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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Pull off the road and rest
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

2. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
100
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

3. When driving in fog - use your...
100
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Low beams
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

4. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
The lane closest to the left curb
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Next to a red painted curb.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

5. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Low beams.
25 mph

6. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Under no circumstances
Let the call go to voicemail.
They may not see you
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

7. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
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

8. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Headlights.
The vehicle on the through road
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

9. 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.
The first rain after a dry spell.
At all times.
Before you start driving

10. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Pull off the road and rest

11. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

12. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The far left lane.

13. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
25 MPH
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
They may not see you
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

14. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The lane closest to the left curb

15. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

16. You drive defensively when you...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Under no circumstances

17. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
At all times
They may not see you

18. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
May not be crossed for any reason.
5
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

19. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

20. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Low beams.
Low beams
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

21. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Low beams.
Under no circumstances.

22. You may legally park your car...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

23. A white painted curb means...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

24. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

25. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

26. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
At all times

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

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28. 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.
They may not see you
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Under no circumstances

29. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Low beams
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

30. 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
The first rain after a dry spell.
Scan from side to side
Headlights.

31. 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...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Under no circumstances

32. 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...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
25 MPH
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

33. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

34. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

35. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

36. Roadways are the most slippery...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The first rain after a dry spell.

37. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

38. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The vehicle on the through road

39. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times
Under no circumstances
15 mph

40. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Under no circumstances
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

41. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Next to a red painted curb.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

42. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
An exit lane
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

43. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
15 mph
Scan from side to side
Your side of the road is a broken line.

44. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Pull off the road and rest
Next to the broken line may pass.
Headlights.
Next to a red painted curb.

45. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Next to a red painted curb.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

46. 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...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times
An exit lane
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

47. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
They may not see you
At all times.

48. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

49. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph
Low beams

50. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
An exit lane
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Pull off the road and rest