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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 a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
25 mph
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
No faster than 65 mph.
The first rain after a dry spell.

2. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

3. 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...
Headlights.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
10 to 15 seconds.

4. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Low beams
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

5. 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...
15 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Let the call go to voicemail.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

6. You drive defensively when you...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.

7. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
No faster than 65 mph
The lane closest to the left curb
Next to the broken line may pass.

8. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
They may not see you

9. 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...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At all times

10. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Let the call go to voicemail.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

11. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

12. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

13. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Pull off the road and rest
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

14. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

15. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Low beams.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

16. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
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.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

17. 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...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Next to a red painted curb.
15 mph
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

18. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

19. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Before you start driving
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

20. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
25 mph
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
No faster than 65 mph

21. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

22. 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...
Low beams.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Pull off the road and rest
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

23. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Pull off the road and rest

24. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

25. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The vehicle on the through road
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

26. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
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.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

27. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
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.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

28. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

29. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

30. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Increase your chances of an accident.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
10 to 15 seconds.
Next to a red painted curb.

31. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
No faster than 65 mph.
Under no circumstances
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
100

32. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Pull off the road and rest

33. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Before you start driving
Next to a red painted curb.
25 MPH

34. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
May not be crossed for any reason.

35. You may legally park your car...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

36. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
15 mph
Pull off the road and rest
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

37. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Sell or transfer your vehicle
An exit lane

38. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

39. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

40. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Low beams
They may not see you
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

41. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph
15 MPH

42. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

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

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44. When can you drive in a bike lane?
May not be crossed for any reason.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

45. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

46. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
At all times.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
25 mph

47. When driving in fog - use your...
Let the call go to voicemail.
At all times
25 MPH
Low beams

48. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

49. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

50. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
At all times
Next to a red painted curb.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.