CA DMV WRITTEN TEST STUDY GUIDE

CA DMV WRITTEN TEST STUDY GUIDE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher. - Answer- 0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely - Answer- 35 mph You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when - Answer- You have a collision and there is an injury or death You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - Answer- Sell or transfer your vehicle A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash.The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green.you should: - Answer- Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - Answer- Slow to a safe speed before the curve A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first? - Answer- Take your foot off the gas You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? - Answer- Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: - Answer- At any time or for any reason A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - Answer- Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:

• Answer- Illegal at all times

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: - Answer- Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: - Answer- Slow

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Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: - Answer- Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - Answer- Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - Answer- Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: - Answer- Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead A curb painted blue means parking is: - Answer- For disabled persons with a special placard or plate You should signal continuously while turning because it - Answer- Lets other drivers know what your intentions are If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free

device, you should: - Answer- Let the call go to voice mail

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the

road, you must: - Answer- Stop until the lights stop flashing

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - Answer- Under no

circumstances It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day:

• Answer- Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system

Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: - Answer- Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - Answer- Other vehicles for any reason After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - Answer- You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: -

Answer- In order to see potential hazards early You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because

they: - Answer- Are entitled to share the road with you

Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for: - Answer- The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle

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