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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. You drive defensively when you...






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






3. 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...






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






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






6. You may legally park your car...






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






8. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






10. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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...






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






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






27. 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...






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






29. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






31. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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...






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






41. 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?






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






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






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






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






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

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






48. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...






49. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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