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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

2. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Next to the broken line may pass.
10 to 15 seconds.
No faster than 65 mph

3. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
In an unmarked crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

4. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Next to a red painted curb.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At all times

5. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
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The far left lane.
Next to a red painted curb.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

6. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
At all times
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

7. 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...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The vehicle on the through road
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Low beams.

8. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

9. 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?
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The vehicle on the through road
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

10. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Under no circumstances
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

11. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Scan from side to side
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

12. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

13. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
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.
25 mph

14. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Scan from side to side
The first rain after a dry spell.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

15. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

16. 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...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Headlights.

17. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
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.

18. The speed limit in any alley is...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
15 MPH
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

19. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
15 MPH
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At all times.

20. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to the broken line may pass.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
10 to 15 seconds.

21. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
May not be crossed for any reason.
At all times

22. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Let the call go to voicemail.

23. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Under no circumstances
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

24. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Next to a red painted curb.
Low beams.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

25. You drive defensively when you...
The lane closest to the left curb
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

26. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
25 MPH
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Pull off the road and rest
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

27. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

28. When driving in fog - use your...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Low beams

29. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Before you start driving
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times.
At all times

30. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Under no circumstances.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Headlights.

31. You may legally block an intersection...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.
Headlights.

32. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
100
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

33. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Headlights.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

34. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Under no circumstances
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
The first rain after a dry spell.

35. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times.
Under no circumstances.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

36. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

37. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

38. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
10 to 15 seconds.
The lane closest to the left curb
Before you start driving
Pull off the road and rest

39. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
25 mph
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

40. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Pull off the road and rest
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
At all times.

41. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The vehicle on the through road
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Let the call go to voicemail.

42. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
The lane closest to the left curb
Under no circumstances.

43. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Increase your chances of an accident.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Next to a red painted curb.

44. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

45. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
An exit lane
Next to the broken line may pass.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

46. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
25 MPH
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

47. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

48. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph.
Increase your chances of an accident.

49. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
At all times.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times

50. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
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.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it