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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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...






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






12. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...






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






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






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






16. 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...






17. You may legally block an intersection...






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






19. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. When can you drive in a bike lane?






27. 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...






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






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






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






31. 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...






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






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






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






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






36. 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...






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






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






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






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






41. 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...






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

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






44. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






46. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






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