California DMV Practice Test 2

Question 1

U-turns are prohibited:

Accepted Answer

On or near any curve or hill.

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In a parking lot.

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On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.

Question 2

What should you never do when changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

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Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

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Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Question 3

If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a California highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Call the humane society.

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Move the injured animal off the road.

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Continue driving.

Question 4

When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

Accepted Answer

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

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Approaching vehicles might not see you.

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Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

Question 5

If you're parked facing uphill with no curb, engage the parking brake and then:

Accepted Answer

Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.

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Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.

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Keep your wheels facing straight.

Question 6

What should you do if you feel fatigued while driving?

Accepted Answer

Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.

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Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly.

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Increase the volume of your radio.

Question 7

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol affects judgement

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If you can walk in a straight line after drinking

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If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit

Question 8

You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Accepted Answer

Wait until the person crosses the street.

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Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

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Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Question 9

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Accepted Answer

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

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Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

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Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

Question 10

What factors make a car collision more likely?

Accepted Answer

Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles

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Adjusting your rearview mirror before you start driving

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Looking over your shoulder while making lane changes

Question 1 of 10

U-turns are prohibited: