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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
At all times.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

2. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

3. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Increase your chances of an accident.
5
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

4. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

5. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Under no circumstances
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
Increase your chances of an accident.

6. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
At all times

7. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At all times.
25 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

8. 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.
At all times.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

9. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

10. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The vehicle on the through road

11. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Headlights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

12. You may legally park your car...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

13. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
5
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

14. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Sell or transfer your vehicle

15. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

16. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
100
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

17. 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.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
25 MPH

18. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to the broken line may pass.

19. You may not park your vehicle...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Next to a red painted curb.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

20. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

21. A white painted curb means...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

22. 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.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

23. 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.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

24. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
Before you start driving
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Next to a red painted curb.

25. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Before you start driving
No faster than 65 mph.

26. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

27. 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
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
5

28. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

29. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
They may not see you
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Signal for 100 feet before turning

30. You may legally block an intersection...
Scan from side to side
Under no circumstances.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

31. Roadways are the most slippery...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to a red painted curb.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

32. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Scan from side to side
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

33. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

34. 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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Turned to the right (away from the street)
15 mph

35. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
10 to 15 seconds.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times

36. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
The vehicle on the through road
At all times
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

37. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
25 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

38. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Under no circumstances

39. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

40. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

41. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
The lane closest to the left curb
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

42. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
No faster than 65 mph.
Increase your chances of an accident.
An exit lane
25 MPH

43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

44. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
An exit lane
Signal for 100 feet before turning
5
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

45. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances.
Increase your chances of an accident.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

46. 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.
15 MPH
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
10 to 15 seconds.

47. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
At all times.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

48. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
The vehicle on the through road
The first rain after a dry spell.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Headlights.

49. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The vehicle on the through road

50. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
15 MPH
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.