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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Pull off the road and rest
Before you start driving
Your side of the road is a broken line.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

2. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
15 mph
Low beams.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

3. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
5
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

4. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

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...
The vehicle on the through road
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.
No faster than 65 mph

6. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

7. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
25 MPH
5

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

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9. 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...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At all times
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

10. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

11. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

12. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
15 MPH
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Let the call go to voicemail.

13. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

14. The speed limit in any alley is...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
15 MPH
Let the call go to voicemail.

15. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
The first rain after a dry spell.

16. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Under no circumstances.

17. 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.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

18. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

19. 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.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Low beams
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

20. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
15 MPH
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

21. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
At all times
The first rain after a dry spell.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

22. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
25 MPH
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
No faster than 65 mph.
10 to 15 seconds.

23. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

24. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
25 MPH
An exit lane

25. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
At all times
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

26. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

27. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Low beams.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph

28. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Before you start driving
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

29. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Scan from side to side
The lane closest to the left curb
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

30. 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...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

31. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
10 to 15 seconds.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

32. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

33. 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.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

34. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Under no circumstances
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

35. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
15 mph

36. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Next to the broken line may pass.
5
No faster than 65 mph.

37. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

38. 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?
15 mph
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
The vehicle on the through road
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

39. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
The first rain after a dry spell.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

40. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
At all times.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

41. 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...
Under no circumstances
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The far left lane.

42. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
No faster than 65 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times.
At all times

43. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
5

44. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
No faster than 65 mph.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
May not be crossed for any reason.
10 to 15 seconds.

45. 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...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
15 mph
May not be crossed for any reason.
They may not see you

46. You drive defensively when you...
Scan from side to side
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
100
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

47. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

48. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

49. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
25 MPH
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

50. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Pull off the road and rest