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California DMV Test

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1. Before you change lanes, you should:

Never look over your right shoulder

Be sure no one is behind you in your lane

Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder

2. You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You:

Must change lanes to pass the cyclist safely

Should allow a minimum of 3 feet between you and the cyclist

May not pass the bicyclist for any reason

3. If an uncontrolled railroad crossing is ahead and you can't see clearly if any trains are coming, the speed limit is:

25 mph

15 mph

30 mph

4. Which of the following children requires a child passenger restraint system?

A six-year old weighing 60 pounds

A five-year old weighing 55 pounds

A five-year old weighing 65 pounds

5. You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. You should:

Leave the car running and set the parking brake

Stop the engine and set the parking brake

Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slope

6. There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this sign you should:

Drive to the right edge of your lane, but keep moving

Slow down and signal the other drivers to pass you

Drive to the side of the road into the designated area

7. Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot

Only when you are slowing down

8. You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution

Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

9. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher.

0.10% - One tenth of one percent

0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent

0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent

10. When you see this sign you should:

Be prepared to stop at the railroad crossing

Stop at the upcoming railroad crossing and wait for a train

Stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks

11. If you want to pass a byciclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:

Drive into the oncoming lane to pass the bicyclist

Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist

Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway

12. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely

Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing

13. You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:

Oncoming vehicles also turning left

Vehicles coming towards you

Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "WALK" signal

14. You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Move to the left of the center lane

Signal before you arrive at the intersection

Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn

15. You are on a highway with two traffic lanes in your direction and you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. You should:

Change lanes to the left and speed up

Slow down and pass very carefully

Stop your vehicle until you can see what happened

16. Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?

They are not allowed to drive on freeways

They must stop before crossing railroad tracks

They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph

17. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

Paint your vehicle a different color

Are cited for a traffic violation

Sell or transfer your vehicle

18. Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow?

Not slowing down to look at an accident scene

Lowering the speed limit on major freeways

Using your car instead of public transportation

19. Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?

Bridges

Intersections

Tunnels

20. Which of the following is a proper use of vehicle lights?

Using low beams during the day on narrow country roads

Using high beams because your low beams are not working

Use parking lights while driving through a tunnel

21. You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is heavy. You should:

Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane

Slowly inch your vehicle into the traffic lane

Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears

22. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon

Passenger car

Motorcycle

23. It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is:

Under the front seat

In the glove compartment

In the trunk

24. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

Only if you are involved in an accident

If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation

Unless your vehicle has a net worth of less than $500

25. If there is a double solid yellow line dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may:

Cross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street

Cross over the lines to pass another vehicle unless there is a "No Passing" sign posted

Not cross over these lines for any reason

26. Which of these is a safe driving practice?

Using your high-beam lights in the fog

Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle

Checking your rearview mirrors frequently

27. When you see this sign, you should stop and:

Check for vehicles in the direction you plan on going, then proceed

Let all vehicles that arrive after you go first

Check traffic in all directions before proceeding

28. You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:

Only if there is a sign that permits the turn

At any time, if you slow down and signal before making the turn

If you stop first and if there is no sign to prohibit the turn

29. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

So they face straight ahead

Right - towards the side of the road

Left - towards the center of the road

30. You may drive across a sidewalk to:

Avoid driving over a speed bump

Make a U-turn

Enter or exit a driveway or alley

31. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

At the legal freeway speed limit

Slower than the freeway traffic

32. Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You:

May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn

Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning

Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn

33. You are driving in an area with few street lights on a clear night. If you cannot see well with your low-beam headlights, which of these actions would help?

Adjusting your instrument lights so they are brighter

Turning on your vehicle's parking lights

Using your high beams

34. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass

35. If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:

Under no circumstances because it is always legal

If road or weather conditions require a slower speed

Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road

36. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Cautiously pass the vehicle at 15 mph or less

Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle

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