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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 not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Scan from side to side
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Low beams

2. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

3. 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...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
25 mph
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

4. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Pull off the road and rest

5. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

6. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
10 to 15 seconds.
25 MPH
Under no circumstances.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

7. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The far left lane.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

8. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Next to a red painted curb.
At all times.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

9. The speed limit in any alley is...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
15 MPH
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Low beams.

10. 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...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No faster than 65 mph.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

11. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Headlights.
25 MPH
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
In an unmarked crosswalk.

12. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
15 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

13. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Increase your chances of an accident.

14. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
25 mph
100

15. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

16. You may legally park your car...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Next to the broken line may pass.
15 MPH
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

17. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

18. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

19. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
15 mph
The lane closest to the left curb

20. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

21. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

22. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Increase your chances of an accident.
The lane closest to the left curb
The first rain after a dry spell.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

23. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Turned to the right (away from the street)
15 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

24. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
At all times
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

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

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26. You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp. You...
An exit lane
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

27. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
The lane closest to the left curb
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams.

28. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

29. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
May not be crossed for any reason.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

30. When driving in fog - you should use your...
25 mph
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Low beams.
An exit lane

31. 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...
The vehicle on the through road
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

32. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
25 MPH
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Increase your chances of an accident.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

33. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Next to the broken line may pass.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

34. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

35. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
No faster than 65 mph
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Turned to the right (away from the street)

36. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

37. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The far left lane.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

38. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Scan from side to side

39. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
In an unmarked crosswalk.

40. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
25 mph
Scan from side to side
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

41. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
10 to 15 seconds.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

42. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
25 mph

43. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

44. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

45. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
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.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

46. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
10 to 15 seconds.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

47. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Low beams
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
The vehicle on the through road
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

48. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
10 to 15 seconds.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

49. You drive defensively when you...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

50. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances.