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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.
No faster than 65 mph
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

2. 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...
The lane closest to the left curb
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

3. 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
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

4. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The vehicle on the through road
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

5. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Next to the broken line may pass.

6. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
5
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The far left lane.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

7. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Pull off the road and rest

8. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
May not be crossed for any reason.

9. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The vehicle on the through road
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

10. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
The first rain after a dry spell.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

11. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
25 MPH
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Low beams.
The far left lane.

12. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Next to a red painted curb.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

13. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

14. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

15. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At all times.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

16. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Next to a red painted curb.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

17. You may legally park your car...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

18. You may not park your vehicle...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Next to a red painted curb.
The far left lane.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

19. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
15 MPH

20. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
100
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
5

21. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
15 MPH
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

22. 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
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Low beams.

23. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

24. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Scan from side to side
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Increase your chances of an accident.

25. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

26. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
An exit lane
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

27. 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...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

28. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
100
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Low beams.
The lane closest to the left curb

29. You may legally block an intersection...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Under no circumstances.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Under no circumstances.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

31. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

32. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
5

33. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
No faster than 65 mph.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

34. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The vehicle on the through road
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

35. 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
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
15 MPH

36. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
At all times
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

37. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
5
100

38. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

39. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Scan from side to side
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
15 mph
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

40. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

41. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
The far left lane.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
No faster than 65 mph.

42. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
25 mph
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

43. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
15 MPH

44. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At all times
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

45. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Before you start driving
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

46. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

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

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48. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Headlights.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

49. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
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.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

50. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
An exit lane
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.