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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 vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
May not be crossed for any reason.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The lane closest to the left curb
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

2. Roadways are the most slippery...
Low beams
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Pull off the road and rest
The first rain after a dry spell.

3. When driving in fog - you should use your...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Low beams.
No faster than 65 mph

4. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You are approaching a railroad crossing

5. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
The first rain after a dry spell.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

6. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Low beams.
Before you start driving
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

7. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Let the call go to voicemail.
25 mph
Under no circumstances.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

8. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At all times
May not be crossed for any reason.
The lane closest to the left curb

9. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Scan from side to side
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The lane closest to the left curb

10. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
The vehicle on the through road
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

11. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

12. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
At all times.
Before you start driving

13. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to a red painted curb.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

14. The speed limit in any alley is...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Next to a red painted curb.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
15 MPH

15. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Increase your chances of an accident.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

16. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Before you start driving

17. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No faster than 65 mph.
5

18. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
25 MPH
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Next to a red painted curb.
At all times

19. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
No faster than 65 mph.

20. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Signal for 100 feet before turning

21. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
15 mph

22. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
They may not see you
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Pull off the road and rest
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

23. 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...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At all times
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
No faster than 65 mph

24. 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...
Scan from side to side
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

25. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
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.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

26. A white painted curb means...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At all times.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
100

27. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

28. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
An exit lane
25 mph
At all times

29. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
100
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Next to a red painted curb.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

30. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
No faster than 65 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.
Headlights.

31. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Headlights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

32. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
15 mph

33. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At all times
The first rain after a dry spell.

34. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

35. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
The far left lane.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

36. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At all times

37. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

38. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

39. Check your rear-view mirrors...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
The far left lane.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

40. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

41. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

42. 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
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
100
They may not see you

43. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Low beams.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

44. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
100

45. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
They may not see you
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

46. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

47. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Next to the broken line may pass.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

48. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The far left lane.
15 MPH

49. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
The vehicle on the through road
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
5

50. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
May not be crossed for any reason.