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California DMV Exam

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

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2. 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?
Next to the broken line may pass.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The vehicle on the through road

3. 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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Low beams.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

4. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
The lane closest to the left curb
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

5. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Before you start driving
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Let the call go to voicemail.

6. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
10 to 15 seconds.

7. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You are approaching a railroad crossing

8. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
They may not see you
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

9. 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...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Headlights.

10. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Sell or transfer your vehicle
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

11. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

12. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

13. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

14. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

15. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
15 MPH
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At all times

16. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Headlights.
25 MPH

17. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Under no circumstances.
Low beams
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The first rain after a dry spell.

18. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

19. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

20. 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.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The first rain after a dry spell.
10 to 15 seconds.

21. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
25 mph
They may not see you

22. You may legally park your car...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

23. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Next to a red painted curb.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

24. A white painted curb means...
100
An exit lane
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
25 mph

25. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The far left lane.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

26. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times

27. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Next to the broken line may pass.
25 mph
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
At all times.

28. 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.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Turned to the right (away from the street)
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

29. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
10 to 15 seconds.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

30. 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...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to a red painted curb.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

31. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Next to the broken line may pass.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

32. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

33. 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
15 MPH
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Let the call go to voicemail.

34. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

35. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

36. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

37. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
The first rain after a dry spell.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

38. 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.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Under no circumstances

39. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
The first rain after a dry spell.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

40. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

41. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
5
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

42. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

43. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

44. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
25 MPH
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
15 MPH

45. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
15 mph
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

46. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Scan from side to side
25 MPH
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Next to the broken line may pass.

47. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
At all times

48. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Let the call go to voicemail.
5
An exit lane
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

49. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to the broken line may pass.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

50. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

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