California DMV Driving Test

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1. When you see a collision ahead, you should ____. Stop on the road immediately, so that those behind you will be alerted. Warn the drivers behind you using your emergency flashers, or tapping your brake pedal quickly 3 to 4 times. Warn the drivers behind you by using your car horn loudly and repeatedly All of the answers listed.

2. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, you should drive To the right side of the truck and wait to pass. Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle. Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

3. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Passenger vehicle. Motorcycle. Station wagon.

4. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. what should you do? Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass. Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

5. You must stop at the intersection ahead. just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. you should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when: The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle. You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

6. What is a safety zone? An empty space next to the freeway dividers. A space set aside for pedestrians. The median strip on a divided highway. A space around your vehicle that allows you to react to driving hazards.

7. How many feet should you allow between your vehicle and a bicyclist when passing on the left? 1 foot or more. 2 feet or more. 3 feet or more. No minimum space is required.

8. According to the california driver's manual, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communication device unless ____. You are 18 years of age or older and using hands-free, voice operated device. None of the listed answers. You are an out-of-state driver You are under 18.

9. Which of the following is not a way to safely share the road with light-rail vehicles? Being cognizant of where light-rail vehicles operate. None of the listed answers. Making sure you not proceed until the signal indicates that you can continue Turning in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle.

10. At what speed on wet roads do vehicles tend to start 'hydroplaning'? 30 mph or more. 50 mph or more. 60 mph or more 40 mph or more. None of the listed answers.

11. You want to turn left in an upcoming corner. give the right of way to: All approaching vehicles. Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a 'walk' signal. Oncoming vehicles also turning left.

12. You are driving in the far right lane of a 4 lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. you are driving in A special lane for slow moving vehicles. An exit lane. The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane.

13. On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when A broken yellow line is not in your lane. A broken yellow line is in your lane. A double solid yellow line is in the center A solid yellow line is in your lane.

14. To left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from: Any lane as long as it seems safe to do so. The lane closest to the left curb. The center lane.

15. You must yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle by Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Driving near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.

16. Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: Only at controlled intersections. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked. Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street.

17. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

18. When should you not insist on taking your legal right-of-way? When other drivers want to drive faster. Never. it confuses other drivers. When it helps prevent accidents. When you have two or more passengers in the vehicle.

19. 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.

20. You should never make a u-turn in which of the following scenarios? At, on, or near a railroad crossing. All of the listed answers. In front of a fire station On a one-way street. Where a 'no u-turn' sign is posted.

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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.