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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times

2. 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.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

3. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
5
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

4. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

5. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

6. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Low beams.

7. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Scan from side to side
100

8. 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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

9. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
25 mph
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

10. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

11. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Pull off the road and rest

12. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Next to a red painted curb.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

13. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
An exit lane
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
No faster than 65 mph

14. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At all times

15. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

16. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Before you start driving
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

17. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The lane closest to the left curb
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

18. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
May not be crossed for any reason.
25 MPH
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

19. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Scan from side to side
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

20. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Next to a red painted curb.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

21. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
At all times
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
10 to 15 seconds.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

22. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

23. 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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

24. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

25. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Under no circumstances.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

26. 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...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
No faster than 65 mph
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

27. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No faster than 65 mph.
Low beams

28. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

29. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
At all times
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
100
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

30. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The first rain after a dry spell.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

31. When driving in fog - use your...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Low beams
Low beams.

32. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

33. You drive defensively when you...
They may not see you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

34. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
No faster than 65 mph.
Under no circumstances
Increase your chances of an accident.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

35. You may not park your vehicle...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Next to a red painted curb.
May not be crossed for any reason.

36. 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?
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
The vehicle on the through road
Increase your chances of an accident.
Low beams

37. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Turned to the right (away from the street)

38. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Under no circumstances.

39. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

40. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

41. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
At all times
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

42. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Under no circumstances.

43. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

44. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

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

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46. 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...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
15 mph

47. The speed limit in any alley is...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
15 MPH
The vehicle on the through road

48. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Next to a red painted curb.

49. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The vehicle on the through road
10 to 15 seconds.
Scan from side to side

50. A white painted curb means...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.