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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...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Pull off the road and rest
The first rain after a dry spell.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

2. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

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

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4. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The vehicle on the through road
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

5. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

6. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Scan from side to side

7. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
No faster than 65 mph.

8. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
No faster than 65 mph.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

9. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
15 MPH
At all times.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

10. You drive defensively when you...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Let the call go to voicemail.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

11. 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...
An exit lane
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

12. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Under no circumstances.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

13. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
No faster than 65 mph.
The lane closest to the left curb

14. You may legally park your car...
100
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Low beams
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

15. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
100
No faster than 65 mph
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

16. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

17. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Next to the broken line may pass.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

18. 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...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Headlights.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

19. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Under no circumstances

20. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
No faster than 65 mph.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

21. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Next to a red painted curb.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

22. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
The lane closest to the left curb
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

23. 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.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The vehicle on the through road

24. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Low beams
Pull off the road and rest
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

25. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The vehicle on the through road

26. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
5
25 mph
Pull off the road and rest
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

27. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

28. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
An exit lane
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

29. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
An exit lane
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

30. 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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
10 to 15 seconds.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

31. When driving in fog - you should use your...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Low beams.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

32. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

33. A white painted curb means...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Under no circumstances.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

34. 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...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Let the call go to voicemail.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

35. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

36. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Next to a red painted curb.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Under no circumstances.

37. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The far left lane.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

38. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The far left lane.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

39. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Low beams.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No faster than 65 mph.

40. 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...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The vehicle on the through road
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

41. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
At all times.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

42. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Scan from side to side
May not be crossed for any reason.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

43. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
They may not see you
At all times
Signal for 100 feet before turning

44. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
25 mph
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
100
The lane closest to the left curb

45. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
No faster than 65 mph
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
5

46. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
No faster than 65 mph
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

47. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
They may not see you
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
The first rain after a dry spell.

48. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
10 to 15 seconds.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

49. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The lane closest to the left curb
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

50. 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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Headlights.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.