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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 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...






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






3. You may legally park your car...






4. 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?






5. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Check your rear-view mirrors...






16. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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...






29. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?






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






31. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






43. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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