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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

2. 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.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The vehicle on the through road
The first rain after a dry spell.

3. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Sell or transfer your vehicle
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

4. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The far left lane.

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

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6. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

7. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Let the call go to voicemail.

8. You may legally park your car...
15 MPH
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The lane closest to the left curb
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

9. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
The first rain after a dry spell.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

10. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Next to the broken line may pass.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
May not be crossed for any reason.

11. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

12. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

13. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Under no circumstances
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

14. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
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.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

15. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
25 mph
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

16. 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...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

17. You may not park your vehicle...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Next to a red painted curb.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

18. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
An exit lane
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

19. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

20. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
No faster than 65 mph.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

21. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

22. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

23. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Increase your chances of an accident.

24. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

25. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

26. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
They may not see you
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

27. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
An exit lane
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

28. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
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.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances.

29. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
15 mph
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

30. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

31. A white painted curb means...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

32. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
25 MPH
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

33. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
15 mph
At all times
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

34. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The far left lane.

35. The speed limit in any alley is...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
15 MPH
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

36. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
No faster than 65 mph.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

37. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Pull off the road and rest
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

38. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
May not be crossed for any reason.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Low beams

39. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Low beams
The far left lane.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

40. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
An exit lane
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
15 MPH

41. 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
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The far left lane.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

42. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
At all times.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Scan from side to side
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

43. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
They may not see you
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

44. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
No faster than 65 mph.

45. You drive defensively when you...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

46. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
10 to 15 seconds.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

47. 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...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

48. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At all times
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

49. 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...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
An exit lane

50. 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.
15 mph
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Let the call go to voicemail.