Sample Class C

Question 1

1. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: *

a) If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle.
b) If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.
c) Under no circumstances.

Answer 1

c) Under no circumstances.

Question 2

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: *

a) 15 mph.
b) 20 mph.
c) 25 mph.

Answer 2

a) 15 mph.

Question 3

3. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: * Required

a) Your front wheels must be turned toward the street.
b) Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
c) One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.

Answer 3

b) Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

Question 4

4. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: * Required

a) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
b) 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway.
c) The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.

Answer 4

a) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

Question 5

5. When driving in fog, you should use your: * Required

a) Fog lights only.
b) High beams.
c) Low beams.

Answer 5

c) Low beams.

Question 6

6).A white painted curb means: * Required

a) Loading zone for freight or passengers.
b) Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
c) Loading zone for freight only.

Answer 6

b) Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

Question 7

7. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: * Required

a) Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
b) Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.
c) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Answer 7

c) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Question 8

8. California’s “Basic Speed Law” says: * Required

a) You should never drive faster than posted speed limits.
b) You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
c) The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.

Answer 8

b) You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Question 9

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

a) 5
b) 10
c) 15

Answer 9

a) 5

Question 10

10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________. * Required

a) 5 to 10 seconds
b) 10 to 15 seconds
c) 15 to 20 seconds

Answer 10

b) 10 to 15 seconds

Question 11

. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn. * Required

a) 50
b) 75
c) 100

Answer 11

c) 100

Question 12

2. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? * Required

a) They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
b) Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
c) Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.

Answer 12

b) Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 13

3. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must: * Required

a) Leave a note on the vehicle.
b) Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
c) Both of the above.

Answer 13

c) Both of the above.

Question 14

4. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____. * Required

a) 20 mph
b) 25 mph
c) 30 mph

Answer 14

b) 25 mph

Question 15

5. You may legally block an intersection: * Required

a) When you entered the intersection on the green light.
b) During rush hour traffic.
c) Under no circumstances.

Answer 15

c) Under no circumstances.

Question 16

6. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: * Required

a) Turned to the left (toward the street).
b) Turned to the right (away from the street).
c) Parallel with the pavement.

Answer 16

b) Turned to the right (away from the street).

Question 17

7. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: * Required

a) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
b) Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight.
c) A vehicle pulling two trailers.

Answer 17

a) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

Question 18

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: * Required

a) Any lane (as long as it is safe).
b) The lane closest to the left curb.
c) The lane in the center of the road.

Answer 18

b) The lane closest to the left curb.

Question 19

9. If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: * Required

a) Only if you or the other driver is injured.
b) If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
c) Only if you are at fault.

Answer 19

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

Question 20

10. Roadways are the most slippery: * Required

a) During a heavy downpour.
b) After it has been raining for awhile.
c) The first rain after a dry spell.

Answer 20

c) The first rain after a dry spell.

Question 21

1. You may not park your vehicle: * Required

1) On the side of the freeway in an emergency.
2) Next to a red painted curb.
3) Within 100 feet of an elementary school.

Answer 21

2) Next to a red painted curb.

Question 22

2. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: * Required

1) Sell or transfer your vehicle.
2) Fail a smog test for your vehicle.
3) Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

Answer 22

1) Sell or transfer your vehicle.

Question 23

3. Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: * Required

1) May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway.
2) May not be crossed for any reason.
3) Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.

Answer 23

2) May not be crossed for any reason.

Question 24

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

1) Move toward the left side of your lane.
2) Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.
3) Signal for 100 feet before turning.

Answer 24

3) Signal for 100 feet before turning.

Question 25

5. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive: * Required

1) 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic.
2) Between 65 mph and 70 mph.
3) No faster than 65 mph.

Answer 25

3) No faster than 65 mph.

Question 26

6. It is illegal to park your vehicle: * Required

1) In an unmarked crosswalk.
2) Within three feet of a private driveway.
3) In a bicycle lane.

Answer 26

1) In an unmarked crosswalk.

Question 27

7. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: * Required

1) Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
2) Keep your phone within easy reach so you won’t need to take your eyes off the road.
3) Review the number before answering a call.

Answer 27

1) Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

Question 28

8. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: * Required

1) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
2) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears.
3) Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.

Answer 28

1) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Question 29

9. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: * Required

1) Signal and turn immediately.
2) Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first.
3) Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

Answer 29

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

Question 30

10. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: * Required

1) At all times.
2) Only during school hours.
3) Unless you do not see any children present.

Answer 30

1) At all times.

Question 31

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: * Required

1) Interior lights.
2) Parking lights.
3) Headlights.

Answer 31

3) Headlights.

Question 32

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: * Required

1) Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
2) Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.
3) Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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: * Required

1) 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic.
2) Between 65 mph and 70 mph.
3) No faster than 65 mph.

Answer 33

3) No faster than 65 mph.

Question 34

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: * Required

1) Get you to your destination much faster and safer.
2) Increase your chances of an accident.
3) Help prevent traffic congestion.

Answer 34

2) Increase your chances of an accident.

Question 35

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

1) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
2) Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
3) Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.

Answer 35

1) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

Question 36

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

1) A sign permits the turn.
2) Traffic on the street moves to the right.
3) Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Answer 36

3) Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Question 37

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

1) May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.
2) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
3) Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

Answer 37

2) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Question 38

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: * Required

1) The other side of the road is a solid line.
2) Your side of the road is a broken line.
3) The other side of the road is a broken line.

Answer 38

2) Your side of the road is a broken line.

Question 39

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: * Required

1) Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
2) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
3) Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.

Answer 39

2) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Question 40

You drive defensively when you: * Required

1) Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
2) Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
3) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Answer 40

3) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.