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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At all times.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

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

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3. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

4. 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.
Next to the broken line may pass.
They may not see you
May not be crossed for any reason.

5. 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?
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
The vehicle on the through road
Scan from side to side
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

6. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

7. The speed limit in any alley is...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
15 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle

8. 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.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
An exit lane
Low beams

9. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

10. 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
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
No faster than 65 mph

11. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Under no circumstances
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Before you start driving

12. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
25 MPH

13. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At all times
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

14. You drive defensively when you...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

15. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

16. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
100
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The vehicle on the through road

17. 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
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Before you start driving

18. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Scan from side to side
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

19. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At all times
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

20. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

21. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
May not be crossed for any reason.
Under no circumstances
They may not see you

22. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
10 to 15 seconds.

23. 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.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

24. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times
At all times.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

25. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

26. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
May not be crossed for any reason.
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
Before you start driving

27. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
5
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Pull off the road and rest

28. 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.
At all times
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The first rain after a dry spell.

29. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Low beams.
Let the call go to voicemail.

30. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

31. 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...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
No faster than 65 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Increase your chances of an accident.

32. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
15 MPH
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
An exit lane

33. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
25 MPH
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

34. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
100
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

35. 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
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
The far left lane.

36. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

37. 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...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
25 mph
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

38. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
They may not see you
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

39. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

40. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

41. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No faster than 65 mph

42. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Next to the broken line may pass.

43. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
May not be crossed for any reason.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

44. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Next to a red painted curb.

45. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
May not be crossed for any reason.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

46. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The far left lane.
No faster than 65 mph

47. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Low beams.
No faster than 65 mph.
Next to a red painted curb.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

48. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
No faster than 65 mph.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

49. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Under no circumstances.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

50. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.