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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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...






9. 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...






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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?






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






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






25. 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...






26. 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...






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






28. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...






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






30. 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...






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






32. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...






33. A white painted curb means...






34. 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...






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






36. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






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






40. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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