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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 drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






18. 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...






19. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






28. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






30. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






31. 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...






32. Check your rear-view mirrors...






33. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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...