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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

2. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

3. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
100

4. 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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
15 mph
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

5. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Next to a red painted curb.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
No faster than 65 mph

6. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

7. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
5
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

8. You may legally park your car...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

9. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
100
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
25 MPH
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

10. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

11. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
They may not see you
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

12. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
The lane closest to the left curb
Low beams
Pull off the road and rest
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

13. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Low beams
At all times.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

14. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Your side of the road is a broken line.

15. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
25 mph
Next to the broken line may pass.

16. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
15 MPH
Low beams
May not be crossed for any reason.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

17. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
10 to 15 seconds.
At all times
Under no circumstances.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

18. You may legally block an intersection...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.

19. 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...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Headlights.

20. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

21. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Before you start driving

22. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
They may not see you
No faster than 65 mph.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

23. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

24. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Before you start driving
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

25. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
The far left lane.
Increase your chances of an accident.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

26. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Under no circumstances.

27. 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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Next to the broken line may pass.

28. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
No faster than 65 mph.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

29. A white painted curb means...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Pull off the road and rest

30. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Pull off the road and rest
Before you start driving
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You are approaching a railroad crossing

31. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
No faster than 65 mph.
The far left lane.

32. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Let the call go to voicemail.
5

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

34. When driving in fog - use your...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Low beams
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

35. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
25 mph
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The lane closest to the left curb
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

36. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Under no circumstances.
At all times

37. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
25 MPH
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

38. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Low beams
An exit lane
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

39. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
5
Sell or transfer your vehicle
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

40. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
An exit lane
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

41. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
The lane closest to the left curb
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Under no circumstances.
Increase your chances of an accident.

42. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Next to the broken line may pass.
25 mph

43. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

44. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

45. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

46. The speed limit in any alley is...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
15 MPH

47. 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...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The vehicle on the through road
An exit lane
Let the call go to voicemail.

48. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Under no circumstances.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

49. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
10 to 15 seconds.
Headlights.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At all times

50. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Before you start driving
Sell or transfer your vehicle