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






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






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






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






5. 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?






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






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






8. 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...






9. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






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






14. 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...






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






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






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






18. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






22. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






24. 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...






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






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






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






28. You have had your license for eight months. You may...






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






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






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






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






33. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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