California Drivers

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 a. Interior lights. b. Parking lights. c. Headlights.

headlights

if you are involved in traffic collision you are required to complete and submit a written report(SR1) to the dmv a. Only if you or the other driver is injured. b. If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries. c. Only if you are at fault.

if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries

it is illegal to park your vehicle a. In an unmarked crosswalk. b. Within three feet of a private driveway. c. In a bicycle lane.

in an unmarked crosswalk

use ______________steering when correcting a skid

hand-over-hand

if you litter on the side of the road the fine is

$1,000

if you can't see you can't see at lease ______in front of you

1,000ft

a driver involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within

10 days

To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ___. a. 05 to 10 seconds b. 10 to 15 seconds c. 15 to 20 seconds

10-15 seconds

you are about to make a left turn. you must signal continuously during the last_____before the turn a. 50 b. 75 c. 100

100 ft

at 35 how many feet does it take you react and to bring your vehicle to a complete stop

210ft

unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is a. 20 mph b. 25 mph c. 30 mph

25mph

to avoid tailgating you should follow the

3-second rule

you must run on your headlights ___________after sunset

30 minutes

at 55 mph how many feet does it take you react and to bring your vehicle to a complete stop

400ft

with a class c drivers license a person may drive a. A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. b. Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight. c. A vehicle pulling two trailers.

a 3-axle vehicle if the gross vehicle weight is less than 6,000 pounds

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: a. 15 mph b. 20 mph c. 25 mph

a. 15 mph

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: a. At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. b. 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway. c. The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.

a. at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

special 'turnout' areas marked on a two lane road

allow vehicles to pass

you must obey instructions from school crossing guards a. At all times. b. Only during school hours. c. Unless you do not see any children present.

at all times

you see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. you should obey his or her instructions a. Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead. b. Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws. c. At all times.

at all times

which of the following statements about blind spots is true a. they are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle b.large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles c. blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors

b

locked wheel skids are usually caused by

braking too hard at a high speed

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: a. If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. b. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. c. Under no circumstances.

c. under no circumstances

if you are in an intersection and you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should

continue through the intersection, then move to the right and stop

in a roundabout you must drive in a

counterclockwise direction

a ______________sign on a truck means that the trucks load is potentially dangerous

diamond-shaped

you are driving on the freeway. the vehicle in front of you is a large truck you should drive a. Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead. b. Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. c. No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger car

when you see livestock near the roadway you should

follow the directions from the person in charge of the animals

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: a. Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. b. Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously. c. Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

stop as long as the red lights are flashing

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ____days. a. 05 b. 10 c. 15

5

on a two lane undivided highway the max speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is

55mph

if a person is convicted of causing serous bodily injury when trying to evade a peace officer, the maximum imprisonment is

7 years

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: a. Your front wheels must be turned toward the street. b. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. c. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.

b. your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

if you drive faster than the other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will a. Get you to your destination much faster and safer. b. Increase your chances of an accident. c. Help prevent traffic congestion.

increase your chances of an accident

you drive defensively when you a. Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. b. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. c. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner, you must a. Leave a note on the vehicle. b. Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP. c. Both of the above.

leave a note on the vehicle report the accident without delay to the city police or in unincorporated areas, to the chp

all of the following practices are to do while driving which is also illegal a. Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. b. Adjusting your outside mirrors. c. Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle

listening ton music through headphones that cover both ears

A white painted curb means: a. Loading zone for freight or passengers. b. Loading zone for passengers or mail only. c. Loading zone for freight only

loading zone for passengers or mail only

at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should a. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. b. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. c. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.

look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

When driving in fog, you should use your: a. Fog lights only. b. High beams. c. Low beams.

low beams

a large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction, the truck a. May complete its turn in either of the two lanes. b. May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. c. 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 a. May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway. b. May not be crossed for any reason. c. Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.

may not be crossed for any reason

a child under 8 years old ____________when all rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years old

may ride in the front seat

you may not park your vehicle a. On the side of the freeway in an emergency. b. Next to a red painted curb. c. 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 a. In both directions may pass. b. Next to the broken line may pass. c. Next to the solid line may pass.

next to the broken line may pass

you are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. the traffic is traveling 70mph. you may legally drive a. 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. b. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. c. No faster than 65 mph.

no faster than 65mph

should you always drive slower than other traffic a. No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. b. Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique. c. 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 a. Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. b. Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. c. Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

you can make a left turn on red light

only from a one-way street onto a one-way street

a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should

proceed with caution and turns are permitted after you yield to pedestrians

if you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop what is the first thing you should do

pull off the road away from traffic

you must notify the dmv within 5 days if you a. Sell or transfer your vehicle. b. Fail a smog test for your vehicle. c. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

sell or transfer your vehicle

you want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. you should slow down and a. Move toward the left side of your lane. b. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane. c. Signal for 100 feet before turning.

signal for 100ft before turning

you see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. the flashing yellow light means a. Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely. b. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection. c. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

slow down and cross the intersection carefully

if your vehicle starts to hydroplane(a vehicle sliding uncontrollably on the wet surface of a road), you should

slow down gradually

you are getting ready to make a right turn, you should a. Signal and turn immediately. b. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first. c. Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

slow down or stop, if necessary then make the turn

if you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection then you should a. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. b. Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears. c. Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.

stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead, you should a. Make eye contact and then pass him/her. b. Slow down as you pass him/her. c. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

stop and let them finish crossing the street

which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. b. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. c. Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.

tank trucks marked with hazardous material placards

passing is allowed if done safely

the broken white lines on the pavement mean that

roadways are the most slippery a. During a heavy downpour. b. After it has been raining for awhile. c. The first rain after a dry spell.

the first rain after a dry spell

to turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street you should start your turn from a. Any lane (as long as it is safe). b. The lane closest to the left curb. c. The lane in the center of the road

the lane closest to the left curb

when 2 vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass which vehicle has the right of way

the vehicle traveling uphill

end of a divided highway

this warning sing means

you are driving on a one way street. you may turn left onto another one-way street if a. A sign permits the turn. b. Traffic on the street moves to the right. c. Traffic on the street moves to the left.

traffic on the street moves to the left

what is the first thing you do during an enforcement stop

turn on your right turn signal

a drive in front of you is signaling with their hand and arm pointing upward. they want to

turn right

when parking uphill on a 2-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be a. Turned to the left (toward the street). b. Turned to the right (away from the street). c. Parallel with the pavement.

turned to the right (away from the street)

you may legally block an intersection a. When you entered the intersection on the green light. b. During rush hour traffic. c. Under no circumstances.

under no circumstances

the safest precaution that you can take regarding your phone and driving is a. Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. b. Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. c. Review the number before answering a call.

use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

school zone

what does this mean

yield

what does this mean

you are approaching a an airport

what does this mean

when can you drive in a bike lane a. During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane. b. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. c. When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.

when you are within 200ft of a cross street where you plan to turn right

if a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you you should

yield to the bicycle

when you approach an intersection with a through road(t sign) but without stop sings or yield signs, you must

yield to traffic and pedestrians on the trough road

when you tailgate other drivers (drive too close to their rear bumper) a. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. b. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation. c. You help reduce traffic congestion.

you can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

always stop before you cross railroad tracks when a. You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. b. The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic. c. You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

you don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

California's "Basic Speed Law" says: a. You should never drive faster than posted speed limits. b. You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. c. The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.

you should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

you may cross a double line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to a. The other side of the road is a solid line. b. Your side of the road is a broken line. c. The other side of the road is a broken line.

your side of the road is broken line