DMV Practice Test #16

This bicyclist is signaling: A) A left turn. B) An upcoming stop. C) A right turn.

A) A left turn. Bicycles do not have turn signals so bicyclists use hand and arm signals to alert other drivers to their intentions. If a bicyclist puts their left arm straight out, they are signaling that they intend to turn left.

Backing your vehicle is: A) Always dangerous. B) Dangerous if you have a helper. C) Only dangerous in large vehicles.

A) Always dangerous. Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Use extra caution when backing up.

What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? A) Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection. B) If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop. C) Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

A) Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection. When traffic control signals are not working, a driver must always treat the intersection as an all-way stop and come to a complete stop, unless otherwise directed by law enforcement. The driver must then look and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

This road sign means: A) Flagger ahead. B) Turn left at the intersection. C) Last turn before a toll road.

A) Flagger ahead. Orange is the standard color for work zone activity. If you see orange signs, cones, or barrels while driving, stay alert and be prepared for unexpected driving conditions. This sign alerts drivers to an upcoming flagger whose directions should be obeyed by all drivers.

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: A) Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead. B) Are temporarily parked in a traffic lane to make delivery. C) Are backing out of a parking space.

A) Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead. If you can see a collision ahead, warn the drivers behind you by turning on your emergency flashers or by tapping your brake pedal quickly three or four times.

This road sign means: A) Pedestrian crossing. B) School crossing. C) Jogging trail.

A) Pedestrian crossing. Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers to be alert to crossing pedestrians.

This sign means: A) School zone or crossing. B) Pedestrian crossing. C) Railroad ahead.

A) School zone or crossing. A five-sided yellow or yellow-green sign alerts drivers to either a school zone or school crossing.

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? A) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. B) Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. C) Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds.

A) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Trucks transporting hazardous loads must stop before they cross railroad tracks.

The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is: A) 25 mph. B) 15 mph. C) 20 mph.

B) 15 mph. When you are within 100 feet of an uncontrolled railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions, the speed limit is 15 mph.

The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted. A) 15 mph B) 25 mph C) 20 mph

B) 25 mph When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, the speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted. Some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.

Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before: A) Backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection. B) Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. C) Changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickly.

B) Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. It is important to check behind you before changing lanes, reducing your speed, backing up, or driving down a long or steep hill.

If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should: A) Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train. B) Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted. C) Slow down and drive around the gates.

B) Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted. You must stop at a railroad crossing where signs, warning devices, or flaggers warn you of the presence of a train. It is illegal to drive around lowered gates.

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should: A) Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed. B) Decrease your speed. C) Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

B) Decrease your speed. In rainy weather, you should lower your speed to reduce the risk of hydroplaning. Driving too fast may cause your tires to ride up on the water and lose contact with the surface of the road, making it very difficult to control your vehicle.

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? A) Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way. B) Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across. C) Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

B) Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across. Even if your light is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely through the intersection before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.

A peace officer is signaling for 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.

B) Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Any person, while operating a motor vehicle, who willfully flees or attempts to evade a peace officer performing his or her duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year.

This road sign means: A) Road widens ahead. B) Lane reduction. The right lane ends soon and traffic should merge left. C) Highway entrance ramp ahead.

B) Lane reduction. The right lane ends soon and traffic should merge left. A warning sign is usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that the number of lanes ahead is reduced and that traffic will need to merge to the left.

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should: A) Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives. B) Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. C) Not move your vehicle for any reason.

B) Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.

If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should: A) Slam on the brakes. B) Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route. C) Drive only in the center of the roadway.

B) Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route. Never attempt to drive on a flooded road. Even if the water looks shallow, it may hide many kinds of hazards. If you encounter a flooded area, turn around and seek another route to your destination.

The proper way to make a right turn is to: A) Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the centerline before turning. B) Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the right curb before turning. C) Approach the corner in the lane nearest the right curb, but move over toward the middle of the street before turning.

B) Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the right curb before turning. Before beginning a right turn, use the appropriate signal to give surrounding drivers adequate notice of your intentions. Slow down and approach the intersection from the right lane, staying as close as is practical to the right curb or edge of the roadway.

You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should: A) Honk your horn then pass the bicyclist. B) Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist. C) Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway.

B) Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist. In this situation, you should take on one danger at a time. Rather than trying to squeeze between the bicyclist and the other vehicle, you should slow down to let the other vehicle pass, and then pass the bicyclist when it is safe to do so.

If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should: A) Turn left and find another route. B) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. C) Follow the other vehicles and enter the intersection.

B) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. Even if you are facing a green traffic light, do not start across the intersection if there are other vehicles blocking your way. If you are caught in the intersection when the light changes to red, your vehicle will block cross traffic. You can get a ticket for blocking an intersection.

Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers? A) They know other drivers will do the right thing. B) They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react. C) They expect no breaks and give none.

B) They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react. Driving defensively means anticipating potential errors made by others and preparing to compensate for their mistakes.

This road sign means: A) Hospital. B) Upcoming intersection. C) Railroad crossing.

B) Upcoming intersection. Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers of an upcoming intersection so they may prepare for potential traffic or prepare to turn.

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: A) Only if you have been drinking alcohol. B) Whenever you drive in California. C) Only if you have a collision.

B) Whenever you drive in California. By driving in California, you consent to have your breath, blood, or urine tested if you are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

This road sign means: A) Drive with caution and be ready to stop. B) You must come to a complete stop. C) Stop, if necessary.

B) You must come to a complete stop. The stop sign is the only eight-sided sign you will see on any roadway. When you encounter a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop. You may not proceed until the way is clear for you to completely and safely pass through the intersection.

California's Move Over law requires: A) All vehicles to stay in the right lane at all times. B) Trucks to use the left lane. C) All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing.

C) All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. If an emergency vehicle with its lights on is stopped on the side of the road, California drivers are required to vacate the lane directly next to the vehicle, if possible. If a driver cannot move over safely, they must slow down and proceed with caution. This law also applies when approaching a stopped tow truck or Department of Transportation vehicle.

Interstate driving requires drivers to: A) Have the ability to safely drive at increased speeds. B) Be constantly alert. C) Both of the above.

C) Both of the above. Safe use of the interstate demands drivers be constantly alert and capable of driving at high speeds.

When you see this sign, you should stop and: A) Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed. B) Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first. C) Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

C) Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding. At a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should: A) Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes. B) Pull to the right of the intersection and stop. C) Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

C) Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop. If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: A) Station wagon. B) Passenger vehicle. C) Motorcycle.

C) Motorcycle. Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.

What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign? A) Right turns only. B) Right turns permitted. C) No passing zone.

C) No passing zone. Pennant-shaped yellow signs like this are used to indicate a no passing zone.

This road sign means: A) Steep grade ahead. B) The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves. C) Slippery when wet.

C) Slippery when wet. Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers to be careful when driving under wet conditions as the pavement will become slippery and more difficult to navigate safely.

What should you do when you see this sign? A) Look for a train station ahead. B) Signal before going any further. C) Slow down and yield to trains.

C) Slow down and yield to trains. A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. This sign is posted a few hundred feet in front of the tracks and tells drivers to slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop.

To avoid traction loss on wet roads, you should: A) Make abrupt turns. B) Apply the brakes firmly. C) Slow down.

C) Slow down. To prevent hydroplaning, lower your speed in response to wet roads and keep your tires in good condition. If you detect a loss of control, take your foot off the gas, do not apply the brakes, maintain the direction of the vehicle, and allow the vehicle to slow to a manageable speed.

Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body. A) Drinking caffeine B) Eating foods high in fat C) Time

C) Time Only the passage of time can remove alcohol and its impairing effects from the body.

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: A) Only at controlled intersections. B) Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street. C) Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

C) Whether or not a crosswalk is marked. Respect the right-of-way of pedestrians. Always stop for any pedestrian crossing at a corner or crosswalk, even if the corner is without traffic signal lights. You should stop for pedestrians crossing at any crosswalk, whether or not the crosswalk is marked by painted lines.