
The lane closest to the left curb
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

39. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
The vehicle on the through road
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Low beams

40. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
15 MPH
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 mph

41. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Scan from side to side
25 MPH
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

42. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

43. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Next to the broken line may pass.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

44. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Low beams
An exit lane
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Next to the broken line may pass.

45. 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.
Next to a red painted curb.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
The far left lane.

46. You may not park your vehicle...
The lane closest to the left curb
Headlights.
Next to a red painted curb.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

47. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
At all times
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

48. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
An exit lane
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Headlights.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

49. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Scan from side to side
At all times
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

50. You may legally block an intersection...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Under no circumstances.
Let the call go to voicemail.
The far left lane.