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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...

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2. 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...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
25 mph
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Scan from side to side

3. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph

4. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
They may not see you
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

5. 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...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Headlights.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
The first rain after a dry spell.

6. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Scan from side to side
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Increase your chances of an accident.

7. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Low beams.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

8. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Next to the broken line may pass.

9. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
At all times.
The far left lane.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The lane closest to the left curb

10. 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.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

11. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At all times
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

12. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Under no circumstances

13. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
5
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

14. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

15. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

16. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

17. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

18. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
15 MPH
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

19. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
They may not see you

20. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Pull off the road and rest
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Under no circumstances

21. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Low beams
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

22. 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...
May not be crossed for any reason.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
The lane closest to the left curb

23. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Let the call go to voicemail.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

24. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

25. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

26. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
At all times
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
10 to 15 seconds.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

27. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

28. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
At all times
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

29. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
May not be crossed for any reason.

30. 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...
They may not see you
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
15 mph

31. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Let the call go to voicemail.
The first rain after a dry spell.

32. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
May not be crossed for any reason.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
No faster than 65 mph

33. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

34. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

35. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

36. 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...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Pull off the road and rest
An exit lane

37. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Pull off the road and rest
No faster than 65 mph.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

38. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
The first rain after a dry spell.
Under no circumstances
In an unmarked crosswalk.

39. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Increase your chances of an accident.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Headlights.
Under no circumstances

40. 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?
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The vehicle on the through road
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

41. You drive defensively when you...
Headlights.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

42. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Scan from side to side
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

43. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Turned to the right (away from the street)

44. A white painted curb means...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
The vehicle on the through road
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

45. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
No faster than 65 mph.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

46. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
25 mph
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

47. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
The lane closest to the left curb
At all times.

48. You may not park your vehicle...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Next to a red painted curb.
No faster than 65 mph.

49. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
100
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
The vehicle on the through road
Before you start driving

50. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
25 MPH