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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Scan from side to side
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
At all times

2. 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?
The far left lane.
Low beams
The vehicle on the through road
Under no circumstances

3. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Sell or transfer your vehicle
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

4. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
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
25 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

5. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
An exit lane
Before you start driving
The far left lane.
10 to 15 seconds.

6. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
They may not see you
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

7. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Scan from side to side
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The lane closest to the left curb
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

8. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Low beams.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

9. Check your rear-view mirrors...
25 mph
10 to 15 seconds.
15 MPH
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

10. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
25 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.
At all times

11. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Under no circumstances
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Increase your chances of an accident.

12. 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...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
No faster than 65 mph
Turned to the right (away from the street)

13. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Under no circumstances

14. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

15. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
They may not see you
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

16. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
25 MPH

17. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

18. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Next to the broken line may pass.

19. 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...
100
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

20. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
25 MPH
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

21. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Next to a red painted curb.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
15 MPH
No faster than 65 mph.

22. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
At all times
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

23. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times.

24. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
5
Under no circumstances
The first rain after a dry spell.

25. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Before you start driving
At all times.

26. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
100

27. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

28. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

29. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
An exit lane
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At all times
Next to the broken line may pass.

30. 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...
Headlights.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
25 MPH
You are approaching a railroad crossing

31. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

32. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
25 MPH
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The lane closest to the left curb

33. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
100

34. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Let the call go to voicemail.
No faster than 65 mph.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

35. You may legally block an intersection...
At all times
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Under no circumstances.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

36. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
15 MPH
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

37. 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
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

38. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
15 mph
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

39. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Low beams
5
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

40. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

41. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Next to a red painted curb.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
An exit lane

42. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Scan from side to side

43. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

44. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

45. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
At all times
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
The first rain after a dry spell.

46. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Under no circumstances.

47. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
The lane closest to the left curb
15 MPH
Under no circumstances
The far left lane.

48. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
An exit lane
No faster than 65 mph.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At all times

49. 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.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull off the road and rest
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

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

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