California DMV Driving Test

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1. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

2. If you start to skid, you should ____ All of the listed answers. Ease off the gas pedal. Stop braking Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

3. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

4. When bus is stopped in a safety zone controlled by an officer, you may pass at a speed never more than ____ mph. 1 10 5 None of the listed answers.

5. 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.

6. What is the most common traffic violation for teenage drivers? Drunk driving is the most common teenage driving violation. Failure to yield is the most common teenage driving violation. Speeding is the most common teenage driving violation Running a stop sign is the most common teenage driving violation. Illegal left turn is the most common teenage driving violation.

7. What does one solid yellow line on a public road indicate? A barrier. do not drive on or past this barrier, make a left turn, or u-turn across it unless at designated openings. No passing. never drive to the left of these lines, unless you are in a carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left, or are instructed to do so by construction or other signs. The center of a two-way traffic road That you may pass if the line is next to your lane.

8. Two sets of solid double yellow lines two feet or more apart: May only be crossed to enter a private driveway. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns. Denote a center turn lane.

9. You must use your seat And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket. Unless you are driving in a limousine. Unless you are riding in a vehicle built before 1978.

10. Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a ____ curb. Green. Blue. White. Red.

11. You may not park a passenger vehicle at any time: Next to a curb painted red. Within 1,000 ft of a police station. In front of a school where children are present. With your wheels parallel to the road.

12. To avoid skidding, which of the following should be done before you enter a curve? Reduce your speed by applying the brakes. Shift to a lower gear. Increase your speed by pressing on the gas pedal Turn on the headlights to have a clear view ahead.

13. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. Your front wheels must be turned toward the street

14. On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can ____ from the center lane. Make frequent stops. Make right turns. Make left turns and u-turns. Park.

15. 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.

16. If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by using your mirrors. then Check your vehicle's blind spots. Check the back of your vehicle. Check the front of your vehicle Check for oncoming traffic.

17. You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. what is the best thing to do? Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Partially enter the intersection to establish your right of way. Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.

18. What does a five-sided sign typically indicate? A community center is one mile away. The road you are about to enter is not a through street. You are near a school There is a park nearby. You must slow down and yield to bicyclists.

19. Slow-moving vehicles such as farm tractors or animal-drawn carts can typically only reach speeds of ____ or less. 10 mph. 15 mph. 5 mph 25 mph. None of the listed answers.

20. Unless it is prohibited, drivers must use the three-point turn to Pass another vehicle on a narrow road. Turn around on a narrow street. Make a left turn Change lanes.

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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.