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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Scan from side to side

2. Roadways are the most slippery...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The first rain after a dry spell.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

3. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
The lane closest to the left curb

4. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At all times
Under no circumstances
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

5. You may legally block an intersection...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Under no circumstances.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

6. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
No faster than 65 mph
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

7. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

8. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Low beams.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
No faster than 65 mph.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

9. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
The far left lane.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

10. A white painted curb means...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
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Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

11. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Before you start driving
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No faster than 65 mph.

12. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

13. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

14. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

15. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

16. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

17. 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...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Let the call go to voicemail.

18. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Next to a red painted curb.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
An exit lane

19. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

20. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Next to a red painted curb.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

21. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Increase your chances of an accident.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

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

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23. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

24. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

25. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
An exit lane
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

26. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

27. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

28. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

29. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
An exit lane
25 MPH
Under no circumstances
Sell or transfer your vehicle

30. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
An exit lane
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

31. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
An exit lane
Headlights.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

32. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
An exit lane

33. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

34. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
The vehicle on the through road
They may not see you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

35. The speed limit in any alley is...
The lane closest to the left curb
15 MPH
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

36. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
The first rain after a dry spell.

37. You may not park your vehicle...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Next to a red painted curb.
At all times
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

38. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

39. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
They may not see you

40. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

41. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Headlights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

42. Check your rear-view mirrors...
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
Before you start driving

43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Turned to the right (away from the street)
10 to 15 seconds.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

44. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Before you start driving

45. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
They may not see you
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

46. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
At all times.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

47. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Next to the broken line may pass.

48. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

49. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Before you start driving
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

50. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
No faster than 65 mph.
Pull off the road and rest