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DMV Questions Flashcards

1
Q

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle…

A

Under no circumstances

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2
Q

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

15 mph

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3
Q

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street…

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Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

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4
Q

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving…

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At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

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5
Q

When driving in fog, you should use your…

A

Low beams

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6
Q

A white painted curb means…

A

Loading zone for passengers or mail only

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7
Q

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should…

A

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

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8
Q

California’s “Basic Speed Law” says…

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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

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9
Q

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.

A

5

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10
Q

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about…

A

10 to 15 seconds

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11
Q

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during that last ___ feet before the turn.

A

100

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12
Q

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

A

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

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13
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must…

A

Leave a note on the vehicle AND report the accident to the city police or CHP

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14
Q

What is the speed limit in a residential area?

A

25 mph

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15
Q

You may legally block an intersection…

A

Under no circumstances

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16
Q

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be…

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Turned to the right (away from the street)

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17
Q

With a class-c drivers license a person may drive…

A

A 3-axle vehicle if the gross vehicle weight is less than 6,000 pounds

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18
Q

To turn left from a multi plane one-way street, you should start your turn from…

A

The lane closest to the left curb

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19
Q

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV…

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If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries

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20
Q

Roadways are the most slippery…

A

The first rain after a dry spell

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21
Q

You may not park your vehicle…

A

Next to a red painted curb

22
Q

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you…

A

Sell or transfer your vehicle

23
Q

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart…

A

May not be crossed for any reason

24
Q

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and…

A

Signal for 100 feet before turning

25
Q

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. The traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive…

A

No faster than 65 mph

26
Q

It is illegal to park your vehicle…

A

In an unmarked crosswalk

27
Q

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 wheel

28
Q

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should…

A

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

29
Q

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should…

A

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn

30
Q

You must obey instruction from school crossing guards…

A

At all times

31
Q

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…

A

headlights

32
Q

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should…

A

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

33
Q

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…

A

No faster than 65 mph

34
Q

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will…

A

increase your chances of an accident

35
Q

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

A

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placecards

36
Q

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if…

A

Traffic on the street moves to the left

37
Q

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck…

A

may have to swing wide to complete the right turn

38
Q

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to you…

A

is broken

39
Q

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always…

A

look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

40
Q

You drive defensively when you…

A

keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

41
Q

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive…

A

Farther behind the truck than you could for a passenger vehicle

42
Q

What action is dangerous and illegal to do when driving?

A

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

43
Q

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when…

A

You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

44
Q

When you tailgate other drivers…

A

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them dangerous

45
Q

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

A

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

46
Q

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey their instructions…

A

At all times

47
Q

When can you drive in a bike lane?

A

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

48
Q

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means…

A

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

49
Q

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should…

A

Stop and let them finish crossing

50
Q

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean that the vehicles…

A

Next to the broken line may pass

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