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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
10 to 15 seconds.
An exit lane

2. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
5
An exit lane
Let the call go to voicemail.

3. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
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.
10 to 15 seconds.

4. 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...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

5. 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...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

6. 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...
15 mph
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

7. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
The vehicle on the through road
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

8. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Next to a red painted curb.
They may not see you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

10. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Turned to the right (away from the street)

11. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

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

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13. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
The far left lane.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
An exit lane

14. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Under no circumstances

15. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
15 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle

16. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
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.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

17. You drive defensively when you...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

18. You may not park your vehicle...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Next to a red painted curb.

19. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

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...
Pull off the road and rest
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Headlights.
No faster than 65 mph

21. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
100
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

22. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
No faster than 65 mph.
They may not see you

23. 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.
No faster than 65 mph.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

24. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times

25. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
25 mph
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

26. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At all times
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

27. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Low beams
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

28. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

29. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No faster than 65 mph.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

30. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Scan from side to side
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Next to a red painted curb.

31. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Before you start driving
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

32. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
The vehicle on the through road
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Headlights.
Under no circumstances.

33. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The far left lane.
At all times.

34. When can you drive in a bike lane?
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Headlights.
At all times

35. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
10 to 15 seconds.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Next to a red painted curb.

36. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

37. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
100
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

38. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Scan from side to side
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

39. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The far left lane.
At all times
Scan from side to side

40. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

41. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
No faster than 65 mph.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

42. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
100
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Low beams.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

44. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

45. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
The far left lane.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
25 mph
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

46. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

47. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The vehicle on the through road

48. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
The lane closest to the left curb
10 to 15 seconds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

49. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
25 MPH

50. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.