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






2. 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...






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






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






5. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...






6. 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?






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






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






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






10. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






12. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






14. 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...






15. 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...






16. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






17. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. A white painted curb means...






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






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






30. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






33. 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...






34. 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...






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






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






37. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






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






42. You may legally block an intersection...






43. You drive defensively when you...






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






45. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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