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California DMV Exam

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

2. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Next to a red painted curb.

3. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
15 mph
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

4. 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...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Headlights.
An exit lane
100

5. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Pull off the road and rest
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

6. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Turned to the right (away from the street)
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph

7. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
15 mph
They may not see you
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

8. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

9. Roadways are the most slippery...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
The first rain after a dry spell.

10. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

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

12. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
They may not see you
100
Next to the broken line may pass.

13. 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.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Pull off the road and rest
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

14. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Low beams.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
15 mph

15. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
The far left lane.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

16. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

17. A white painted curb means...
Under no circumstances
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

18. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At all times.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

19. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
5

20. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Let the call go to voicemail.

21. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
The far left lane.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

22. 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.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

23. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Increase your chances of an accident.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The lane closest to the left curb

24. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Scan from side to side
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
The vehicle on the through road

25. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

26. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

27. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
The vehicle on the through road
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

28. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
They may not see you
25 MPH

29. You may not park your vehicle...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
May not be crossed for any reason.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Next to a red painted curb.

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle

31. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

32. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Low beams.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The first rain after a dry spell.

33. 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...
15 mph
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
5
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

34. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
15 mph
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Signal for 100 feet before turning
The far left lane.

35. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
5
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
10 to 15 seconds.

36. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Pull off the road and rest
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

37. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Before you start driving
Let the call go to voicemail.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

38. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
They may not see you
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

39. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Low beams.
At all times
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

40. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

41. 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...
Next to a red painted curb.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
They may not see you
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

42. When can you drive in a bike lane?
15 MPH
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

43. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times
No faster than 65 mph
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

44. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
10 to 15 seconds.
5

45. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
25 mph
Sell or transfer your vehicle

46. 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...
15 mph
An exit lane
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

47. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Increase your chances of an accident.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

48. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Headlights.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

49. The speed limit in any alley is...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The first rain after a dry spell.
15 MPH

50. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
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.