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






2. You drive defensively when you...






3. You may legally block an intersection...






4. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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...






16. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...






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






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






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






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






21. A white painted curb means...






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






23. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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?






36. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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...






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






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






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






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






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