California Driver's Examination
California Driver's Examination 2010
- 1.
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
- A.
Paint your vehicle a different color
- B.
Are cited for a traffic violation
- C.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Correct Answer
C. Sell or transfer your vehicle -
- 2.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher
- A.
0.10% - One tenth of one percent
- B.
0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent
- C.
0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent
Correct Answer
B. 0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent -
- 3.
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:
- A.
Oncoming vehicles also turning left
- B.
All approaching vehicles
- C.
Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "WALK" signal
Correct Answer
B. All approaching vehicles -
- 4.
When parking your vehicle on any hill
- A.
One of your rear wheels should touch the curb
- B.
Use your parking brakes and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"
- C.
Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb
Correct Answer
B. Use your parking brakes and leave the vehicle in gear or "park" -
- 5.
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
- A.
Only if you are involved in a collision
- B.
If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation
- C.
Only if you are stopped for a citation
Correct Answer
B. If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation -
- 6.
You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:
- A.
Move to the left of the center lane
- B.
Signal before you arrive at the intersection
- C.
Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn
Correct Answer
B. Signal before you arrive at the intersection -
- 7.
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:
- A.
Answer the call because it may be an emergency
- B.
Let the call go to voicemail
- C.
Check the incoming number before answering the call
Correct Answer
B. Let the call go to voicemail -
- 8.
You were parked and have been waiting for a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is heavy. You should:
- A.
Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane
- B.
Slowing inch your vehicle into the traffic lane
- C.
Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears
Correct Answer
A. Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane -
- 9.
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is
- A.
25 mph
- B.
15 mph
- C.
20 mph
Correct Answer
B. 15 mph -
- 10.
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
- A.
Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or less
- B.
Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
- C.
Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle
Correct Answer
B. Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed -
- 11.
Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?
- A.
A six-year old weighing 60 pounds
- B.
A five-year old weighing 55 pounds
- C.
A five-year old weighing 65 pounds
Correct Answer
B. A five-year old weighing 55 pounds -
- 12.
When you see this red and white sign, you should stop, and:
- A.
Check for vehicles in the direction you plan on going, then proceed
- B.
Let all vehicles that arrive or after you go first
- C.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding
Correct Answer
C. Check traffic in all directions before proceeding -
- 13.
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
- A.
Legal, if it is your child
- B.
Illegal at all times
- C.
Not restricted by law
Correct Answer
B. Illegal at all times -
- 14.
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?
- A.
Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions
- B.
Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists.
- C.
Motorcyclists are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain
Correct Answer
B. Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists. -
- 15.
When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
- A.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
- B.
At the legal freeway speed limit
- C.
Slower than the freeway traffic
Correct Answer
A. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic -
- 16.
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights behind you. What should you do?
- A.
Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down
- B.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
- C.
Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass
Correct Answer
B. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop -
- 17.
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
- A.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
- B.
Avoiding unnecessary lane changes
- C.
Using public transportation instead of your car
Correct Answer
A. Slowing down to look at an accident scene -
- 18.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow. You should:
- A.
Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution
- B.
Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red
- C.
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely
Correct Answer
C. Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely -
- 19.
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is
- A.
Under the front seat
- B.
In the glove compartment
- C.
In the trunk
Correct Answer
C. In the trunk -
- 20.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
- A.
Station wagon
- B.
Passenger car
- C.
Motorcycle
Correct Answer
C. Motorcycle -
- 21.
Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You:
- A.
May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn
- B.
Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning
- C.
Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn
Correct Answer
B. Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning -
- 22.
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:
- A.
Honk your horn, then pass the bicyclist
- B.
Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
- C.
Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway
Correct Answer
B. Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist -
- 23.
You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do?
- A.
Call your insurance company when you get home
- B.
Wait for the owner to return
- C.
Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car
Correct Answer
C. Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car -
- 24.
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
- A.
Never look over your right shoulder
- B.
Always slow down in your traffic lane
- C.
Glance over your shoulder
Correct Answer
C. Glance over your shoulder -
- 25.
Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?
- A.
They are not allowed to drive on freeways
- B.
They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
- C.
They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph
Correct Answer
B. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks -
- 26.
If there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may:
- A.
Cross over the lines to make a left turn from to into a private road or driveway
- B.
Cross over the lines to pass another vehicle unless there is a "No Passing" sign posted
- C.
Cross over these lines to make a U-turn when oncoming traffic is 100 feet or closer
Correct Answer
A. Cross over the lines to make a left turn from to into a private road or driveway -
- 27.
Which of these is a safe driving practice?
- A.
Using your high-beam lights in the fog
- B.
Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle
- C.
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently
Correct Answer
C. Checking your rearview mirrors frequently -
- 28.
Check you rearview mirrors:
- A.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
- B.
To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot
- C.
Only when you are slowing down
Correct Answer
A. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you -
- 29.
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:
- A.
Under no circumstances because it is always legal
- B.
If road or weather conditions require a slower speed
- C.
Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road
Correct Answer
B. If road or weather conditions require a slower speed -
- 30.
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. You should:
- A.
Change lanes to the left and speed up
- B.
Slow down and pass very carefully
- C.
Stop your vehicle until you can see what has happened
Correct Answer
B. Slow down and pass very carefully -
- 31.
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:
- A.
Stop and then proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross
- B.
Stop your car a minimum of six feet from the crosswalk and wait for the person to cross the street
- C.
Honk your horn to let the person know when to cross the street
Correct Answer
A. Stop and then proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross -
- 32.
When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
- A.
Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
- B.
Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely
- C.
Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing
Correct Answer
A. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills -
- 33.
When you see this yellow sign you:
- A.
Are approaching a railroad crossing; prepare to stop
- B.
Always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing
- C.
Stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks
Correct Answer
A. Are approaching a railroad crossing; prepare to stop -
- 34.
Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet?
- A.
Bridges and over-passes
- B.
Intersections
- C.
Tunnels
Correct Answer
A. Bridges and over-passes -
- 35.
There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign you should:
- A.
Drive to the right edge of your lane, but keep moving
- B.
Slow down and signal the other drivers to pass you
- C.
Drive to the side of the road into the designated area
Correct Answer
C. Drive to the side of the road into the designated area -
- 36.
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
- A.
So they face straight ahead
- B.
Right - towards the side of the road
- C.
Left - towards the center of the road
Correct Answer
C. Left - towards the center of the road -
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