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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
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Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

2. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
The far left lane.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Next to the broken line may pass.

3. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Low beams
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

4. Roadways are the most slippery...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At all times
Before you start driving
The first rain after a dry spell.

5. You drive defensively when you...
Next to a red painted curb.
No faster than 65 mph
An exit lane
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

6. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
The far left lane.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

7. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Sell or transfer your vehicle

8. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Next to a red painted curb.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

9. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Next to a red painted curb.

10. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Under no circumstances
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

11. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

12. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

13. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

14. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

15. 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...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Sell or transfer your vehicle
An exit lane
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

16. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
At all times
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

17. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

18. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Low beams.
Scan from side to side
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

19. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
10 to 15 seconds.

20. 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...
Headlights.
25 mph
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

21. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
At all times

22. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
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23. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

24. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Low beams.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

25. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
25 MPH
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The vehicle on the through road

26. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

27. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Before you start driving
Next to the broken line may pass.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

28. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
They may not see you
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

29. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Pull off the road and rest
They may not see you
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Let the call go to voicemail.

30. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
25 MPH
15 mph

31. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Pull off the road and rest
Turned to the right (away from the street)
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

32. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
25 mph
Under no circumstances
No faster than 65 mph.

33. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Before you start driving
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

34. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times
No faster than 65 mph.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

35. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

36. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
No faster than 65 mph
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
25 MPH

37. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

38. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Pull off the road and rest
Before you start driving
Let the call go to voicemail.

39. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
25 MPH
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

40. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times
No faster than 65 mph.

41. You may legally park your car...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

42. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Under no circumstances.

43. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
No faster than 65 mph
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

44. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

45. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
At all times
Headlights.

46. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

47. 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.
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 side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

48. 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...
10 to 15 seconds.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
15 MPH
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

49. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Next to a red painted curb.

50. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
No faster than 65 mph.
Under no circumstances.