DMV Written Test Class C-California-Complete Set- Multiple Choice Flashcards
Which of the following about blind spots is true?A: They are
eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of
the vehicleB: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than
most passenger vehiclesC: Blind spots can be checked by
looking in your rear view mirrors
B: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most
passenger vehicles.When you tailgate other drivers:A: You can frustrate the
other drivers and make them angryB: Your actions cannot
result in a traffic citationC: You help reduce traffic
congestion
A: You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
It is illegal to park your vehicle:A: In an unmarked crosswalkB: Within 3ft of a private drivewayC: In a bicycle lane
A: In an unmarked crosswalk
California's "Basic Speed Law" says:A: You should never
drive faster than posted speed limitsB: You should never
drive faster than is safe for current conditionsC: The
maximum speed limit is 70mph on certain freeways
B: You should never drive faster than is safe for current
conditions You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:A: Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther
aheadB: Farther behind the truck than you would for a
passenger vehicleC: No more than one car length behind
the truck so that the driver can see you
B: Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger
vehicle You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:A: The other side of the
road is a solid lineB: Your side of the road is a broken
lineC: The other side of the road is a broken line
B: Your side of the road is a broken line
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:A: Stop, then proceed when you
think all of the children have exited the busB: Slow to
25mph and pass cautiouslyC: Stop as long as the red lights
are flashing
C: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
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:A: 15mphB: 20mphC: 25mph
A: 15mph
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:A: Sell or transfer your vehicleB: Fail a smog test for your vehicleC: Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts
A: Sell or transfer your vehicle
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:A: Make eye contact and then
pass themB: Slow down as you pass themC: Stop and let them finish crossing
C: Stop and let them finish crossing
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:A: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the
freewayB: 5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the
freewayC: The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway
A: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
To turn left from a multi lane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:A: Any lane (as long as it's safe)B: The lane closest to the left curbC: The lane in the center of the road
B: The lane closest to the left curb
Roadways are the most slippery:A: During a heavy downpourB: After it has been raining for a whileC: The first rain after a dry spell
C: The first rain after a dry spell
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing
railroad tracks?A: Tank trucks with hazardous materials
placardsB: Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat
trailerC: Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more
than 4,000 lbs
A: Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70mph or faster. You may legally drive:A: 70mph or faster to keep up with the speed of trafficB: Between 65 & 70mphC: No faster than 65mph
C: No faster than 65mph
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:A: Stop before
entering the intersection as long as you can do so safelyB:
Stop. Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersectionC:
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
C: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before the turn.A: 50B:
75C: 100
C: 100
You may not park your vehicle:A: On the side of the freeway in an emergencyB: Next to a red painted curbC: Within 100ft of an elementary school
B: Next to a red painted curb
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.A: 5B: 10C: 15
A: 5
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:A: Your front wheels should be turned towards the streetB: Your wheels must be within 18in of the curbC: One of your rear wheels must touch the curb
B: Your wheels must be within 18in of the curb
A white painted curb means:A: Loading zone for freight or passengersB: Loading zone for passengers or mail onlyC: Loading zone for freight only
B: Loading zone for passengers or mail only
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:A: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the
tracksB: The railroad crossing is located I a city or town
that has frequent trafficC: You transport 2 or more young
children in a passenger vehicle
A: You don't have room on the other side to completely
cross the tracks
When can you drive in a bike lane?A: During rush hour
traffic if there are no bicyclistsB: When you are within 200ft
of a cross street where you plan to turn rightC: When you
want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right
B: When you are within 200ft of a cross street where you
plan to turn right You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:A: A sign permits the turnB:
Traffic on the street moves to the rightC: Traffic on the
street moves to the left
C: Traffic on the street moves to the left
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. The traffic is traveling at 70mph. You may legally drive:A: 70mph or
faster to keep up with the speed of trafficB: Between 65 &
70mphC: No faster than 65mph
C: No faster than 65mph
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down
the road to where your vehicle will be in about _____.A:
5-10 secB: 10-15 secC: 15-20 sec
B: 10 to 15 seconds
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an residential area is____.A: 20mphB: 25mphC: 30mpj
B: 25mph
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:A: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to
your laneB: Assume the other driver will let you pass if you
use your turn signalC: Assume the other driver will maintain
a constant speed
A: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to
return to your lane The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:A: Use hands-free devices
so you can keep both hands on the steering wheelB: Keep
your phone within easy reach so you won't have to take
your eyes off the roadC: Review the number before
answering a call
A: Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on
the steering wheel All of the following practices are dangerous to do while
driving. Which is also illegal?A: Listening to music through
headphones that cover both earsB: Adjusting your outside
mirrorsC: Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the
vehicle
A: Listening to music through headphones that cover both
ears A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:A: In both directions may passB: Next to the
broken line may passC: Next to the solid line may pass
B: Next to the broken line may pass
If you are involved in a minor traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:A: Only if you or the other driver is injuredB: If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are
any injuriesC: Only if you are at fault.
B: If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there
are any injuries A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with 2 lanes in each direction. The truck:A: May