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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 may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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...






8. 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...






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






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






11. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






13. A white painted curb means...






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






15. 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...






16. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






18. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






20. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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...






29. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






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






46. 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...






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






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






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 may not park your vehicle...