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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
An exit lane
The vehicle on the through road
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

2. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The lane closest to the left curb
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

3. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
The lane closest to the left curb
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

4. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Scan from side to side
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

5. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
No faster than 65 mph.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

6. You may legally park your car...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
No faster than 65 mph
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

7. 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...
Low beams
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No faster than 65 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.

8. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Pull off the road and rest
The first rain after a dry spell.

9. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Headlights.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

10. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
5
At all times.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

11. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
An exit lane
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.
25 MPH

12. 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?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The vehicle on the through road

13. You may legally block an intersection...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Under no circumstances.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

14. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

15. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At all times
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

16. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
An exit lane
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

17. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

18. When driving in fog - use your...
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Low beams

19. 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...
Pull off the road and rest
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

20. You may not park your vehicle...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Next to a red painted curb.

21. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
15 MPH
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

22. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

23. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The far left lane.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

24. Roadways are the most slippery...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Low beams.

25. You drive defensively when you...
Pull off the road and rest
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

26. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Signal for 100 feet before turning
5
The vehicle on the through road
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

27. 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 then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

28. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

29. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Headlights.

30. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

31. When driving in fog - you should use your...
At all times
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times.
Low beams.

32. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

33. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
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.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

34. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
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.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

35. 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...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
The far left lane.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

36. It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Headlights.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

37. 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...
An exit lane
The far left lane.
15 mph
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

38. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

39. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
5
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

40. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
25 MPH
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Increase your chances of an accident.

41. 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...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Low beams

42. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
They may not see you
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Scan from side to side
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

43. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Under no circumstances.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Under no circumstances

44. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
10 to 15 seconds.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

45. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
No faster than 65 mph.
25 mph

46. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
25 MPH
Your side of the road is a broken line.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

47. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
No faster than 65 mph.
Next to the broken line may pass.

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

49. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Low beams
5

50. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
The far left lane.
The lane closest to the left curb
Before you start driving