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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
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.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At all times

2. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Next to the broken line may pass.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Before you start driving

3. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Pull off the road and rest
The far left lane.
No faster than 65 mph

4. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
25 MPH
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

5. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Let the call go to voicemail.
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.
25 mph

6. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Scan from side to side
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

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

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8. 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...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At all times.

9. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

10. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The far left lane.

11. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to a red painted curb.

12. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
At all times
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

13. You may legally park your car...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Low beams.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

14. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
100
Increase your chances of an accident.
Low beams.
Next to the broken line may pass.

15. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Low beams.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You are approaching a railroad crossing
10 to 15 seconds.

16. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
100
At all times

17. Check your rear-view mirrors...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

18. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

19. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
The far left lane.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

20. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
100
May not be crossed for any reason.
15 mph

21. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

22. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
An exit lane
They may not see you
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

23. When driving in fog - you should use your...
The far left lane.
The vehicle on the through road
Low beams.
Scan from side to side

24. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

25. 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?
Under no circumstances
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The vehicle on the through road
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

26. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The far left lane.

27. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
At all times.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

28. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Before you start driving
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

29. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
15 mph
100
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

30. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Scan from side to side
Next to a red painted curb.

31. 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...
An exit lane
Increase your chances of an accident.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

32. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
The lane closest to the left curb
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

33. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Headlights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Let the call go to voicemail.

34. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Let the call go to voicemail.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

35. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Headlights.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

36. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

37. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

38. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
10 to 15 seconds.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

39. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Let the call go to voicemail.
At all times

40. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
The first rain after a dry spell.
The far left lane.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

41. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Scan from side to side

42. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
The vehicle on the through road
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

44. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The vehicle on the through road
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Under no circumstances

45. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
25 MPH
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

46. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
May not be crossed for any reason.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The lane closest to the left curb

47. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
No faster than 65 mph
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

48. 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.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Increase your chances of an accident.

49. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Low beams

50. 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...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so