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






2. 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...






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






4. A white painted curb means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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...






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


14. You drive defensively when you...






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






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






17. When looking ahead while driving - you should...






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






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






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






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






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






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 the following is true about large trucks?






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






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






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






28. You may legally block an intersection...






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






30. When can you drive in a bike lane?






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






32. Check your rear-view mirrors...






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






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






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






36. 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?






37. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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