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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Next to a red painted curb.

2. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
15 MPH
Turned to the right (away from the street)

3. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Before you start driving
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Under no circumstances

4. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
No faster than 65 mph.

5. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

6. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

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

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8. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
25 MPH
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Next to a red painted curb.

9. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Low beams
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

10. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Low beams.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

11. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

12. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph
Scan from side to side
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

13. 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.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

14. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

15. You drive defensively when you...
The lane closest to the left curb
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

16. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
They may not see you

17. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

18. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

19. 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
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

20. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
25 mph
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
5

21. 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...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your side of the road is a broken line.
No faster than 65 mph

22. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
At all times

23. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
5
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

24. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
The vehicle on the through road
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

25. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Turned to the right (away from the street)

26. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Scan from side to side
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Under no circumstances

27. 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...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

28. 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...
Low beams
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

29. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At all times.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

30. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

31. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Low beams
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

32. 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...
25 MPH
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
15 MPH
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

33. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
They may not see you
May not be crossed for any reason.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Pull off the road and rest

34. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

35. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Next to a red painted curb.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
15 MPH
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

36. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Before you start driving
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

37. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
At all times.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Under no circumstances.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

38. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

39. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

40. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

41. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph

42. 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?
Low beams.
The vehicle on the through road
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Your side of the road is a broken line.

43. You may legally block an intersection...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The first rain after a dry spell.
Under no circumstances.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

44. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

45. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The lane closest to the left curb
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

46. 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
No faster than 65 mph.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

47. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No faster than 65 mph
25 MPH

48. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Under no circumstances.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
The far left lane.
25 MPH

49. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
The far left lane.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

50. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Next to a red painted curb.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.