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






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






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






5. Check your rear-view mirrors...






6. 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...






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






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






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






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






11. You may not park your vehicle...






12. 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...






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






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

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






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






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






18. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






31. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






37. Roadways are the most slippery...






38. 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...






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






40. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...






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






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






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






44. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






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






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






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






50. You may legally park your car...