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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times.
At all times
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

2. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
100

3. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

4. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Pull off the road and rest
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

5. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Under no circumstances
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Pull off the road and rest
The far left lane.

6. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Sell or transfer your vehicle

7. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
At all times.

8. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

9. 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...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

10. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Under no circumstances
Scan from side to side
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

11. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

12. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
They may not see you

13. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

14. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Pull off the road and rest
25 mph
The lane closest to the left curb
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

15. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Scan from side to side
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Low beams.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

16. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

17. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

18. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Low beams.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

19. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
5
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Low beams

20. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Under no circumstances.
10 to 15 seconds.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

21. 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...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
15 mph
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

22. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Low beams
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

23. 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...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Increase your chances of an accident.
At all times.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

24. 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...
15 MPH
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

25. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

26. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
May not be crossed for any reason.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Pull off the road and rest

27. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph.
At all times.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

28. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
15 mph
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

29. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
15 mph
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
An exit lane

30. You may legally park your car...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
25 MPH

31. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
15 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The far left lane.

32. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Low beams.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The first rain after a dry spell.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

33. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Under no circumstances
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

34. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
No faster than 65 mph.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You are approaching a railroad crossing

35. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

36. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

37. You may not park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Next to a red painted curb.
10 to 15 seconds.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

38. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Low beams.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

39. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Low beams.
The first rain after a dry spell.

40. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
May not be crossed for any reason.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Let the call go to voicemail.

41. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
5
The far left lane.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

42. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
An exit lane
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

43. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Under no circumstances.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
10 to 15 seconds.

44. A white painted curb means...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

45. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

46. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Low beams.

47. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Headlights.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

48. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At all times
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Under no circumstances

49. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

50. There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign (SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS) - you should...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Low beams.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed