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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.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Pull off the road and rest
100

2. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

3. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The lane closest to the left curb
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

4. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 MPH
Next to the broken line may pass.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

5. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
They may not see you
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Sell or transfer your vehicle

6. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
An exit lane

7. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
At all times
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
No faster than 65 mph.
May not be crossed for any reason.

8. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

9. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Scan from side to side
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

10. 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?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The vehicle on the through road
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Low beams

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

12. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
At all times.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Before you start driving

13. The speed limit in any alley is...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
15 MPH
Scan from side to side

14. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

15. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Increase your chances of an accident.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

16. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Before you start driving
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At all times
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

17. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

18. 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
Sell or transfer your vehicle
An exit lane
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

19. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

20. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
15 mph
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
100
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

21. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Scan from side to side
May not be crossed for any reason.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
10 to 15 seconds.

22. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
10 to 15 seconds.
Pull off the road and rest
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

23. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
At all times
Sell or transfer your vehicle

24. You may legally block an intersection...
Scan from side to side
May not be crossed for any reason.
Under no circumstances.
No faster than 65 mph

25. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

26. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Next to a red painted curb.

27. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

28. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
25 MPH
Low beams.

29. 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...
At all times
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
100
25 mph

30. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

31. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

32. 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...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At all times
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

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...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
25 mph
Increase your chances of an accident.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

34. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
25 mph

35. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
The lane closest to the left curb
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

36. 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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
No faster than 65 mph
15 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.

37. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No faster than 65 mph.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
5

38. You may legally park your car...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At all times.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
5

39. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
15 mph
Before you start driving
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

40. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Let the call go to voicemail.
An exit lane
At all times

41. When driving in fog - you should use your...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Low beams.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

42. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
May not be crossed for any reason.

43. 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.
Next to a red painted curb.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
The far left lane.

44. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
25 mph

45. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Before you start driving
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
10 to 15 seconds.

46. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
At all times.

47. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
25 MPH
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

48. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
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.
At all times
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

49. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Next to the broken line may pass.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
The far left lane.

50. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.