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DMV Test

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 20hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The minimum age to receive a drivers license is ___.

a)

14

b)

16

c)

15

2.

For the first 12 months of your provisional license term, you are not allowed to drive ___________________.

a)

with passengers under the age of 20

b)

between the hours of 11:00 am and 5:00 pm

c)

with any passengers after 9:00 pm

3.

If you get a traffic ticket, you must follow certain procedures that usually require _______________.

a)

a court appearance and paying fines

b)

talking behind-the-wheel training

c)

the cancelation of your car insurance

4.

When approaching an intersection controlled by a STOP sign, you should _______________.

a)

slow down and cross the intersection if it is clear

b)

always come to a complete stop behind a crosswalk before proceeding

c)

stop only when you see pedestrians crossing

5.

A person with a Class C drivers license may operate

a)

a 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or more

b)

any truck

c)

a 2-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs, or less

6.

You must give your new address to the DMV within ___ days if you move.

a)

15

b)

20

c)

10

7.

Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.

a)

in both directions may pass

b)

next to the broken line may pass

c)

next to the solid line may pass

8.

You may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. This statement is true for parking at a _______ curb.

a)

red

b)

white

c)

blue

9.

When you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light before entering an intersection, ______________.

a)

enter the intersection carefully and continue across

b)

accelerate so you'd cross the intersection before the light turns red

c)

stop in the intersection as soon as the light turns red

10.

If there is no crosswalk or limit line near an intersection, you should stop

a)

20 ft before the corner

b)

one car length before the corner

c)

at the corner

11.

What does this sign mean?

a)

Slippery when wet

b)

Narrow lines ahead

c)

The right lane will end ahead

12.

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means ______________.

a)

stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely

b)

stop and yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection

c)

slow down and cross the intersection carefully

13.

When you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should ___________.

a)

stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

b)

enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears

c)

change your lane and go around the traffic

14.

You may legally turn right on a steady red light _______________.

a)

after slowing down and making sure it is safe

b)

when permitted by a sign

c)

after you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted

15.

When you are about to make a turn in direction of a lighted green arrow, which of the following is true?

a)

you may turn without checking traffic

b)

oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by a red light

c)

All traffic in the intersection must yield to you

16.

Orange road signs warn of a ___________ ahead.

a)

school zone

b)

railroad crossing

c)

road contrustion

17.

Smoking in a vehicle with a minor present is _______________.

a)

illegal whether the vehicle is in motion or parked

b)

not restricted by law

c)

illegal unless the child is your relative

18.

It is illegal to ____________________.

a)

have an unrestrained animal in the vehicle

b)

adjust the rearview mirror while driving

c)

listen to music through headphones while both ears are covered

19.

Which of the following is not only dangerous but also illegal while driving a motor vehicle?

a)

writing, sending, or reading text messages

b)

talking to passengers

c)

eating and drinking

20.

When can you legally use your cell phone while driving?

a)

in case of an emergency

b)

never

c)

when waiting for a train to pass at a closed gate

21.

Which of the following is a positive and safe way to handle road rage?

a)

Trying to gain the upper hand and teach someone a "lesson"

b)

Staying away from drivers who are speeding or appear anxious

c)

Establishing eye contact and responding on negative behavior

22.

What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving on a trip?

a)

drink coffee to stay awake

b)

eat a snack

c)

get off the road and get some sleep

23.

Why is it dangerous to keep loose objects in the cabin of your vehicle?

a)

They will distract you from paying attention to the road

b)

Your passengers could feel uncomfortable having them around

c)

They could be thrown into motion and injure someone in the event of a sudden stop

24.

On what type of road surface do drivers have the best traction and need less room to stop?

a)

Ice

b)

Dry concrete

c)

Dirt

25.

When two vehicles moving at the same speed are involved in a collision, the vehicle that __________________.

a)

weighs less will take the greater impact

b)

weighs more will take the greater impact

c)

has a manual transmission will take the greater impact

26.

When you're driving uphill,___________________.

a)

you need to double your speed

b)

it is more difficult to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill

c)

it is much easier to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill

27.

To safely negotiate a curve, use your brakes ________________.

a)

after you enter the curve

b)

before you enter the curve

c)

while driving through the curve

28.

You must turn on your headlights _________________.

a)

before starting your vehicle

b)

whenever you use your windshield wipers

c)

when vehicles cannot be seen at a distance of 2,000 ft

29.

Choose the correct names for the car symbols shown in this picture.

a)

Engine failure; parking brake engaged

b)

Battery low warning light; brake failure indicator

c)

Oil pressure low; parking brake engaged

d)

Battery low warning light; parking brake engaged

30.

Choose the correct names for the car symbols shown in this picture.

a)

Low beam; safety belt

b)

High beam; safety belt

c)

Low beam; head restraint system

d)

High-beams; air bag on

31.

You must notify the DMV within 5 days, when you ________.

a)

sell or transfer your vehicle

b)

purchase a vehicle from a private party

c)

change your address

32.

You need to maintain steady pressure on the ______________ to activate ABS.

a)

accelerator

b)

clutch

c)

break pedal

33.

How can you save fuel while driving on hills?

a)

brake while going uphill

b)

accelerate on the hill

c)

accelerate before you start climbing the hill

34.

You can be jailed up to six months and fined up to $1,000 if you _________________.

a)

abandon or dump an animal on the road

b)

are convicted of being a habitual truant from school

c)

drive faster than the posted limit

35.

Driving slower than other cars ______________.

a)

has no effect on the chances of having collision

b)

increases the chance of having a collision

c)

helps prevent collisions

36.

What should you do when you see a school bus stopped ahead with its red lights flashing on your side of the road?

a)

slow down and pass the bus carefully

b)

stop, check for crossing the students, then proceed

c)

stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights flash

37.

In this graphic, if both cars arrive at the same time _____________________.

a)

Car B doesn't need to stop

b)

Car A should yield to Car B

c)

Car B should yield to Car A

d)

None of these answers are correct

38.

When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is ____ mph.

a)

15

b)

20

c)

25

39.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in business and residential areas is ____ mph.

a)

25

b)

30

c)

35

d)

50

40.

Which of the following is not true about seat belts?

a)

The seat belt must be worn by you and all passengers

b)

Wearing a seat belt prevents collisions

c)

If a passenger is 16 years or over, both of you will be given a ticket

41.

A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is _______________.

a)

six years old and 4'10" tall

b)

seven years old and 4'7" tall

c)

nine years old and 4'4" tall

42.

This driver is signaling his or her intention to __________.

a)

turn left

b)

turn right

c)

slow down

d)

stop

43.

If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, ________________________

a)

pick the right lane for the smoothest driving

b)

use the middle lane to drive slowly, enter, or turn off the road

c)

use the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left

44.

Unless prohibited by a sign, you may legally make a U-turn ________________.

a)

at an intersection with a green light

b)

in front of a fire station

c)

at an intersection on a one-way street

45.

Any time you merge with other traffic, you should _____________.

a)

have the right-of-way

b)

make sure you have a gap of at least four seconds

c)

stop first and check for cross traffic

46.

You are traveling on a one-way street. When you want to turn left into another one-way street, you __________________.

a)

may turn only if traffic on the crossing street moves right

b)

have to start your turn from the far right lane

c)

may end your turn into any lane that is safely open

47.

Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you park your car __________.

a)

facing downhill

b)

facing uphill

c)

on a level street

48.

To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit _______________.

a)

as close as possible to the steering wheel

b)

within 5 inches of the steering wheel

c)

at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel

49.

To use your turn signals legally, you should ____________________.

a)

signal for a lane change only when other traffic is present

b)

never use both electric and hand signals

c)

always signal to let other drivers know your intentions

50.

________ is the second most common drug found in the bodies of collision victims

a)

Cocaine

b)

Marijuana

c)

Heroin

d)

Alcohol

51.

The first most common drug found in the bodies of collision victims

a)

Cocaine

b)

Marijuana

c)

Heroine

d)

Alcohol

52.

Drivers under 21 may not carry unopened containers of liquor, beer, or wine in a vehicle unless _______________.

a)

someone over 21 is also present

b)

they are placed in the trunk

c)

they are in the glove compartment

53.

The Zero tolerance law applies to drivers _________.

a)

all ages

b)

under the age of 21

c)

over 21

54.

In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more.

a)

0.01

b)

0.05

c)

0.08

55.

It's illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more if under the age of 21.

a)

0.01

b)

0.005

c)

0.08

56.

In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs?

a)

Only when there is a strong evidence that you have been drinking

b)

After being arrested on suspicion of DUI

c)

Only when you are involve in a collision

57.

To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

58.

When you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you should ___________.

a)

leave a note with your name and address and report the collision to police

b)

leave a note with your insurance information and drivers license number

c)

call the police to report the unattended vehicle

59.

If someone is following you too closely, what is the best way to lose a tailgater?

a)

honk your horn to remind the tailgater about safe following distance

b)

speed up and leave the tailgater behind

c)

slow down or pull off the road when it is safe and let the tailgater pass

60.

When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle, you are ______________.

a)

maintaining a space cushion on your left side

b)

using a good defensive technique

c)

in one of the driver's blind spots and in danger of a collision

61.

To drive defensively, you should _______________

a)

concentrate all your attention on a car in front of you

b)

keep your eyes moving, look over and around the vehicle ahead

c)

expect the other driver to do what you think he or she should do

62.

In order to identify hazards early and avoid last minute moves, you should scan the road _________ seconds ahead of your vehicle.

a)

10 to 15

b)

5 to 10

c)

15 to 20

63.

When merging with freeway traffic, you should try to merge ________________.

a)

5 mph slower than freeway traffic

b)

at a speed that matches the posted speed limit

c)

at the same speed as freeway traffic

64.

If you are driving a vehicle on a two-lane highway where passing is unsafe, and five or more vehicles are following you, _________________.

a)

pull to the side of the road wherever you can and let them pass

b)

maintain your speed and lane position

c)

speed up and leave them behind

65.

At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by ____________________.

a)

using the mirrors only

b)

looking over the shoulder

c)

looking in all the mirrors and over the shoulder

66.

Why drivers have difficulty seeing side traffic at T-intersections in rural areas

a)

Curved highways hide side streets

b)

These sides streets are hidden because of crops, bushes, or tree overhangs

c)

Drivers don't expect traffic coming from side streets

67.

When you see a street with white markings only, what kind of street is it?

a)

One-way street

b)

Two-way street

c)

Depends on the posted sign

68.

Weaving in and out of lanes during heavy traffic _____________________.

a)

creates more space for lane changes

b)

slows down other vehicles

c)

improves fuel efficiency

69.

Roadways are most slippery ______________.

a)

after it has been raining for awhile

b)

during a heavy downpour

c)

when it first starts to rain

70.

What is the correct response when your vehicle starts to skid on ice?

a)

Switch to a low gear

b)

Take your foot off the accelerator

c)

Hit the brakes hard

71.

California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________.

a)

no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise

b)

when you cannot see at least 2 miles in front of your vehicle

c)

one hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise

72.

What should you do if you have a tire blowout?

a)

Use your brake to slow down and stop to fix the tire

b)

Turn your steering wheel in direction of the blown tire and apply the brake

c)

Hold the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the accelerator

73.

If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck what should you do?

a)

Shift to neutral

b)

Put gear in reverse

c)

Shut off your engine

74.

When driving at night, only use your high-beam headlights ______________.

a)

when it is legal and safe

b)

on unlighted streets

c)

when you cannot see oncoming traffic

75.

You should never cross a railroad track if ______________________.

a)

you have passengers in the vehicle

b)

the tracks have frequent train traffic

c)

there isn't room on the other side of the tracks

76.

Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians ___________.

a)

only within marked crosswalk

b)

only when traffic is controlled by signals or signs

c)

withing any crosswalk, marked or unmarked

77.

Many animals are most active __________.

a)

on sunny winter days

b)

around dusk and dawn

c)

in the afternoon

78.

To safely share the road with a light rail vehicle, you _________________.

a)

may turn in front of an approaching LRV at an uncontrolled intersection

b)

should watch traffic signals closely because they can change for the light rail vehicle

c)

should never drive in the lane nextto the light rail vehicle

79.

Why should you visually check for motorcycles when changing lanes?

a)

They have the right-of-way at intersections

b)

They need more space to maneuver

c)

They are small and are often hidden in blind spots

80.

When you see a blind person pulling in his or her cane and stepping away from the crosswalk, this usually means _________________.

a)

wait and let the blind person go first

b)

you may go

c)

honk your horn to let the person know of your presence