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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

2. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
The lane closest to the left curb

3. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
At all times.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
100
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

4. You may not park your vehicle...
5
Next to a red painted curb.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

5. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At all times

6. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Pull off the road and rest
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

7. You may legally park your car...
25 MPH
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

8. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

9. 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...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Under no circumstances.
Headlights.

10. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

11. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

12. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
10 to 15 seconds.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Low beams
They may not see you

13. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

14. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

15. 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
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

16. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Increase your chances of an accident.
Scan from side to side
10 to 15 seconds.

17. 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...
Under no circumstances
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
No faster than 65 mph
Your side of the road is a broken line.

18. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
No faster than 65 mph
The far left lane.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

19. 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...
15 mph
25 MPH
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

20. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
No faster than 65 mph
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Turned to the right (away from the street)

21. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Before you start driving
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

22. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Under no circumstances
Scan from side to side
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

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

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24. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
5
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

25. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
At all times
100
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Under no circumstances.

26. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
May not be crossed for any reason.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
The far left lane.

27. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
The vehicle on the through road
They may not see you
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

28. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Next to the broken line may pass.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

29. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
At all times
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
They may not see you
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

30. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Pull off the road and rest
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

31. 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...
25 mph
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
May not be crossed for any reason.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

32. Check your rear-view mirrors...
15 MPH
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

33. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
At all times
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

34. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

35. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
15 mph

36. 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...
Under no circumstances
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

37. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
25 MPH
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

38. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

39. 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.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Scan from side to side
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

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
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
15 MPH
The lane closest to the left curb

41. You may legally block an intersection...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Under no circumstances.
An exit lane
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

42. When driving in fog - use your...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Low beams
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

43. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At all times
You are approaching a railroad crossing

44. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Under no circumstances
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
They may not see you

45. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

46. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Signal for 100 feet before turning

47. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
At all times
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

48. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
25 mph

49. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

50. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
5
At all times.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.