California DMV Driving Test

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1. When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using The hand-to-hand technique. The two-hand technique. The hand-over-hand technique The single-hand technique.

2. If your vehicle's turn signals fail, use ____ until you can get them repaired. Hand signals. Emergency signals. Headlights. Brake lights.

3. You should never pass other traffic if you are within ____ feet of an intersection. 100 300 250 1,000 50

4. California's 'basic speed law' says: You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. The maximum speed limit in california is 70 mph on certain freeways. You should never drive faster than posted speed limits

5. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

6. You want to turn left at an intersection. the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. you should Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

7. Which of the following driving behaviors should you avoid? All of the listed answers. Weaving in and out of traffic unnecessarily. Talking on your cellphone Tailgating other vehicles. Slowing down to look at collisions.

8. You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. what must you do? Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle. Call your insurance company when you get home. Wait for the owner to return.

9. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 to 15 seconds. 15 to 20 seconds. 5 to 10 seconds.

10. When in a roundabout, you should do all of the following except Watching for signs and pavement markings. Stopping your vehicle to turn. Driving in a counter-clockwise direction Using turn signals to change lanes.

11. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

12. If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by 4 times. Five times. Three times Two times.

13. Things that can distract your attention from the road include Checking the traffic behind you frequently. Text messaging and talking on the phone. Checking blind spots Always checking mirrors.

14. When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ____ feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction. 300 400 200 100

15. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges? Black letters or symbols on a white background. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. White letters or symbols on a blue background White letters or symbols on a green background.

16. Which of these is a safe driving practice? Checking your rearview mirrors frequently. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Using your high-beam lights in the fog. Tailgating.

17. Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by ____ lines. White. Red. Black. Yellow.

18. If you are driving a vehicle with hazardous loads, you must ____. Alert the chp offices in the area you are driving beforehand. Display the proper diamond placard behind your vehicle when driving. Stay in the right hand lane at all times. Display the diamond signs only when an explosive load is being carried.

19. Some streets and highways have diagonal yellow lines. these indicate that A) the road is narrowing. B) there is an obstruction on the roadway. Either a) or b) Neither a) nor b).

20. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

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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.