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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You drive defensively when you...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Low beams
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

2. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Next to a red painted curb.
15 mph
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
100

3. 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...
15 mph
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

4. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

5. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
At all times.

6. You may legally park your car...
Let the call go to voicemail.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
25 mph
Signal for 100 feet before turning

7. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
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.

8. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

9. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Before you start driving
May not be crossed for any reason.

10. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Next to a red painted curb.

11. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
They may not see you
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

12. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Low beams
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

13. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
10 to 15 seconds.
100
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

14. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
15 MPH

15. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
10 to 15 seconds.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

16. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
May not be crossed for any reason.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
The first rain after a dry spell.

17. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Before you start driving
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

18. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
They may not see you

19. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Headlights.
Under no circumstances.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

20. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
The vehicle on the through road

21. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
25 MPH
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

22. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The far left lane.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

23. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

24. 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.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

25. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
At all times.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

26. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
25 MPH
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

27. 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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

28. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Low beams.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

29. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Low beams.

30. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

31. 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...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Scan from side to side
100
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

32. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
The far left lane.
Low beams
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

33. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

34. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

35. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

36. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Under no circumstances
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

37. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

38. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
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.

39. 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...
Scan from side to side
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
An exit lane
Your side of the road is a broken line.

40. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
100
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

41. 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?
15 MPH
The vehicle on the through road
Increase your chances of an accident.
25 mph

42. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

43. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
5
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Under no circumstances
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

44. The speed limit in any alley is...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
15 MPH

45. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Under no circumstances
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

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

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47. 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.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

48. 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.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

49. When can you drive in a bike lane?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

50. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Low beams
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Increase your chances of an accident.
At all times