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






2. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






5. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






10. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






14. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






17. 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...






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






28. 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...






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






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






31. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






37. You may not park your vehicle...






38. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






42. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






44. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...






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






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






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






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






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






50. You may legally park your car...