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






2. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






18. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






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






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






23. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. You drive defensively when you...






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






35. You may not park your vehicle...






36. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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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. The speed limit in any alley is...






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






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






50. A white painted curb means...