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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 may not park your vehicle...






2. When driving in fog - you should use your...






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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...






21. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






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






25. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






29. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in...






30. 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...






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






32. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...






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






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






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






36. 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?






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






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






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






40. You may legally park your car...






41. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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...






48. You drive defensively when you...






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






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