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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Check your rear-view mirrors...
An exit lane
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

2. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

3. 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.
Low beams
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The vehicle on the through road

4. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

5. 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...
At all times
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.
Low beams

6. A pedestrian Who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner - you should...
100
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

7. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Next to the broken line may pass.

8. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

9. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Next to a red painted curb.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

10. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
May not be crossed for any reason.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
The far left lane.

11. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
25 mph
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

12. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
No faster than 65 mph
10 to 15 seconds.

13. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
May not be crossed for any reason.
The far left lane.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

14. 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...
Next to a red painted curb.
Under no circumstances.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

15. 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?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Increase your chances of an accident.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
The vehicle on the through road

16. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

17. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
The lane closest to the left curb
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
100

18. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Before you start driving

19. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
At all times
Next to a red painted curb.
15 MPH

20. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times.

21. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
15 mph
25 MPH

22. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Before you start driving
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

23. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Next to a red painted curb.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
100
25 MPH

24. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

25. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

26. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
10 to 15 seconds.

27. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At all times
Scan from side to side

28. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The lane closest to the left curb
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

29. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Pull off the road and rest
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Low beams.

30. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to a red painted curb.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

31. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
They may not see you
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
No faster than 65 mph

32. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

33. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

34. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

35. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
5
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

36. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in...
An exit lane
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
15 MPH

37. 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...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Headlights.

38. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
25 MPH
Let the call go to voicemail.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

39. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
15 MPH
The far left lane.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

40. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Next to the broken line may pass.

41. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

42. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
The far left lane.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

43. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Before you start driving

44. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
5
Your side of the road is a broken line.
The far left lane.

45. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

46. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Low beams
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

47. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

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

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49. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
25 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 MPH

50. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.