California DMV Driving Test

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1. This sign shows the location of

A handicapped parking area. A hill area. A hospital service An interstate highway.

2. Concerning driving under the influence, if you are under 21, california law states that ____ You may exert your rights and refuse to be tested, at your discretion. You must submit to a hand-held breath test, pas, or one of the other chemical tests. None of the answers listed You may only be tested if you show visible signs of intoxication while driving.

3. For how long does the court have the power to delay, revoke, suspend, or restrict your driver's license and driving privileges if you are convicted of being a habitual truant? Lifetime ban. Six months. Three months One year. Two years.

4. A person convicted of causing serious bodily injury during a police pursuit is subject to which of the following? A fine not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000. Imprisonment in a state prison for three, five, or seven years or in a county jail for not more than one year. All of the listed answers Both a punitive fine and imprisonment.

5. Locked wheel skids are caused by what? By driving too quickly on a slippery surface, such as an icy or wet road. By braking too hard at high speeds. None of the answers provided Losing traction on the road surface by accelerating too quickly.

6. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

7. An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. you must stop Before the crosswalk. 50 feet before the intersection. Where you think the stop line would be. With your front wheels in the crosswalk.

8. You should ____ your following distance when you encounter other drivers who may be potentially dangerous. Decrease. Ignore. Increase None of the answers listed.

9. Which of the following is a symptom of fatigue? All of the listed answers. Delayed reaction times. Difficulty focusing Forgetting how long you've been driving. Drifting between lanes.

10. What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop? Stop on the left shoulder. Stop on the center median. Turn on your left turn signal Turn on your right turn signal.

11. If a street has a center left turn lane, you must use it to prepare for or make a left turn or to prepare for or make a permitted u-turn. a person should not drive more than ____ in the center left turn lane. 100 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 25 ft. 50 ft.

12. Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. you want to make a right turn at the incoming intersection. you: Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn. You may not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn.

13. If it feels like your tires have lost traction on the surface of the road, you should Not stop until your tires are gripping the road again. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Keep the steering wheel straight Do all of the above.

14. If you start to skid, you should ____ All of the listed answers. Ease off the gas pedal. Stop braking Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

15. Hand-over-hand steering should be used when? When steering movements are critical, such as when parking or performing sharp right turns. For most if not all steering maneuvers. None of the listed answers Try to avoid hand-over-hand steering if at all possible.

16. Check your rearview mirrors: Only when you are slowing down. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you. To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.

17. You should never back your vehicle in any travel lane except To parallel park. At intersections. To make a u-turn At lane crossings and curves.

18. When does a driver license expire? Unless determined, on your birthday in the year displayed on the driver license. A driver license does not expire. Only if the driver is involved in a collision After ten years from issuance. Whenever the driver purchases a new vehicle.

19. What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. Other drivers can 'cut' in front of you, improving traffic flow. It inflates to protect you from injury in case of a collision.

20. If you are signaled by a flag person at or near a railroad crossing or construction site, you must Obey his or her signals, no matter which lane you are in. Obey his or her signals if you are in the right lane. Obey his or her signals if you are in the left lane Stop and ask for help.

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To operate a motorcycle in California, you must have a Class M license. Licenses are issued through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The state offers a motorcycle instruction permit and two license levels. An M1 license includes any type of motorcycle, and an M2 license is specifically for motorbikes, mopeds, or scooters. You must be at least 15 ½ to apply for a Class M1 or M2 permit. At age 16, you can apply for an M1 or M2 license if you have held a permit for at least 6 months.

To receive a Class M1 or M2 permit or license, you must submit your documentation, pass the vision screening, pass the driver and motorcycle knowledge tests, complete a Form DL44 application, and pay the fees. Anyone under the age of 21 must also complete the California Highway Patrol California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CHP CMSP) and submit the certification. Applicants who are over 21 are encouraged to take the CHP CMSP course as well, and the motorcycle skills test is waived for those who complete the course.

Tests are scheduled through your local DMV. The written exam contains 25 questions about signaling, crossing, changing lanes and other safe driving practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills test examines how well you handle and operate your motorcycle. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.