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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
100
Let the call go to voicemail.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

2. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At all times.

3. 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
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

4. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Increase your chances of an accident.

5. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Pull off the road and rest
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

6. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

7. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Low beams
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

8. 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...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Headlights.
The vehicle on the through road

9. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No faster than 65 mph.

10. The speed limit in any alley is...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
15 MPH

11. 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.
25 MPH
Pull off the road and rest
Signal for 100 feet before turning

12. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Before you start driving
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

13. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
At all times.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

14. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
25 MPH
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Pull off the road and rest
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

15. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
The lane closest to the left curb
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

16. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Increase your chances of an accident.
Low beams.

17. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

18. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Next to a red painted curb.

19. You drive defensively when you...
Under no circumstances.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The far left lane.
Under no circumstances

20. 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.
An exit lane
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Headlights.

21. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Next to a red painted curb.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

22. You may legally block an intersection...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Under no circumstances.

23. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
At all times.
15 MPH
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
100

24. 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.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

25. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

26. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

27. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The vehicle on the through road
The lane closest to the left curb

28. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
They may not see you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
No faster than 65 mph.

29. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
No faster than 65 mph
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

30. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

31. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Low beams.

32. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

33. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Before you start driving
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

34. A white painted curb means...
The vehicle on the through road
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
100
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

35. 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...
Low beams
No faster than 65 mph
At all times
Next to a red painted curb.

36. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
At all times

37. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

38. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
At all times.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Low beams
No faster than 65 mph

39. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
The vehicle on the through road
5
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

40. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
No faster than 65 mph
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Headlights.
Under no circumstances.

41. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
At all times
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
15 mph
25 MPH

42. 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...
They may not see you
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

43. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Let the call go to voicemail.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

44. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

45. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

46. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Under no circumstances
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
25 mph

47. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
15 mph
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
An exit lane
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

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

49. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Pull off the road and rest
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

50. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
No faster than 65 mph.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At all times
Headlights.