California DMV Driving Test

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1. You are required to wear your seat belt in a moving vehicle: Unless the vehicle has airbags. Unless you are in the back of a pickup. At all times. Only if you are on a highway.

2. If you are being tailgated, you should: Brake quickly. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you. Increase your following distance. Honk your horn and use your emergency indicators.

3. 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.

4. While driving, when you see a triangular road sign, you must Reduce your speed and yield. Make a right turn. Come to a complete stop Increase your speed.

5. Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars Leave your front wheels turned toward the curb. Make sure your car almost touches the car behind you. Move as far forward in the space as possible Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

6. When do pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks? In both marked and unmarked crosswalks. In unmarked crosswalks only. In marked crosswalks only Only at traffic lights with pedestrian signals. Only in school zones.

7. ____ are diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols on a yellow background. Service signs. Regulatory signs. Destination signs. Warning signs.

8. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

9. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (bac) that is____ or higher 0.05% -- five hundredths of one percent. 0.08% -- eight hundredths of one percent. 0.10% -- one tenth of one percent.

10. You may not legally drive faster than 65 mph: Except to keep up with the flow of traffic. At any time, except when another speed limit is posted. Except in rural areas with no heavy traffic.

11. Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to Pass quickly. Share the lane. Slow their vehicles and prepare to stop Slow their vehicles and pass with caution.

12. A driver under the age of 21 Can have a blood alcohol content of 0.04%. Can have a blood alcohol content of 0.02%. Must have a blood alcohol content of zero Can have a blood alcohol content of 0.08%.

13. You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ____ minutes before sunrise. 6060 2020 3030 1010

14. If you see a stray animal in your path, you should Use your horn and proceed at the same speed. Slow down or stop, if it is safe. Increase your speed to pass the animal quickly Open your window and shout at the animal.

15. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle. Always honk your horn to greet the driver.

16. If you are involved in a collision, you should not ____. Share personal information with the other drivers, who were involved in the accident. Speed away without stopping. Stop your vehicle Call 9-1-1.

17. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Slowing down to look at collision scene. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

18. 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.

19. There are two traffic lanes in your direction. you are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. if the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should: Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the traffic flow. Move over into the right lane when it is safe.

20. To left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from: Any lane as long as it seems safe to do so. The lane closest to the left curb. The center lane.

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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.