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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 obey instructions from school crossing guards...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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...






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






14. 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...






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






16. 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...






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






18. A white painted curb means...






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






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






21. 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...






22. 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...






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






24. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






34. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






48. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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