California DMV Driving Test

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1. When preparing to exit the freeway, you should signal for at least ____ seconds before reaching the exit. 12 10 5 3

2. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving Drink coffee before driving. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Take a cold shower before driving Stop drinking one-half hour before driving.

3. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: On the high-beam setting. So other drivers can see you. To warn others of bad conditions. Only in combination with emergency lights.

4. Vehicles that were registered in another state or foreign country must be registered in california within how many days after you become a resident or get a job? 10 days. 25 days. 20 days 30 days. None of the listed answers.

5. Which of these statements is true about road work zones Slow down only if you think workers are present. Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones. You must 'slow for the cone zone'.

6. You are getting ready to make a right turn. you should: Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn. Signal and turn immediately. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first

7. As a driver, you may sometimes encounter dangers for which you cannot 'split the dangers'. in this case, you should ____. Handle each danger at a time, to simplify safe driving and make sure you don't become distracted. None of the listed answers. Ignore the dangers Handle the dangers simultaneously, to ensure that nothing surprises you.

8. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. you should: Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. Stop as long as the red lights are flashing. Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously

9. It is illegal for anyone over the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (bac) of ____ %or higher. 0.01 0.05 0.08 0.06

10. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you. Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers

11. Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before Backing, changing lanes or slowing down quickly. Backing, making a sharp turn or crossing an intersection. Changing lanes, crossing intersections or slowing down quickly.

12. When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside, what is the speed limit? 15 mph unless posted. 25 mph unless posted. 35 mph unless posted None of the listed answers. 5 mph unless posted.

13. Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles entering the road at: Crossroads, intersections and junctions. Railroad crossings and stations. Shopping center entrances and exits. All of the above.

14. Under which circumstance is your physician allowed to report conditions to the dmv Any condition that may affect your ability to drive safely. Only conditions possibly causing a seizure. Only heart related conditions. Only vision impairment related conditions.

15. If you are an out-of-state minor who has taken a driving course outside of the state of california, the state dmv may accept what form to verify your attendance? Form dl 23 - driver license or identification card. Form dl 33 - to secondary schools other than california. Form dl 45 - supplementary materials Form dl 38 - proof of school attendance. Form dl 26 - driver school verification.

16. Before you change lanes, you should: Be sure no one is behind you in your lane. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Only check your side mirrors.

17. At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates to the driver that He or she must increase speed. The signal is about to change to a green or red light or to a red arrow. Oncoming traffic is stopped and he or she may turn left None of the above are true.

18. When passing another vehicle, what is a good method for knowing that you have space to return to the driving lane? Count two seconds after clearing the passed vehicle, then you have sufficient space to return to the driving lane. When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your inside rear view mirror, you have sufficient space to return to the driving lane. When you think you have spent enough time passing, you can return to the driving lane When you can see any part of the vehicle you just passed in your inside rear view mirror, you have sufficient space to return to the driving lane. When you can see one headlight of the vehicle you just passed in your inside rear view mirror, you have sufficient space to return to the driving lane.

19. When may a driver proceed across light rail transit tracks? A driver should never drive through light rail transit crossings. As long as the gates are not lowered. The driver feels confident to speed the vehicle up to proceed across the tracks If the driver can see clearly in both directions and determines there is no light rail transit vehicle or train coming. If the driver deems the light rail transit vehicle is at least 50 feet away.

20. When parallel parking the driver should do ____. With the car now parallel to the curb, pull forward to center the car within the space. All of the listed answers. Bring his car to a stop alongside the car at the front of the desired parking space Reverse into the desired parking space with an s-shaped motion.

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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.