DL Test

Question 1

Hands at 9 and 3 or 8 and 4

Question 2

Do not cross hands over the middle of the steering wheel

Question 3

Keep hands in those positions even when turning

Question 4

Hand over hand steering when you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid

Question 5

One hand steering: turning while backing up in 12 o clock position. Operating vehicle controls that require one hand.

Question 6

Left turn hand position: straight out, Right turn hand position: right angle with arm up.
Slow or stop: right angle down.

Question 7

Signal at least 100 ft, before any lane change, at least 5 seconds before lane change on freeway, before pulling next to a curb or away from curb, even when you dont see other vehicles, when you are almost through an intersection if you plan to turn shortly after.

Question 8

Use horn: to avoid collisions, to warn traffic on narrow mountain roads at least 200 ft ahead.

Question 9

Dim high beams at least 500 ft vehicle coming. Or within 300 ft of following. It is illegal to drive using only parking lights. When to use headlights: when it is too dark to see 1000 ft away, 30 min after sunset and 30 before sunrise, in adverse weather (low beam), mountain roads and tunnels even when it is sunny, road sign.

Question 10

When you see a collision ahead: lightly tap brake pedal 3 or 4 times, use hand signal and hazards.

Question 11

Two sets of yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered a barrier. Cannot go over them at all unless there is a designated opening.

Question 12

Single solid white lines mark traffic going in the same direction. Double solid white lines are also a barrier. Cannot cross double solid white lines.

Question 13

Yield markings are white triangles facing you.

Question 14

Fast lane (left): number 1, middle: number 2, then 3 etc.

Question 15

Double center turn lane: you can only drive in it for 200 ft. Can drive in a bike lane within 200ft of a turn. signal 100ft before a turn.

Question 16

May turn against a red light if you are turning from a one way to a one way.

Question 17

May make a U-turn: across double yellow line, in a residential district with no vehicles approaching you within 200 ft, intersection with on a green light or arrow, on a divided highway. Never make a U-turn: at or on a railroad, divided highway by crossing a diving highway section, curb, strip of land or two sets of double lines. When you cannot see 200 ft in each direction, on a one-way street, in front of a fire station, Never use a fire station driveway to turn around, in business districts

Question 18

Crossing or entering traffic: have enough space that is half a block on city streets or 150 ft and a full block on the highway about 300 ft

Question 19

Do not pass if you are within 100 ft of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, RR crossing, or other hazardous area at crossroads or highways

Question 20

When parallel parking find a space that is at least 3 ft longer than your vehicle. When you pull up next to the car have at least 2 ft space. Begin turning away from the curb when the rear wheel is 18 inches from the curb. Set parking brake after you succeed with parallel parking.

Question 21

When straight line backing up, back up for three vehicle lengths

Question 22

When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?
15 mph.

Question 23

What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?
At or near the speed of traffic.

Question 24

Who can legally park next to curb painted blue?

Answer 24

A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.

Question 25

You must notify the DMV with 5 days, if you:

Answer 25

Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.

Question 26

Which of the following is a requirement of California’s Basic Speed Law?

Answer 26

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Question 27

Any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement, during which a person is seriously injured, is subject to:

Answer 27

Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years.

Question 28

In addition to setting your parking brake, what should you do when parking on a hill?

Answer 28

Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear.

Question 29

You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive:

Answer 29

Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Question 30

Where should you begin a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?

Answer 30

The far-left lane.

Question 31

You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR-1) form if:

Answer 31

You were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages.

Question 32

At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day?

Answer 32

For the first several minutes.

Question 33

You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR-1) form if:

Answer 33

You were involved in a collision with an injury.

Question 34

A highway has a posted speed limit of 65 mph. What does this mean?

Answer 34

You must drive 65 mph only if driving conditions are ideal.

Question 35

When is parking in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area allowed?

Answer 35

It is never allowed to park in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area.

Question 36

Which of the following should you do if you are being followed by a tailgater?

Answer 36

Change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass.

Question 37

What should you do if a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk after the “DON”T WALK” sign begins to flash and your light has turned green?

Answer 37

Wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street completely before proceeding.

Question 38

When is it legal for a person to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened?

Answer 38

If the container is in the trunk of the vehicle.

Question 39

Colored curbs: White curb for loading zone, green is limited time parking, yellow is loading people or freight, blue is for handicap

Question 40

Cannot park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant or within 20 ft of an unmarked or marked crosswalk. Or within 15 ft of crosswalk where there is a curb extension.

Question 41

A car left standing on the freeway for more than 4 hours may be removed.

Question 42

Diamond shape sign

Answer 42

specific road conditions and dangers ahead

Question 43

White rectangular signs

Answer 43

rules you must obey

Question 44

T intersections without STOP or YIELD

Answer 44

vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians going straight have the right of way

Question 45

Up a narrow mountain road where both cars cannot pass: facing uphill has right of way

Question 46

When a bus, streetcar, trolley have stopped you may pass at no more 10 mph

Question 47

Do not overtake or pass a light rail vehicle or streetcar on left side except: when the tracks are so close on the right side that passenger cars cannot pass, you are on a one way street, a traffic officer tells you to pass on the left

Question 48

It is legal to share a lane with a motor cycle

Question 49

Cannot follow emergency vehicle 300 ft

Question 50

When bicycling at night have to have front lamp that is visible from 300 ft, red reflector that is visible from 500 ft, yellow reflector on pedals that are visible from 200 ft, white or yellow on front, white and red on back wheel

Question 51

Allow 3 feet between car and bicyclist

Question 52

Traffic violations in a work zone are $1000

Question 53

If you are convicted of assaulting a highway worker you could be fined $2000 and prison for up to one year.

Question 54

Speed limit is 25 mph within 500 ft of a school and sometimes 15 mph

Question 55

Speed for a blind intersection is 15 mph

Question 56

An alley is a road no wider that 25ft and the speed limit is 15 mph

Question 57

Speed is 15 mph within 100 ft of RR crossing and you cant see the tracks for 400 ft in each direction.

Question 58

You can be fined if you smoke in the car with a minor.