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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Scan from side to side
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

2. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Let the call go to voicemail.

3. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

4. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Low beams
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

5. 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...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Headlights.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

6. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times.
Before you start driving
Scan from side to side

7. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
5
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

8. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
The vehicle on the through road
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

9. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

10. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

11. 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...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

12. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

13. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
May not be crossed for any reason.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

14. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
25 MPH
The vehicle on the through road
The lane closest to the left curb
Under no circumstances

15. When driving in fog - you should use your...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Low beams.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

16. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

17. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Under no circumstances
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The vehicle on the through road
Next to the broken line may pass.

18. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
At all times
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Headlights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

19. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Under no circumstances
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

20. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph.

21. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Scan from side to side
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

22. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
An exit lane
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

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

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24. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Headlights.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

25. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

26. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Increase your chances of an accident.
No faster than 65 mph

27. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Let the call go to voicemail.

28. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
No faster than 65 mph.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

29. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Under no circumstances
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Let the call go to voicemail.

30. 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.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
No faster than 65 mph
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

31. 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...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
15 MPH
At all times.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

32. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Under no circumstances.
Low beams

33. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
10 to 15 seconds.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

34. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

35. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

36. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At all times
15 mph
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

37. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Let the call go to voicemail.
Under no circumstances

38. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

39. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times
Pull off the road and rest
Increase your chances of an accident.

40. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The first rain after a dry spell.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

41. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Scan from side to side
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

42. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
The far left lane.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No faster than 65 mph
Pull off the road and rest

43. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Next to a red painted curb.
5
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

44. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

45. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The first rain after a dry spell.
No faster than 65 mph

46. When driving in fog - use your...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Low beams
25 MPH
The far left lane.

47. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

48. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
10 to 15 seconds.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

49. 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...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

50. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
May not be crossed for any reason.
At all times