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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
5

2. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The lane closest to the left curb
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

3. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Before you start driving
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Sell or transfer your vehicle

4. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Under no circumstances.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
No faster than 65 mph.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

5. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

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...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

7. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Low beams

8. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

9. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Low beams

10. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Before you start driving
Increase your chances of an accident.
Pull off the road and rest

11. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Low beams.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

12. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

13. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
You are approaching a railroad crossing

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

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15. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Sell or transfer your vehicle

16. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The lane closest to the left curb

17. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Pull off the road and rest
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

18. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

19. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
No faster than 65 mph
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

20. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Headlights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

21. 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...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

22. You may not park your vehicle...
Before you start driving
Low beams
10 to 15 seconds.
Next to a red painted curb.

23. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
15 mph
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
They may not see you

24. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

25. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
Turned to the right (away from the street)
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

26. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Low beams.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

27. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

28. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
An exit lane
10 to 15 seconds.
At all times

29. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Scan from side to side
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Let the call go to voicemail.

30. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

31. Roadways are the most slippery...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

32. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
100
Headlights.

33. A white painted curb means...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The lane closest to the left curb

34. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Under no circumstances

35. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
25 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

36. 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?
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
The vehicle on the through road

37. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Headlights.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

38. 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
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

39. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
100
Low beams.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

40. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
The first rain after a dry spell.
No faster than 65 mph.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

41. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

42. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
They may not see you
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Low beams.

43. 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.
No faster than 65 mph
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

44. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
5
Signal for 100 feet before turning

45. 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
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Low beams
10 to 15 seconds.

46. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
The far left lane.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

47. The speed limit in any alley is...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
15 MPH
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

48. You may legally park your car...
15 mph
At all times
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

49. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Low beams
Increase your chances of an accident.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

50. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
15 MPH
An exit lane