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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.
The lane closest to the left curb
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

2. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No faster than 65 mph.

3. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
10 to 15 seconds.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
No faster than 65 mph

4. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

5. You may not park your vehicle...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
No faster than 65 mph
Next to a red painted curb.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

6. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
The lane closest to the left curb
10 to 15 seconds.
At all times.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

7. 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...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
An exit lane
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

8. Roadways are the most slippery...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The first rain after a dry spell.
At all times.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

9. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
25 MPH
An exit lane
100
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

10. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

11. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
100
May not be crossed for any reason.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

12. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Low beams.

13. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

14. 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
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
15 MPH
In an unmarked crosswalk.

15. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
No faster than 65 mph.
100
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

16. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
The far left lane.

17. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

18. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
The first rain after a dry spell.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Low beams

19. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

20. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

21. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Increase your chances of an accident.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
5
The vehicle on the through road

22. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Headlights.
May not be crossed for any reason.
At all times
25 mph

23. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Scan from side to side
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

24. 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
No faster than 65 mph.
Pull off the road and rest
25 MPH

25. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Scan from side to side
Next to a red painted curb.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

26. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
5
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

27. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
The lane closest to the left curb
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Scan from side to side
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

28. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
15 MPH
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

29. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Pull off the road and rest
Increase your chances of an accident.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

30. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
5

31. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Scan from side to side

32. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
The lane closest to the left curb
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

33. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

34. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
5
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Pull off the road and rest

35. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

36. 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...
Headlights.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
10 to 15 seconds.
Next to the broken line may pass.

37. 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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
15 MPH
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

38. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

39. 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
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
They may not see you

40. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
15 MPH
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

41. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

42. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

43. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Under no circumstances
Next to a red painted curb.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

44. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Under no circumstances.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
5
The first rain after a dry spell.

45. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
15 mph
Next to the broken line may pass.
Low beams

46. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

47. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

48. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
25 mph
The lane closest to the left curb
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

49. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

50. When driving in fog - you should use your...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
25 MPH
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams.