Сalifornia DMV Test 1 ·
   

Question 1

In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway
When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb

Question 2

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use :

Low beams
High beams
Fog lights only

Question 3

When you see this sign, you:

Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop
Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing
Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks

Question 4

If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to
Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn
Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb

Question 5

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle
Are being tailgated by another driver
Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit

Question 6

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise
Drive as you would under normal conditions

Question 7

A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted
Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

Question 8

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change
Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots

Question 9

When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

Merging into another lane
Decreasing your following distance
Changing lanes frequently

Question 10

If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Stop until the light turns green
Go through the intersection without stopping
Come to a complete stop before proceeding

Question 11

Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol ?

Weight
Height
Intelligence

Question 12

This white sign means:

You should slow down and move to the right lane
Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic
Slower traffic must exit on the right

Question 13

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

The vehicle has the right-of-way
Slow-moving vehicle
Shoulder work ahead

Question 14

Fatigue increases the risk of:

Missing an exit
Being late for an appointment
Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

Question 15

This sign means :

Cars on the right move first
You have the right-of-way
Let cross traffic pass before proceeding

Question 16

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at collision scene
Avoiding unnecessary lane changes
Using public transportation instead of your vehicle

Question 17

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Move toward the left side of your lane
Avoid driving in the bicycle lane
Signal for 100 feet before turning

Question 18

When driving in work zones, you should

Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible
Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly
Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone

Question 19

When backing up :

Look through the rear window
Press hard on the gas pedal
Rely only on your rearview mirror

Question 20

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution
Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

Question 21

A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high
The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell
In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt

Question 22

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving
Only illegal drugs can impair your driving

Question 23

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Be ready to use your horn
Drive more slowly
Allow a larger following distance

Question 24

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you
Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers

Question 25

This sign means:

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Pedestrians must not cross here

Question 26

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear

Question 27

When being passed by another vehicle:

Brake hard
Maintain a constant speed .
Speed up

Question 28

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic
Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass
Move into the right lane when it is safe

Question 29

This sign means :

Yield the right-of-way
No passing zone
Reduction in lanes

Question 30

Yellow lines separate:

Traffic lanes on one-way streets
Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads
All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes

Question 31

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green
Red, green, yellow
Green, red, yellow

Question 32

This sign means :

Side road
Merge
Yield the right-of-way

Question 33

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

Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower
Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed
Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle

Question 34

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

Release your seat belt
Brace yourself
Press your head against the head restraint

Question 35

Drivers must use their seat belt:

Unless they are driving a vehicle built before 1978
Unless they are driving a limousine
And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

Question 36

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb
Turn the front wheels away from the curb
Leave the front wheels straight