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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

2. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

3. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

4. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
15 mph
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

5. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

6. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
5
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

7. 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...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Headlights.
The first rain after a dry spell.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

8. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

9. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
25 mph

10. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
May not be crossed for any reason.

11. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
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.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

12. Roadways are the most slippery...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

13. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
May not be crossed for any reason.
They may not see you
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

14. 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 vehicle on the through road
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

15. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The far left lane.

16. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
25 MPH
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

17. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
At all times
Before you start driving
25 mph
15 MPH

18. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Next to a red painted curb.

19. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
May not be crossed for any reason.
At all times
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

20. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

21. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Low beams.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

22. 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
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

23. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Low beams
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

24. 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...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
10 to 15 seconds.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

25. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Under no circumstances
At all times.
Under no circumstances.

26. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
An exit lane

27. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Let the call go to voicemail.

28. 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
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Sell or transfer your vehicle

29. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Next to a red painted curb.

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

31. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Low beams.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Headlights.

32. When can you drive in a bike lane?
100
Headlights.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

33. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
The lane closest to the left curb
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

34. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
No faster than 65 mph
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

35. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Headlights.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

36. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
5
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

37. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
25 MPH
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.
15 MPH

38. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Low beams.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

39. 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...
The lane closest to the left curb
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
100

40. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

41. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

42. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Low beams.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

43. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

44. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
The lane closest to the left curb

45. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

46. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Pull off the road and rest
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

47. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

48. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Scan from side to side
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

49. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Scan from side to side
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Pull off the road and rest

50. 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...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
They may not see you
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.