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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Low beams.
The far left lane.
Under no circumstances
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

2. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Under no circumstances
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

3. 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...
10 to 15 seconds.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

4. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
No faster than 65 mph
15 MPH
Next to the broken line may pass.

5. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
5
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

6. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

7. You may not park your vehicle...
15 mph
Next to a red painted curb.
100
The lane closest to the left curb

8. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

9. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Scan from side to side
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
25 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

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

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11. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

12. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Headlights.
Scan from side to side

13. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Next to the broken line may pass.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

14. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
The lane closest to the left curb
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.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

15. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
At all times
10 to 15 seconds.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Before you start driving

16. A white painted curb means...
Low beams.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

17. 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...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The lane closest to the left curb
10 to 15 seconds.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

18. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Under no circumstances.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

19. When driving in fog - use your...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Low beams
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

20. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
An exit lane
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

21. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

22. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Headlights.

23. You may legally park your car...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
No faster than 65 mph

24. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
They may not see you
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

25. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Increase your chances of an accident.
100
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

26. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

27. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

28. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

29. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Under no circumstances
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
They may not see you

30. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

31. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Under no circumstances

32. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

33. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Before you start driving
At all times

34. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Low beams

35. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
At all times.
Increase your chances of an accident.

36. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
An exit lane
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Under no circumstances.

37. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

38. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
At all times
Under no circumstances
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
15 MPH

39. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
An exit lane
At all times
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

40. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.

41. 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...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Pull off the road and rest

42. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
25 mph
25 MPH
No faster than 65 mph.

43. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Scan from side to side
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
They may not see you

44. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
The vehicle on the through road
Your side of the road is a broken line.
15 MPH
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

45. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

46. 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...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
No faster than 65 mph
At all times
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

47. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
25 mph
100

48. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
100
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
25 MPH

49. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
The vehicle on the through road
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
5

50. You drive defensively when you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.