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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Pull off the road and rest
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

2. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
25 mph
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

3. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

4. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

5. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

6. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times

7. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At all times.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

8. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

9. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

10. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The lane closest to the left curb
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
An exit lane

11. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in...
An exit lane
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
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.

12. You may legally park your car...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
5
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

13. 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...
Under no circumstances
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Headlights.
At all times

14. 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
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

15. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
They may not see you
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

16. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
5
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

17. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Pull off the road and rest
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Before you start driving

18. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

19. 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...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Sell or transfer your vehicle

20. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

21. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Low beams.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Before you start driving

22. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Low beams.
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.

23. 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
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

24. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The vehicle on the through road

25. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
May not be crossed for any reason.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
The far left lane.

26. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Under no circumstances.

27. 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.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

28. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
5
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

29. When driving in fog - use your...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The far left lane.
Low beams
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Let the call go to voicemail.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

31. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
5
Next to the broken line may pass.

32. You drive defensively when you...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

33. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
The far left lane.

34. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The lane closest to the left curb
An exit lane

35. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

36. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
100
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At all times.

37. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Low beams.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

38. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At all times
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

39. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

40. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
No faster than 65 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

41. 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.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The far left lane.

42. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
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.

43. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
100
No faster than 65 mph.
At all times.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

44. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
15 mph

45. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
The vehicle on the through road
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
25 mph

46. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Low beams.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

47. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
They may not see you

48. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
100
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
An exit lane

49. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Let the call go to voicemail.
At all times.
Next to the broken line may pass.

50. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Scan from side to side
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.