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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.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
100
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Next to the broken line may pass.

2. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

3. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to a red painted curb.
10 to 15 seconds.

4. A white painted curb means...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

5. 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?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
100
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The vehicle on the through road

6. You drive defensively when you...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Before you start driving
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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

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8. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

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.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

10. 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.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Headlights.

11. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
They may not see you
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Let the call go to voicemail.

12. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

13. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
15 mph
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
An exit lane

14. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The lane closest to the left curb
No faster than 65 mph.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

15. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Low beams.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

16. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No faster than 65 mph.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

17. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

18. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Before you start driving
They may not see you
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

19. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

20. The speed limit in any alley is...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
15 MPH
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
They may not see you

21. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
At all times
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Under no circumstances

22. You may not park your vehicle...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Next to a red painted curb.
Scan from side to side
At all times

23. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Under no circumstances
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

24. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

25. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Low beams
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
25 mph
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

26. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
At all times
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

27. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

28. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

29. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
No faster than 65 mph
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Before you start driving
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

30. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
An exit lane

31. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Scan from side to side
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

32. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
They may not see you
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
No faster than 65 mph.

33. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

34. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times
Next to the broken line may pass.

35. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
25 MPH
No faster than 65 mph

36. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Next to the broken line may pass.
15 mph
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Pull off the road and rest

37. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

38. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

39. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Under no circumstances.
25 mph
Headlights.

40. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

41. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Under no circumstances.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

42. 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...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

43. When can you drive in a bike lane?
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The first rain after a dry spell.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

44. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Low beams

45. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

46. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
10 to 15 seconds.
No faster than 65 mph
At all times.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

47. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Signal for 100 feet before turning

48. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

49. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Before you start driving
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

50. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
No faster than 65 mph.