California DMV Driving Test

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1. When driving through fog or rain, it is advisable to: Turn on your parking lights only. Turn on your 4-way hazard lights. Turn on your headlights to low-beam.

2. Which is not a valid painted curb coloring? A red curb for no parking or stopping at all, except for buses. A green curb for limited time parking. A blue curb for disabled people An orange curb for construction zones. A white curb for passenger pick up or drop off.

3. When does a driver license expire? Unless determined, on your birthday in the year displayed on the driver license. A driver license does not expire. Only if the driver is involved in a collision After ten years from issuance. Whenever the driver purchases a new vehicle.

4. Using the unpaved shoulder of the road to pass to the right of a car is permitted if: The car ahead is waiting to turn left. It should never be done. You are turning right at the next corner. You are riding a motorcycle.

5. While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? Reading a road map. Traveling slower than other traffic. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Listening to music through a set of dual headphones.

6. Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind Decreasing your following distance. Changing lanes frequently. Merge into another lane.

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

8. Which of the following are acceptable examples of true full name verification documents, for the purposes of obtaining a driver license? A marriage certificate. Adoption documents containing your full name. Name change documents containing your full name both before and after All of the answers listed.

9. Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. when the road is slippery you should: Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle. Test your tires' traction while going uphill. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops

10. In which of the following places is a u-turn permitted? On a one-way street. Across a double yellow line. On a railroad crossing. In a business district.

11. Any time your view is blocked by a hill or curve, you should ____ Assume the way ahead is clear of other vehicles for a long ways, and accelerate. Assume there is another vehicle ahead of you that you cannot see. Assume the way ahead is clear of other vehicles for a short ways, and continue at present speed None of the listed answers.

12. What should a driver do at an intersection without a 'stop' or 'yield' sign? Continue driving as you were. Count to five before driving through the intersection. Only yield to pedestrians and not to vehicles or bicyclists Slow your vehicle down and be ready to stop if necessary. Yield only for those on your left if they arrive at the intersection at the same time as you.

13. ____ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of on the road. Velocitizing. Weaving. Hydroplaning. Tailgating.

14. Which of these statements is true about road work zones Slow down only if you think workers are present. Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones. You must 'slow for the cone zone'.

15. May you park beside a white curb? Yes, but only if you are a disabled person with special plates on your vehicle. No, you may not park against a white curb. Yes, but no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight Yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.

16. During which of the following situations would it be illegal for you to drive? After consuming excessive amounts of alcohol. After taking hard drugs e.g. cocaine. After taking prescription medication that impairs your ability to drive All of the listed answers.

17. Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a ____ curb. Green. Blue. White. Red.

18. A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. this driver wants to Turn left. Turn right. Slow down Stop.

19. When you are turning right from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from The lane nearest to the right curb. The lane farthest from the right curb. The middle lane The left lane.

20. Which of the following statements about senior drivers is true? All of the listed answers. Senior drivers are always more experienced. Senior drivers are horrible drivers Senior drivers should refer to a dmv handbook specifically created for senior drivers.

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To operate a motorcycle in California, you must have a Class M license. Licenses are issued through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The state offers a motorcycle instruction permit and two license levels. An M1 license includes any type of motorcycle, and an M2 license is specifically for motorbikes, mopeds, or scooters. You must be at least 15 ½ to apply for a Class M1 or M2 permit. At age 16, you can apply for an M1 or M2 license if you have held a permit for at least 6 months.

To receive a Class M1 or M2 permit or license, you must submit your documentation, pass the vision screening, pass the driver and motorcycle knowledge tests, complete a Form DL44 application, and pay the fees. Anyone under the age of 21 must also complete the California Highway Patrol California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CHP CMSP) and submit the certification. Applicants who are over 21 are encouraged to take the CHP CMSP course as well, and the motorcycle skills test is waived for those who complete the course.

Tests are scheduled through your local DMV. The written exam contains 25 questions about signaling, crossing, changing lanes and other safe driving practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills test examines how well you handle and operate your motorcycle. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.