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California DMV Exam
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Subject
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drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
May not be crossed for any reason.
2. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
3. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Low beams.
They may not see you
4. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
The far left lane.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
5. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Pull off the road and rest
Next to the broken line may pass.
6. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
100
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Low beams.
7. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
15 MPH
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
8. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
25 mph
An exit lane
At all times
9. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
10. 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.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
25 MPH
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
11. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Next to a red painted curb.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
12. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
They may not see you
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
13. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Next to a red painted curb.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Let the call go to voicemail.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
14. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
15. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The lane closest to the left curb
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
16. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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.
25 mph
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
17. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
15 MPH
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
18. The speed limit in any alley is...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
15 MPH
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
19. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
20. 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?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
The vehicle on the through road
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
21. 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
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
15 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
22. You may not park your vehicle...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Next to a red painted curb.
23. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
An exit lane
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
24. 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.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
25. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
The far left lane.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
An exit lane
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
26. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Under no circumstances.
27. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
25 MPH
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
28. 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...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
The far left lane.
15 mph
May not be crossed for any reason.
29. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No faster than 65 mph
30. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
At all times.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
31. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Scan from side to side
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
32. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Under no circumstances.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
33. 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.
Next to a red painted curb.
Low beams
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
34. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The far left lane.
25 mph
35. You drive defensively when you...
Under no circumstances.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
36. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
25 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
37. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...
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38. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
100
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
They may not see you
39. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Under no circumstances
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Let the call go to voicemail.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
40. Roadways are the most slippery...
10 to 15 seconds.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The first rain after a dry spell.
41. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No faster than 65 mph
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
42. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
25 MPH
May not be crossed for any reason.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
43. 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...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You are approaching a railroad crossing
An exit lane
The lane closest to the left curb
44. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
At all times
They may not see you
45. 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...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
46. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Under no circumstances
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Before you start driving
47. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
They may not see you
48. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The far left lane.
49. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
50. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At all times.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.