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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...






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






14. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?






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






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






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






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






19. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






21. 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...






22. Check your rear-view mirrors...






23. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






35. You may not park your vehicle...






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






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






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






39. You may legally park your car...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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