Ca Class "C" Driver's Test
A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and ___________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction
Be prepared to come to a complete stop
What color curb can disabled persons park at?
Blue
When drivers see livestock, they should:
Follow directions from the person in charge of the animals
To turn left from a one-way street to another, the driver must begin the turn:
From the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic
Give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder
A white sign with an arrow pointing upwards and the words only indicates:
Go only straight
Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to:
Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes
Which steering method should you use when correcting a skid?
Hand-Over-Hand
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:
Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection you must:
Signal just after you pass through the intersection
Which lines are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
Single, solid, yellow lines
A yellow flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to:
Slow down
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?
Slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _____________ and watch for oncoming vehicles
Slow down and move to the right side of the road
If you find yourself in the middle of an intersection with a solid yellow light, you must:
Slow down and proceed with caution, if a stop cannot be made safely
What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
Slow down gradually
When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must:
Slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles
A ________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane
Solid white line
A posted sign that reads speed limit 75 is the:
Speed limit on highways
What does a yellow warning sigh with a truck going down a hill indicate?
Steep downgrade ahead
If you are approaching a stop sign you must:
Stop at the solid white limit line
A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must __________ for a traffic signal or sign
Stop behind the line
A yellow warning sign with a stop sign inside of it and a arrow pointing up indicates:
Stop-sign ahead
Following too closely behind a vehicle is known as:
Tailgating
A white sign with an arrow splitting off to the left and also going forward means:
Turn left or go straight
What is the use of the special "turnout" areas marked on a two lane road?
To allow vehicles behind the driver to pass
Flag persons are often located in highways and work zones:
To stop, slow or guide traffic safely through construction areas
All regulatory devices on the road instruct you:
To stop. proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed
Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing
To the rear
If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must look ___________ to prevent temporarily being blinded
Toward the right edge of the road
When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, _________ if you have traffic following you
Try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly
Unless prohibited, drivers must use the "three point turn" to:
Turn around on a narrow street
The first step a driver should do during an enforcement stop is:
Turn on the right turn signal
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate:
A barrier
What is the fine for littering on the roadside?
$1,000
When passing other traffic on a two-lane road:
-Avoid passing on two-lane roads it dangerous -Do not pull out to pass unless you know you have enough space to pull back -Always signal before passing
When should you yield to another driver at an intersection?
-If the driver reaches the intersection before you -If the driver is just starting to enter the intersection -If the driver is to your right and reaches the intersection at the same time as you
On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when:
A broken yellow line is in your lane
A driver involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within:
10 days
You must use your headlights ________ after sunset
30 minutes
The maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is __________ on a two-lane undivided highway
55 mph
In a roundabout, a driver must drive in:
A counter-clockwise direction
A blue and white sign with a wheelchair indicates what?
A disabled parking spot
The primary traveling aids for a blind person include:
A white cane or a trained guide dog
When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay __________ and make the turn as close to the right curb
As close to the right as possible
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:
Braking too hard at a high speed
When turning your vehicle left from a one-way road to another one-way road:
Bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane
High Occupancy Vehicles lanes are reserved for:
Car pools and vehicles with more than one person
If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the __________ of your lane
Center
If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:
Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop
A blue and white sign with an H in the middle indicates:
Directs to hospital
Yellow warning sign with arrow going down and another going up, and shape in the middle.
Ending of a divided highway
When you want to enter a freeway you should:
Enter the freeway at or near the speed of the freeway traffic
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal , drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left (TRUE/FALSE)
FALSE
At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street (TRUE/FALSE)
FALSE
In which of these situations should you use your horn? -You are angry or upset -At a blind person -You want the driver in front of you to move
In none of these situations
A _____________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps
Interchange
___________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur
Intersections
A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates:
Left turn signal is about to change to green or red light or the red arrow
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
Left turns only
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:
Left-edge lines
The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before you enter the intersection is known as:
Limit line
Before passing another vehicle you should:
Look ahead for road conditions and traffic
When driving in fog you should use your:
Low-beam lights
When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street what should you not do?
Lower the windows
On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can:
Make left turns and U-turns from the center lane
Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, because:
Motorcycles need a full lane width
The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:
Move into the proper lane well before the turn
Can you pass on the right when driving in a lane set aside for left turns?
No
Should you pass when moving through an intersection?
No
Should you use high-beam lighting in fog, snow, or heavy rain?
No
Should you use high-beams when traveling behind other vehicles?
No
A red circle sign with a red line across an arrow that is turning around indicates:
No U-turn
A minor driver receives a phone call on his/her cell phone. What should they do?
Not answer the call
Left turns at a red light can only be made from a
One-way street onto a one-way street
Broken yellow lines indicate:
Passing is allowed if done safely
A double solid yellow line means:
Passing is not allowed in either direction
A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means:
Proceed with caution
If you are having vehicle trouble and need to stop, first you should:
Pull off the road and away from traffic
What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?
Pull over to the side and allow the driver to pass
If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, you should:
Report the incident to the city police
When approaching a roundabout, always enter to the _________ of the central island
Right
A five-shaped yellow sign with children indicates what?
School zone
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _______ than the front wheels
Shorter path
A driver horizontally extends his arm out, this indicates:
The driver is making a left turn
A driver pointing his hand down means:
The driver is slowing down or stopping
A driver in front of you is signaling with hand and arm pointing upwards, which means:
The driver wants to make a right turn
What does a flashing arrow panel with arrows pointing to the left mean?
The lane ahead is closed
When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on a highway, vehicles passing others or turning left should use:
The left lane
A diamond shaped sign on a truck means:
The load on the truck is potentially dangerous
A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:
The sum of the braking distance and the reaction distance
A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates:
The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right of way?
The vehicle traveling uphill
What rule should you follow to avoid tailgating?
Three-second rule
A yellow warning sign with arrows side by side, traveling in opposite directions from each other
Two-way traffic
When can a child under the age of 8 ride in the front seat of a vehicle?
When all the rear seats are already occupied by children under the age of 7 years
When should you use your high-beam headlights?
When driving in open country or on dark city streets
Blind pedestrians may carry ________ canes or use assistance of guide dogs
White
A yellow warning sign with a winding arrow
Winding road
Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by:
Yellow lane dividers
A three-sided red and white triangle sign indicates
Yield
At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:
Yield to the bicycle
Vehicles approaching a roundabout must:
Yield to the traffic in the circle
When you see this T shaped yellow warning sign you should:
Yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road
A green guide sign with an airplane indicates:
You are approaching an airport
Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true? -Avoid passing on the right,unless you can do it safely -Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time -You can exceed the speed limit to make a quick pass -Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you
You are never to exceed the speed limit to make a quick pass
When there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing lane what is indicated?
You may pass if done safely
The Blood Alcohol Content of a person under 21 should be:
Zero
