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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
The lane closest to the left curb
No faster than 65 mph.
Next to the broken line may pass.

2. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
An exit lane
15 MPH
Low beams.

3. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Pull off the road and rest
25 MPH
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

4. The speed limit in any alley is...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
15 MPH

5. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
5
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

6. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
25 MPH
Under no circumstances

7. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

8. 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...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
5
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

9. 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
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
May not be crossed for any reason.

10. 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?
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
The vehicle on the through road
At all times
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

11. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At all times
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

12. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Scan from side to side
May not be crossed for any reason.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

13. 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...
25 MPH
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

14. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
The lane closest to the left curb
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

15. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

16. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

17. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
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.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

18. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Pull off the road and rest
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

19. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Let the call go to voicemail.

20. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
5

21. 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.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

22. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to a red painted curb.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
25 MPH

23. You may legally block an intersection...
10 to 15 seconds.
The lane closest to the left curb
15 MPH
Under no circumstances.

24. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Next to a red painted curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

25. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

26. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
15 mph
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.

27. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
The vehicle on the through road
They may not see you
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

28. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At all times
No faster than 65 mph
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

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

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30. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Headlights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

31. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
The vehicle on the through road
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

32. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Next to a red painted curb.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

33. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Scan from side to side

34. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

35. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
They may not see you
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

36. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
100
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Before you start driving
Your side of the road is a broken line.

37. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Before you start driving

38. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

39. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Low beams
Headlights.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

40. You drive defensively when you...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

41. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Before you start driving
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

42. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Next to the broken line may pass.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

43. 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...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

44. 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...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Headlights.
An exit lane
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

45. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

46. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Signal for 100 feet before turning
The far left lane.

47. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Under no circumstances
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

48. Check your rear-view mirrors...
The vehicle on the through road
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

49. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

50. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Scan from side to side
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Signal for 100 feet before turning