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






2. You may not park your vehicle...






3. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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

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






6. 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...






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






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






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






10. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Check your rear-view mirrors...






34. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?






35. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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...






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






45. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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