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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. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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

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






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






5. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. You drive defensively when you...






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






16. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...






17. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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...






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






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






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






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






42. You may legally park your car...






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






44. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






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






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