California DMV Practice Test 16

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California Practice Test 16

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Bicyclists must:

remain near the left edge of the road.

remain to the right when they prepare for a left turn.

ride in a bicycle lane, if available.

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When parked on any hill, always set your parking brake and:

keep your front wheels parallel to the road.

leave your vehicle in gear or in the 'Park' position.

leave your vehicle in neutral.

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Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

Slowing down to look at a collision scene.

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You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:

continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

stop immediately in the intersection until it passes.

pull to the right in the intersection and stop.

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A red traffic sign means?

Stop.

Railroad crossing.

Construction warning.

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Always look carefully for motorcycles before you make a turn because:

their smaller size makes them harder to see.

they always have the right-of-way at intersections.

they must have a full traffic lane.

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Which sign has white letters on a red background?

Yield

Stop

School zone

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It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day:

only when the vehicle is parked in a restricted area.

even if the child is secured in a child passenger restraint system.

if the child is supervised by a person twelve years of age or older.

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What can you do to prevent skids on snow and ice?

Brake early and gently.

Allow the wheels to keep turning.

All of the above.

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You should usually drive your vehicle more carefully when you:

want to look at a controlled collision scene.

pass large trucks on the freeway.

are near schools, playgrounds, and in residential areas.

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You are waiting to turn at a red traffic light. There is a pedestrian on the right side of your vehicle waiting to cross the street you want to enter. Who has the right-of-way when the light turns green?

You have the right-of-way because your light is green.

You have the right-of-way only if the crosswalk is not marked.

The pedestrian has the right-of-way.

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After you have parallel parked, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?

Yes, always.

No, never.

Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.

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If you get on a wrong freeway exit, you must:

drive in reverse to return to the freeway.

get off at the next exit and look for signs that tell you how to return to the freeway.

use the the exit ramp to accelerate to freeway speed and blend with traffic.

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You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at the same time at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way??

You.

The car on your right.

Whoever enters the intersection first.

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The difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights is:

Red arrows are only used for limited-access lanes.

Red arrows are only used to stop vehicles turning left.

Drivers cannot turn on a red arrow, even if they stop first.

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What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?

Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.

Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.

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When driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated:

with your head positioned directly above the steering wheel.

at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel.

within 6½ inches of the steering wheel.

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To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

the outside rearview mirror.

over your shoulder.

the inside rearview mirror.

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Which signs have black letters on a white background?

Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)

Warning signs (diamond)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

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When planning to pass another vehicle you should:

not count on other drivers making room for you.

assume they will maintain a constant speed.

assume they will let you pass if you use your turn signal.

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At 35 mph, it takes about ____ feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

150

500

210

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If traffic on the other side of an intersection is backed up and you cannot get completely through, you must:

enter the intersection and proceed with caution.

wait until traffic ahead is clear.

enter the intersection and try to avoid blocking it.

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Which of these statements is true about work zones?

Slow down only if you think workers are present.

You must “Slow down for the Cone Zone”.

Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones.

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What shape is a yield sign?

Vertical rectangle

Diamond

Upside-down triangle

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC of _______ or higher.

0.08%

0.005%

0.8%

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When approaching any intersection or driveway, drivers should:

pass other vehicles and then stop.

look both ways and be ready to stop.

drive at the fastest speed just before entering the intersection.

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___________ are green with white letters and symbols.

Regulatory signs

Warning signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

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Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

white; black

green; white

blue; white

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Based on the DMV handbook, you should never park your vehicle within __ feet of a fire hydrant.

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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, drivers should always:

stop, listen for oncoming traffic, and proceed with caution.

concentrate on oncoming traffic.

look to the sides of their vehicle.

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What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

Leave the road immediately.

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

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You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of way?

You.

The driver on your left.

Whoever is signaling to make a turn.

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Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?

It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.

Motorcycles are hard to see.

All of the above.

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Arrows on the roadway:

indicate reserved lanes.

indicate HOV lanes.

show which lanes you must use.

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