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CA DMV FINAL EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS &
DETAILED ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED) NEW VERSION
This red and white sign means (Do not enter): - CORRECT ANSWER >>> You may not enter
the road from your direction
This yellow sign means: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> There is a pedestrian crossing ahead
This red and white sign means you should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Give the right of way to
traffic on the road you wish to cross
This white sign means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the
crossing if necessary
This yellow sign means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> You are approaching a railroad crossing
When you see this red sign, you should stop and - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Check traffic in all
directions before proceeding There are 5 vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction.
When you see this white sign, you should (Slower traffic use turnouts): - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area
When you see this yellow sign, you should - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Be prepared to stop
if children are in the crosswalk
This yellow sign means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Vehicles on this road travel in two
directions
This lane in the middle of a two way street (center turning lane) is used to - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> Begin or end left turns, or start a permitted U-turn
This yellow sign (crossroad) means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Another road crosses yours
ahead
The one way sign means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> One way street; traffic travels to the right
An orange colored sign (Road work ahead) means: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> There is road
work ahead
This yellow sign means: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> There is a sharp turn to the right
This white sign means you - CORRECT ANSWER >>> May turn left on a green light when it is
safe
This yellow sign (added lane) means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> One-lane road ahead
This yellow line (lane ends) means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The right lane will end ahead
This yellow sign means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Divided highway ahead
You are driving in the far right lane of a four lane freeway and you see this sign. Which of the
following is true - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The right lane ends ahead, merge left
This sign means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Left or U-turn permitted on green arrow
This sign (slippery when wet) means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> The road ahead may be
slippery
This sign means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> there is a traffic signal ahead
This white sign means don't pass - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Other vehicles for any reason
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Under no circumstances
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet
down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 15 mph
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> At
or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
When driving in fog, you should use your - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Low beams
A white painted urb means - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Loading zone for passengers or mail
only
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> You should never drive
faster than is safe for current conditions
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 5 days
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be
in about - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 10 to 15 seconds
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last __ feet before
the turn - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 100
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> Larger
trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the
owner. You must - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Leave a note on the vehicle. Report the accident
without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - CORRECT ANSWER
>>> May not be crossed for any reason
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> Signal for 100 feet before turning
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. The traffic is traveling at 70mph. You may legally
drive: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> No faster than 65 mph
It is illegal to park your vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER >>> In an unmarked crosswalk
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering
wheel
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Slow down
or stop, if necessary, then make the turn
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> At all
times It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your
visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Not assume the
other driver will make space for you to return to your lane If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually
pass the other cars, you will - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Increase your chances of an accident
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> Traffic on the street moves to the left
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction.
The truck - CORRECT ANSWER >>> May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> Your side of the road is a broken line
At intersections, crosswalks and railroad crossings you should always -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
You drive defensively when you - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Keep your eyes moving to look
for possible hazards
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Next to the broken line may pass
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) that is __ or higher - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is
- CORRECT ANSWER >>> In the trunk
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. You
should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Slow down and pass very carefully
You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes
a step back and pull in his cane. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Stop and then proceed
through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross
Which of these is a safe driving practice - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Checking your rear view
mirrors frequently
Which charge requires a child passenger restraint system? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> A five
year old weighing 55 pounds
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to: - CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Vehicles coming towards you
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.
IF you drive 55 mph in a 55mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> If road or weather conditions require a slower speed
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> Look
over your shoulder
You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do? -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car
You are driving in an area with few street lights on a clear knight. If you cannot see well with
your low-beam headlights, which of these actions would help? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Using your high beams
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your
front wheels? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Right-towards the side of the road
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching: -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving - CORRECT ANSWER >>> At or near the
same speed as the freeway traffic You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left in a driveway. You may
legally pass the vehicle on the right: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> If there is enough road
between the curb and the vehicle
Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper: -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> Must
be marked with a red flag or lights
When you change lanes or merge with another lane you - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Have at
least a four-second gap in traffic
Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead unless you are -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and
flashing lights. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Continue through the intersection,
pull to the right, and stop
You may legally park your car - CORRECT ANSWER >>> In a bicycle lane if there is no sign
forbidding it 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: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
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 onramp. You - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Must slow down to let the other
vehicles merge
The speed limit in any alley is - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 15 mph
You should stop before crossing railroad tracks: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Any time a train
may be approaching, whether or not you can see it 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> The vehicle on the through road
To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> Look
over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Come to a complete stop, and then proceed when it is safe
The speed limit for school zone where children are present is ___ unless otherwise posted -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> 25 mph
To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start form - CORRECT ANSWER
>>> The lane closest to the left curb
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Motorcycle
If there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic you may - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> Cross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street
When parking your vehicle on any hill - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Use your parking brake and
leave the vehicle in gear or "park"
Which of the following is a proper use of vehicle lights - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Using low
beams during the day on narrow country roads
When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Shift to a
low gear before going down steep hills
You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> If you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn
Check your rear view mirrors - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Often to see how traffic is moving
behind you
It is very foggy. Slow down, turn on your windshield wipers and -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> low
beam lights
Which of the following is true about safety belts and collisions -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> They
increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is -
CORRECT ANSWER >>> Illegal at all times
When driving near road construction zones, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Reduce
speed and be prepared to stop
You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for: - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> Large
tour bus
When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Should expect
merging vehicles at on-ramps
You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Should slow
down and be ready to stop
When should you use your headlights? - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Anytime you have
trouble seeing others or being seen
If a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is: -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Slow or stop your car and use your horn
If you approach a curve or the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead,
you should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Slow down so you can stop if necessary
You are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the
car ahead of you. You need to: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Have a 10 to 12 second gap in the
oncoming traffic
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart - CORRECT ANSWER
>>> May not be crossed for any reason
Solid yellow lines separate: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Vehicles going in opposite directions
Whose responsibility is it to know how your medications affect your driving? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>> Yours
A person between the ages of 13 and 18 can have his/her driving privilage ___ for one year if
convicted as a habitual truant. - CORRECT ANSWER >>> suspended
Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you
shouldstill slow down because: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> There may be a stalled car or a
collision ahead that you cannot see
When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately? -^ CORRECT ANSWER
>>> Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the the intersection
You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes,
you no longer see the car. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Look over your shoulder
to be sure the car is not in your blind spot the california driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives.
one of these tips is - CORRECT ANSWER >>> pull off the side of the road and rest
if you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, the DMV will -^ CORRECT ANSWER^ >>> revoke
your driving privilege
