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






2. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






7. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. You drive defensively when you...






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






17. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






20. 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...






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






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






23. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...






24. 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...






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






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






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






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






29. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






42. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






45. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






49. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...






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