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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Under no circumstances
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times.

2. Roadways are the most slippery...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

3. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Scan from side to side
At all times.

4. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
15 MPH

5. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

6. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
An exit lane
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

7. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
The far left lane.
Under no circumstances.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

8. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At all times
No faster than 65 mph.

9. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Low beams.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

10. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
At all times
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
10 to 15 seconds.

11. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
10 to 15 seconds.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

12. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The far left lane.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Under no circumstances.

13. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
No faster than 65 mph.
Next to the broken line may pass.

14. 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...
15 mph
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

15. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
The lane closest to the left curb
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
The first rain after a dry spell.

16. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
At all times.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

17. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Next to a red painted curb.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

18. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
100
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
The vehicle on the through road

19. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
No faster than 65 mph

20. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
15 mph

21. 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...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
15 mph
At all times

22. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

23. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
May not be crossed for any reason.

24. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

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

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26. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

27. A white painted curb means...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

28. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Headlights.

29. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Under no circumstances.
They may not see you

30. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

31. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
5
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

32. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
An exit lane
They may not see you

33. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

34. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
15 mph
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.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

35. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
The far left lane.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

36. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

37. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

38. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Next to the broken line may pass.

39. You drive defensively when you...
No faster than 65 mph.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

40. 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
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to the broken line may pass.
The first rain after a dry spell.

41. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

42. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

43. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Next to a red painted curb.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

44. 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.
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.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

45. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
The far left lane.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

46. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
10 to 15 seconds.
25 mph
Under no circumstances

47. You may legally park your car...
Scan from side to side
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

48. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Before you start driving
May not be crossed for any reason.

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...
10 to 15 seconds.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Headlights.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

50. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied