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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
At all times
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

2. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

3. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
They may not see you
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

4. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Scan from side to side
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
15 mph

5. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
At all times
At all times
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
They may not see you

6. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

7. 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...
15 mph
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances.

8. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
25 MPH
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

9. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Let the call go to voicemail.

10. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
May not be crossed for any reason.
Before you start driving

11. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

12. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

13. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

14. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The lane closest to the left curb
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

15. 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...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
An exit lane
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

16. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Scan from side to side
At all times
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
10 to 15 seconds.

17. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
May not be crossed for any reason.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

18. 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...
Before you start driving
Next to a red painted curb.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

19. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
25 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Under no circumstances

20. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
5
Increase your chances of an accident.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

21. 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...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Before you start driving

22. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
They may not see you
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

23. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
100
They may not see you
Next to the broken line may pass.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

24. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
No faster than 65 mph

25. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Scan from side to side
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

26. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
15 MPH
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

27. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Headlights.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

28. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
No faster than 65 mph.
At all times

29. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 MPH

30. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Low beams

31. 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?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The vehicle on the through road
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

32. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Pull off the road and rest
25 mph
The vehicle on the through road
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

33. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The lane closest to the left curb
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

34. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
No faster than 65 mph
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

35. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
25 mph
At all times
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

36. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
May not be crossed for any reason.

37. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The lane closest to the left curb
In an unmarked crosswalk.

38. You may legally park your car...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
10 to 15 seconds.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

39. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to the broken line may pass.

40. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
The lane closest to the left curb
25 mph
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

41. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The far left lane.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

42. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
No faster than 65 mph.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

43. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
Pull off the road and rest
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Turned to the right (away from the street)

44. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

45. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

46. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

47. You drive defensively when you...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Sell or transfer your vehicle

48. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
The vehicle on the through road
At all times
The first rain after a dry spell.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

49. A white painted curb means...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At all times
An exit lane

50. 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...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Headlights.