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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You may legally block an intersection...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No faster than 65 mph.
Under no circumstances.

2. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The lane closest to the left curb
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

3. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
5
Before you start driving
They may not see you

4. 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...
Next to the broken line may pass.
An exit lane
At all times.
May not be crossed for any reason.

5. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times

6. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
100
Next to the broken line may pass.

7. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
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
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

8. Roadways are the most slippery...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

9. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

10. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

11. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
At all times
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

12. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

13. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

14. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
No faster than 65 mph.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
10 to 15 seconds.

15. 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.
Before you start driving
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

16. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

17. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Let the call go to voicemail.

18. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

19. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
10 to 15 seconds.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
100

20. You may not park your vehicle...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Next to a red painted curb.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
They may not see you

21. 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...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
15 MPH
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

22. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Low beams
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

23. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At all times

24. When driving in fog - use your...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Low beams

25. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

26. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The far left lane.
Next to the broken line may pass.

27. 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.
An exit lane
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Pull off the road and rest

28. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Increase your chances of an accident.
10 to 15 seconds.
They may not see you

29. A white painted curb means...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

30. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

31. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
They may not see you
Under no circumstances
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

32. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

33. The speed limit in any alley is...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
15 MPH
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

34. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Under no circumstances.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

35. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
An exit lane

36. 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...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
No faster than 65 mph
Next to the broken line may pass.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

37. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

38. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Under no circumstances.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

39. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Low beams.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

40. 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...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

41. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

42. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Pull off the road and rest
10 to 15 seconds.

43. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Let the call go to voicemail.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

44. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Under no circumstances.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
The far left lane.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

45. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
10 to 15 seconds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

46. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

47. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The far left lane.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Low beams.

48. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
15 MPH
No faster than 65 mph.
25 MPH

49. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
5
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
At all times.

50. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Next to a red painted curb.