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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Check your rear-view mirrors...
The vehicle on the through road
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
25 MPH
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

2. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

3. 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.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
10 to 15 seconds.

4. You may legally block an intersection...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Under no circumstances.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Under no circumstances.
25 mph

6. 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...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
No faster than 65 mph
The lane closest to the left curb
Sell or transfer your vehicle

7. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
25 mph

8. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The first rain after a dry spell.
Before you start driving
100

9. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Low beams
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

10. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Headlights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

11. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Low beams.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

12. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Low beams
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

13. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
5
10 to 15 seconds.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

14. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
The lane closest to the left curb
An exit lane
15 mph
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

15. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Under no circumstances
15 mph
Scan from side to side

16. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Under no circumstances
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

17. 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.
At all times
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

18. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
5
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

19. 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...
Headlights.
Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

20. 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.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Low beams.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

21. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Scan from side to side
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

22. 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.
25 mph
Under no circumstances
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

23. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

24. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Under no circumstances.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
10 to 15 seconds.
At all times.

25. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
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.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

26. 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.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

27. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Under no circumstances
Scan from side to side
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

28. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Next to a red painted curb.

29. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

30. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Before you start driving
At all times
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

31. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances.
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.

32. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
25 mph
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Scan from side to side

33. 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
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

34. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
25 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle

35. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
100
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

36. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

37. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Next to a red painted curb.
25 mph
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

38. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The lane closest to the left curb
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

39. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
25 mph
Signal for 100 feet before turning
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

40. You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase - a person is seriously injured. You are subject to...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Under no circumstances
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

41. The speed limit in any alley is...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
15 MPH

42. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

43. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times.

44. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Turned to the right (away from the street)

45. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Low beams
Under no circumstances

46. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Before you start driving
100
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
No faster than 65 mph.

47. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
At all times
You are approaching a railroad crossing
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

48. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

49. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Under no circumstances.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

50. 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
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
At all times
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.