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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When driving in fog - use your...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
100
Low beams
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

2. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Before you start driving
Signal for 100 feet before turning

3. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
15 mph
15 MPH
The lane closest to the left curb
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

4. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

5. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
May not be crossed for any reason.

6. 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?
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
The vehicle on the through road
Before you start driving
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

7. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Scan from side to side
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
10 to 15 seconds.

8. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
25 mph
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

9. The speed limit in any alley is...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Pull off the road and rest
15 MPH
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

10. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

11. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
An exit lane
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

12. 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...
15 mph
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
25 mph

13. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
No faster than 65 mph.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

14. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Under no circumstances
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

15. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

16. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

17. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
No faster than 65 mph.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Sell or transfer your vehicle

18. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
The vehicle on the through road
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
15 mph
15 MPH

19. Check your rear-view mirrors...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Signal for 100 feet before turning

20. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

21. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

22. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Turned to the right (away from the street)

23. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
25 MPH
Let the call go to voicemail.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

24. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
At all times.

25. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Let the call go to voicemail.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

26. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
100
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

27. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The far left lane.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

28. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

29. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
25 mph

30. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
100
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

31. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Let the call go to voicemail.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Under no circumstances.

32. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances
They may not see you
Next to the broken line may pass.

33. 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
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

34. 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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
An exit lane
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

35. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

36. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
At all times

37. 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.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

38. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Low beams.
An exit lane
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times

39. You may legally park your car...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Before you start driving
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

40. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

41. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
The vehicle on the through road
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
15 MPH
Under no circumstances

42. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The far left lane.
They may not see you

43. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

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

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45. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Scan from side to side
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
5
25 MPH

46. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times.

47. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Low beams
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

48. 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...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances

49. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Next to the broken line may pass.

50. You drive defensively when you...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
No faster than 65 mph
The lane closest to the left curb
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.