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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
At all times

2. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
At all times
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

3. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Let the call go to voicemail.
The vehicle on the through road

4. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
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.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

5. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

6. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

7. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

8. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Next to a red painted curb.
An exit lane
The far left lane.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

9. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
25 MPH

10. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
15 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Increase your chances of an accident.

11. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At all times
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times

12. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

13. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Scan from side to side
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

14. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
The first rain after a dry spell.
May not be crossed for any reason.
No faster than 65 mph.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

15. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Headlights.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

16. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

17. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

18. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

19. 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...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

20. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Under no circumstances.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

21. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
15 mph
Increase your chances of an accident.
5
Next to a red painted curb.

22. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Low beams
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Before you start driving
Sell or transfer your vehicle

23. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

24. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
They may not see you
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

25. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

26. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

27. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

28. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Increase your chances of an accident.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

29. You may legally block an intersection...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Under no circumstances.

30. 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...
25 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
5
In an unmarked crosswalk.

31. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Turned to the right (away from the street)
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

32. You may not park your vehicle...
At all times.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to a red painted curb.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

33. 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...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
No faster than 65 mph
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

34. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

35. The speed limit in any alley is...
Increase your chances of an accident.
15 MPH
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

36. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph

37. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
At all times
Before you start driving
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances

38. 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.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

39. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
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.
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.

40. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

41. 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?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
The vehicle on the through road
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

42. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
You are approaching a railroad crossing
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

43. You drive defensively when you...
At all times.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

44. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
15 MPH

45. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Sell or transfer your vehicle
25 mph

46. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
At all times.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

47. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
The lane closest to the left curb
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Headlights.
10 to 15 seconds.

48. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

49. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Low beams.

50. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
An exit lane
They may not see you
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.