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






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






3. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






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






8. 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...






9. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






14. 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...






15. 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...






16. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...






17. A white painted curb means...






18. 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...






19. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. You may legally park your car...






31. 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...






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






33. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






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






37. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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...






45. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






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