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California DMV Exam

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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 getting ready to make a right turn. You should...






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






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






4. Roadways are the most slippery...






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






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

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






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






9. 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...






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






11. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. You may not park your vehicle...






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






20. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






23. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?






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






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






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






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






28. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






30. 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...






31. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...






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






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






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






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






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