CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S EXAMINATION
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 0.10% -- One-tenth of one percent 0.05% -- Five-hundredths of one percent
0.08% -- Eight-hundredths of one percent
To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about: 5 to 10 seconds. 10 to 15 seconds. 15 to 20 seconds.
10 to 15 seconds.
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn. 50 75 100
100
At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is: 15 mph. 25 mph. 20 mph.
15 mph.
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is: 25 mph. 15 mph. 20 mph.
15 mph.
The speed limit in any alley is: 20 mph. 15 mph. 25 mph.
15 mph.
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. 20 mph. 25 mph.
15 mph.
When can you drive in a bike lane? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise On foggy days when visibility is low 200 feet before making a turn
200 feet before making a turn
The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is _______, unless otherwise posted. 15 mph 25 mph 20 mph
25 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is: 20 mph. 25 mph. 30 mph.
25 mph.
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35 mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely: 25 mph. 35 mph. 30 mph.
35 mph.
Alcohol in any concentration is: A stimulant. A depressant. Neither of the above.
A depressant.
Alcohol is: A stimulant. An antihistamine. A depressant.
A depressant.
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer: Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles. Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles. A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.
A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.
It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because: They do not follow the same rules as motor vehicles. A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle. They brake more slowly than motor vehicles.
A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle.
Which child requires a child passenger restraint system? A six-year-old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall A seven-year-old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall An eight-year-old who is 4 feet 9 inches tall
A seven-year-old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall
With a Class C driver license, a person may drive: A three-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. Any three-axle vehicle, regardless of the weight. A vehicle pulling two trailers.
A three-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive. If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired. Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.
Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to: Oncoming vehicles also turning left. All approaching vehicles. Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.
All approaching vehicles.
Remove all snow, frost, and ice from: Just the windshield. All windows. Just the windshield and passenger window.
All windows.
Backing your vehicle is: Always dangerous. Dangerous if you have a helper. Only dangerous in large vehicles.
Always dangerous.
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: The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane. A special lane for slow-moving vehicles. An exit lane.
An exit lane.
Drivers must use their seat belt: Unless they are driving a vehicle built before 1978. Unless they are driving a limousine. And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.
And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.
Distracted driving is: Anything that causes evasive action while driving. Anything that takes your attention away from driving. Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.
Anything that takes your attention away from driving.
This sign means: There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead. Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve. Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.
Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.
When you see this sign, you: Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop. Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing. Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.
Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you: Are following a small passenger vehicle. Are being tailgated by another driver. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.
Are being tailgated by another driver.
You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Illegally share lanes with motor vehicles. Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.
Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.
When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you: First come to a complete stop. Wait until the light changes. Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.
Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: At all times. Only during school hours. Unless you do not see any children present.
At all times.
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog: Only when the guide dog is leading the person across the street. At all times. Only if a crossing guard is present.
At all times.
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions: Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead. Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws. At all times.
At all times.
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: When a bus or trolley is present. When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers. At any time for any reason.
At any time for any reason.
When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: At or near the speed of the freeway traffic. At the legal speed limit. More slowly than the freeway traffic.
At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway. Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway. The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.
At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should: Follow the large vehicle closely to reduce wind drag on your vehicle. Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time. Drive on its right side when on curves and hills.
Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time.
If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should: Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water. Avoid the puddle if possible. Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.
Avoid the puddle if possible.
If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not: Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination. Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit. Back up on the road or shoulder.
Back up on the road or shoulder.
Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before: Backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection. Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. Changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickly.
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.
When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should: Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane. Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way. Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.
Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: Slow down because the lane ends ahead. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. Change lanes and maintain your current speed.
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
When you see this yellow sign, you should: Always stop at the crosswalk. Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guards signals for you to go. Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Adjust your rearview and side mirrors: Before you start driving. Whenever you need to use them. Before you get into the car.
Before you start driving.
Interstate driving requires drivers to: Have the ability to safely drive at increased speeds. Be constantly alert. Both of the above.
Both of the above.
It is unlawful to: Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone. Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing. Both of the above.
Both of the above.
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must: Leave a note on the vehicle. Report the collision without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the California Highway Patrol. Both of the above.
Both of the above.
Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet? Bridges and overpasses Intersections Tunnels
Bridges and overpasses
Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper): Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. Cannot result in a traffic citation. Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary: Causes traffic congestion. Prevents rear-end collisions. Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.
Causes traffic congestion.
When you see this sign, you should stop and: Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed. Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first. Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Which of these is a safe driving technique? Using your high beam lights in the fog. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must: Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus. Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection. If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop. Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.
Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should: Speed up to beat the red light. Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection. Come to a safe stop.
Come to a safe stop.
A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should: Stop. Continue moving and clear the intersection safely. Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.
Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should: Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes. Pull to the right of the intersection and stop. Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is heavy. You should: Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane. Slowly inch your vehicle into the traffic lane. Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears.
Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane.
Which of the following increases your chances of being in a collision? Looking over your shoulder while making lane changes Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles Adjusting your rearview mirror before you start driving
Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is: In a marked crosswalk. In any crosswalk or intersection. Crossing any street.
Crossing any street.
This sign means: Divided highway. Railroad warning. No passing zone.
Divided highway.
A police officer is signaling for you to continue driving through a red light. What should you do? Do as the officer tells you. Wait for the green light. Stop first, then do what the officer tells you.
Do as the officer tells you.
A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means: Reduce your speed. Traffic light ahead. Do not pass.
Do not pass.
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way. Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across. Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
This road sign means: No right turn. Drive only in the direction of the arrow. Curve ahead.
Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights. Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.
Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
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 slow down. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop. Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by: Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.
Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
Roadways are the most slippery: During a heavy downpour. After it has been raining for awhile. During the first rain after a dry spell.
During the first rain after a dry spell.
You can identify aggressive drivers by: Erratic and improper lane changes. The number of passengers in their car. Their tendency to drive slowly.
Erratic and improper lane changes.
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in vehicle on a hot day: Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system. If they are supervised by a person twelve years of age or older. Only if the key is in the ignition.
Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving? Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving. Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes? Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. Getting adequate rest and staying alert. Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.
Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.
When driving in a construction zone: Slightly increase your speed. Expect the unexpected. Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.
Expect the unexpected.
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive: Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.
Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can. Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle. No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.
If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is: No different than normal. Farther from the car ahead than normal. Closer to the car ahead than normal.
Farther from the car ahead than normal.
If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should: Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly. Increase the volume of your radio. Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.
Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. Five 10 15
Five
Drivers are required to obey instructions from: Security guards patrolling parking lots. Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway. Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.
This white sign means you should not pass other vehicles: Until after you pass the sign. Unless it seems safe to do so. For any reason.
For any reason.
A curb painted blue means parking is: Allowed for no longer than 15 minutes. Only allowed when picking up or dropping off passengers. For disabled persons with a special placard or plate.
For disabled persons with a special placard or plate.
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should: Challenge them. Get out of their way. Speed up.
Get out of their way.
This red and white sign means you should: Stop and check for traffic coming from both directions before proceeding. Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross. Maintain a steady speed and check for traffic coming from all directions.
Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and: Never look over your right shoulder. Always slow down in your traffic lane. Glance over your shoulder.
Glance over your shoulder.
Changing from one lane to another is best done: Quickly and often. When a car is in your blind spot. Gradually and carefully.
Gradually and carefully.
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your: Emergency flashers. Parking lights. Headlights.
Headlights.
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should decrease your speed and turn on your: Interior lights. Parking lights. Headlights.
Headlights.
This sign means: Trucks under 18,000 pounds are allowed. Hill ahead. Truck stop ahead.
Hill ahead.
You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first? Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
If a tire blows out, you should: Apply the brake and hold it. Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly. Pull over quickly.
Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? Other drivers can cut in front of you, improving the flow of traffic. If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. It inflates to protect you from injury in the case of a collision.
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react.
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: Under no circumstances because it is always legal. If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed. Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road.
If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed.
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV: Only if you or the other driver is injured. If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries. Only if you are at fault.
If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: Only if you are involved in a collision. If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation. Only if you are stopped and cited.
If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.
Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is: Legal, if it is your child. Illegal at all times. Not restricted by law.
Illegal at all times.
Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can: Help you to be a better driver. Make you feel better. Impair your judgment.
Impair your judgment.
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
It is illegal to park your vehicle: In an unmarked crosswalk. Within three feet of a private driveway. In a bicycle lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are: On a lighted street. On a freeway. In fog.
In fog.
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: In order to see potential hazards early. Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely. Because it helps you keep up with traffic.
In order to see potential hazards early.
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is: Under the front seat. In the glove department. In the trunk.
In the trunk.
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane moving in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: Get you to your destination much more quickly and safely. Increase your chances of an collision. Help prevent traffic congestion.
Increase your chances of an collision.
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely: Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket. Improve traffic flow. Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb Away from the curb Parallel to the curb
Into the curb
What is a potential effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol? There will likely be no effect. It will make you more alert. It can make you unfit to drive.
It can make you unfit to drive.
You should use your horn when: Another vehicle is in your way. It may help prevent a collision. Another driver makes a mistake.
It may help prevent a collision.
A peace officer is signaling for you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being: Fined up to $1,000. Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Given a warning and a citation.
Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year.
Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's: Right-of-way privileges. Judgment and physical coordination. Knowledge.
Judgment and physical coordination.
When you see this road sign, you should: Keep right. Keep left. Pass with caution.
Keep right.
Work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs are used to: Make drivers angry about slow traffic. Inconvenience drivers. Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.
Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.
You drive defensively when you: Put one car length between you and the car ahead. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do? Call your insurance company when you get home. Wait for the owner to return. Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle.
Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle.
Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your: Left, your right, then your left again. Right. Left.
Left, your right, then your left again.
U-turns in business districts are: Always illegal because they are dangerous. Legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.
Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should: Answer the call because it may be an emergency. Let the call go to voicemail. Check the incoming number before answering the call.
Let the call go to voicemail.
You should signal continuously while turning because it: Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn. Lets other drivers know what your intentions are. Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.
While all of the following actions are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? Listening to music through a set of dual headphones. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Reading a road map.
Listening to music through a set of dual headphones.
All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
A white painted curb indicates a: Loading zone for freight or passengers. Loading zone for passengers or mail only. Loading zone for freight only.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should: Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane. Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane. Look straight ahead in your lane.
Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes? You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left. Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change. Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
This white sign means: The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed. Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary. Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: Low beams. High beams. Fog lights only.
Low beams.
When driving in fog, you should use your: Fog lights only. High beams. Low beams.
Low beams.
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should: Make room for the merging traffic, if possible. Assert your right-of-way by driving faster. Always maintain your position.
Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: May complete its turn in either of the two lanes. May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway. May not be crossed for any reason. Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.
May not be crossed for any reason.
This white sign means you: May turn left only on a green arrow. May turn left on a green light when it is safe. Must wait for the solid green light before you turn left.
May turn left on a green light when it is safe.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind? Merging into another lane Decreasing your following distance Changing lanes frequently
Merging into another lane
This yellow sign means: One lane ahead. Merging traffic ahead. Lane ends ahead.
Merging traffic ahead.
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications? Most cold medications can make a person drowsy. Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages. Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Station wagon. Passenger vehicle. Motorcycle.
Motorcycle.
There are two traffic lanes moving 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: Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Move into the right lane when it is safe.
Move into the right lane when it is safe.
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: Stay in the center lane. Move to the lane on your right. Move to the lane on your left.
Move to the lane on your right.
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should: Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. Not move your vehicle for any reason.
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You: May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn. Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn.
Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn.
To make a right turn at a corner, you: May not enter the bicycle lane. Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning.
Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning.
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead. Are temporarily parked in a traffic lane to make delivery. Are backing out of a parking space.
Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead.
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: Keep your speed close to that of other traffic. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Always drive at the posted speed limit.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate? Never. When you can see clearly in both directions. When the warning lights are not flashing.
Never.
You may not park your vehicle: On the side of the freeway in an emergency. Next to a red painted curb. Within 100 feet of an elementary school.
Next to a red painted curb.
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: Driving in both directions may pass. Next to the broken line may pass. Next to the solid line may pass.
Next to the broken line may pass.
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive: 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. No faster than 65 mph.
No faster than 65 mph.
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: If you drive more slowly than 15 mph. No more than 200 feet before making a right turn. Whenever bicyclists are not present.
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.
This sign means: No right turn. Stop sign ahead. Divided highway.
No right turn.
Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic? No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique. Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
When planning to pass another vehicle, you should: Not count on other drivers to make room for you. Assume the driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. Assume the driver will maintain a constant speed.
Not count on other drivers to make room for you.
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may: Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic. Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction: May complete the turn in either of the two lanes. Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn.
Excessive speed: Does not increase the chance of a crash. Increases your ability to react to a hazard. Often leads to high-risk decision-making.
Often leads to high-risk decision-making.
Check your rearview mirrors: Often to see how traffic is moving behind you. To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot. Only when you are slowing down.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
At dawn or dusk and 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: Up the instrumental panel lights. On your parking lights. On your headlights.
On your headlights.
Drivers turning left must yield to: Overtaking cars. Oncoming cars. No one.
Oncoming cars.
How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability? Three Two One
One
Collisions are more likely to happen when: All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed. One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
You may make a left turn on a red light only from a: One-way street onto a two-way street. One-way street onto a one-way street. Two-way street onto a one-way street.
One-way street onto a one-way street.
To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check: Only the left outside mirror. Over their left or right shoulder. Only the inside rearview mirror.
Over their left or right shoulder.
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: The inside rearview mirror. The outside rearview mirror. Over your shoulders.
Over your shoulders.
When you drive through a construction zone, you should: Stop to watch the workers. Decrease your following distance. Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck."
Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck."
When passing another vehicle: Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible. Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing. Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.
Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.
A broken yellow centerline means that: Passing is not permitted. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
This sign means: Pedestrians walking along the road ahead. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Pedestrians must not cross here.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
This road sign means: Pedestrian crossing. School crossing. Jogging trail.
Pedestrian crossing.
This sign means: School crossing. School zone. Pedestrian crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
As you approach the top of a hill, you should: Speed up slightly. Prepare to stop, if needed. Maintain a steady speed.
Prepare to stop, if needed.
This sign indicates a: Railroad crossing. Pedestrian crossing. No passing zone.
Railroad crossing.
To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver: Relax and concentrate on driving. Drive above the posted speed limit. Tailgate the driver in front of you.
Relax and concentrate on driving.
If you are about to be hit from the rear, which of the following should you not do? Release your seat belt. Brace yourself. Press your head against the head restraint.
Release your seat belt.
If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and a separate shoulder belt, you are: Only required to use the lap belt. Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts. Only required to use the shoulder belt.
Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts.
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels? Straight ahead Right, toward the side of the road Left, toward the center of the road
Right, toward the side of the road
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels? Straight ahead Right, toward the side of the road Left, toward the center of the road
Right, toward the side of the road
This sign is used to warn drivers about: Upcoming intersections. Road construction. Road curves ahead.
Road curves ahead.
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? Roadways near the tops of hills Roadways on bridges and overpasses Roadways paved with asphalt
Roadways on bridges and overpasses
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper.
See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.
You must notify the DMV within five days if you: Are cited for a traffic violation. Sell or transfer your vehicle. Paint your vehicle a different color.
Sell or transfer your vehicle.
You must notify the DMV within five days if you: Sell or transfer your vehicle. Fail a smog test. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.
Sell or transfer your vehicle.
When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice: Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.
Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.
When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you: Should drive more slowly than other traffic for 200 feet. Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.
Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should: Move to the left of the center lane. Signal before you arrive at the intersection. Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.
Signal before you arrive at the intersection.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: Move toward the left side of your lane. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
Signal for 100 feet before turning.
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least five seconds. Slow down before you start to change lanes. Assume there is enough space in the next lane for your vehicle, if you signal first.
Signal for at least five seconds.
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means: You should treat the signal like a stop sign. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection. Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.
What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light? Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles. Stop before crossing the intersection. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should: Honk your horn then pass the bicyclist. Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist. Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway.
Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist.
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should: Change lanes to the left and speed up. Slow down and pass very carefully. Stop your vehicle until you can see what has happened.
Slow down and pass very carefully.
If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway: Speed up to scare them away. Slow down and proceed with caution. Quickly swerve into the next lane.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must: Come to a complete stop at the intersection. Maintain your normal speed. Slow down and proceed with caution.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
What should you do when you see this sign? Look for a train station ahead. Signal before going any further. Slow down and yield to trains.
Slow down and yield to trains.
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should: Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill. Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them. Slow down before entering curves and intersections.
Slow down before entering curves and intersections.
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: Signal and turn immediately. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first. Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should: Drive at a speed appropriate for ideal conditions. Apply your brakes as soon as your car starts to skid. Slow down.
Slow down.
You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: Slow to a safe speed before the curve. Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway. Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.
Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: The vehicle has the right-of-way. Slow-moving vehicle. Shoulder work ahead.
Slow-moving vehicle.
This symbol is used for: Dangerous intersections. Slow-moving vehicles. Yield signs.
Slow-moving vehicles.
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Slowing down to look at collision scene. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.
Slowing down to look at collision scene.
On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights: On the high beam setting. So other drivers can see you. Only when driving on the freeway.
So other drivers can see you.
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle? Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals. Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights. Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights.
Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.
This white sign means: You should slow down and move to the right lane. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic. Slower traffic must exit on the right.
Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic.
If you find yourself in a skid: Brake lightly. Stay off the brakes. Brake abruptly.
Stay off the brakes.
If your car begins to skid out of control: Pump the brakes. Apply the brakes lightly. Stay off the brakes.
Stay off the brakes.
If you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears. Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
This road sign means: Intersection ahead. Steep grade ahead. Winding road.
Steep grade ahead.
What does this road sign mean? Falling rocks Trucks use second gear Steep hill
Steep hill
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: Make eye contact with and then pass the pedestrian. Slow down as you pass the pedestrian. Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should: Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding. Cautiously drive around the pedestrian. Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.
When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should: Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk. Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.
Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should: Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution. Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red. Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: Slow down before entering. Stop before entering. Stop and wait for the green light.
Stop before entering.
A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should: Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously. Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do? Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower. Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.
Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: Stop, then proceed when safe. Stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic go first. Slow down or stop, only if necessary.
Stop, then proceed when safe.
If you become drowsy while driving, you should: Try to fight it. Take a break. Take some caffeine pills.
Take a break.
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first? Honk and step on the brake firmly. Take your foot off the gas pedal. Swerve into the lane next to you.
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons.
Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards.
Safely backing your vehicle requires all of the following, except: Looking over your right shoulder as you back up. Checking your vehicle's surroundings. Tapping your horn before you back up.
Tapping your horn before you back up.
Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: That you are approaching from behind. Approaching you from behind. That you have already passed.
That you are approaching from behind.
In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in: The front seat. The back seat. The bed of a pick-up truck.
The back seat.
If you are involved in a traffic accident in California, you must file a report of the accident with the DMV when: The collision causes $1,000 in damage. You plan on being out of the state for more than 30 days. You refinance the remaining balance of your vehicle loan.
The collision causes $1,000 in damage.
To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in: The far left lane. Any available lane. The lane closest to the middle of the street.
The far left lane.
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: Any lane (as long as it is safe). The lane closest to the left curb. The lane in the center of the road.
The lane closest to the left curb.
To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from: The lane closest to the left curb. The center lane. Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so.
The lane closest to the left curb.
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes traveling in your direction, you may turn from: The lane closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic.
The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.
This road sign means: Road construction ahead. The road ahead curves left then right. The road ahead curves right then left.
The road ahead curves right then left.
This yellow signs means: The road ahead has many curves. There is a sharp curve in the road ahead. The road ahead may be slippery.
The road ahead may be slippery.
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until: All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: Other drivers to merge onto the freeway. The truck driver to stop the vehicle. Other drivers when they want to slow down.
The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because: Their small size can make them hard to see. They usually have the right-of-way at intersections. It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes.
Their small size can make them hard to see.
This yellow sign means: There is a sharp turn to the right. The lane must turn right. A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.
There is a sharp turn to the right.
This yellow sign means: Controlled railroad ahead. Be prepared to stop if the light is flashing. There is a traffic signal ahead.
There is a traffic signal ahead.
An orange-colored sign like this means: There is roadwork ahead. You must change lanes ahead. There is a detour ahead.
There is roadwork ahead.
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic. You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before crossing the railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. You are transporting two or more children in a passenger vehicle.
There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed.
They are properly secured.
Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign that indicates a hazardous load? They are not allowed to drive on freeways. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks. They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph.
They must stop before crossing railroad tracks.
Which of these statements is true about large trucks? They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.
They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.
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. They do not freeze because they are made of concrete. They tend to freeze after the rest of the road does.
They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does.
Only _____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body. Drinking caffeine Eating foods high in fat Time
Time
Only _____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body. Drinking caffeine Eating foods high in fat Time
Time
While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you: And focus on the middle of the road. Because it is a legal requirement. To see potential hazards early.
To see potential hazards early.
The safest precaution that you can take when using cellular phones while driving is: To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. To keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. To review the number before answering a call.
To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Yellow lines separate: Traffic lanes on one-way streets. Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads. All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes.
Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
You are driving on a one-way street. You may only turn left onto another one-way street if: You increase your speed before the turn. Traffic on the street moves to the right. Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
This sign means: Traffic signal ahead. Stop. Yield the right-of-way.
Traffic signal ahead.
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and: Turn the front wheels toward the curb. Turn the front wheels away from the curb. Leave the front wheels straight.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: Turned to the left (toward the street). Turned to the right (away from the street). Parallel with the pavement.
Turned to the right (away from the street).
Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: Unless you entered the intersection on a green light. Under any circumstances, even if your light is green. Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light.
Under any circumstances, even if your light is green.
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red: Under any circumstances. Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light. Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.
Under any circumstances.
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: Under no circumstances. If you don't feel drowsy. If it is prescribed by a physician.
Under no circumstances.
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: If the vehicle ahead is turning left. If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction. Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances.
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances.
You may legally block an intersection: If you entered the intersection on the green light. During rush hour traffic. Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances.
You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car: If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. Under no circumstances. If the shoulder is wide enough.
Under no circumstances.
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve: Up to six months in jail. Up to 12 months in jail. No jail time, but you must pay a fine of $500.
Up to six months in jail.
If you have a sudden tire blowout: Use the brakes lightly. Pump the brakes. Apply the brakes firmly.
Use the brakes lightly.
When parking your vehicle on any hill: One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park." Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."
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: Proceed if you have the right-of-way. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
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: Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street. Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street. Wait until the person crosses the street.
Wait until the person crosses the street.
This sign is a: Service sign. Regulatory sign. Warning sign.
Warning sign.
A driver should: Stare directly in front of their car. Only focus on the middle of the road. Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.
Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.
All of the following are dangerous to do while driving. Which is also illegal? Wearing a headset that covers both ears. Having one or more interior lights on. Using cruise control on residential streets.
Wearing a headset that covers both ears.
When is it legal for minors to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? When making a call while stopped at the red light When making a call for emergency assistance Never
When making a call for emergency assistance
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead? When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
This road sign means: When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves. Traffic increases ahead.
When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals: Only when pulling away from the curb. When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb. When pulling next to or away from the curb.
When pulling next to or away from the curb.
Always use your seat belt: Unless the vehicle was built before 1978. Unless you are in a limousine. When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.
When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.
U-turns in residential districts are legal: On a one-way street on a green arrow. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. Across sets of solid double yellow lines.
When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.
When can you drive in a bike lane? During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane: After about three seconds. When you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder. When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.
When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.
When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Often, even at controlled intersections. Whenever it helps prevent collisions. Never. It confuses other drivers.
Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: Only if you have been drinking alcohol. Whenever you drive in California. Only if you have a collision.
Whenever you drive in California.
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: Only at controlled intersections. Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
Regulatory signs are: Green. Yellow. White.
White.
A blood alcohol concentration of .02 percent: Won't have any effect on your driving. Won't put other drivers at risk. Will double your chances of having an accident.
Will double your chances of having an accident.
This road sign means: Sharp turn to the right ahead. Upcoming sharp left and right turns. Winding road ahead.
Winding road ahead.
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass. Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken. Yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.
Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.
This is the shape and color of a __________ sign. Stop Wrong way Yield
Yield
This sign means: Yield sign ahead. Side road entering from left. Stop sign ahead.
Yield sign ahead.
When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should: Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your left. Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right. Wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection before proceeding.
Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.
On a green arrow, you must: Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection. Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection. Wait four seconds before proceeding.
Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.
You must file a report of a traffic accident occurring in California when: Your vehicle fails a smog test. You are involved in a collision and there is an injury. You change your insurance company.
You are involved in a collision and there is an injury.
When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper): You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation. You help reduce traffic congestion.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
It is against the law to enter an intersection when: You can't get all the way across before the light turns red. The light is flashing yellow and you didn't stop first. The light is yellow and you cannot stop safely.
You can't get all the way across before the light turns red.
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes. You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
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? The driver on your left has the right-of-way. You have the right-of-way. Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.
You have the right-of-way.
Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones? Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions. You must "Slow for the Cone Zone." Slow down only if you think workers are present.
You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."
If you want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane: You must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist. You must not squeeze past the bicyclist. You may not pass the bicyclist for any reason.
You must not squeeze past the bicyclist.
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane. You signal your intention for three seconds. You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic: Drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you. You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles. It is safest to drive in the lane next to the centerline.
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.
California's "Basic Speed Law" says: You should never drive faster than posted speed limits. You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means: You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes. You do not need to signal to turn from the indicated lane. You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to: The other side of the road is a solid line. Your side of the road is a broken line. The other side of the road is a broken line.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: Your front wheels must be turned toward the street. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
