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California DMV Exam
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drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Next to a red painted curb.
2. A white painted curb means...
No faster than 65 mph
Under no circumstances.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
3. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Increase your chances of an accident.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The vehicle on the through road
4. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
The lane closest to the left curb
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Pull off the road and rest
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
5. 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
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
6. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull off the road and rest
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
7. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
They may not see you
Signal for 100 feet before turning
25 mph
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
8. 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.
At all times
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
9. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
10. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Let the call go to voicemail.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
11. 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.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
12. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
13. You drive defensively when you...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
14. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
At all times.
They may not see you
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The far left lane.
15. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Low beams
The lane closest to the left curb
Let the call go to voicemail.
16. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Next to the broken line may pass.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
17. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Low beams
Under no circumstances
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
18. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
May not be crossed for any reason.
19. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Scan from side to side
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
20. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At all times
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
21. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
22. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
15 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
23. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
24. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
The lane closest to the left curb
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
25. 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...
Low beams.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
15 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
26. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Signal for 100 feet before turning
100
27. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
The first rain after a dry spell.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
15 mph
28. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
29. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...
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30. 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.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
31. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
The lane closest to the left curb
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Scan from side to side
32. 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 all times.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The vehicle on the through road
33. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
No faster than 65 mph.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
10 to 15 seconds.
34. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At all times
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
35. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
36. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Low beams
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
37. When driving in fog - use your...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
25 mph
Low beams
38. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
10 to 15 seconds.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
39. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
The far left lane.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
40. 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...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An exit lane
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
41. You may legally block an intersection...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
100
Under no circumstances.
42. 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...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
No faster than 65 mph
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
43. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
No faster than 65 mph.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
44. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Pull off the road and rest
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Next to the broken line may pass.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
45. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
46. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At all times
Pull off the road and rest
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
47. You may legally park your car...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Turned to the right (away from the street)
48. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
49. 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.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
5
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
50. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
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