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






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






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


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






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






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






7. 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...






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






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






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






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






12. You may legally block an intersection...






13. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is...






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






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






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






17. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






19. You may legally park your car...






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






21. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






29. When driving in fog - use your...






30. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...






31. 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...






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






33. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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...






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






45. 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?






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






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






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






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






50. You may not park your vehicle...