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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
They may not see you

2. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
100
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

3. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
25 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

4. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
At all times
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

5. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
The vehicle on the through road
25 mph
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

6. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Before you start driving
At all times.

7. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Before you start driving
Let the call go to voicemail.
5

8. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
100

9. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At all times.
May not be crossed for any reason.

10. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Under no circumstances
Next to the broken line may pass.

11. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Before you start driving

12. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Scan from side to side
25 MPH
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

13. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

14. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
No faster than 65 mph.
Low beams
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
May not be crossed for any reason.

15. 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...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

16. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

17. You drive defensively when you...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

18. 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...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

19. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
At all times
Turned to the right (away from the street)

20. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Increase your chances of an accident.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
At all times
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

21. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
No faster than 65 mph.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

22. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Next to a red painted curb.

23. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

24. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
An exit lane
5
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
100

25. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Under no circumstances.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

26. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

27. The speed limit in any alley is...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
15 MPH
An exit lane

28. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
No faster than 65 mph.

29. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

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?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The vehicle on the through road
25 MPH

31. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

32. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Headlights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

33. You may not park your vehicle...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Next to a red painted curb.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Low beams.

34. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
100
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

35. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

36. When driving in fog - use your...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Low beams
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

37. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Pull off the road and rest
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
They may not see you

38. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

39. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No faster than 65 mph.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

40. 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...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
5

41. 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...
At all times
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

42. 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 first rain after a dry spell.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

43. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At all times

44. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

45. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

46. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

47. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Increase your chances of an accident.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

48. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
100

49. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
The far left lane.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

50. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Sell or transfer your vehicle