DMV Practice flashcard

Front

When it is legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle?

Back

It is not legal under any conditions.

Front

When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?

Back

15 mph.

Front

Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking?

Options:

• Drive forward into the space without stopping.

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• Stop next to the vehicle behind the open space, and then drive forward into the space.

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• Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space.

Back

Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space.

Front

What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?

Back

At or near the speed of traffic.

Front

How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?

Back

500 feet.

Front

Who can legally park next to curb painted blue?

Back

A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.

Front

What should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights?

Back

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Front

Which of the following is a requirement of California’s Basic Speed Law?

Options:

• Always drive the speed limit, regardless of conditions.

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• Match your speed to that of your surrounding traffic.

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• Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Back

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Front

You must notify the DMV with 5 days, if you sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.

Back

Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?

Options:

• Staring only at the middle of the road.

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• Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.

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• Using your high-beam headlights in the fog

Back

Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.