California DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are stopped, intending to turn left, but oncoming vehicles are approaching, you should: Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians nearby. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way. Turn because you have the right-of-way. Keep driving, until you can find a safer place to make a turn.

2. Which is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)? They are not allowed to drive on freeways. They are not allowed to exceed 35mph. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks.

3. A vehicle suddenly 'cuts' in front of you creating a hazard. which of these actions should you take first Honk and step on the brake firmly. Swerve into the lane next to you. Take your foot off the gas.

4. During a test, if you use any testing aids such as a cheat sheet or the california driver handbook, what are the consequences? Any testing aids will be confiscated, and your score on the test will be lowered by a certain amount. The test will be marked a 'failure', and the dmv may take action against your driving privilege, and the driving privilege of anyone who assisted you in the examination process. The test will be marked a 'failure', without exception You will be given a single warning and any testing aids will be confiscated, but you will be allowed to continue with the test.

5. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

6. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. you may legally drive: No faster than 65 mph. 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph

7. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. you should obey his or her instructions: At all times. Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws. Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead

8. 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.

9. When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane. Should expect other drivers to make room for you to enter traffic.

10. 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.

11. In which of the following situations should you not use your horn? If another driver of bicyclist is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster or get out of the way. When you are angry or upset. All of the answers listed To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

12. Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is not true? You can exceed the speed limit to pass quickly. Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you. Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time Avoid passing on the right unless you can do it safely.

13. You have had your license for 3 months. you may: Drive between 5:00am and 5:00pm alone. Transport minors unaccompanied at any time. Transport minors between 5:00am and 5:00pm alone.

14. Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present Illegal at all times. Legal, if it is your child. Not restricted by law.

15. While driving in a center left-turn lane, you may only drive for ____ ft 200 400 100 300

16. At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

17. During which of the following situations would it be illegal for you to drive? After consuming excessive amounts of alcohol. After taking hard drugs e.g. cocaine. After taking prescription medication that impairs your ability to drive All of the listed answers.

18. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: Must slow down and prepare to stop. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. May not turn right.

19. What should a driver do at an intersection without a 'stop' or 'yield' sign? Continue driving as you were. Count to five before driving through the intersection. Only yield to pedestrians and not to vehicles or bicyclists Slow your vehicle down and be ready to stop if necessary. Yield only for those on your left if they arrive at the intersection at the same time as you.

20. If you drive much slower than other vehicles you can be ____. Certain that you will avoid all accidents. Just as likely to get into a collision as if you were speeding. None of the listed answers More likely to get into an extreme collision.

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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.