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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A white painted curb means...






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






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

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






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






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






17. 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...






18. You drive defensively when you...






19. 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...






20. 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...






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






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






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






24. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...






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






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






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






28. You may not park your vehicle...






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






30. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






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






35. 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?






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






37. Check your rear-view mirrors...






38. 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...






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






40. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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...






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






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






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






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