California DMV Driving Test

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1. If you sell a vehicle, you must report it to the dmv within ____. 10 days. 30 days. One year There is no time requirement for the transfer of ownership. 5 days.

2. Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind Decreasing your following distance. Changing lanes frequently. Merge into another lane.

3. When a red light flashes at a railroad crossing, you must: Stop only if you see a train coming. Stop 10 ft behind the signal. Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing.

4. With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a ____ than the front wheels. Slower path. Shorter path. Faster path. Longer path.

5. You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in california with the dmv when You are involved in a collision and there is an injury. Your vehicle fails a smog test. You change your insurance company.

6. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

7. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be Near the center of the street. Close to the left side of the street. Close to the right side of the street. Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

8. For how many years will a dui conviction remain on your dmv record? 10 years. 20 years. The rest of your life The time the conviction remains on your record depends on how many offenses you have had. 5 years.

9. When you purchase a vehicle from a licensed dealer in california, who collects the registration fees? None of the answers. The dealer. The buyer The federal government.

10. If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should: Use your emergency brake. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times. Get ready to blow your horn.

11. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper. See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror.

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

13. The dmv retains information for your permanent record on every collision reported to the dmv in what cases? If a single person sustains more than $750 in damage, or if anyone is injured or dies. Law enforcement, unless the reporting officer states the collision was the fault of someone else. If you or another party are involved in a collision All of the answers listed.

14. If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight.

15. Tailgating other drivers: Cannot result in a traffic citation. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. Reduces accidents by preventing you from being cut off. Helps fight traffic congestion.

16. The octagonal shape in the figure is

A stop sign. A road construction sign. A do not enter sign A yield sign.

17. Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems is part of Distracted driving. Disciplined driving. Aggressive driving Defensive driving.

18. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and: Glance over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Always slow down in your traffic lane.

19. When you find both a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass If the dashed yellow line is on your side. If the solid yellow line is not on your side. If the solid yellow line is on your side None of the above.

20. A steady red arrow means You must stop and you cannot turn in the direction of the arrow. You should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before turning. You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow You must come to a complete stop and then proceed when it is safe to do so.

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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.