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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. You may not park your vehicle...






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






3. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






16. You may legally park your car...






17. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






18. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






20. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...






21. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






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

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26. 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...






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






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






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






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






31. 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...






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






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






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






35. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. You drive defensively when you...






50. Check your rear-view mirrors...