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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Under no circumstances.
Increase your chances of an accident.

2. 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...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
An exit lane
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

3. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
15 mph
25 MPH

4. 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.
25 mph
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

5. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At all times.

6. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

7. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Under no circumstances
In an unmarked crosswalk.

8. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Next to a red painted curb.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

9. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No faster than 65 mph
No faster than 65 mph.

10. 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...
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
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

11. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Let the call go to voicemail.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

12. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Scan from side to side

13. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

14. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Headlights.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

15. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Low beams.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

16. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

17. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
The vehicle on the through road
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

18. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
15 mph
Sell or transfer your vehicle

19. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
May not be crossed for any reason.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
25 MPH
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

20. You may legally block an intersection...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
25 MPH
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Under no circumstances.

21. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

22. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Under no circumstances

23. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

24. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The lane closest to the left curb
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The vehicle on the through road

25. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Low beams
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

26. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
At all times.
Under no circumstances.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

27. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
25 MPH
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

28. 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...
Before you start driving
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

29. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The first rain after a dry spell.
25 MPH
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

30. 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 the broken line may pass.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Turned to the right (away from the street)

31. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

32. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

33. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
At all times
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

34. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

35. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
100
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Low beams
At all times

36. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
15 MPH

37. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
At all times
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

38. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

39. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
At all times
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

40. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
5
No faster than 65 mph
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

41. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Under no circumstances.
At all times
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

42. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
May not be crossed for any reason.

43. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive...
Pull off the road and rest
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
No faster than 65 mph

44. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
No faster than 65 mph

45. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

46. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
An exit lane
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

47. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
At all times.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times
They may not see you

48. 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...
25 MPH
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

49. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

50. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Headlights.
100
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.