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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

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

3. 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...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

4. 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...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
15 mph

5. Roadways are the most slippery...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
The first rain after a dry spell.

6. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Before you start driving
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Low beams.

7. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Before you start driving
5

8. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

9. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
No faster than 65 mph.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
5
100

10. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
15 mph
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

11. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

12. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
25 mph
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Low beams.

13. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Pull off the road and rest
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
May not be crossed for any reason.

14. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

15. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
25 mph
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

16. 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.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At all times
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

17. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
25 mph
The first rain after a dry spell.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

18. You may not park your vehicle...
An exit lane
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Next to a red painted curb.

19. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
15 MPH

20. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

21. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Low beams.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

22. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Under no circumstances

23. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
100
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At all times

24. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Low beams
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

25. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

26. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No faster than 65 mph.
At all times.

27. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The first rain after a dry spell.

28. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
At all times
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

29. 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?
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The vehicle on the through road
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

30. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
No faster than 65 mph.
5
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

31. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Under no circumstances.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
They may not see you

32. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

33. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

34. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

35. 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...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The far left lane.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
15 mph

36. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Low beams
The lane closest to the left curb

37. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Under no circumstances
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

38. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At all times

39. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
At all times.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

40. You may legally block an intersection...
The lane closest to the left curb
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Under no circumstances.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

41. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

42. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

43. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
At all times
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The far left lane.

44. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

45. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
The lane closest to the left curb
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

46. When driving in fog - use your...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Low beams
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
They may not see you

47. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
At all times
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
They may not see you

48. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
At all times
15 MPH
100
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

49. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
5

50. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
25 mph
15 mph
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.