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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Under no circumstances
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

2. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
No faster than 65 mph
At all times
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

3. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
The far left lane.
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.

4. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

5. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

6. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
25 mph
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

7. 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
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

8. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
An exit lane
Increase your chances of an accident.
Next to a red painted curb.

9. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
No faster than 65 mph.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

10. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No faster than 65 mph
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

11. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Headlights.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Under no circumstances
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

12. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

13. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

14. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

15. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

16. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
The far left lane.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

17. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
25 MPH

18. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Scan from side to side
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

19. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
No faster than 65 mph.

20. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Increase your chances of an accident.
Before you start driving

21. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Low beams
25 MPH
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

22. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

23. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

24. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

25. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Scan from side to side
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

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...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

27. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

28. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
15 MPH
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Scan from side to side
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

29. The speed limit in any alley is...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
15 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

30. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

31. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Under no circumstances
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

32. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
No faster than 65 mph

33. 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...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
An exit lane
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

34. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Low beams.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

35. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
They may not see you
25 mph
Before you start driving

36. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

37. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
The vehicle on the through road
Low beams.
They may not see you

38. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

39. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
No faster than 65 mph.

40. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
100
You are approaching a railroad crossing

41. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The lane closest to the left curb
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Let the call go to voicemail.

42. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Under no circumstances
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

43. A white painted curb means...
At all times
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Next to a red painted curb.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

44. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Under no circumstances

45. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
They may not see you
At all times

46. 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...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
The far left lane.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

47. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Pull off the road and rest
Next to the broken line may pass.

48. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

49. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Pull off the road and rest

50. You may legally park your car...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Next to the broken line may pass.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it