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






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






3. There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign (SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS) - you should...






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






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






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






7. You may not park your vehicle...






8. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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

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






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






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






14. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






16. A white painted curb means...






17. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






23. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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...






42. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. You drive defensively when you...