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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No faster than 65 mph

2. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

3. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph.

4. 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...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
They may not see you
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
15 mph

5. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
5
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

6. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Scan from side to side
They may not see you
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

7. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph

8. You may legally park your car...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
10 to 15 seconds.
15 mph

9. 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...
At all times
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
No faster than 65 mph
The lane closest to the left curb

10. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Before you start driving
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
100
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

11. A white painted curb means...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
15 mph

12. 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
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

13. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

14. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

15. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

16. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
No faster than 65 mph.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

17. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Pull off the road and rest
Let the call go to voicemail.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

18. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
10 to 15 seconds.
Under no circumstances

19. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
100
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

20. 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...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
15 mph
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

21. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

22. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
5
The far left lane.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

23. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph.
Before you start driving
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

24. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
They may not see you
May not be crossed for any reason.
Next to the broken line may pass.

25. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

26. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Scan from side to side
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

27. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
The lane closest to the left curb

28. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
May not be crossed for any reason.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
15 mph

29. You may not park your vehicle...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Next to a red painted curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Scan from side to side

30. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You are approaching a railroad crossing
An exit lane
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

31. You drive defensively when you...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
15 mph
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Pull off the road and rest

32. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

33. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

34. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At all times.
Low beams

35. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
The lane closest to the left curb
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Before you start driving

36. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

37. 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...
100
Headlights.
At all times
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

38. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
No faster than 65 mph.

39. Roadways are the most slippery...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The first rain after a dry spell.
15 mph
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

40. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
No faster than 65 mph
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

41. You may legally block an intersection...
The lane closest to the left curb
Under no circumstances.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

42. Check your rear-view mirrors...
No faster than 65 mph.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Sell or transfer your vehicle

43. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times.
25 MPH

44. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Headlights.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

45. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

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

47. 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...
15 MPH
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Next to the broken line may pass.

48. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The vehicle on the through road
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

49. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Increase your chances of an accident.
Pull off the road and rest
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

50. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.