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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

2. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
They may not see you
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

3. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

4. You may legally block an intersection...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Under no circumstances.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

5. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
The far left lane.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

6. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The lane closest to the left curb
The vehicle on the through road
Headlights.

7. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
They may not see you
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times

8. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Under no circumstances.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Next to a red painted curb.

9. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

10. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
15 mph
Low beams
Under no circumstances.
Let the call go to voicemail.

11. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
They may not see you
5
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Increase your chances of an accident.

12. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
No faster than 65 mph.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

13. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

14. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
May not be crossed for any reason.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
No faster than 65 mph.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

15. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
25 mph

16. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Low beams.
At all times
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Increase your chances of an accident.

17. Roadways are the most slippery...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

18. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

19. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times.
Low beams

20. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

21. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
10 to 15 seconds.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Next to the broken line may pass.

22. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
No faster than 65 mph.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Let the call go to voicemail.

23. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Low beams
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

24. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

25. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At all times
Scan from side to side

26. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
15 mph
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

27. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Under no circumstances.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

28. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
25 MPH
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

29. 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...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

30. When driving in fog - use your...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Under no circumstances.

31. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The far left lane.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

32. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
100
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

33. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
15 MPH
The far left lane.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

34. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

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...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
No faster than 65 mph
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

36. The speed limit in any alley is...
10 to 15 seconds.
The lane closest to the left curb
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
15 MPH

37. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

38. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Headlights.
The lane closest to the left curb
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

39. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

40. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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.
At all times
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

41. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Under no circumstances
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Next to the broken line may pass.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

43. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
10 to 15 seconds.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

44. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
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.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

45. 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...
15 MPH
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Headlights.

46. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

47. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
At all times
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

48. A white painted curb means...
The far left lane.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

49. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Let the call go to voicemail.

50. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Low beams
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.