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






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






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






4. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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...






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






17. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






22. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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?






31. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?






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






33. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






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






38. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...






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






40. 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...






41. 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...






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






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






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






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






46. Roadways are the most slippery...






47. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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