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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 driving in fog - you should use your...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. You may legally park your car...






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






11. You drive defensively when you...






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






13. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






23. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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...






32. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






37. 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...






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






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






40. 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...






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






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






43. 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...






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






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






46. 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...






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






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






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






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