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California DMV Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When can you drive in a bike lane?
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.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The first rain after a dry spell.

2. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances

3. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
At all times
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

4. 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...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
May not be crossed for any reason.
At all times
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

5. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
5
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

6. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

7. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
5
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

8. The speed limit in any alley is...
They may not see you
10 to 15 seconds.
Scan from side to side
15 MPH

9. You may not park your vehicle...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Next to a red painted curb.

10. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At all times
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

11. You may legally park your car...
An exit lane
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

12. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

13. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

14. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

15. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

16. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
May not be crossed for any reason.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

17. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

18. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
At all times.
No faster than 65 mph
25 MPH
No faster than 65 mph.

19. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Before you start driving
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

20. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Pull off the road and rest
Under no circumstances.

21. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
They may not see you
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

22. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

23. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

24. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
At all times
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The vehicle on the through road

25. 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...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
15 MPH
No faster than 65 mph
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

26. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

27. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

28. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
The vehicle on the through road
At all times
At all times.
Increase your chances of an accident.

29. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Next to a red painted curb.

30. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

31. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
15 mph
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
No faster than 65 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

32. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
5
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

33. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

34. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
At all times

35. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
No faster than 65 mph.
Scan from side to side
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

36. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
5
Low beams
Next to the broken line may pass.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

37. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Let the call go to voicemail.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

38. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

39. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Before you start driving
Under no circumstances.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
They may not see you

40. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Low beams
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

41. 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.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Next to a red painted curb.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

42. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

43. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Low beams.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

44. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

45. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

46. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

47. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in...
100
Low beams
An exit lane
5

48. A white painted curb means...
100
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

49. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

50. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
No faster than 65 mph.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.