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






2. 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...






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






4. 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...






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. 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...






7. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






18. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






20. 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...






21. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






23. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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






43. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






45. 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...






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






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






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






49. 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...






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