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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
No faster than 65 mph.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

2. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Low beams
They may not see you

3. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Under no circumstances
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

4. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
25 MPH
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Before you start driving

5. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Under no circumstances
The vehicle on the through road
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

6. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

7. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

8. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
No faster than 65 mph.
The lane closest to the left curb
Under no circumstances.

9. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Let the call go to voicemail.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

10. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Turned to the right (away from the street)
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

11. 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
They may not see you
Next to the broken line may pass.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

12. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

13. 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...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Let the call go to voicemail.
Headlights.

14. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

15. 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...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Before you start driving

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.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

17. 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
Under no circumstances
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

18. You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right...
No faster than 65 mph.
15 mph
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

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...
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
An exit lane

20. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

21. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

22. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
At all times
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

23. 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
Next to the broken line may pass.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
10 to 15 seconds.

24. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
15 mph
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

25. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

26. 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...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

27. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
The lane closest to the left curb
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
May not be crossed for any reason.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

28. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
15 mph
In an unmarked crosswalk.
At all times.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

29. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Under no circumstances.
The vehicle on the through road

30. 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...
15 MPH
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
25 mph

31. The speed limit in any alley is...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
15 MPH

32. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
May not be crossed for any reason.

33. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

34. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

35. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
The far left lane.
No faster than 65 mph.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

36. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The lane closest to the left curb
Before you start driving
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

37. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
25 mph
Scan from side to side
Sell or transfer your vehicle

38. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
At all times.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

39. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

40. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

41. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
They may not see you
At all times

42. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

43. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
10 to 15 seconds.
Low beams
In an unmarked crosswalk.

44. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At all times
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
10 to 15 seconds.

45. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
No faster than 65 mph
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

46. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
15 mph

47. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Before you start driving
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

48. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At all times
Low beams.
25 mph

49. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

50. You may not park your vehicle...
At all times
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Next to a red painted curb.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.