Test: California Dmv Practice Test(From the 2011 California Drivers Handbook)

Category: Self Assessment

Description: From the 2011 California Driver Hanbook

Keywords: Practice test

Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because:

They may not see you They have the right-of-way It is required by law

You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you get into the car Before you start driving After you start driving

You are driving in the far right lane of four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane.You are driving in:

The carpool lanbe and must merge into the next lane A special lane for slow moving vehicles An exit lane

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead,you should:

Maintain the posted speed and drive through the water Steer your vehicle around the water,if possible Shift into neutral as you drive through the water

Your must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

Sell or transfer your vehicle Paint your vehicle a different color Are cited for a traffic violation

When you change or merge with another lane,you:

Have the right-of-way Should first stop and check for cross traffic Need at least a four-second gap in traffic

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic:

Slowing down to look at a collision scene avioding unnecessary lane changes Using public transportation instead of your car

When should school crossing guards must be obeyed:

At all times During school hours only Only when children are present in front of a school

You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway.You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:

If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so Even if you must drive on the shoulder to do so Even if you must cross a solid white line painted on the road

You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway.A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp.You:

Must maintain your speed and position Must slow down to let the other vehicles merge Should make room for the merging vehicles,if possible

The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives.One of these tips is:

Pull off the road and rest Turn on your iar conditioner Alternately drive close to the left and right sides of your lane

When you see this red sign,you should stop and:

Check for vehicles in the direction you plan on going,then proceed Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first Check traffic in all directions before proceeding

To turn left from one-way street into a one-way street,start from:

The far left lane The center lane Any lane as long as it seems safe to do so

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle:

Solid red lights,flashing red lights,and blacked-out traffic signals Solid red lights,red arrows,and flashing yellow lights Solid red lights,flashing red lights,and yellow lights

You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated.You ignore the warning to stop and speed away.During the chase,a person is seriously injured.You are subject to:

Imprisonment and/or fine of at least$2,000 A fine of not less than $1,000 Attending an anger-management class

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration(BAC)that is___or more

0.08%--Eight hundredths of one percent 0.01%--One hundredth of one percent 0.05%--Five hundredth of one percent

To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes,you should:

Look in your mirrors only Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter Always turn your head and look over your right shoulder

Which of the following is true about large trucks:

Trucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicles height It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side Trucks often appear to travel slower becuse of their large size

This red sign means you should:

Stop and check traffic both ways before proceeding Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing Keep a steady speed and check traffic both ways

If you are convicted by the court of first DUI:

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year You will be sentenced to a mandatory 30 days in jail Your vehicle will be confiscated and sold

If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while your driving,you should:

Answer it if you have hands free device Let the call go to voicemail Answer it if the call is from your parents

If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:

Honk your horn,then pass the bicyclist Slow down and let the car pass,then pass the bicyclist Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway

You have had your license for eight months.You may:

Drive between 5a.m. and 11p.m unaccompanied Transport minors unaccompanied at any time Transport minors between 11p.m and 5a.m unaccompanied

You may legally park your car:

At the corner in an intersection Across a sidewalk if you are partially in a drive way In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

When you see this yellow sign,you should:

Always stop at the crosswalk Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guard signals you to go Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk.What should you do:

Pass the vehicle once any pedestrain has crossed your lane Stop,then proceed when all pedestrains have crossed Change lanes,look carefully,and pass the stopped vehicle

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street.If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner,you should:

Stop at the crosswalk and honk your horn Drive into the sidewalk so the person can hear your engine Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled"T"intersection.One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends.Who has the right-of-way at the intersection:

The vehicle on the through road The vehicle that arrives first The vehicle on the right

When merging onto a freeway ,you should be driving:

At or near same speed as the freeway traffic At the legal freeway speed limit Slower than the freeway traffic

Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

Is illegal under all cir***stances Must be marked with red flags or lights Does not legally have to be marked,but it is a good idea

The speed limit any alley is:

20 mph 15 mph 10 mph

You must make a written report(SR 1) to DMV when:

Your vehicle fails a smog test You are involved in a collision and there is an injury You change your insurance company

Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead,unless you are:

Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light Parked on a hill or sloping driveway Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb

The speed limit for a school zone is_,Unless otherwise posted:

15 mph 25 mph 20 mph

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications:

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed b a doctor

If you have a green light,but traffic is blocking the intersection:

Stay out of the intersection and wait until traffic clears Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic

When looking ahead while driving,you should:

Stare at the middle of the road Look directly in front of your car Scan from side to side

You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:

Whenever a crossing is not controlled by gates Any time a train may be approaching,whether or not you can see it If your vehicle has three or more axles

You are getting ready to make a right turn.You should:

Always stop before making the turn Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn Slow down and signal as you start your turn

When driving in fog,use your:

Low-beam headlights High-beam headlights Running lights

Check your rearview and side mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you Only on a freeway or highway Only when you are slowing down

There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction.when you see this white sign,you should:

Drive to the right edge of your lane but keep moving Slow down and signal the other drivers to pass Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you.What should you do:

Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down Drive to the right edge of the road and stop Stay in your lane,slow down,and let it pass

Which of these statements are true about child passengers:

Children one or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat Children under one should not ride in the front seat in air bag equipped vehicles The front seat is generally safest for children six years of age and older

This yellow sign means:

Railroad crossing is controlled-continue at your regular speed You are approaching a railroad crossing Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing

When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection,you should:

Come to a complete stop,then proceed when it is safe Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first Slow down or stop,if necessary

Comments

5or more on entering freeway ! What is the answer! Question. 30 1. There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction.when you see this white sign,you should: Drive to the right edge of your lane but keep moving: 40%: you indicated with red, as incorrect answer Slow down and signal the other drivers to pass Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area: 60%:you indicated with green, as correct answer The possible answers to select one of, given by you, are not unambiguous, causing confusion. A right answer cannot be chosen. Look: In the Ca. Driver Handbook 2011, read page 35: Turnout Areas and Lanes: ……drive into the turnout areas or lanes to let the vehicles pass. 33. The speed limit any alley is: 20% 20 mph :you indicated with green, as correct answer 60% 15 mph : you indicated with red, as incorrect. In the Ca. Driver Handbook 2011, read page 29: Alleys: the Speed limit in any alley is 15 mph 20% 10 mph

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