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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
At all times
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
May not be crossed for any reason.

2. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to a red painted curb.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
The first rain after a dry spell.

3. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
10 to 15 seconds.
Pull off the road and rest
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

4. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
10 to 15 seconds.

5. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
100
You are approaching a railroad crossing

6. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Scan from side to side
5
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

7. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Scan from side to side

8. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

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

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10. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
The far left lane.
They may not see you

11. You may legally block an intersection...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Under no circumstances.
25 MPH

12. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

13. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

14. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
The vehicle on the through road
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

15. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
100
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

16. 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...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

17. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
An exit lane
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

18. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Scan from side to side
Under no circumstances
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

19. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

20. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
At all times
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

21. 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
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
No faster than 65 mph.

22. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Pull off the road and rest
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

23. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
At all times.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

24. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
At all times
Let the call go to voicemail.
The lane closest to the left curb
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

25. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Increase your chances of an accident.

26. 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
No faster than 65 mph.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

27. The speed limit in any alley is...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
15 MPH

28. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
15 mph

29. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

30. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Increase your chances of an accident.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
The far left lane.

31. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
The lane closest to the left curb
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
15 MPH

32. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Under no circumstances
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No faster than 65 mph

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...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

34. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
25 mph
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

35. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

36. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Before you start driving
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

37. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

38. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The far left lane.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times.

39. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Let the call go to voicemail.
The far left lane.

40. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

41. 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...
Headlights.
Before you start driving
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

42. A white painted curb means...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

43. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Pull off the road and rest

44. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
25 mph
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

45. 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...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

46. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
They may not see you
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Headlights.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

47. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Next to the broken line may pass.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

48. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You are approaching a railroad crossing
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

49. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

50. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
The lane closest to the left curb
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent