DMV Written Test Class C-California-Complete Set- Multiple Choice

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: A: 15mph B: 20mph C: 25mph

A: 15mph

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. A: 5 B: 10 C: 15

A: 5

With a Class C drivers license, a person may drive: A: A 3-axle vehicle o The gross vehicle weight is less than 6,000lbs B: Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of weight C: A vehicle pulling 2 trailers

A: A 3-axle vehicle o The gross vehicle weight is less than 6,000lbs

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: A: At all times B: During school hours alone C: Unless you do not see any children present

A: At all times

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: A: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway B: 5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the freeway C: The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway

A: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

It is illegal to park your vehicle: A: In an unmarked crosswalk B: Within 3ft of a private driveway C: In a bicycle lane

A: In an unmarked crosswalk

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which is also illegal? A: Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears B: Adjusting your outside mirrors C: Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle

A: Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

Should you always drive slower than other traffic? A: No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly B: Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique C: Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than the other traffic

A: No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: A: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane B: Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal C: Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed

A: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: A: Sell or transfer your vehicle B: Fail a smog test for your vehicle C: Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts

A: Sell or transfer your vehicle

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: 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

A: Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? A: Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards B: Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer C: Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 lbs

A: Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: A: Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel B: Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't have to take your eyes off the road C: Review the number before answering a call

A: Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

When you tailgate other drivers: A: You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry B: Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation C: You help reduce traffic congestion

A: You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: A: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks B: The railroad crossing is located I a city or town that has frequent traffic C: You transport 2 or more young children in a passenger vehicle

A: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _____. A: 5-10 sec B: 10-15 sec C: 15-20 sec

B: 10 to 15 seconds

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an residential area is____. A: 20mph B: 25mph C: 30mpj

B: 25mph

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: A: Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead B: Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle C: No more than one car length behind the truck so that the driver can see you

B: Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

If you are involved in a minor traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: A: Only if you or the other driver is injured B: If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries C: Only if you are at fault.

B: If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane going in each direction and continually pass other cars, you will: A: Get to your destination much faster and safer B: Increase your chances of an accident C: Help prevent traffic congestion

B: Increase your chances of an accident

Which of the following about blind spots is true? A: They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle B: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles C: Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors

B: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

A white painted curb means: A: Loading zone for freight or passengers B: Loading zone for passengers or mail only C: Loading zone for freight only

B: Loading zone for passengers or mail only

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: A: Stop, listen, and proceed carefully B: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming C: Slowly pass vehicles that seem stopped for no reason

B: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with 2 lanes in each direction. The truck: A: May complete its turn in either of the 2 lanes B: May have to swing wide to complete the right turn C: Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning

B: May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

2 sets of solid, double yellow lines that are 2 or more ft apart: A: May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway B: May not be crossed for any reason C: Should be treated as a separate traffic lane

B: May not be crossed for any reason

You may not park your vehicle: A: On the side of the freeway in an emergency B: Next to a red painted curb C: Within 100ft of an elementary school

B: Next to a red painted curb

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: A: In both directions may pass B: Next to the broken line may pass C: Next to the solid line may pass

B: Next to the broken line may pass

To turn left from a multi lane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: A: Any lane (as long as it's safe) B: The lane closest to the left curb C: The lane in the center of the road

B: The lane closest to the left curb

When parking uphill on a 2-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: A: Turned to the left (towards the street) B: Turned to the right (away from the street) C: Parallel with the pavement

B: Turned to the right (away from the street)

When can you drive in a bike lane? A: During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists B: When you are within 200ft of a cross street where you plan to turn right C: When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right

B: When you are within 200ft of a cross street where you plan to turn right

California's "Basic Speed Law" says: A: You should never drive faster than posted speed limits B: You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions C: The maximum speed limit is 70mph on certain freeways

B: You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: A: The other side of the road is a solid line B: Your side of the road is a broken line C: The other side of the road is a broken line

B: Your side of the road is a broken line

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: A: Your front wheels should be turned towards the street B: Your wheels must be within 18in of the curb C: One of your rear wheels must touch the curb

B: Your wheels must be within 18in of the curb

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before the turn. A: 50 B: 75 C: 100

C: 100

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey their instructions: A: Only is you see orange cones on the road ahead. B: Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws C: At all times

C: At all times

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. You must: A: Leave a note on the vehicle B: Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP C: Both of the above

C: Both of the above- Leave a note on the vehicle & report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: A: Interior lights B: Parking lights C: Headlights

C: Headlights

You are driving defensively when you: A: Always put one car length between yourself and the car ahead B: Look only at the car in front of you while driving C: Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

C: Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

When driving in fog, you should use your: A: Fog lights only B: High beams C: Low beams

C: Low beams

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70mph or faster. You may legally drive: A: 70mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic B: Between 65 & 70mph C: No faster than 65mph

C: No faster than 65mph

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. The traffic is traveling at 70mph. You may legally drive: A: 70mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic B: Between 65 & 70mph C: No faster than 65mph

C: No faster than 65mph

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: A: Move toward the left side of your lane B: Avoid driving in the bicycle lane C: Signal for 100ft before turning

C: Signal for 100ft before turning

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: A: Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely B: Stop. Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection C: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

C: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: A: Signal and turn immediately B: Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first C: Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn

C: Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: A: Make eye contact and then pass them B: Slow down as you pass them C: Stop and let them finish crossing

C: Stop and let them finish crossing

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: A: Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus B: Slow to 25mph and pass cautiously C: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

C: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

Roadways are the most slippery: A: During a heavy downpour B: After it has been raining for a while C: The first rain after a dry spell

C: The first rain after a dry spell

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: A: A sign permits the turn B: Traffic on the street moves to the right C: Traffic on the street moves to the left

C: Traffic on the street moves to the left

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: A: If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle B: If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left C: Under no circumstances

C: Under no circumstances

You may legally block an intersection: A: When you entered the intersection on a green light B: During rush hour traffic C: Under no circumstances

C: Under no circumstances