Tuesday, October 13, 2009

DMV Test Papers

CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S EXAMINATION
(From the 2009 california Driver Handbook)

Passing grade : 6 or fewer errors for Original Applicants
3 or fewer errors for Renewal Applicants

1. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or olderto drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)that is _______ higher.
a.0.10%- One tenth of one percent
b.O.O8% - Eight Hundredths of one percent
c.0.05% - Five Hundredths of one percent

Answer b

2. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you
a. Are cited for a traffic violation
b. Paint your vehicle a different color
c. Sell or transfer your vehicle

Answer c

3. If the road is wet from a heavy rain, you should
a. Use the "two second" following distance rule
b. Drive one car-length behind the car ahead
c. Increase the distance between your vehicle and the car ahead


Answer c



4. When should you use your headlights?
a. One hour before sunset untill one hour after sunrise
b. Anytime you can't see at least two miles ahead
c. Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen


Answer c


5. Accidents tend to happen when:
a. All vehicle are travelling near or at the same speed
b. One lane of traffic is traveling much slower than the others
c. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

Answer c


6. You are waiting to turn left into a driveway A car is approaching from the opposite direction with a turn signal on You should :
a. Make your turn, but only if the driver is signaling fro a right turn.....
b. Make your turn, but only if the driver is signaling for a left turn...
c. Wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn.....


Answer c


7. You are on a Two-way street with two lanes in each direction. To turn left, start the turn in:
a. Any lane open to you for traffic in your direction
b. The left lane for traffic in your direction
c. The right lane for traffic in your direction


Answer b


8. You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
a. Only when a guide dog is leading the person across a street
b. Only when the pedestrian is obeying traffic controls
c. All the times


Answer c


9. You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because theyy:
a. Must ride facing oncoming traffic
b. Could be hidden in your blind spots
C. Usually have the right-of-way


Answer b


10. you are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. you should:
a. stop immediately in the intersection until it passes
b. Pull to the right in the intersection and stop
C. Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop


Answer c


11. Large trucks are most likely to lose speed and cause a hazard:
a. On long, gradual curves
b. Going up long or steep hills
c. Going down long gradual hills


Answer b


12. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you
a. should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps
b. Must be driving slower than other traffic
c. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic


Answer a


13. You are traveling on a road with only one lane in your direction. Many cars are pulling out to Pass you. you should
a. Use a turnout area so the other vehicles can pass you
b. Pull onto the right shoulder of the road, but continue driving
c. Maintain your speed and lane position

Answer a

14. Weaving in and out of freeway lanes during heavy traffic:
a. Improves traffic flow by creating space for others to merge
b. Causes further traffic congestion by slowing down other vehicles
c. Increases fuel efficiency


Answer b

15. You may legally turn right on a solid red light:
a. Only after slowing down and checking traffic
b. Only after stopping , unless otherwise posted
c. Under no circumstances

Answer b

16. Driving along the right-rear side of another vehicle is
a. Dangerous because you're probably in one of the driver's blind spots
b. A good defensive driving technique to avoid driver's blind spots
c. A good way to maintain a space cushion on your left side


Answer a

17. Orange-colored road signs warn you of
a. A school zone ahead
b. A traffic signal ahead
c. Road workers or road equipment ahead

Answer c

18. if you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:
a. Stop your vehicle before entering the intersection anyway
b. Enter the intersection carefully and continue across
c. Stop your vehicle in the intersection and back up carefully

Answer b

19.If it starts to rain on a hot day,the road is the most slippery,
a.For the first few minutes
b. After it has been raining for a few years
c. After it has stopped raining

Answer a

20. You should not pass another vehicle
a. Where someone is likely to enter or cross the road
b. On a multilane one-way street
c. When a broken, Yellow line is on the left side of your lane

Answer a

21. Unless prohibited by a sign,you may legally make a U-turn
a. At an intersection with a green light
b. At an intersection on a One-way street
c. In front of a fire station

Answer a

22.Which of the following children 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

Answer b

23. You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. you ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase, a person is seriously injured. you are subject to
a. Imprisonment in a state prison for five years
b. A fine of not less than $1000
c. Attending an anger-management class

Answer a

24. Solid yellow lines separate
a. Traffic lanes on one-way streets
b. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic
c. Vehicles traveling in opposite direction

Answer C

25.when driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated:
a. At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel
b. Within 61/2 inches of the steering wheel
c. With you head positioned directly above the the steering wheel

Answer A

26. Which of the following is true about use of your hand signals
a. You should never use both electric and hand signals
b. if you signal for a lane change, other drivers must let you in
c. You must always signal for lane changes.

Answer C

27. when sharing the road with a light rail vehicle, you:
a. May not drive in the lane next to the light rail vehicle
b. Should monitor all traffic signals closely becaus they can change for the light rail vehicle
c. May turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle at an uncontrolled intersection.

Answer b


28. The maximum speed limit for ideal driving conditions is:
a. The speed of other vehicles traveling in your directions
b. The Posted speed for the road or freeway you are using
c. Whatever speed you feel is safe for you and your vehicle

Answer b

29. Driving slowly in front of traffic in the far left (fast) lane on any freeway:
a. Can Frustate other drivers and make them angry
b. Cannot result in a traffic citation
c. Saves lives by causing others to slow down, too

Answer a

30. If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you don not have a hands-free device, you should:
a. Answer the call because it may be an emergency
b. Let the call go to voice mail
c. Check the incoming number before answering the call

Answer b

31. 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

Answer b

32. You are entering a freeway, You should check traffic by
a. Looking over your shoulder
b. Using the inside and outside mirrors only
c. Checking all mirrors and turning your head

Answer C