DMV Questions & Answers

2 September 2022
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You must notify the DMV if you
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Sell or Transfer your Vehicle
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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher
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0.08%
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A large truck is driving in the middle of the three lanes you want to pass the large truck. It is best to pass by
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Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
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Do not cross double solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway to
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Pass other vehicles
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You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to make a U-Turn, where should you start?
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In the left lane
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You should usually drive your vehicle more careful when you
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Are near schools, playgrounds, and in residential areas
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When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?
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When making a call of emergency assistance
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Which of these is true about other drivers?
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Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way
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If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you
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Slow or stop to prevent collision
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You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should
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Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane
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You must yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle by
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Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is
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illegal at all times
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Turn your front wheels towards the curb when you park
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Facing down hill
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This blue sign means parking is allowed (Handicapped Sign)
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Only for disabled persons with a special placard or plate
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Always look carefully for motorcycles before you make it turn because
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Their smaller size makes them harder to see
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There is one lane in your direction and the vehicle ahead of you often slow down for no apparent reason. In this situation you should
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Increase the following distance between you and the other driver
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You want to back out of a parking space. You should always back slowly and look:
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Over your right and left shoulders as you back up
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On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle
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Before you enter the curve
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When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross:
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Only when you can see clearly in both directions
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If you are involved in a collision, You must exchange with the other person involved, your driver license information and:
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Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address
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If you are detained or arrested for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal limit
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DMV can take an administrative action against your driving privilege
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This yellow sign means (Opposite direction arrows split by divider)
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Divided highway ahead
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential or business District is
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25 mph
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Where should you stop your vehicle if there is no crosswalk or limit line
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At the corner
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When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true?
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All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights
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A school bus has stopped ahead on your right side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do?
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Stop as long as the red lights flash
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You see a pedestrian with a white can ready to cross the street. The person takes a step back and pulls in their cane. You should:
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Proceed across the street because the person is not ready to cross.
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When you change lanes/merge with another lane, you:
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Need at lease if four-second gap in traffic
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Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to
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Makes a collision more likely to happen
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It is legal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
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If the child is supervised by a person 12 years or older
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Which statement is true about motorcyclist and motorist
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Motorcyclist have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorist
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You are approaching an intersection. The traffic signal light is flashing red. What should you do?
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Stop before entering, then proceed when safe.
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Use your high-beam headlights at night
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Whenever it is legal and safe
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What is the best advise for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs
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Try not to drive until the conditions improve
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You can be fined up to $1000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for
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Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
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When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should
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Scan your surroundings
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You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should
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Wait until the person crosses the street
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Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
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Merge into another lane
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You want to pass bicyclist riding on the right edge of the lane. You:
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Must not squeeze past the bicyclist
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You must file a report of a traffic accident occurring in California (SR1) with the DMV within 10 days if you
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Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage
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When planning to pass another vehicle you should
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Not count on other drivers making room for you
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What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
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You can turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
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Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way
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Whether or not a crosswalk is painted on the street
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A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What should you do?
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Do as the officer tells you.
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You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the there is a lane marked as shown. You must:
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Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn
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You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red
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Under any circumstances
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You may cross the double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
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Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken
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Which of the following increases your chances of collision
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Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles
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This yellow sign means (Smaller line going into a big arrow)
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Merging traffic ahead
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Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction
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Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
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You must use your seat belt
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And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
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When changing lanes on a freeway, you should
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Signal for at least five seconds
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When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from
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The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
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Highways are typically most slippery
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When it first starts to rain after a dry spell
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If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your
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headlights
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Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?
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Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving
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You should use your horn when
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It may help prevent a collision
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This white sign means (Slower traffic keep right)
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Stay in the right lane if your are driving slower than other traffic
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Which of these statements is true about road work zones
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You must "Slow for the Cone Zone:
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always
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Look to the sides of your vehicle
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At dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be in. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn
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On your headlights
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You should allow more space infront of your vehicle when following large trucks because
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You need extra room to see around trucks
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street
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If traffic on the street is moving to the left
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If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely
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Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
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Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if
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They are properly secured
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Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
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Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
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What does this sign mean (Straight line, zigzag lane on right)
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Fewer lanes ahead
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What does this sign means (Cross)
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Crossroad)
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Arrows pointed in opposite direction
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Two way traffic
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Snake like lane
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Winding road
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Right turn arrow with 25 under
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Right turn
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Google answer
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Merging lane
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Parallel curvy lines with car ontop
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Slippery Road
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Crossing lines with R's on two pies
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Railroad crossing
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Up arrow & Red upside down triangle
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Yield ahead
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Up Arrow & Stop sign below
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Stop ahead
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Vertical Red & Yellow & Green Light
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Traffic Signal
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Bicycle
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Bicycle traffic
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Walking stickman
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Pedestrian Traffic
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Arrow that curves back to start
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Sharp turn reduce speed
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Sideways T
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T-Intersection
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Truck about to sideflip
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Truck rollover reduce speed
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Left Arrow
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Directional Arrow
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Truck on slanted terrain
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9% Grade
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Yellow sign w/ Guy walking smaller woman
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School Xing
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Im tired
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