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California DMV Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...






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






3. 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...






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






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






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






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






8. 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...






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






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






11. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. You drive defensively when you...






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






22. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






27. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






28. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






32. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






34. A white painted curb means...






35. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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