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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
15 mph
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

2. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

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

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4. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Low beams
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Next to a red painted curb.

5. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances
25 MPH

6. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
10 to 15 seconds.
Pull off the road and rest
Let the call go to voicemail.

7. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull off the road and rest
They may not see you

8. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Turned to the right (away from the street)

9. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
An exit lane
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

10. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

11. 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?
At all times.
Next to a red painted curb.
The vehicle on the through road
Low beams.

12. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

13. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

14. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
25 MPH
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

15. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Under no circumstances
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

16. 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...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

17. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At all times
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

18. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

19. When driving in fog - you should use your...
At all times.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Low beams.

20. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Before you start driving
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Low beams
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

21. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
At all times.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

22. When driving in fog - use your...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Low beams
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

23. 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
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

24. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

25. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

26. Roadways are the most slippery...
At all times
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The first rain after a dry spell.

27. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
The first rain after a dry spell.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
15 mph

28. You drive defensively when you...
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.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

29. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

30. 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
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

31. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Under no circumstances
Signal for 100 feet before turning

32. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
25 mph
No faster than 65 mph.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Sell or transfer your vehicle

33. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

34. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times
25 mph
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

35. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
At all times.

36. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Next to a red painted curb.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Before you start driving

37. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
An exit lane
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

38. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Low beams
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

39. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
10 to 15 seconds.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

40. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
The lane closest to the left curb
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

41. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Let the call go to voicemail.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Scan from side to side

42. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Low beams
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

44. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Headlights.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

45. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
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.

46. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Headlights.
Scan from side to side
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

47. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

48. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
25 MPH
15 mph

49. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
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
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Under no circumstances

50. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
They may not see you
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.