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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Headlights.
The far left lane.
The vehicle on the through road
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

2. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
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.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

3. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Next to a red painted curb.
Increase your chances of an accident.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

4. 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...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

5. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
At all times
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

6. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

7. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Let the call go to voicemail.
May not be crossed for any reason.
An exit lane

8. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The vehicle on the through road
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

9. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
15 mph
The vehicle on the through road

10. 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 to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
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
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

11. 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.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Next to a red painted curb.

12. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Low beams.
15 MPH

13. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

14. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

15. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Scan from side to side
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

16. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
5
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
At all times

17. 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.
100
25 MPH
They may not see you

18. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

19. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
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.

20. You may legally park your car...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
25 mph
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

21. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
The vehicle on the through road
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

22. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Pull off the road and rest
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At all times.

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

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24. Roadways are the most slippery...
The lane closest to the left curb
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
100
The first rain after a dry spell.

25. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Increase your chances of an accident.
100

26. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
25 mph
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

27. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Under no circumstances.
Pull off the road and rest
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.

28. The speed limit in any alley is...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
15 MPH

29. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to the broken line may pass.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

30. 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.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

31. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Pull off the road and rest
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

32. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
10 to 15 seconds.

33. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Headlights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

34. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Next to a red painted curb.
Under no circumstances

35. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Next to the broken line may pass.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

36. 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...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No faster than 65 mph
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

37. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Headlights.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Pull off the road and rest

38. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

39. You may legally block an intersection...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Under no circumstances.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

40. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

41. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The far left lane.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

42. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
The first rain after a dry spell.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

43. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

44. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
15 MPH

45. 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?
25 mph
The vehicle on the through road
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

46. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

47. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Under no circumstances
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

48. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The vehicle on the through road
Next to a red painted curb.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

49. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
May not be crossed for any reason.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

50. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At all times.