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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. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






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






4. 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...






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






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






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






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






9. 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...






10. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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...






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






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






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






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






26. You may legally block an intersection...






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






28. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






38. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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