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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
100
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
The lane closest to the left curb
In an unmarked crosswalk.

2. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

3. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
They may not see you
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

4. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

5. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Headlights.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Let the call go to voicemail.

6. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
15 MPH
The vehicle on the through road
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
An exit lane

7. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

8. The speed limit in any alley is...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
In an unmarked crosswalk.
15 MPH

9. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

10. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Low beams.

11. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

12. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

13. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
25 mph
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

14. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Low beams.

15. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

16. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
The vehicle on the through road
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Low beams.

17. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
Before you start driving
25 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

18. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The first rain after a dry spell.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

19. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

20. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

21. 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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Under no circumstances
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

22. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Under no circumstances
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

23. 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
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Headlights.

24. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
At all times.

25. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
100
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Scan from side to side
Sell or transfer your vehicle

26. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Under no circumstances.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

27. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
The lane closest to the left curb

28. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

29. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
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
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

30. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
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.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
The first rain after a dry spell.

31. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
No faster than 65 mph
Next to a red painted curb.

32. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

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

34. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
5
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

35. You may not park your vehicle...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Next to a red painted curb.
Under no circumstances.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

36. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Under no circumstances
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

37. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

38. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
10 to 15 seconds.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

39. You may legally park your car...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
10 to 15 seconds.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

40. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Low beams
The far left lane.
Low beams.

41. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At all times
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

42. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

43. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
No faster than 65 mph
Under no circumstances
Before you start driving
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

44. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
The lane closest to the left curb
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Low beams

45. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Low beams
Before you start driving
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

46. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

47. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Increase your chances of an accident.

48. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull off the road and rest
An exit lane
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

49. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
15 mph
They may not see you

50. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
An exit lane
The vehicle on the through road
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.