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






2. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






11. 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...






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






13. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






14. 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...






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






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






17. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






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






22. 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...






23. You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase - a person is seriously injured. You are subject to...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. You may not park your vehicle...