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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Pull off the road and rest

2. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The vehicle on the through road
May not be crossed for any reason.

3. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
15 mph
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

4. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The far left lane.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

5. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Low beams
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

6. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

7. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The far left lane.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

8. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Next to a red painted curb.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

9. 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...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At all times
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

10. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Low beams
Headlights.
5
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

11. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
At all times
25 mph
15 MPH
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

12. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
25 mph
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

13. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The lane closest to the left curb

14. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Under no circumstances
25 MPH
Headlights.
At all times

15. 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...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

16. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

17. A white painted curb means...
The lane closest to the left curb
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

18. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At all times
At all times
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

19. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times.
The lane closest to the left curb
Low beams.

20. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

21. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Pull off the road and rest
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
At all times

22. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No faster than 65 mph.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

23. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
An exit lane

24. 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...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
An exit lane

25. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
No faster than 65 mph
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

26. You may not park your vehicle...
They may not see you
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Next to a red painted curb.

27. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

28. You may legally block an intersection...
25 mph
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Next to the broken line may pass.
Under no circumstances.

29. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

30. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Before you start driving

31. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At all times.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

32. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Signal for 100 feet before turning
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
5
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

33. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Under no circumstances
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Before you start driving

34. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Under no circumstances
15 MPH

35. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
At all times
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
15 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

36. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The first rain after a dry spell.

37. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

38. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

39. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The far left lane.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

40. 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...
Headlights.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
25 MPH

41. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
The lane closest to the left curb
Under no circumstances.

42. 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.
An exit lane
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

43. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Next to the broken line may pass.

44. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
The far left lane.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
They may not see you
Signal for 100 feet before turning

45. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
At all times.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
25 MPH
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

46. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
15 mph
Headlights.
No faster than 65 mph.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

47. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

48. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
They may not see you
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
15 mph

49. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

50. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Headlights.
They may not see you
Before you start driving