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






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






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






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






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






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. It is illegal to park your vehicle...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






26. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






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






31. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






33. A white painted curb means...






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






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






36. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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...






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






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






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






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






48. You may legally park your car...






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






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