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






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






3. 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...






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






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






6. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...






16. 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?






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






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






19. 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...






20. When can you drive in a bike lane?






21. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. You may not park your vehicle...






40. You may legally block an intersection...






41. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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...






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






50. 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...