Test your basic knowledge |

California DMV Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. You may legally park your car...






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






13. 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...






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






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






16. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...






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






19. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






23. 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...






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






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






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






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






28. 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...






29. 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...






30. 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?






31. A white painted curb means...






32. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






35. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






37. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. It is illegal to park your vehicle...






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






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






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