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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
An exit lane
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

2. 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...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
At all times
You are approaching a railroad crossing

3. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
At all times
No faster than 65 mph
Under no circumstances
Pull off the road and rest

4. 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...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Headlights.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
The vehicle on the through road

5. 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?
At all times.
The far left lane.
The vehicle on the through road
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

6. 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...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Before you start driving
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

7. 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...
The lane closest to the left curb
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
At all times.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

8. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
The lane closest to the left curb
Your side of the road is a broken line.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

9. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
15 mph
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

10. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

11. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
15 MPH

12. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
No faster than 65 mph
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
They may not see you
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

13. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
25 MPH
No faster than 65 mph.
100
May not be crossed for any reason.

14. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

15. You drive defensively when you...
Headlights.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

16. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
May not be crossed for any reason.

17. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
No faster than 65 mph.
Headlights.
Under no circumstances
25 MPH

18. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Low beams
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Under no circumstances.

19. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

20. 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...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
25 MPH
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

21. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Low beams
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

22. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

23. A white painted curb means...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

24. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

25. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Under no circumstances
The far left lane.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

26. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The lane closest to the left curb
The vehicle on the through road

27. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Scan from side to side
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

28. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

29. 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.
At all times
The vehicle on the through road
You are approaching a railroad crossing

30. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Next to the broken line may pass.
100

31. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

32. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Under no circumstances
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

33. 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...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
May not be crossed for any reason.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

34. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

35. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

36. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
The vehicle on the through road
Next to a red painted curb.

37. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
May not be crossed for any reason.

38. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

39. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At all times
Low beams

40. Roadways are the most slippery...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The far left lane.
At all times
The first rain after a dry spell.

41. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Increase your chances of an accident.

42. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
100
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The far left lane.

43. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Headlights.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

44. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

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...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
No faster than 65 mph
They may not see you
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

46. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

47. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
At all times
15 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.

48. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Your side of the road is a broken line.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

49. 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...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
An exit lane
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

50. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.