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






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






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






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






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






6. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






12. 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?






13. You may legally block an intersection...






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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...






20. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






24. Roadways are the most slippery...






25. You drive defensively when you...






26. When can you drive in a bike lane?






27. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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 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...






36. 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...






37. 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...






38. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






41. 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...






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






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






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






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






46. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...






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






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


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






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