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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. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Signal for 100 feet before turning
The lane closest to the left curb
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

2. You drive defensively when you...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
No faster than 65 mph.
An exit lane

3. You may legally block an intersection...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Under no circumstances.
Pull off the road and rest

4. 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...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

5. 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.
25 MPH
At all times.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

6. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times.
Before you start driving
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

7. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
25 MPH
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

8. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

9. 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
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

10. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph.

11. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

12. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

13. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
At all times.
They may not see you
The first rain after a dry spell.

14. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

15. 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...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
15 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

16. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
The far left lane.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

17. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Increase your chances of an accident.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

18. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Headlights.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

19. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
100

20. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Low beams.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

21. A white painted curb means...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times.

22. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
An exit lane
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The first rain after a dry spell.
5

23. 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...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
15 MPH
An exit lane
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

24. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Low beams
Before you start driving

25. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Pull off the road and rest
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

26. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Headlights.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Increase your chances of an accident.

27. 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
Low beams.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

28. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At all times.

29. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
15 mph
In an unmarked crosswalk.
15 MPH

30. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
An exit lane

31. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

32. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
At all times
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

33. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
25 mph
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph

34. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Under no circumstances.
10 to 15 seconds.

35. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

36. 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...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
No faster than 65 mph

37. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
May not be crossed for any reason.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

38. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

39. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Next to the broken line may pass.
At all times

40. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

41. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
May not be crossed for any reason.
25 MPH
Your side of the road is a broken line.

42. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

43. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
5
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

44. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
At all times
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Increase your chances of an accident.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

45. 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...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
No faster than 65 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

46. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to a red painted curb.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

47. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

48. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Under no circumstances
The lane closest to the left curb
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

49. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
They may not see you
At all times.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

50. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The far left lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.