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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.
They may not see you
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

2. 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
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
No faster than 65 mph

3. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
They may not see you
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

4. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Under no circumstances
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

5. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

6. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

7. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

8. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
An exit lane
Under no circumstances
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

9. 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...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
The first rain after a dry spell.

10. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Increase your chances of an accident.

11. You drive defensively when you...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
25 MPH

12. 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
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

13. 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
An exit lane
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

14. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Low beams.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

15. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Low beams.

16. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
May not be crossed for any reason.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

17. 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.
Pull off the road and rest
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
They may not see you

18. 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...
No faster than 65 mph.
Headlights.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

19. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
At all times
Turned to the right (away from the street)
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

20. You may not park your vehicle...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Under no circumstances
Next to a red painted curb.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

21. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
The vehicle on the through road
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

22. 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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
No faster than 65 mph
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

23. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Low beams
An exit lane
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

24. 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.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

25. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Low beams
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
25 MPH

26. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Before you start driving
Low beams.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

27. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At all times
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

28. 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.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
25 mph

29. The speed limit in any alley is...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
15 MPH
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

30. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
100
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

31. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Low beams.
5
The lane closest to the left curb
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

32. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
No faster than 65 mph

33. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Under no circumstances
15 MPH
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

34. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Let the call go to voicemail.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

35. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
The lane closest to the left curb
The far left lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal for 100 feet before turning

36. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

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

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38. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Scan from side to side

39. You may legally block an intersection...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Under no circumstances.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

40. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
10 to 15 seconds.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
They may not see you
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

41. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

42. 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?
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The vehicle on the through road
At all times

43. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Under no circumstances.

44. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
No faster than 65 mph
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

45. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Let the call go to voicemail.

46. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

47. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

48. You may legally park your car...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
They may not see you
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

49. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
10 to 15 seconds.
25 MPH
Signal for 100 feet before turning

50. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Let the call go to voicemail.
25 MPH
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.