DMV Test

24 July 2022
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With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:
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A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
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25 mph
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Question 1. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
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Correct Answer: Signal for 100 feet before turning.
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Question 2. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
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Correct Answer: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
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Question 3. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:
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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.)
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Question 4. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential district is ____.
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Correct Answer: 25 MPH
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Question 5. You may legally block an intersection:
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Correct Answer: Under no circumstances.
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Question 6. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curbs, your front wheels should be:
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Correct Answer: Turned to the right (away from the street).
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Question 7. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:
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Correct Answer: A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
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Question 8. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should turn from:
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Correct Answer: The lane closest to the left curb.
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Question 9. If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
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Correct Answer: If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
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Question 10. Roadways are the most slippery:
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Correct Answer: The first rain after a dry spell.
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Question 1. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
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Correct Answer: Under no circumstances.
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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:
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Correct Answer: 15 MPH
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Question 3. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:
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Correct Answer: Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
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Question 4. When merging onto the freeway you should be driving:
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Correct Answer: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
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Question 5. When driving in fog you should use your:
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Correct Answer: Low beams.
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Question 6. A white painted curb means:
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Correct Answer: Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
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Question 7. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:
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Correct Answer: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
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Question 8. California's "Basic Speed Law" says:
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Correct Answer: You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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Question 9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within _____ days.
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Correct Answer: 5
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Question 10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______________.
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Correct Answer: 10 to 15 Seconds
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Question 1. You may not park your vehicle:
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Correct Answer: Next to a red painted curb.
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Question 2. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
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Correct Answer: Sell or transfer your vehicle.
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Question 3. Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
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Correct Answer: May not be crossed for any reason.
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Question 4. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should:
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Correct Answer: Signal for 100 feet before turning.
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Question 5. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:
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Correct Answer: No faster than 65 mph.
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Question 6. It is illegal to park your vehicle:
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Correct Answer: In an unmarked crosswalk.
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Question 7. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellphones and driving is:
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Correct Answer: Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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Question 8. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
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Correct Answer: Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
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Question 9. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
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Correct Answer: Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
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Question 10. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
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Correct Answer: At all times.
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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:
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Correct Answer: Headlights.
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Question 2. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
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Correct Answer: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
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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:
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Correct Answer: No faster than 65 mph.
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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:
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Correct Answer: Increase your chances of an accident.
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Question 5. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Correct Answer: Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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Question 6. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
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Correct Answer: Traffic on the street moves to the left.
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Question 7. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
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Correct Answer: May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
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Question 8. You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:
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Correct Answer: Your side of the road is a broken line.
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Question 9. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
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Correct Answer: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
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Question 10. You drive defensively when you:
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Correct Answer: Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
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Question 1. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
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Correct Answer: Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
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Question 2. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
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Correct Answer: Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
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Question 3. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
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Correct Answer: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
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Question 4. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
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Correct Answer: You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
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Question 5. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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Correct Answer: No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
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Question 6. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:
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Correct Answer: At all times.
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Question 7. When can you drive in a bike lane?
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Correct Answer: When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
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Question 8. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:
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Correct Answer: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
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Question 9. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
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Correct Answer: Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
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Question 10. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
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Correct Answer: Next to the broken line may pass.
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A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:
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Your stopping distance equals your reaction distance plus your braking distance. If you are driving fast, are very tired, or if your vehicle has bad brakes, you will require a greater distance to stop your vehicle.