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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Low beams.
100
25 mph

2. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
10 to 15 seconds.
May not be crossed for any reason.

3. 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...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

4. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Next to the broken line may pass.
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 and cross the intersection carefully.

5. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The vehicle on the through road
They may not see you
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

6. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Under no circumstances
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

7. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
The vehicle on the through road

8. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
The first rain after a dry spell.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Under no circumstances

9. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

10. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Low beams.

11. 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.
No faster than 65 mph.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

12. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Before you start driving
Increase your chances of an accident.

13. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
100
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

14. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

15. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

16. 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...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
An exit lane
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

17. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

18. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
100

19. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
No faster than 65 mph.
At all times
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

20. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

21. 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.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

22. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Before you start driving
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Headlights.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

23. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
100
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

24. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

25. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Scan from side to side
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

26. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
May not be crossed for any reason.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

27. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Next to a red painted curb.
They may not see you
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

28. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At all times
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

29. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
May not be crossed for any reason.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

30. 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?
Increase your chances of an accident.
The vehicle on the through road
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

31. 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...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Headlights.

32. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Under no circumstances
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

33. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Your side of the road is a broken line.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

34. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
No faster than 65 mph
Next to the broken line may pass.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

35. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

36. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

37. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
No faster than 65 mph
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Increase your chances of an accident.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

38. You may legally block an intersection...
Next to a red painted curb.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

39. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Low beams
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

40. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
25 mph
100
Low beams.

41. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

42. 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
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

43. 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...
Before you start driving
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The vehicle on the through road
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

44. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Pull off the road and rest

45. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
An exit lane
The lane closest to the left curb
10 to 15 seconds.
25 MPH

46. When driving in fog - use your...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Low beams

47. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
An exit lane
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The vehicle on the through road

48. 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...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
They may not see you
15 mph
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

49. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

50. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
25 MPH
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You are approaching a railroad crossing