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California Drivers Licence Written Examination
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1You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
- APaint your vehicle a different colour
- BAre cited for a traffic violation
- CSell or transfer your vehicle
2 It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____________ or higher.
- A0.10% - One tenth of one percent
- B 0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent
- C0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent
3It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is:
- AUnder the front seat
- BIn the glove compartment
- C In the trunk
4There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on.You should:
- AChange lanes to the left and speed up
- BSlow down and pass very carefully
- CStop your vehicle until you can see what has happened
5You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes a step back and pulls in his cane .You should:
- AStop and then proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross
- B Stop your car a minimum of six feet from the crosswalk and wait for the person to cross the street
- CHonk your horn to let the person know when to cross the street
6You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic.However, traffic is heavy. You should:
- AContinue waiting and yielding to the traffic in the lane
- B Slowly inch your vehicle into the traffic lane
- C Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears
7You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should
- AMove to the left of the center lane
- B Signal before you arrive at the intersection
- CTurn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn
8Which of these is a safe driving practice?
- AUsing your high-beam lights in the fog
- B Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle
- CChecking your rear view mirrors frequently
9Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?
- A A six year old weighing 60 pounds
- BA five year old weighing 55 pounds
- CA five year old weighing 65 pounds
10You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:
- A Oncoming vehicles also turning left
- BVehicles coming towards you
- C Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a WALK signal
11You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
- ADrive to the right edge of the road and slow down
- BDrive to the right edge of the road and stop
- CStay in the lane, slow down and let it pass
12If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:
- A Under no circumstances because it is always legal
- B If road or weather conditions require a slower speed
- COnly if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road
13Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
- ANever look over your right shoulder
- BAlways slow down in your traffic lane
- CLook over your shoulder
14 Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You:
- AMay not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn
- BShould only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning
- CMust merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn
15Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
- ASlowing down to look at an accident scene
- BAvoiding unnecessary lane changes
- CUsing public transportation instead of your car
16You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow. You should:
- ASlow down and proceed through the intersection with caution
- BSpeed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red
- CStop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely
17Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet?
- A Bridges
- B Intersections
- CTunnels
18The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:
- A25 mph
- B15 mph
- C10 mph
19 You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
- A Only if you are involved in an accident
- B If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation
- COnly if you are stopped and cited
20Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?
- AThey are not allowed to drive on freeways
- BThey must stop before crossing railroad tracks
- C They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph
21The driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. What should you do?
- ACautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or less
- BStop, and then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
- C Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle
22You hit a parked car and can’t find the owner. What must you do?
- ACall your insurance company when you get home
- BWait for the owner to return
- CLeave a note with your name and address on the parked car
23You are driving in an area with few street lights on a clear night. If you cannot see well with your low-beam headlights, which of these actions would help?
- AAdjusting your instrument lights so they are brighter
- BTurning on your vehicle’s parking lights
- C Using your high beams
24You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
- A So they face straight ahead
- B Right – towards the side of the road
- C Left – towards the center of the road
25If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:
- A Honk your horn, and then pass the bicyclist
- B Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
- C Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway
26When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
- AAt or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
- BAt the legal freeway speed limit
- CSlower than the freeway traffic
27You 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:
- AIf there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle
- B Even if you must drive in a bicycle lane to do so
- C Even if you must cross a solid white line painted on the road
28 Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:
- A Is illegal under all circumstances
- BMust be marked with a red flag or lights
- C Does not legally to be marked, but it is a good idea
29When you change lanes or merge with another lane you:
- AHave the right-of-way
- BShould first stop and check for cross traffic
- CNeed at least a four-second gap in traffic
30you wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
- AWaiting to make a left turn at a traffic light
- BParked on a hill or slopping driveway
- C Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb
31You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:
- AStop immediately in the intersection until it passes
- BPull to the right in the intersection and stop
- C Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
32You may legally park your car:
- A At the corner in a intersection
- B Across a sidewalk if you are partially in a driveway
- C In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
33A 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:
- AStop at the cross walk and honk your horn
- B Drive into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
- CPull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
34You 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:
- AMust maintain your speed and position
- BMust slow down to let the other vehicles merge
- CHave the legal right-of-way, but should make room for the merging vehicles if possible.
35 The speed limit in any valley is:
- A20 mph
- B15 mph
- C10 mph
36You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:
- AEven when the railroad tracks are out-of-service
- B Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it
- C If your vehicle has three or more axles
37Two 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?
- AThe vehicle on the through road
- BThe vehicle on the right
- C The vehicle that arrives first
38Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
- A Most cold medications can make the person drowsy
- B Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages
- C Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor
- A Most cold medications can make the person drowsy
39 Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
- A Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat
- BChildren under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles
- CThe front seat is generally the safest place in the car for children six years of age and older
40You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors:
- ABefore you get into the car
- BBefore you start driving
- CAfter you start driving
41 If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
- AMaintain the posted speed to make it through the water
- BSteer your vehicle around the water, if possible
- C Shift into neutral as you drive through the water
42All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?
- A Wearing a headset that covers both ears
- BHaving one or more interior lights on
- CUsing cruise control on residential streets
43 You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
- AThe carpool lane and must merge into the next lane
- BA special lane for slow moving vehicles
- C An exit lane
44 Which of the following is true about large trucks?
- ATrucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicle’s height
- B It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side
- CTrucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
45You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV if you:
- A Fail to pay your registration fees within 90 days of receiving your renewal notice
- BAre involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages
- CAllow a licensed driver from another state drive your vehicle
46A peace officer is signalling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer’s warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanour and can be punished by being:
- AFined up to $1000
- BJailed in the county jail for not more than one year
- C Given an warning and a citation
47To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:
- A Look in your outside mirrors only
- BLook over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
- CAlways turn your head and look over your right shoulder
48When a traffic signal light isn’t working at an intersection, you should:
- A Come to a complete stop, and then proceed when it is safe
- BStop before entering and let all other traffic go first
- CSlow down or stop, if necessary
49The speed limit for school zone where children are present is _______ unless otherwise posted
- A 15 mph
- B25 mph
- C 30 mph
50To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:
- AThe lane closest to the left curb
- BThe center lane
- CAny lane as long as it seems safe to do so
51Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
- A Station wagon
- BPassenger car
- C Motorcycle
- A Station wagon
52If there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may:
- ACross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street
- BCross over the lines to pass another vehicle unless there is a “No Passing” sign posted
- CCross over these lines to make a U-turn unless there is a sign prohibiting U-turns
53When parking your vehicle on any hill:
- A One of your rear wheels should touch the curb
- BUse your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or “park”
- CYour front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb
54Which of the following is a proper use of vehicle lights?
- A Using low beams during the day on narrow country roads
- BUsing high beams because your low beams are not working
- CUse parking lights while driving through a tunnel
55When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
- A Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
- BMaintain traction by following other vehicles closely
- C Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing
56You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:
- AOnly if there is a sign that permits the turn
- B At any time, if you slow down and signal before making the turn
- C If you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn
57You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:
- AOnly if there is a sign that permits the turn
- B At any time, if you slow down and signal before making the turn
- C If you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn
58 Check your rear view mirrors:
- AOften to see how traffic is moving behind you
- BTo see if a vehicle is in your blind spot
- COnly when you are slowing down
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