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






2. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






5. 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...






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






7. When can you drive in a bike lane?






8. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...






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






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






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






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






13. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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


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






17. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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...






27. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






50. 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...