DMV Knowledge Test

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If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail

There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should:

Slow down and pass very carefully

Drivers must use their seat belt:

And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

A curb painted red means:

No parking, standing, or stopping

Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous

Collisions are more likely to happen when:

One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

What is the purpose of rumble strips?

Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane

A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic

This sign means:

Merge

Which of the following statements is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous

Reaction time is slower after:

Drinking alcohol

Excessive speed:

Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beams

A curb painted blue means parking is:

For disabled persons with a special placard or plate

Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Both of the above

When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection

When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?

At all times

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

You must notify the DMV within five days if you:

Are cited for a traffic violation

It is unlawful to:

Both of the above

Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

All of the above

Work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs are used to:

Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones

If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:

Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can

What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

Braking too hard at a fast speed

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ____ days.

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When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

Passing is not permitted from either direction

Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at collision scene

If you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn

When changing lanes:

Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear

You should turn on your headlights:

One half hour after sunset

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances

To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights

If you are involved in a traffic accident in California, you must file a report of the accident with the DMV when:

The collision causes $1,000 in damage

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed

When approaching a person who is crossing the street while using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

Stop until the person is well away from your path of travel

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

At all times

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street

What can you do to reduce road rage?

Always signal your intention when changing lanes

What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Give your body time

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

So others can see your vehicle

You may pass a vehicle when:

You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane

At a crosswalk:

You must yield to pedestrians

To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving

You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Wait until the person crosses the street

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving

A distraction when driving is:

Anything that takes your attention away from driving

If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use both the lap and shoulder belts

This sign means:

Yield sign ahead

If you experience a tire blowout:

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly

If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:

Slow down and proceed with caution

When can you drive in a bike lane?

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and a separate shoulder belt, you are:

Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts

When can you drive in a bike lane?

200 feet before making a turn

What should you do when you see this sign?

Slow down and yield to trains

When turning left at an intersection:

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

This sign means:

Railroad ahead

To pass on a two-lane road, you should:

Judge the distance to any oncoming vehicles

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so

If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted

All of the following are dangerous to do while driving. Which is also illegal?

Wearing a headset that covers both ears

Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

Change lanes without signaling

Construction zone signs are generally:

Diamond-shaped or rectangular with orange and black coloring

To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:

Low beam headlights

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Ease up on the gas pedal

When driving in work zones, you should:

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

Which of the following increases your chances of being in a collision?

Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles

You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:

Their erratic and improper lane changes

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the:

Three-second rule

Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

A police officer is signaling for you to continue driving through a red light. What should you do?

Do as the officer tells you

You may not park your vehicle:

Next to a red painted curb

This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction

This road sign means:

Winding road ahead

If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:

Find a safe parking area to take a short nap

What is a crosswalk?

The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway

This sign indicates that the road ahead:

Curves right, then left

Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic

If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:

Must stop for them

Interstate driving requires drivers to:

Both of the above

Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

All windows

What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection

f you come across livestock or other animals on the roadway, you should:

Slow down and stop

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

At all times

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Do not pass

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Both of the above

When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites

You are required to stop your vehicle:

Both of the above

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

At all times

When being passed by another vehicle:

Maintain a constant speed

Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Impair your judgment

At a railroad crossing, you must:

Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.)

Night driving presents unique problems because:

Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark

This road sign means:

A side road intersects ahead