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When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: - ✔ ✔ Signal for at least 5 seconds
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one way street: - ✔ ✔ If traffic on the street is moving to the left
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in our directions, you may turn from: - ✔ ✔ The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
You should use your horn when: - ✔ ✔ It may help prevent a collision
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: - ✔ ✔ They are properly secured
Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true: - ✔ ✔ Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle: - ✔ ✔ Solid red lights, flashing red lights and blacked out traffic signals
Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks: - ✔ ✔ Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of way: - ✔ ✔ Whether or not a crosswalk is marked
A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What should you do? - ✔ ✔ Do as the officer tells you
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because: - ✔ ✔ You need extra room to see around the truck
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: - ✔ ✔ Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken
Which of these statements is true about road work zones? - ✔ ✔ You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"
Highways are typically most slippery: - ✔ ✔ When it first starts to rain after a dry spell
You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You: - ✔ ✔ Must not squeeze past the bicyclists
When driving on a multi lane street with two way traffic: - ✔ ✔ You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
On a green arrow, you must: - ✔ ✔ Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
When driving in fog, you should use your: - ✔ ✔ Low beams
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: - ✔ ✔ At all times
It is illegal to park your vehicle: - ✔ ✔ In an unmarked crosswalk
You drive defensively when you: - ✔ ✔ Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
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: - ✔ ✔ Headlights
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: - ✔ ✔ 15 mph
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true: - ✔ ✔ Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as show in the picture. This lane is used: - ✔ ✔ To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn
It is night. A vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on which makes it hard to see the road ahead, you should: - ✔ ✔ Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is: - ✔ ✔ 25 mph
Which child requires a child passenger restraint system? - ✔ ✔ A seven year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - ✔ ✔ May not be crossed for any reason
You may not park your vehicle: - ✔ ✔ Next to a red painted curb
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should: - ✔ ✔ Signal for 100 feet before turning
When parking your vehicle on any hill: - ✔ ✔ Use your parking break and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching: - ✔ ✔ Slow down and let the vehicle pass
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions: - ✔ ✔ At all times
Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet: - ✔ ✔ bridges and over-passes
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street you should start your turn from: - ✔ ✔ The lane closest to the left curb
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: - ✔ ✔ Illegal at all times
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device, you should: - ✔ ✔ Let the call go to voice mail
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must: - ✔ ✔ Stop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - ✔ ✔ Under no circumstances
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: - ✔ ✔ Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: - ✔ ✔ Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - ✔ ✔ Other vehicles for any reason
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - ✔ ✔ You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: - ✔ ✔ In order to see potential hazards early
You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: - ✔ ✔ Are entitled to share the road with you
Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for: - ✔ ✔ The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should: - ✔ ✔ Slow down before entering curves and intersections
You may make a left turn on a red light only from a: - ✔ ✔ One-way street onto a one-way street
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? - ✔ ✔ Roadways on bridges and overpasses
You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer: - ✔ ✔ A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
Yellow lines separate: - ✔ ✔ Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: - ✔ ✔ Causes traffic congestion
When should you yield your legal right-of-way? - ✔ ✔ When it helps prevent collisions
stop before you cross the railroad tracks when - ✔ ✔ You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold wet weather? - ✔ ✔ They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: - ✔ ✔ Under no circumstances
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: - ✔ ✔ Over your shoulders
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive: - ✔ ✔ Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle
Should you always drive slower than other traffic - ✔ ✔ No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should: - ✔ ✔ Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are: - ✔ ✔ Required to use both lap and shoulder belts
Drivers are required to obey instructions from: - ✔ ✔ Flaggers(signal persons) at construction sites
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should: - ✔ ✔ Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane? (carpools 3 or more only) - ✔ ✔ A convertible with an adult and two children
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should: - ✔ ✔ Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
You may drive in a bike lane: - ✔ ✔ No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
- ✔ ✔ Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: - ✔ ✔ Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way? - ✔ ✔ You have the right of way
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?
- ✔ ✔ If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
This white sign means: - ✔ ✔ Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ✔ ✔ Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should: - ✔ ✔ Wait until the person crosses the street
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red: - ✔ ✔ Under any circumstances
Which of the following will help you to avoid getting hit from behind: - ✔ ✔ Merge into another lane
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - ✔ ✔ Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
This yellow sign (arrow pointing up with curve on right side) means: - ✔ ✔ Merging traffic ahead
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? - ✔ ✔ You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision? - ✔ ✔ Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles
You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in California (SR 1) with the DMV within 10 days if you: - ✔ ✔ Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage
At dawn or dust, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn: - ✔ ✔ On your headlights
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: - ✔ ✔ Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must: - ✔ ✔ Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic you will most likely:
- ✔ ✔ Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
Collisions can happen more often when: - ✔ ✔ One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: - ✔ ✔ Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: - ✔ ✔ Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
When planning to pass another vehicle, you should: - ✔ ✔ Not count on other drivers making room for you
Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the incoming intersection. You: - ✔ ✔ Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn
You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do? - ✔ ✔ Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and: - ✔ ✔ Glance over your shoulder
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic container that has been opened if the container is: - ✔ ✔ In the trunk
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher. - ✔ ✔ 0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely - ✔ ✔ 35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when - ✔ ✔ You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - ✔ ✔ Sell or transfer your vehicle
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should: - ✔ ✔ Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - ✔ ✔ Slow to a safe speed before the curve
A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first? - ✔ ✔ Take your foot off the gas
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? - ✔ ✔ Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: - ✔ ✔ At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - ✔ ✔ Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should: - ✔ ✔ Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes? - ✔ ✔ Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change
When you see this yellow sign (school zone), you should: - ✔ ✔ Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk
It is against the law to enter an intersection when: - ✔ ✔ You can't get all the way across before the light turns red
U-turns in business districts are: - ✔ ✔ Legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them
This white sign (left turn, yield on green) means you: - ✔ ✔ May turn left on a green light when it is safe
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve: - ✔ ✔ Up to six months of jail
Turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: - ✔ ✔ So other drivers can see you
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should: - ✔ ✔ Move over into the right lane when it is safe
An orange-colored sign (shoulder work ahead) like this means: - ✔ ✔ There is road work ahead
You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should: - ✔ ✔ Signal before you arrive at the intersection
Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: - ✔ ✔ Their smaller size makes them harder to see
