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






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






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






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






5. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. When driving in fog - use your...






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






24. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






40. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






46. You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right...






47. 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...






48. A white painted curb means...






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






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