Practice Quiz DMV Part 1

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Part 1 of 100 question quiz for DMV 2009 state of California, Department of Motor Vehicles

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1.

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is
- A.
  
  0.08%
- B.
  
  0.10%
- C.
  
  0.05%
2.

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you
- A.
  
  Sell or transfer your vehicle
- B.
  
  Paint your vehicle a different color
- C.
  
  Are cited for a traffic violation
3.

When you see a yellow sign with 2 students crossing you should be prepared to stop if
- A.
  
  Any time at any cross walk
- B.
  
  Stop at any cross walk and wait for a guard to signal for you to go
- C.
  
  Be prepared to stop if you see children are in a cross walk
4.

The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is
- A.
  
  15 mph
- B.
  
  25 mph
- C.
  
  20 mph
5.

Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed
- A.
  
  At all times
- B.
  
  Only during school hours
- C.
  
  Only when children are present in front of a school
6.

When a traffic signal light isn’t working at an intersection you should
- A.
  
  Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
- B.
  
  Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first
- C.
  
  Slow down or stop if necessary
7.

You must make a written Report of Traffic Accident (SR 1) to DMV if you
- A.
  
  Fail to pay your registration fees with in 90 days of receiving your renewal notice
- B.
  
  Allow a licensed driver from another state to drive your vehicle
- C.
  
  Are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages.
8.

Two Vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled “T” intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends.Which has the right of way?
- A.
  
  The Vehicle on the through road
- B.
  
  The vehicle on the right
- C.
  
  The vehicle that arrives first
9.

A peace officer is signaling 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 misdemeanor and can be punished by being
- A.
  
  Fined up to $1,000
- B.
  
  Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year
- C.
  
  Given a warning and a citation
10.

. 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:
- A.
  
  The Carpool lane and must merge into the next lane
- B.
  
  A special lane for slower moving vehicles
- C.
  
  An exit lane
11.

Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
- A.
  
  Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light
- B.
  
  Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
- C.
  
  Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb
12.

It is only legal to use a cell phone without a hands free device while driving when
- A.
  
  Making a call while stopped at a red light
- B.
  
  Making a call for emergency assistance
- C.
  
  Never
13.

It is not only dangerous while driving, but also illegal to be
- A.
  
  Wearing a headset that covers both ears
- B.
  
  Having one or more interior light on
- C.
  
  Using cruise control on residential streets
14.

Which of these is true about child passengers?
- A.
  
  Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat
- B.
  
  Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles
- C.
  
  The front seat is generally the safest place in the car for children six years of age and older
15.

When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you
- A.
  
  Have the right of way
- B.
  
  Should first stop and check for cross traffic
- C.
  
  Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic
16.

The speed limit in any alley is
- A.
  
  20 mph
- B.
  
  15 mph
- C.
  
  25 mph
17.

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street start from
- A.
  
  The Lane closest to the left curb
- B.
  
  The center lane
- C.
  
  Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so
18.

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should
- A.
  
  Always stop before making a right turn
- B.
  
  Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn
- C.
  
  Slow down and signal as you start your turn
19.

. 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
- A.
  
  Stop at the crosswalk and honk your horn
- B.
  
  Drive into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
- C.
  
  Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
20.

You are driving in the far right lane ahead from an on ramp. You:
- A.
  
  Must maintain your speed and position
- B.
  
  Must slow down to let the other vehicles merge
- C.
  
  Have the legal right-of-way, but should make room for the merging vehicles, if possible
21.

You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right
- A.
  
  If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle
- B.
  
  Even if you must drive in a bicycle lane to do so
- C.
  
  Even if you must cross a solid white line painted on the road
22.

A yellow sign marked with R X R means
- A.
  
  Railroad crossing is controlled-continue at your regular speed
- B.
  
  Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary
- C.
  
  Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing
23.

To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should
- A.
  
  Look in your outside mirrors only
- B.
  
  Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
- C.
  
  Always turn your head and look over your right shoulder
24.

When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use
- A.
  
  Low-Beam Headlights
- B.
  
  High-Beam Headlights
- C.
  
  Running Lights
25.

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection
- A.
  
  Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
- B.
  
  Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears
- C.
  
  Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic