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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Low beams.
May not be crossed for any reason.

2. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

3. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Low beams
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

4. 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...
5
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
15 mph

5. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Headlights.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
5
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

6. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
No faster than 65 mph.
5
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

7. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

8. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Let the call go to voicemail.

9. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

10. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
5
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

11. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Under no circumstances.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
25 mph

12. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

13. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Under no circumstances.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

14. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Under no circumstances.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
The first rain after a dry spell.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

15. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
Low beams.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

16. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
5
Sell or transfer your vehicle

17. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

18. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Pull off the road and rest
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

19. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Pull off the road and rest

20. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
10 to 15 seconds.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

21. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Turned to the right (away from the street)

22. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

23. When driving in fog - use your...
At all times.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
At all times
Low beams

24. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At all times
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

25. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
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.
Increase your chances of an accident.

26. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times

27. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
15 MPH
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

28. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Let the call go to voicemail.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
100

29. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The far left lane.
10 to 15 seconds.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

30. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

31. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Next to the broken line may pass.

32. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
25 mph
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
5
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

33. 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...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
No faster than 65 mph
15 MPH
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

34. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
They may not see you

35. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
At all times
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Scan from side to side

36. The speed limit in any alley is...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
15 MPH
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

37. 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...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

38. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

39. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
100
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances

40. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
At all times
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Low beams

41. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Low beams
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

42. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The lane closest to the left curb

43. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Under no circumstances
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

44. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Next to a red painted curb.
Pull off the road and rest

45. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
10 to 15 seconds.

46. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
The vehicle on the through road
Scan from side to side
15 MPH
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

47. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
25 mph
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Before you start driving

48. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
5
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

49. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Under no circumstances
At all times.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

50. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.