California DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness and concentration. Reaction time and coordination. All of the above are affected

2. A bicycle lane is a ____. A lane where bicyclists are suggested to go, optionally. any vehicle may use the bicycle lane at any time. Designated traffic lane for bicyclists, that should be treated like any other lane, with bicycles given priority. you should not turn into it if there is a bicyclist in the lane. None of the listed answers A lane where bicyclists may go. other vehicles may use this lane sometimes without having to yield to bicycles.

3. What is the speed limit in any alley? 10 mph. 15 mph. 25 mph 20 mph. 30 mph.

4. Which of the following are suitable precautions to take while driving in high winds? All of the answers provided. Avoid cruise control. manual control of the gas pedal will be useful when strong gusts of wind occur. Keep your grip and hand position on your steering wheel firm Remain alert. keep an eye on the road ahead. Reducing your speed. slowing down gives better control over your vehicle.

5. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

6. You must not follow within ____ feet of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights. 200 100 300 400

7. If you are in an intersection when you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching from behind, what should you do? Continue through the intersection until you leave it, then drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Drive to the right side of the intersection and immediately stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. None of the listed answers Ignore the emergency vehicle and continue driving as per usual.

8. When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft.

9. 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.

10. You may legally park in front of a driveway: Under no circumstances. As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes. If the driveway is in front of your house. If the driveway belongs to your friends.

11. Which of the following signals does not require a driver to stop? A flashing red light. A flashing yellow light. All of the listed answers require the driver to stop A solid red light. A solid red arrow.

12. When should you use the signals on your vehicle? You should use the signals on your vehicle when you are turning left, when you are turning right and whenever you are going to change lanes. Only when you are going to turn left. Whenever you are going to change lanes Only when you are turning right.

13. When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from: Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic. The lane closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.

14. Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate A stop line at the stop sign. A no-passing zone. The right edge of a roadway The left edge of a roadway.

15. When exiting the freeway, at what point in time should you typically signal your intention to exit with your turn signal? 10 seconds before the exit. 15 seconds before the exit. 20 seconds before the exit None of the listed answers. 5 seconds before the exit.

16. Visitors between 16-18 years old from another state may drive with their home state driver license for how long? Up to 30 days, beginning on the date they arrive in california. As long as is needed for their stay. None of the answers listed Up to 60 days, beginning on the date they arrive in california. For only 10 days, beginning on the date they arrive in california.

17. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

18. The broken yellow lines on the pavement mean that

No passing is allowed. The left lane is for bicycles and motorcycles. Passing is allowed if done safely Traffic moves only in one direction.

19. In which of these situations should you leave extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you? While you are following large vehicles. While you are driving on slippery roads. When the driver behind you wants to pass. All of the above.

20. When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid Overheating of the tires. Hydroplaning. Wear and tear Traction of the tires on the road.

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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.