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California DMV Exam

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






2. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...






3. 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?






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






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






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






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






8. 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...






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






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






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






12. 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...






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






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






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






16. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






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






21. 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...






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






23. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...






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






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






26. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






29. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






34. 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...






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






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






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






38. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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