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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
15 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

2. 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...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

3. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The far left lane.

4. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Under no circumstances.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

5. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

6. 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?
Let the call go to voicemail.
Low beams
The far left lane.
The vehicle on the through road

7. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Under no circumstances.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

8. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Low beams.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

9. The speed limit in any alley is...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
15 MPH
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

10. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The vehicle on the through road
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

11. When driving in fog - use your...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Low beams
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

12. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At all times
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

13. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The lane closest to the left curb
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
100

14. 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...
The lane closest to the left curb
Headlights.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

15. 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...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
15 MPH
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

16. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances.

17. 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
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

18. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
They may not see you
Scan from side to side

19. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You are approaching a railroad crossing

20. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

21. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Pull off the road and rest

22. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Next to a red painted curb.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Sell or transfer your vehicle

23. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Headlights.
25 mph

24. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
25 mph
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

25. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

26. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
15 MPH
The far left lane.

27. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Low beams.
The far left lane.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

28. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

29. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

30. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
25 mph
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

31. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Under no circumstances.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

32. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
They may not see you

33. 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...
An exit lane
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Next to the broken line may pass.

34. 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...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

35. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Headlights.
Under no circumstances
No faster than 65 mph

36. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

37. Roadways are the most slippery...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
15 MPH
The first rain after a dry spell.

38. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
10 to 15 seconds.

39. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

40. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Next to the broken line may pass.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

41. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

42. You may legally block an intersection...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Under no circumstances.

43. You drive defensively when you...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

44. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
The vehicle on the through road
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No faster than 65 mph
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

45. You may legally park your car...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

46. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
They may not see you
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

47. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
The vehicle on the through road

48. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

49. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Pull off the road and rest
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

50. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At all times