CA DMV Driving Test Flashcards

CA DMV Driving Test Flashcards

• You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV

within ___ days.-5-10-15 Question 9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the

DMV within _____ days.Correct Answer: 5

• A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a

street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:-May

complete its turn in either of the two lanes.-May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.-Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.Question 7. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:Correct Answer: May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

• 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:-Interior

lights.-Parking lights.-Headlights.Question 1. 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:Correct

Answer: Headlights.

• If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the

intersection, you should:-Stay out of the intersection until

traffic clears.-Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears.-Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.Question 8. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:Correct Answer: Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

• You must obey instructions from school crossing

guards:-At all times.-Only during school hours.-Unless you

do not see any children present.Question 10. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:Correct Answer: At all times.

10. Roadways are the most slippery:-During a heavy

downpour.-After it has been raining for awhile.-The first rain after a dry spell.

Question 10. Roadways are the most slippery:Correct

Answer: The first rain after a dry spell.

• When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear

bumper):-You can frustrate the other drivers and make

them angry.-Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.-You help reduce traffic congestion.Question 4. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):Correct Answer: You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

• If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one

lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars,

you will:-Get you to your destination much faster and

safer.-Increase your chances of an accident.-Help prevent traffic congestion.Question 4. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:Correct Answer: Increase your chances of an accident.

• Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential

area is ____.-20 mph-25 mph-30 mph Question 4. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a

residential district is ____.Correct Answer: 25 MPH

• Which of the following statements about blind spots is

true?-They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.-Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.-Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.Question 2. Which of the following statements about blind

spots is true?Correct Answer: Large trucks have bigger

blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

5. When driving in fog, you should use your:-Fog lights

only.-High beams.-Low beams.Question 5. When driving in fog you should use your:Correct Answer: Low beams.

6. It is illegal to park your vehicle:-In an unmarked

crosswalk.-Within three feet of a private driveway.-In a bicycle lane.Question 6. It is illegal to park your vehicle:Correct Answer: In an unmarked crosswalk.

• You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The

traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:-70

mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic.-Between 65 mph and 70 mph.-No faster than 65 mph.Question 5. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:Correct Answer: No faster than 65 mph.

• Should you always drive slower than other traffic?-No,

you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.-Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.-Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.Question 5. Should you always drive slower than other

traffic?Correct Answer: No, you can block traffic when you

drive too slowly.

• You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a

parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You

must:-Leave a note on the vehicle.-Report the accident

without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.-Both of the above.Question 3. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner.You must:Correct Answer: Both of the above.(Leave a note on the vehicle. AND Report the Accident without delay to city police or in unincorporated areas to the CHP.)

• There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing

your lane ahead. You should:Make eye contact and then

pass him/her.Slow down as you pass him/her.Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.Question 9. There is no crosswalk and you see a

pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:Correct

Answer: Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

• If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required

to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the

DMV:-Only if you or the other driver is injured.-If there is

property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.-Only if you are at fault.Question 9. If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:Correct Answer: If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

3. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:-You

don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.-The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.-You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.Question 3. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:Correct Answer: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

7. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:-A

3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.-Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight.-A vehicle pulling two trailers.Question 7. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:Correct Answer: A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

8. California's "Basic Speed Law" says:-You should never

drive faster than posted speed limits.-You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.-The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.

Question 8. California's "Basic Speed Law" says:Correct

Answer: You should never drive faster than is safe for

current conditions.

• When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb,

your front wheels should be:-Turned to the left (toward the

street).-Turned to the right (away from the street).-Parallel with the pavement.Question 6. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curbs, your front wheels should be:Correct Answer: Turned to the right (away from the street).

• A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means

that vehicles:-In both directions may pass.-Next to the

broken line may pass.-Next to the solid line may pass.Question 10. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:Correct Answer: Next to the broken

line may pass.

• 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:-70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of

traffic.-Between 65 mph and 70 mph.-No faster than 65 mph.Question 3. 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:Correct Answer: No faster than 65 mph.

• 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 phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road.-Review the number before answering a call.Question 7. The safest precaution that you can take

regarding the use of cellphones and driving is:Correct

Answer: Use hands-free devices so you can keep both

hands on the steering wheel.

• You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another

vehicle:-If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate

your vehicle.-If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.-Under no circumstances.Question 1. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:Correct Answer: Under no circumstances.

1. You may not park your vehicle:-On the side of the

freeway in an emergency.-Next to a red painted curb.-Within 100 feet of an elementary school.Question 1. You may not park your vehicle:Correct Answer: Next to a red painted curb.

• A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with

red lights flashing. You should:-Stop, then proceed when

you think all of the children have exited the bus.-Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.-Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.Question 7. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is

stopped with red lights flashing. You should:Correct

Answer: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

• When can you drive in a bike lane?-During rush hour

traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.-When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.-When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.Question 7. When can you drive in a bike lane?Correct

Answer: When you are within 200 feet of a cross street

where you plan to turn right.

• 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.-20 mph.-25 mph.

Question 2. 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:Correct

Answer: 15 MPH

• You may cross a double yellow line to pass another

vehicle, if the yellow line next to:-The other side of the road

is a solid line.-Your side of the road is a broken line.-The other side of the road is a broken line.Question 8. You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:Correct Answer: Your side of the road is a broken line.

• At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you

should always:-Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.-Look

to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.-Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.Question 9. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:Correct Answer: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

• Which of these vehicles must always stop before

crossing railroad tracks?-Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.-Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.-Any vehicle with 3 or more