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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Signal for 100 feet before turning

2. 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
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

3. You may not park your vehicle...
At all times.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Next to a red painted curb.

4. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Low beams
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

5. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

6. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Low beams.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
At all times
10 to 15 seconds.

7. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At all times
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

8. 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?
The lane closest to the left curb
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The vehicle on the through road
Under no circumstances.

9. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
15 mph
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Under no circumstances.
They may not see you

10. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At all times.

11. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The vehicle on the through road

12. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
At all times
Under no circumstances.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

13. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
The first rain after a dry spell.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

14. You may legally park your car...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
The far left lane.

15. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

16. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

17. 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.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

18. 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.
25 MPH
No faster than 65 mph.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

19. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

20. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Let the call go to voicemail.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

21. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
The far left lane.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

22. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

23. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

24. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
In an unmarked crosswalk.

25. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
15 MPH
Increase your chances of an accident.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

26. 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.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

27. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

28. A white painted curb means...
Under no circumstances.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

29. 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...
Under no circumstances
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
15 mph

30. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You are approaching a railroad crossing

31. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull off the road and rest
Under no circumstances.
The lane closest to the left curb

32. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

33. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Low beams.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Next to a red painted curb.

34. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

35. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

36. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
They may not see you
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

37. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At all times
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
25 mph

38. 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...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
15 MPH
An exit lane
Headlights.

39. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Pull off the road and rest

40. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Under no circumstances.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Low beams

41. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

42. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Under no circumstances
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

43. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
10 to 15 seconds.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

44. 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...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Headlights.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

45. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
15 MPH
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

46. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
May not be crossed for any reason.
At all times
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

47. You may legally block an intersection...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Under no circumstances.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

48. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
No faster than 65 mph
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Pull off the road and rest
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

49. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Next to the broken line may pass.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

50. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.