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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






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






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






22. You may legally park your car...






23. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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

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






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






30. 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...






31. 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...






32. 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...






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






34. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






36. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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...






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






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






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






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