DMV Practice Test #10

If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you: A) Must stop for them. B) Do not have to stop for them. C) Should honk your horn at them.

A) Must stop for them. You must yield to pedestrians at all times. If the pedestrians are jaywalking or crossing the street where they should not be, you must still stop for them.

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.

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate? A) Never. B) When you can see clearly in both directions. C) When the warning lights are not flashing.

A) Never. Do not go around or under any lowered gate at a railroad crossing. Once the gate is raised, do not proceed across the tracks until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no trains coming.

This sign indicates a: A) Railroad crossing. B) Pedestrian crossing. C) No passing zone.

A) Railroad crossing. Yellow signs with black markings are used to warn drivers about upcoming hazards or special conditions. Round signs are used only to warn about upcoming railroad crossings.

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.

A) Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, you should shift to a low gear before going down a steep hill. You should also follow farther behind the vehicle in front of you than you normally would. Quick stops should be avoided. Unless you have antilock brakes, pump the brakes to slow or stop.

This sign means: A) Slippery when wet. B) Stop sign ahead. C) No U-turn.

A) Slippery when wet. All roads are slippery and dangerous when wet. This sign warns of conditions that can cause a driver to lose control of a car. A driver should slow down when coming upon wet pavement because it takes longer to stop.

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) Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons.

A) Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards. A diamond-shaped sign on a truck means that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous (containing gas, explosives, etc.). Vehicles displaying these signs are required to stop before crossing railroad tracks.

You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before crossing the railroad tracks when: A) There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. B) The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. C) You are transporting two or more children in a passenger

A) There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. If you need to stop after crossing railroad tracks, wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding. Make sure your vehicle clears the tracks before you stop.

This road sign means: A) You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction. B) U-turns are prohibited. C) You may proceed if the way is clear.

A) You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction. This sign marks a one-way road, entrance, or exit. If you are facing this sign, traffic is coming toward you. Turn around if you are driving toward this sign.

Alcohol in any concentration is: A) A stimulant. B) A depressant. C) Neither of the above.

B) A depressant. Alcohol, in any concentration, is a depressant. It slows all nerve impulses and bodily functions, resulting in a lessening of inhibitions and negatively affecting a consumer's ability to concentrate and stay alert.

If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is: A) No different than normal. B) Farther from the car ahead than normal. C) Closer to the car ahead than normal.

B) Farther from the car ahead than normal. You need a longer distance to stop your vehicle on a slippery road than you do on a dry road. Maintain an increased following distance when driving on slippery roads.

What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? A) Other drivers can cut in front of you, improving the flow of traffic. B) If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. C) It inflates to protect you from injury in the case of a collision.

B) If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. Keeping space around your vehicle is important to ensure that you have time to safely react if another driver makes a mistake. For example, extra space around your vehicle may give you time to brake or maneuver out of the way of a vehicle veering into your lane.

You should use your horn when: A) Another vehicle is in your way. B) It may help prevent a collision. C) Another driver makes a mistake.

B) It may help prevent a collision. Only use your horn when it is necessary to avoid collisions. Do not use your horn if a driver or bicyclist is moving slowly and you want him or her to drive faster or get out of your way.

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.

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

B) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Any time you come to a place where people may cross or enter your path, or where one line of traffic meets another, you should look to the left and right sides of your vehicle to make sure no one is coming.

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: A) May complete its turn in either of the two 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. When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn.

If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you: A) Are traveling in the wrong direction. B) Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign. C) May not proceed until it changes to green.

B) Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign. Treat a flashing red light the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or, if there is no stop line, prior to the crosswalk and before entering the intersection. Yield to all other traffic and pedestrians.

A U-turn is not permitted: A) In a parking lot. B) On or near any curve or hill. C) On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.

B) On or near any curve or hill. You must never turn around while on or near any curve or hill. You may not be able to see oncoming traffic or pedestrians and may cause a collision.

On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights: A) On the high beam setting. B) So other drivers can see you. C) Only when driving on the freeway.

B) So other drivers can see you. Turn on your headlights when it is cloudy, raining, snowing, or foggy. If weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you are required to turn on your low beam headlights.

If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should: A) Loudly play the radio while driving so you won't think about your argument. B) Take a few minutes to cool off before driving. C) Drive on the interstate to let off steam.

B) Take a few minutes to cool off before driving. Your emotions affect your ability to drive safely. If you are overly angry, excited, afraid, worried, or depressed, you should give yourself time to calm down before operating a vehicle. You need to be able to mentally focus on driving without thinking about the things that made you upset.

Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: A) The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. B) They are properly secured. C) The tailgate of the truck is closed.

B) They are properly secured. An animal must not be transported in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the animal is properly secured to prevent it from falling, jumping, or being thrown from the vehicle.

If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should: A) Use only the lap belt. B) Use both the lap and shoulder belts. C) Use only the shoulder belt.

B) Use both the lap and shoulder belts. If your vehicle has a two-part seat belt system, be sure to wear both the lap belt and the shoulder belt. Wearing either part alone greatly reduces your protection. If you have an automatic shoulder belt, be sure to buckle your lap belt as well.

You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: A) Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass. B) Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken. C) Yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.

B) Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken. A broken yellow line in the center of the road indicates that traffic next to the broken yellow line may pass, if it is safe to do so.

You must file a report of a traffic accident occurring in California when: A) Your vehicle fails a smog test. B) You are involved in a collision and there is an injury. C) You change your insurance company.

B) You are involved in a collision and there is an injury. When you have a collision, report it to DMV within 10 days if anyone was injured (no matter how slightly) or killed. You or your representative must make this report whether or not you caused the collision, even if the collision occurred on private property.

You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way? A) The driver on your left has the right-of-way. B) You have the right-of-way. C) Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.

B) You have the right-of-way. If two vehicles arrive at the same time to an intersection that has stop signs on all corners, the vehicle to the right has the right-of-way.

When can you drive in a bike lane? A) 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise B) On foggy days when visibility is low C) 200 feet before making a turn

C) 200 feet before making a turn When you are making a right turn, you must enter the bicycle lane no more than 200 feet before the corner or driveway entrance. Do not drive in the bicycle lane at any other time.

There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer: A) Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles. B) Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles. C) A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

C) A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles. If there are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right, the best thing to do is to split the difference. Steer a middle course between the oncoming cars and the parked cars.

At a railroad crossing, you must: A) Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.). B) Watch for multiple trains. C) Both of the above.

C) Both of the above. You must approach all railroad crossings with extreme caution and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction. Be aware of vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings, such as school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials.

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.

If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should: A) Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly. B) Increase the volume of your radio. C) Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.

C) Find a safe parking area to take a short nap. When driving, watch for warning signs of fatigue. You are too tired to drive safely if you are struggling to keep your eyes open, drifting from your lane, or turning up the radio and rolling down your windows to keep yourself awake. If you notice these signs, it is a good idea to find a safe place to park so you can refresh yourself with a short nap.

When driving at night, you should: A) Always use your high beams. B) Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. C) Increase your following distance.

C) Increase your following distance. Driving at night is more hazardous than daytime driving because the lowered visibility makes it difficult to judge speed, distances, and other potential hazards. Increase your following distance to help prevent a potential collision if the vehicle in front of you should stop abruptly. Use your headlights when driving at night, following the rules for proper usage of high beams and low beams.

You drive defensively when you: A) Put one car length between you 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. You are driving defensively when you are looking down the road for potential hazards. Constantly staring at the road directly in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert to vehicles around you.

You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by: A) Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you. B) Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you. C) Maintaining a steady speed.

C) Maintaining a steady speed. It is not always easy to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle. However, you can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by maintaining a steady speed and signaling turns, lane changes, and deceleration in advance.

Placard abuse will result in: A) Placard revocation only. B) Only a fine. C) Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time.

C) Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time. Abuse of a disabled placard or plate is a misdemeanor. Placard abuse can result in the loss of special parking privileges, a fine of up to $1,000, and up to six months of jail time.

You are driving on a one-way street. You may only turn left onto another one-way street if: A) You increase your speed before 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 turn left onto a one-way street that moves to the left if there is no sign prohibiting the turn. You may not turn left onto a one-way street where traffic moves to the right.

A diamond-shaped sign means: A) Yield. B) Stop. C) Warning.

C) Warning. Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn drivers of special conditions or hazards ahead. They are typically yellow or orange in color.