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California Drivers Licence Written Examination

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Quiz on California Drivers Licence Written Examination, created by Putta Sampath on 16/07/2014.
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Question 1

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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
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  • Paint your vehicle a different colour
  • Are cited for a traffic violation
  • Sell or transfer your vehicle

Question 2

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____________ or higher.
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  • 0.10% - One tenth of one percent
  • 0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent
  • 0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent

Question 3

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It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is:
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  • Under the front seat
  • In the glove compartment
  • In the trunk

Question 4

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There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on.You should:
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  • Change lanes to the left and speed up
  • Slow down and pass very carefully
  • Stop your vehicle until you can see what has happened

Question 5

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You 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:
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  • Stop and then proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross
  • Stop your car a minimum of six feet from the crosswalk and wait for the person to cross the street
  • Honk your horn to let the person know when to cross the street

Question 6

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You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic.However, traffic is heavy. You should:
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  • Continue waiting and yielding to the traffic in the lane
  • Slowly inch your vehicle into the traffic lane
  • Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears

Question 7

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You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should
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  • Move to the left of the center lane
  • Signal before you arrive at the intersection
  • Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn

Question 8

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Which of these is a safe driving practice?
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  • Using your high-beam lights in the fog
  • Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle
  • Checking your rear view mirrors frequently

Question 9

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Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?
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  • A six year old weighing 60 pounds
  • A five year old weighing 55 pounds
  • A five year old weighing 65 pounds

Question 10

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You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:
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  • Oncoming vehicles also turning left
  • Vehicles coming towards you
  • Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a WALK signal

Question 11

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You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
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  • Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down
  • Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
  • Stay in the lane, slow down and let it pass

Question 12

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If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:
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  • Under no circumstances because it is always legal
  • If road or weather conditions require a slower speed
  • Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road

Question 13

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Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
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  • Never look over your right shoulder
  • Always slow down in your traffic lane
  • Look over your shoulder

Question 14

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Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You:
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  • May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn
  • Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning
  • Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn

Question 15

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Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
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  • Slowing down to look at an accident scene
  • Avoiding unnecessary lane changes
  • Using public transportation instead of your car

Question 16

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You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow. You should:
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  • Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution
  • Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red
  • Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

Question 17

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Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet?
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  • Bridges
  • Intersections
  • Tunnels

Question 18

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The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:
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  • 25 mph
  • 15 mph
  • 10 mph

Question 19

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You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
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  • Only if you are involved in an accident
  • If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation
  • Only if you are stopped and cited

Question 20

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Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?
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  • They are not allowed to drive on freeways
  • They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
  • They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph

Question 21

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The driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. What should you do?
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  • Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or less
  • Stop, and then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
  • Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle

Question 22

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You hit a parked car and can’t find the owner. What must you do?
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  • Call your insurance company when you get home
  • Wait for the owner to return
  • Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car

Question 23

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You 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?
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  • Adjusting your instrument lights so they are brighter
  • Turning on your vehicle’s parking lights
  • Using your high beams

Question 24

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You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
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  • So they face straight ahead
  • Right – towards the side of the road
  • Left – towards the center of the road

Question 25

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If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:
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  • Honk your horn, and then pass the bicyclist
  • Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
  • Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway

Question 26

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When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
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  • At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
  • At the legal freeway speed limit
  • Slower than the freeway traffic

Question 27

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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:
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  • If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle
  • Even if you must drive in a bicycle lane to do so
  • Even if you must cross a solid white line painted on the road

Question 28

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Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:
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  • Is illegal under all circumstances
  • Must be marked with a red flag or lights
  • Does not legally to be marked, but it is a good idea

Question 29

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When you change lanes or merge with another lane you:
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  • Have the right-of-way
  • Should first stop and check for cross traffic
  • Need at least a four-second gap in traffic

Question 30

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you wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
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  • Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light
  • Parked on a hill or slopping driveway
  • Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb

Question 31

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You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:
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  • Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes
  • Pull to the right in the intersection and stop
  • Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop

Question 32

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You may legally park your car:
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  • At the corner in a intersection
  • Across a sidewalk if you are partially in a driveway
  • In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

Question 33

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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:
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  • Stop at the cross walk and honk your horn
  • Drive into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
  • Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

Question 34

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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:
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  • Must maintain your speed and position
  • Must slow down to let the other vehicles merge
  • Have the legal right-of-way, but should make room for the merging vehicles if possible.

Question 35

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The speed limit in any valley is:
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  • 20 mph
  • 15 mph
  • 10 mph

Question 36

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You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:
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  • Even when the railroad tracks are out-of-service
  • Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it
  • If your vehicle has three or more axles

Question 37

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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?
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  • The vehicle on the through road
  • The vehicle on the right
  • The vehicle that arrives first

Question 38

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Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
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  • Most cold medications can make the person drowsy
  • Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages
  • Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor

Question 39

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Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
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  • Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat
  • Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles
  • The front seat is generally the safest place in the car for children six years of age and older

Question 40

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You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors:
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  • Before you get into the car
  • Before you start driving
  • After you start driving

Question 41

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If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
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  • Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water
  • Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible
  • Shift into neutral as you drive through the water

Question 42

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All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?
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  • Wearing a headset that covers both ears
  • Having one or more interior lights on
  • Using cruise control on residential streets

Question 43

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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:
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  • The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane
  • A special lane for slow moving vehicles
  • An exit lane

Question 44

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Which of the following is true about large trucks?
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  • Trucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicle’s height
  • It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side
  • Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

Question 45

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You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV if you:
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  • Fail to pay your registration fees within 90 days of receiving your renewal notice
  • Are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages
  • Allow a licensed driver from another state drive your vehicle

Question 46

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A 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:
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  • Fined up to $1000
  • Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year
  • Given an warning and a citation

Question 47

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To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:
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  • Look in your outside mirrors only
  • Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
  • Always turn your head and look over your right shoulder

Question 48

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When a traffic signal light isn’t working at an intersection, you should:
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  • Come to a complete stop, and then proceed when it is safe
  • Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first
  • Slow down or stop, if necessary

Question 49

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The speed limit for school zone where children are present is _______ unless otherwise posted
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  • 15 mph
  • 25 mph
  • 30 mph

Question 50

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To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:
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  • The lane closest to the left curb
  • The center lane
  • Any lane as long as it seems safe to do so

Question 51

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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
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  • Station wagon
  • Passenger car
  • Motorcycle

Question 52

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If there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may:
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  • Cross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street
  • Cross over the lines to pass another vehicle unless there is a “No Passing” sign posted
  • Cross over these lines to make a U-turn unless there is a sign prohibiting U-turns

Question 53

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When parking your vehicle on any hill:
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  • One of your rear wheels should touch the curb
  • Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or “park”
  • Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb

Question 54

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Which of the following is a proper use of vehicle lights?
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  • Using low beams during the day on narrow country roads
  • Using high beams because your low beams are not working
  • Use parking lights while driving through a tunnel

Question 55

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When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
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  • Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
  • Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely
  • Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing

Question 56

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You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:
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  • Only if there is a sign that permits the turn
  • At any time, if you slow down and signal before making the turn
  • If you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn

Question 57

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You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:
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  • Only if there is a sign that permits the turn
  • At any time, if you slow down and signal before making the turn
  • If you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn

Question 58

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Check your rear view mirrors:
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  • Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
  • To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot
  • Only when you are slowing down
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