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






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






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






4. You may not park your vehicle...






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






6. 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...






7. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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...






14. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






15. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






18. When can you drive in a bike lane?






19. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






41. 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...






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

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43. 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...






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






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






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






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






49. 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...






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