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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
At all times
Pull off the road and rest
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Before you start driving

2. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The far left lane.
5

3. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Pull off the road and rest
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Low beams

4. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Low beams.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

5. You drive defensively when you...
5
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

6. 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...
The far left lane.
Increase your chances of an accident.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
The lane closest to the left curb

7. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Turned to the right (away from the street)
No faster than 65 mph
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

8. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
They may not see you
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

9. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

10. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The lane closest to the left curb
10 to 15 seconds.

11. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

12. 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.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Low beams
In an unmarked crosswalk.

13. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
25 MPH
Low beams.

14. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
15 mph

15. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Pull off the road and rest
Sell or transfer your vehicle
They may not see you

16. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Scan from side to side
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
25 MPH
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

17. You may legally block an intersection...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Under no circumstances.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

18. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
May not be crossed for any reason.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At all times.

19. 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?
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
An exit lane
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
The vehicle on the through road

20. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Next to the broken line may pass.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
25 mph

21. The speed limit in any alley is...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
15 MPH
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The vehicle on the through road

22. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

23. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
The lane closest to the left curb
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

24. Roadways are the most slippery...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
The first rain after a dry spell.

25. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Next to a red painted curb.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

26. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Scan from side to side
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

27. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Pull off the road and rest
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times
You are approaching a railroad crossing

28. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

29. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

30. 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...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

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...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Headlights.
At all times

32. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
You are approaching a railroad crossing
They may not see you
Let the call go to voicemail.

33. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Increase your chances of an accident.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
No faster than 65 mph
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

34. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
The far left lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

35. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times.
They may not see you
Next to the broken line may pass.

36. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Next to a red painted curb.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

37. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Under no circumstances.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

38. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
No faster than 65 mph

39. 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...
15 mph
An exit lane
May not be crossed for any reason.
25 MPH

40. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Next to a red painted curb.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

41. You may not park your vehicle...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Next to a red painted curb.
They may not see you
Increase your chances of an accident.

42. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph

43. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Low beams.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

44. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

45. When driving in fog - you should use your...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Low beams.
15 MPH
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

46. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
5

47. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
No faster than 65 mph
Before you start driving
Turned to the right (away from the street)

48. You may legally park your car...
15 mph
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

49. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

50. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
25 mph
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it