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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

2. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Under no circumstances
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

3. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Under no circumstances.
25 mph

4. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
The vehicle on the through road
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

5. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

6. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

7. You may legally block an intersection...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Under no circumstances.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Next to the broken line may pass.

8. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

9. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The far left lane.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

10. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
25 mph
100
At all times
In an unmarked crosswalk.

11. 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...
At all times.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Headlights.

12. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
15 mph

13. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Pull off the road and rest
Under no circumstances.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

14. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Pull off the road and rest
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
May not be crossed for any reason.

15. 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?
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The vehicle on the through road

16. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

17. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

18. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

19. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

20. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

21. You drive defensively when you...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

22. 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
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

23. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

24. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

25. 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...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
The first rain after a dry spell.
No faster than 65 mph
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

26. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The first rain after a dry spell.
Scan from side to side
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

27. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Under no circumstances.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

28. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

29. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

30. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Next to a red painted curb.
Increase your chances of an accident.

31. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
At all times.
May not be crossed for any reason.
They may not see you
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

32. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

33. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
5
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

34. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
5
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

35. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

36. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
5
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

37. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
The far left lane.
15 MPH
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

38. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
At all times.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

39. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
They may not see you
You are approaching a railroad crossing

40. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
An exit lane
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

41. 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...
They may not see you
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
An exit lane
15 MPH

42. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Before you start driving

43. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
15 MPH

44. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
At all times
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
10 to 15 seconds.
The first rain after a dry spell.

45. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Under no circumstances.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Under no circumstances

46. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

47. You may legally park your car...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

48. 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...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

49. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Before you start driving

50. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
No faster than 65 mph.
At all times.