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






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






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






4. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...






5. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in...






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






7. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?






8. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...






9. 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...






10. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...






11. You may not park your vehicle...






12. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...






13. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...






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






15. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive...






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






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






18. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...






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






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






21. A pedestrian Who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner - you should...






22. A white painted curb means...






23. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...






24. You may legally park your car...






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






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






27. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...






28. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...






29. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.






30. It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your...






31. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...






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






33. Roadways are the most slippery...






34. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.






35. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.






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






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






38. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...






39. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...






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






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






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






43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...






44. Check your rear-view mirrors...






45. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...






46. Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled 'T' intersection. One vehicle is on the the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right of way at the intersection?






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






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






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






50. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...