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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?
25 MPH
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

2. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Before you start driving
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Your side of the road is a broken line.

3. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

4. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

5. When driving in fog - use your...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Low beams
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Scan from side to side

6. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
10 to 15 seconds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

7. 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...
At all times.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

8. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Increase your chances of an accident.
At all times
May not be crossed for any reason.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

9. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
No faster than 65 mph.
Next to a red painted curb.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

10. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
They may not see you
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
5

11. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
10 to 15 seconds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

12. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

13. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At all times
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

14. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No faster than 65 mph.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

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

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16. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

17. 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.
Low beams.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

18. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
No faster than 65 mph
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
10 to 15 seconds.

19. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
They may not see you
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The lane closest to the left curb

20. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You are approaching a railroad crossing

21. 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...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

22. You may legally block an intersection...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
No faster than 65 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.

23. 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.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
The far left lane.

24. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

25. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Pull off the road and rest
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

26. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No faster than 65 mph.

27. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

28. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Pull off the road and rest
The lane closest to the left curb
Headlights.

29. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

30. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
100
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
At all times

31. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

32. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Low beams.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

33. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Increase your chances of an accident.

34. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No faster than 65 mph.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Scan from side to side

35. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
25 MPH
At all times

36. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

37. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
The first rain after a dry spell.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

38. 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
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Under no circumstances
10 to 15 seconds.

39. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

40. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
The vehicle on the through road
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

41. You may legally park your car...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Increase your chances of an accident.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

42. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Low beams
Pull off the road and rest
Before you start driving
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

43. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
25 MPH
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Under no circumstances

44. 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
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

45. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

46. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Under no circumstances.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

47. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Low beams.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

48. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
25 MPH

49. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

50. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
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
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Pull off the road and rest