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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

2. You may not park your vehicle...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Next to a red painted curb.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

3. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
100
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

4. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

5. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

6. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
25 mph

7. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

8. 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...
Next to a red painted curb.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

9. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

10. 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?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
No faster than 65 mph.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The vehicle on the through road

11. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Low beams.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
15 MPH

12. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Headlights.
25 mph
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

13. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Under no circumstances
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

14. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At all times.

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

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16. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

17. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
The far left lane.

18. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

19. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
An exit lane

20. A white painted curb means...
10 to 15 seconds.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

21. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

22. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Under no circumstances.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

23. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Scan from side to side

24. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
No faster than 65 mph.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
25 MPH
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

25. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Under no circumstances.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
An exit lane

26. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

27. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Next to the broken line may pass.
Before you start driving

28. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
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.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

29. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
No faster than 65 mph.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

30. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
At all times
Under no circumstances
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
10 to 15 seconds.

31. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At all times.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Scan from side to side

32. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At all times
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
100

33. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
No faster than 65 mph.
Low beams
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

34. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
May not be crossed for any reason.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
No faster than 65 mph.

35. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

36. 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...
Under no circumstances
At all times
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

37. 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
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No faster than 65 mph.

38. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
At all times
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
25 MPH
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

39. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Under no circumstances.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

40. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

41. 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...
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Low beams
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

42. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

43. 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...
15 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.
At all times.
5

44. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Under no circumstances
In an unmarked crosswalk.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

45. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

46. 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...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Next to the broken line may pass.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
No faster than 65 mph

47. When driving in fog - you should use your...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The first rain after a dry spell.
Low beams.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

48. 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
Next to the broken line may pass.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

49. When can you drive in a bike lane?
At all times
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
5
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

50. When driving in fog - use your...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Low beams