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






2. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...

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3. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is...






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






5. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.






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






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






8. 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...






9. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...






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






21. 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...






22. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






24. Roadways are the most slippery...






25. You may legally park your car...






26. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






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






31. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...






32. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...






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






34. 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?






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






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






37. You may legally block an intersection...






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






39. It is illegal to park your vehicle...






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






41. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...






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






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






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






45. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?






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






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






48. You may not park your vehicle...






49. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...






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