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California DMV Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...






2. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...






3. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...






4. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...






5. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...






6. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...






7. When driving in fog - use your...






8. The speed limit in any alley is...






9. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...






10. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.






11. You may legally park your car...






12. There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign (SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS) - you should...






13. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...






14. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.






15. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...






16. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...






17. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?






18. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...






19. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...






20. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...






21. You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp. You...






22. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...






23. When looking ahead while driving - you should...






24. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...






25. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...






26. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?






27. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...






28. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...






29. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?






30. Roadways are the most slippery...






31. Which of the following is true about large trucks?






32. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?






33. Check your rear-view mirrors...






34. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...






35. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...






36. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?






37. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.






38. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...






39. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...






40. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...






41. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...






42. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...






43. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






44. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...






45. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...






46. When driving in fog - you should use your...






47. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...






48. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...






49. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...






50. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...