California Drivers Ed Practice

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ROADWAYS FREEZE FIRST WHEN WET? A. Bridges B. Intersections C. Tunnels

A. Bridges

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND SEE AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE WITH FLASHING LIGHTS BEHIND YOU? A. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop B. Speed up to clear traffic C. Stay in your lane but slow down

A. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

YOU MAY NOT STOP A PASSENGER VEHICLE AT ANY TIME: A. Next to a curb painted red B. In front of a school when children are present C. Next to a curb painted yellow

A. Next to a curb painted red

IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS A STEERING WHEEL LOCK, SHOULD YOU EVER TURN OFF THE IGNITION WHILE IT IS MOVING? A. No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle B. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control C. No, unless you want to coast downhill D. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard

A. No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle

WHEN DRIVING NEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONE, YOU SHOULD: A. Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking B. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone C. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass

A. Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking

IF THERE IS A RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD AND A RED FLASHING SIGNAL WARNS YOU OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN, YOU MUST: A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing B. Slow down before crossing C. Stop only if you see a train coming

A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED FLASHING LIGHT. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Stop before entering and then proceed when safe B. Slow down and allow cross traffic to go first C. Wait for the green light before entering

A. Stop before entering and then proceed when safe

IF A DRIVER UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS IN FRONT OF YOU: A. Take your foot off the gas pedal B. Drive onto the shoulder of the road C. Move to the lane next to you

A. Take your foot off the gas pedal

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT LARGE TRUCKS? A. They take longer to come to a complete stop B. They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly C. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles

A. They take longer to come to a complete stop

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR DRIVING WHEN HEAVY FOG, DUST, OR PRECIPITATION OCCURS? A. Try not to drive until conditions improve B. Do not drive too slowly because other drivers may hit you C. Alternate your low and high-beams to improve your vision

A. Try not to drive until conditions improve

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BEST IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW? A. Using public transportation B. Eliminating the "space cushion" C. Raising the speed limit

A. Using public transportation

THE SPEED LIMIT AT AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION, WHERE YOU CANNOT SEE CROSS TRAFFIC UNTIL YOU ARE JUST ABOUT TO ENTER IT, IS: A. 25 mph B. 15 mph C. 10 mph

B. 15 mph

YOU SHOULD INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD WHEN YOU: A. Follow a small passenger car B. Are being followed by a tailgater C. Drive slower than the posted speed limit

B. Are being followed by a tailgater

ORANGE COLORED SIGNS AND FLAGS MEAN THAT YOU MUST BE ALERT FOR: A. Road closures B. Changed road conditions and/or road workers C. Speed zones D. High occupancy lanes

B. Changed road conditions and/or road workers

YOU MUST CAREFULLY LOOK FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY: A. Must ride facing oncoming traffic B. Could be hidden in your blind spots C. Have the right-of-way

B. Could be hidden in your blind spots

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT IN A MOVING VEHICLE: A. Unless you are riding in the back of a pickup/camper B. If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts C. Unless your vehicle was manufactured before 1975

B. If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts

FOLLOWING CLOSELY BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE: A. Helps you avoid other drivers' blind spots B. Is a common cause of rear-end accidents C. Increases fuel efficiency

B. Is a common cause of rear-end accidents

TO STAY ALERT WHEN DRIVING ON LONG TRIPS: A. Change lanes frequently B. Let fresh air into the vehicle C. Use the "fast" lane to avoid traffic

B. Let fresh air into the vehicle

DURING THE FIRST 12 MONTHS AFTER YOU ARE LICENSED, YOU MAY: A. Drive unaccompanied at any time B. Not transport passengers under age 20 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unaccompanied C. Transport minors unaccompanied at any time

B. Not transport passengers under age 20 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unaccompanied

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD WHILE DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN OR FOG, AND YOUR WIPERS DO NOT HELP, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn on your high-beams and continue driving B. Pull off the road completely until visibility improves C. Slow down and continue driving

B. Pull off the road completely until visibility improves

IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND FINDING IT HARD TO STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD: A. Open your windows B. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest C. Drink plenty of black coffee

B. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest

USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON RAINY, SNOWY, OR FOGGY DAYS: A. On the high-beam setting B. So other drivers can see you C. To warn others of bad conditions

B. So other drivers can see you

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A SAFE DRIVING PRACTICE? A. Maintaining a three-second following distance B. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle C. Keeping your low-beam lights on during bad weather

B. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle

WHEN YOU APPROACH A SHARP CURVE IN THE ROAD, YOU SHOULD: A. Start braking as soon as you enter the curve B. Start braking before you enter the curve C. Accelerate into the curve and brake out of it

B. Start braking before you enter the curve

TO TURN RIGHT ONTO A TWO-WAY STREET FROM A TWO-WAY STREET, START IN THE RIGHT LANE AND END IN: A. The left lane B. The lane closest to the curb C. Any lane that is available

B. The lane closest to the curb

BRAKING STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT A TRACTOR-TRAILER TRAVELING AT 55 MPH NEEDS ____ THE DISTANCE TO STOP AS AN AUTOMOBILE. A. the same B. two times C. three times D. four times

B. two times

YOU CAN MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT A RED LIGHT AFTER CHECKING FOR PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER TRAFFIC: A. At any time as long as you slow down first B. Only if there is a sign that says it is okay C. After you stop and there is no sign to prohibit the turn

C. After you stop and there is no sign to prohibit the turn

WHEN YOU ENTER A FREEWAY, YOU SHOULD CHECK TRAFFIC BY USING: A. The inside and outside mirrors only B. Only your rearview mirrors C. All mirrors and turning your head

C. All mirrors and turning your head

WHEN A YELLOW ARROW APPEARS AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO TURN FROM A DEDICATED LEFT TURN LANE, YOU SHOULD: A. Stop and not turn under any circumstances B. Speed up to get through the intersection C. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

C. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

YOU MAY CROSS A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THE LINE IS: A. Solid on your side B. Solid on both sides C. Broken on your side

C. Broken on your side

YOU MUST SIGNAL CONTINUOUSLY DURING THE LAST 100 FEET BEFORE YOU TURN AT AN INTERSECTION: A. Unless your turn is protected by a green arrow B. Unless you are in a designated turn lane C. Even if you do not see other vehicles around

C. Even if you do not see other vehicles around

IF YOU REAR-ENDED A CAR, YOU WERE PROBABLY: A. Looking in your rearview mirror too often B. Weaving in and out of traffic C. Following too closely

C. Following too closely

ANYONE WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE STATE HAS CONSENTED TO TAKE A CHEMICAL TEST FOR THE ALCOHOL CONTENT OF HIS OR HER BLOOD, BREATH, OR URINE: A. Only if he or she has been drinking alcohol B. Only if an accident has occurred C. If asked by law enforcement

C. If asked by law enforcement

IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD: A. Brake quickly B. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you C. Increase your following distance

C. Increase your following distance

U-TURNS IN BUSINESS DISTRICTS ARE: A. Always illegal because they are dangerous B. Legal if the businesses are churches, apartments, or clubs C. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

C. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

WHEN STOPPED AT RAILROAD CROSSING WITH MULTIPLE TRACKS, CROSS: A. As soon as the train has passed your roadway B. Only when other vehicles begin crossing C. Only when it is safe to do so

C. Only when it is safe to do so

WHEN DRIVING ON A SLIPPERY SURFACE SUCH AS SNOW OR ICE: A. Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely B. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing C. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

C. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

IF THE ROADWAY IS WET AND THE CAR STARTS TO SKID, YOU SHOULD: A. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly B. Slow down by shifting to a lower gear C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

MOST SERIOUS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT WHAT TIME OF DAY? A. Morning B. Afternoon C. Twilight-Darkness D. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day

C. Twilight-Darkness

YOU ARE DRIVING ON A TWO-WAY STREET AND YOU WANT TO TURN LEFT AT AN UPCOMING CORNER. GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO: A. Oncoming vehicles also turning left B. Pedestrians on the sidewalk for a "WALK" signal C. Vehicles coming towards you

C. Vehicles coming towards you

A GREEN ARROW MEANS GO, BUT FIRST YOU MUST: A. Check the vehicle behind you in your rearview mirror B. Wait five seconds before proceeding C. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

C. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

IF YOU EXPERIENCE SLIPPING, SKIDDING OR "HYDROPLANING" WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD: A. Slowly ease the gas pedal B. Do not turn or stop quickly; turn slowly and only as needed C. Gently pump disc brakes or use ABS brakes as directed D. All of the above

D. All of the above

TO AVOID ACCIDENTS, DRIVERS SHOULD COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER BY: A. Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping B. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary C. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed D. All of the above

D. All of the above

WHEN PASSING IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER: A. Your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate B. How much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have C. The speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards D. All of the above

D. All of the above

BEFORE TURNING LEFT, THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ONCOMING CARS: A. Until most cars have passed B. That are more than 500 ft away C. Unless they are turning right D. Until it is safe to turn

D. Until it is safe to turn