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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
100
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

2. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Next to the broken line may pass.

3. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
At all times
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Signal for 100 feet before turning

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.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

5. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

6. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Your side of the road is a broken line.

7. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
5
At all times.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

8. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Next to a red painted curb.
May not be crossed for any reason.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

9. 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...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No faster than 65 mph
The first rain after a dry spell.

10. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

11. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The lane closest to the left curb
No faster than 65 mph.

12. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
10 to 15 seconds.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Scan from side to side

13. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
100
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

14. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Turned to the right (away from the street)

15. 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...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

16. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
15 mph

17. 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?
15 mph
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
The vehicle on the through road
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

18. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Pull off the road and rest
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

19. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
25 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

20. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
The vehicle on the through road

21. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Under no circumstances
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

22. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

23. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
The lane closest to the left curb

24. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

25. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
25 MPH
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

26. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Increase your chances of an accident.

27. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Before you start driving
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

28. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
10 to 15 seconds.

29. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
The lane closest to the left curb
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
10 to 15 seconds.

30. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

31. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Increase your chances of an accident.
15 mph
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

32. 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.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

33. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Next to the broken line may pass.

34. You may legally block an intersection...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
At all times
Low beams
Under no circumstances.

35. The speed limit in any alley is...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
15 MPH
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

36. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The far left lane.

37. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

38. 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...
At all times
Headlights.
At all times.
They may not see you

39. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
25 mph
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

40. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Increase your chances of an accident.
At all times.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

41. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Increase your chances of an accident.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

42. A white painted curb means...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Next to a red painted curb.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

43. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

44. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your side of the road is a broken line.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

45. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The far left lane.
They may not see you

46. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Low beams

47. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
10 to 15 seconds.
Under no circumstances.

48. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
No faster than 65 mph.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The far left lane.

49. 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.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

50. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.