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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
The lane closest to the left curb
100
Under no circumstances.

2. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
The vehicle on the through road
Scan from side to side
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
An exit lane

3. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
25 MPH
Your side of the road is a broken line.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

4. You may not park your vehicle...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Next to a red painted curb.
Increase your chances of an accident.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

5. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Sell or transfer your vehicle

6. 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...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

7. 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...
Headlights.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
An exit lane

8. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Pull off the road and rest
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

9. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

10. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
25 MPH
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The far left lane.

11. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
10 to 15 seconds.
No faster than 65 mph
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

12. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
They may not see you
Low beams.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

13. 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...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
15 mph

14. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
15 mph
Increase your chances of an accident.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

15. You drive defensively when you...
25 mph
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

16. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Next to a red painted curb.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

17. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
15 mph

18. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Low beams
Pull off the road and rest
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Under no circumstances.

19. Roadways are the most slippery...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The first rain after a dry spell.
Under no circumstances

20. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
25 MPH
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

21. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Scan from side to side
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

22. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

23. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Under no circumstances.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

24. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Low beams
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

25. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances
Pull off the road and rest
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

26. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

27. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Headlights.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

28. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Headlights.
An exit lane

29. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At all times.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

30. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
No faster than 65 mph.
The lane closest to the left curb
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

31. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

32. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
May not be crossed for any reason.

33. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Low beams
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

34. The speed limit in any alley is...
Next to the broken line may pass.
15 MPH
No faster than 65 mph
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

35. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

36. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
May not be crossed for any reason.

37. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Before you start driving

38. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

39. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.

40. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The vehicle on the through road
25 MPH
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

41. 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...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
25 mph

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

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43. 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...
Headlights.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

44. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Under no circumstances
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
May not be crossed for any reason.

45. 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...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Headlights.
The lane closest to the left curb

46. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

47. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At all times
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle

48. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times
The far left lane.

49. 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.
Headlights.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

50. 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.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
No faster than 65 mph
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn