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






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






3. You may legally park your car...






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






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






6. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






16. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






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






21. You drive defensively when you...






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






23. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?






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






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






34. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






36. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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...






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






46. 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...






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






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






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






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