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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Low beams
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

2. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

3. The speed limit in any alley is...
The lane closest to the left curb
Headlights.
15 MPH
Next to a red painted curb.

4. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Pull off the road and rest
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

5. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

6. 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...
Next to a red painted curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Next to the broken line may pass.

7. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Before you start driving
No faster than 65 mph.
Scan from side to side

8. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
The lane closest to the left curb
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

9. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Scan from side to side
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

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...
15 mph
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Scan from side to side
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

11. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Signal for 100 feet before turning

12. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
No faster than 65 mph.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

13. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Headlights.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

14. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
An exit lane
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

15. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Let the call go to voicemail.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

16. 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...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
15 mph
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
No faster than 65 mph

17. You may legally block an intersection...
Headlights.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Under no circumstances
Under no circumstances.

18. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The far left lane.

19. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

20. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

21. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Let the call go to voicemail.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The far left lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

22. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Pull off the road and rest

23. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Under no circumstances.
5
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

24. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
15 MPH
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
At all times.

25. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Under no circumstances

26. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

27. 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...
At all times
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

28. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

29. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

30. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
At all times
An exit lane
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

31. 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.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Scan from side to side
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

32. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Scan from side to side
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

33. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
No faster than 65 mph.
25 mph
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Increase your chances of an accident.

34. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Next to a red painted curb.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Let the call go to voicemail.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

35. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

36. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
They may not see you
Under no circumstances
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

37. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
No faster than 65 mph.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

38. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

39. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
Next to the broken line may pass.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Let the call go to voicemail.

40. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
10 to 15 seconds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
May not be crossed for any reason.

41. 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...
Headlights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Low beams.

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

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43. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Scan from side to side
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Sell or transfer your vehicle

44. Roadways are the most slippery...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The first rain after a dry spell.
15 mph
In an unmarked crosswalk.

45. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Low beams
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

46. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
The first rain after a dry spell.

47. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

48. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
15 mph
Under no circumstances
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

49. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times
Let the call go to voicemail.

50. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing