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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. You may legally block an intersection...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Under no circumstances.

2. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
The vehicle on the through road
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

3. A white painted curb means...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

4. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

5. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Under no circumstances.
10 to 15 seconds.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
5

6. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
25 MPH
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

7. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Next to the broken line may pass.

8. 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...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
No faster than 65 mph

9. 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...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At all times.

10. You may not park your vehicle...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Next to a red painted curb.
Pull off the road and rest
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

11. 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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

12. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
They may not see you
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

13. 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.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

14. 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...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
15 mph
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

15. 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.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
25 mph
Low beams.

16. Roadways are the most slippery...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
The first rain after a dry spell.
Under no circumstances.

17. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
5
The far left lane.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

18. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Scan from side to side

19. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
5
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

20. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
10 to 15 seconds.
100
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

21. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

22. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The vehicle on the through road
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

23. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
No faster than 65 mph.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The lane closest to the left curb
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

24. When can you drive in a bike lane?
10 to 15 seconds.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
15 MPH

25. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Under no circumstances
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

26. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

27. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Next to a red painted curb.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
No faster than 65 mph.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

28. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

29. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
At all times
15 mph
5
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

30. 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.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

31. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
The first rain after a dry spell.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

32. 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...
Next to a red painted curb.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
At all times
Low beams.

33. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Next to a red painted curb.
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.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

34. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

35. 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?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The vehicle on the through road

36. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Before you start driving

37. When driving in fog - use your...
No faster than 65 mph
Low beams
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

38. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
No faster than 65 mph
25 mph
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Next to a red painted curb.

39. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

40. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Under no circumstances
May not be crossed for any reason.

41. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
10 to 15 seconds.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
25 mph
At all times.

42. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Under no circumstances.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The first rain after a dry spell.

43. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times

44. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Your side of the road is a broken line.

45. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Increase your chances of an accident.
No faster than 65 mph.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
May not be crossed for any reason.

46. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

47. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Low beams
Pull off the road and rest
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Headlights.

48. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Increase your chances of an accident.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

49. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

50. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At all times
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn