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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
25 MPH

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

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3. 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.
15 mph
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
25 mph

4. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

5. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Headlights.
Low beams
25 MPH

6. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
An exit lane
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Pull off the road and rest

7. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Your side of the road is a broken line.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

8. 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.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

9. 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...
5
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
An exit lane
Low beams.

10. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

11. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Before you start driving
At all times
You are approaching a railroad crossing

12. 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.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to a red painted curb.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

13. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
They may not see you
At all times.

14. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Headlights.
100
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

15. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

16. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
At all times
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

17. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
They may not see you

18. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Next to the broken line may pass.
No faster than 65 mph.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The lane closest to the left curb

19. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Pull off the road and rest
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

20. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Low beams
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

21. 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...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At all times
Headlights.
At all times.

22. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

23. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Before you start driving
Next to the broken line may pass.

24. Roadways are the most slippery...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

25. You may legally park your car...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

26. You drive defensively when you...
The vehicle on the through road
The far left lane.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

27. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
25 mph

28. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
The lane closest to the left curb
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

29. 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
The lane closest to the left curb
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

30. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
25 mph
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
They may not see you

31. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
25 mph
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
May not be crossed for any reason.

32. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
10 to 15 seconds.
No faster than 65 mph

33. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

34. 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?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The vehicle on the through road

35. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Pull off the road and rest
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

36. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times

37. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

38. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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.

39. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

40. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
5
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

41. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
They may not see you
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Under no circumstances

42. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
10 to 15 seconds.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

43. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
The vehicle on the through road
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

44. 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.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
They may not see you
The lane closest to the left curb

45. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
At all times

46. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

47. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
15 mph
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Low beams.

48. You may not park your vehicle...
Under no circumstances.
Next to a red painted curb.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
5

49. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

50. The speed limit in any alley is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
15 MPH
No faster than 65 mph