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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
The far left lane.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

2. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
The far left lane.

3. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
15 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
10 to 15 seconds.
Increase your chances of an accident.

4. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
An exit lane
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
No faster than 65 mph

5. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

6. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No faster than 65 mph.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

7. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
No faster than 65 mph.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Headlights.

8. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
100

9. 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.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

10. 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?
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The vehicle on the through road
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

11. 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.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Turned to the right (away from the street)

12. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The vehicle on the through road
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

13. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Scan from side to side
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Pull off the road and rest

14. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

15. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams
10 to 15 seconds.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

16. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

17. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
They may not see you

18. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

19. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Low beams
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

20. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

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...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

22. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Increase your chances of an accident.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

23. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances.
The far left lane.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

24. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
25 MPH

25. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

26. You may legally block an intersection...
Next to a red painted curb.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Under no circumstances.
5

27. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to a red painted curb.

28. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Before you start driving
15 mph

29. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
25 mph
The far left lane.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

30. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

31. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
25 mph
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

32. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

33. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
The far left lane.
Next to a red painted curb.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

34. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

35. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
10 to 15 seconds.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

36. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Increase your chances of an accident.
The lane closest to the left curb
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

37. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Under no circumstances.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
An exit lane

38. 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...
The far left lane.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Next to a red painted curb.

39. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

40. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
10 to 15 seconds.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Turned to the right (away from the street)

41. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Before you start driving
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Low beams.

42. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
15 mph
Scan from side to side

43. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

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

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45. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

46. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Low beams.

47. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

48. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
No faster than 65 mph.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

49. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Next to a red painted curb.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

50. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Turned to the right (away from the street)