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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. Which of the following is true about large trucks?






2. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






13. You may legally block an intersection...






14. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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...






29. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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...






45. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






46. 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...






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






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






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






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