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California DMV Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...






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






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






4. You may legally park your car...






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






6. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...






7. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






9. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






11. 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...






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






13. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






14. 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?






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






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






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






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






19. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






21. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






34. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Roadways are the most slippery...






43. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?






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






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






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






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






48. 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...






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






50. 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...