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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The far left lane.

2. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
5
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
May not be crossed for any reason.

3. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
100
Pull off the road and rest
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

4. 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...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 MPH
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

5. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
Scan from side to side
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

6. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
10 to 15 seconds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

7. Check your rear-view mirrors...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The vehicle on the through road
Next to the broken line may pass.

8. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

9. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Under no circumstances
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

10. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
The vehicle on the through road
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

11. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Headlights.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

12. 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.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The vehicle on the through road
Sell or transfer your vehicle

13. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
No faster than 65 mph.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

14. 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 vehicle on the through road
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

15. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
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
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

16. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
5
25 MPH
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

17. You may not park your vehicle...
Pull off the road and rest
Next to a red painted curb.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

18. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times
Increase your chances of an accident.

19. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
The lane closest to the left curb
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

20. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

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

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22. The speed limit in any alley is...
Let the call go to voicemail.
At all times
15 MPH
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

23. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

24. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
100
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

25. 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
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Scan from side to side
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

26. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
At all times.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

27. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Scan from side to side
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

28. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The far left lane.

29. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Scan from side to side
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

31. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
15 MPH
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

32. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
25 MPH

33. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
An exit lane
100
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At all times

34. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
At all times.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

35. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
The first rain after a dry spell.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Under no circumstances

36. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

37. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The vehicle on the through road
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

38. You drive defensively when you...
No faster than 65 mph.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Low beams.

39. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
The first rain after a dry spell.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

40. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Headlights.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

41. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
No faster than 65 mph.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
100

42. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Low beams
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

43. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Pull off the road and rest
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Next to the broken line may pass.

44. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Under no circumstances
Next to a red painted curb.
Before you start driving

45. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
25 mph

46. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Under no circumstances
Before you start driving
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

47. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

48. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
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.

49. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
At all times
They may not see you
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

50. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.