CA DMV Practice test

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

It is not legal under any conditions

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

15 mph

Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking

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

What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway

At or near the speed of traffic

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

500 feet

Who can legally park next to curb painted blue

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

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

Slow down and prepare to stop

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

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

You must notify the DMV with 5 days, if you

Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.

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

Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.

What should you do when reaching an intersection where a person operating a motorized wheelchair has entered the crosswalk

Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.

Which of the following is true about large trucks

They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles.

What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions

Driver distractions

Any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement, during which a person is seriously injured, is subject to

Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years

What should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn?

Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.

In addition to setting your parking brake, what should you do when parking on a hill?

Turn your front wheels toward the curb if facing downhill, and away from the curb if facing uphill. Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear.

You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive:

Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m

Where should you begin a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?

The far-left lane.

You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR-1) form if

You were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages.

At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day?

For the first several minutes.