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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The far left lane.
Pull off the road and rest
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

2. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
At all times.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

3. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Low beams
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

4. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
At all times.
25 MPH
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

5. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Low beams.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

6. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Scan from side to side
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
The vehicle on the through road

7. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
The lane closest to the left curb
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

8. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
At all times

9. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
The vehicle on the through road
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Next to a red painted curb.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

10. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Next to a red painted curb.
The vehicle on the through road
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

11. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
5
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

12. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Increase your chances of an accident.
Scan from side to side

13. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
At all times
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

14. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

15. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
25 MPH
Your side of the road is a broken line.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

16. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

17. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
25 MPH

18. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Under no circumstances
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

19. 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...
15 MPH
Next to a red painted curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

20. 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...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
An exit lane
15 mph

21. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Headlights.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

22. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
The lane closest to the left curb
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
100

23. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

24. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Scan from side to side
5
At all times.

25. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
10 to 15 seconds.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

26. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Low beams
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

27. A white painted curb means...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

28. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

29. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
25 MPH
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

30. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
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.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

31. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

32. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
10 to 15 seconds.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

33. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

34. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
15 MPH
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
15 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.

35. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

36. The speed limit in any alley is...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
15 MPH
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Low beams.

37. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Low beams
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

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

39. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

40. When driving in fog - use your...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Low beams
In an unmarked crosswalk.

41. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Under no circumstances
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

42. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

43. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
5
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

44. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

45. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

46. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
An exit lane
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

47. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
Pull off the road and rest
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

48. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
15 MPH
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
5

49. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

50. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Scan from side to side
At all times