California DMV Driving Test

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1. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. Stop with part of the car on the roadway to warn other drivers. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

2. Vehicles entering or exiting a roundabout should: Yield only to pedestrians, but not other traffic. Yield to all traffic, except for pedestrians. Yield to all traffic, including pedestrians Not yield at all. vehicles entering or exiting have right of way. None of the listed answers.

3. You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. you should: Leave the car running and set the parking brake. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slope. Leave the car running if you do not plan on being absent for longer than five minutes.

4. What does the term 'scanning' mean in relation to driving? This is not a term that actually refers to anything driving related. scanning' is a specific driving term that relates the position of your hands on the wheel. scanning' is a term used to refer to the scanning of particularly important driver's documents like your license or your driving record scanning' while driving means you are keeping your eyes moving and observing your surroundings to make sure you are keeping a safe distance between you and other cars.

5. Which of these is not safe driving practice? Maintaining a three-second following distance. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Keeping your low beam lights on during bad weather. Keeping a space-cushion around the vehicle.

6. If you are under 18 years old, your risk of a fatal collision is how much higher than that of an average driver? 100% of normal. 250% of normal. None of the listed answers 50% of normal.

7. If a person is crossing the street at a corner without crosswalks, you should: Take the right-of-way. Slow down and proceed with care. Let the person have the right-of-way. Stop 4 feet from the corner.

8. Whenever you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic To the side. Behind your vehicle. Neither behind your vehicle nor to the side Both behind your vehicle and to the side.

9. 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.

10. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for a driver, who, as he is driving, encounters livestock in the middle of the road? Slow down his vehicle and look out for the person who may be in charge of the livestock, who can give the driver directions for how best to proceed. Honk his car's horn loudly. None of the listed answers Get out of the car and move the animals out of the way. Speed up.

11. A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means: Vehicles going in the direction shown by the arrow must stop. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until the traffic light turns green. You may go in the direction of the arrow with caution. Road closed ahead, go in the direction of the arrow.

12. Non-resident military personnel stationed in california who are eligible for military extensions should present ____ to law enforcement. A signed letter demonstrating your willingness to adhere to california law. An application for permission to drive. Documentation from their home state verifying their status None of the listed answers.

13. If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do? Check your vehicle's manual for help. Lift the hood to signal an emergency. Stop your vehicle over a hill or just around a curve for visibility Pull off the road and away from traffic.

14. Do not use your horn When you are angry or upset. To honk at a blind person. When you want the driver in front of you to move out of the way In any of the above situations.

15. 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.

16. Traffic breaks are used by law enforcement to do what, exactly? Slow or stop traffic, conduct emergency operations, and prevent traffic collisions in fog or heavy traffic. None of the listed answers. Only to search for fugitives. traffic breaks have on other role To better train law enforcement officers to drive in unorthodox situations.

17. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

18. What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn? Hand and arm extended downward. Hand and arm extended outward. Hand and arm extended backward. Hand and arm extended upward.

19. According to the california driver handbook, you should have your eyes checked ____. Every 3 years. Once in awhile when you feel like it. Every year or two Every january. Once only and then never again.

20. Nev use only lanes have vehicles That are carpooling only. That are permitted to move faster than other traffic. That are transporting goods only That are slow-moving and restricted to neighborhood use.

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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.