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






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






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






4. 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...






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






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






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






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






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

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






11. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






15. Check your rear-view mirrors...






16. 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...






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






18. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...






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






20. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






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






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






25. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






26. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...






41. 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...






42. A white painted curb means...






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






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






45. 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...






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






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






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






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






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