Drivers Ed

the following uses of a CA ID is legal

Allowing a photocopy of your license to be made as part of your implement file//Keeping an expired out-of-state license in addition to the California license//Driving in another state with a valid California drivers license

if you experience break failure while driving

Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop//Pump brake pedal quickly; if useless, pump released parking brake//Stop off the road if possible, and call for help

you can drive in the carpool lane if you

Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign

Worn or bald tires

Increase stopping distance, while decreasing overall control//Cause vehicles to "hydroplane"//Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires

which of the following might cause other drivers not to see you

Intersections or driveways blocked by trees, vehicles or buildings//Vehicle windows covered with frost, snow or ice; or sudden glare//Other drivers are backing out of a driveway or parking spot

When you back up in a passenger vehicle:

Look over your right shoulder through your rear window

SAFELY BACKING UP YOUR VEHICLE INCLUDES

Looking over your right shoulder as you back up// Checking behind your vehicle before you get in

accidents tend to happen when

One vehicle is traveling faster/slower than flow of traffic

when you are towing a trailer

The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed

when can you drive only using your parking lights

Under no circumstances

improperly inflated tires can result in

Uneven wear and additional avoidable replacement of tires// Inefficient gas mileage// Blown out tires and shaking in the steering wheel

u turns in residential districts are legal

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

on a green arrow you must

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

traffic fatalities are. at night compared to daytime

about 3 to 4 times as high

when entering a freeway entrence that allows you to accelerate to merge you should drive at

about the same speed as freeway traffic

when you enter a freeway you should check traffic by using

all mirrors and turning your head

backing up your vehicle is

always dangerous

a pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right of way

at marked or unmarked crosswalks

when a yellow arrow appears as you wait in a dedicated right turn lane you should

be prepared tp bey the next sign that appears

on a sharp curve you should use your breaks to slow your vehicle

before you enter the curve

lanes in the middle of a two way road that has dashed lines on both sides and two large curved arrows facing each other may be used for

beginning or ending left turns

Unless posted otherwise, a u turn cannot be made in a

business district

tailgating drivers

can frustrate other drivers and make them angry (can result in a traffic citation)

Weaving in and out of lanes during heavy traffic

causes more traffic and slows down other vehicles

when you are driving in the left lane of a four lane freeway and wish to exit on the right you should

change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane

when you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane blocking traffic that wishes to pass,

change lanes when it is right and safe to do so

drivers must use turn signals when

changing lanes and making turns, entering and exiting freeways, and driving toward or away from a curb or roadside

why must you carefully look for bikes in the traffic lane?

could be hidden in blind spots

you must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they

could be hidden in you blind spots

drivers about to pass other should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles entering the road at

crossroads/intersections/junctions/railroad crossing/stations/shopping center exits/entrances

a traffic light is red but a peace officer is telling you to go ahead anyway what should you do

do as the officer tells you

the speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph when the road is wet

drive 5-10 mph under the speed limit

which of these statements is true about driving and taking drugs

even over the counter drugs can impair your driving

Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you are parked:

facing downhill

you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you when you are being

followed by a tailgater

if you read ended a car you were probably

following too closely

if you are stopped intending to turn left but oncoming vehicles are approaching you should

give the oncoming vehicles the right of way

the very first effect of even a small amount of alcohol on a persons safe driving ability is to reduce his or her

good judgement

SAFELY BACKING UP YOUR VEHICLE does not INCLUDE

honking your horn

when you come to a corner with a stop sign you should first stop

in the back of the crosswalk or limit line

where should you start a u turn on a street with two lanes in each direction?

in the left lane

where should you start making a u turn when driving on a divided street with many lanes in your direction

in the left lane

if you are being tailgated you should

increase your following distance

which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles

infants should not ride in the front seat of vehicles

following closely behind another vehicle

is a common cause of rear end accidents

which of the following is true about double parking

it is illegal under any cirucmstance

which of the following uses of a CA ID is illegal

keeping your linsecne after the DMV asks you to return it

allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a ...

large tour bus

when you look ahead while driving it is best to

look beyond the car ahead of you

before getting out of your parked car on a two way street curb

look for cars and bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle

you see a car approaching from the rear but when you check you mirror again before chaining lanes you no longer see it you should

look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot

before changing lanes in traffic you need to

look over your shoulder to be sure the lane you want to use is clear

if you are involved in an accident where someone is injured, you must

make a written report (SR 1) to the DMV

when you aredrving in the left of two traffic lanes and many cars are passing on your right

move over into the right lane when it is safe

which of these is true about other drivers

never assume other drivers will give you right of way

even when you are sure that you have right of way...

never insist on it

if your vehicle has a steering lock should you ever turn of the ignition while it is moving

no, the steering wheel may lock and you will lose control

blocking an intersection during rush hour traffic is

not permitted under any circumstance

large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction

often have to use part of the left lane is complete the turn

A person between 13 and 18 years of age may have his/her driving privilege _____ for one year if convicted as a habitual truant.

one year

look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because

other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light

to see vehicles in your blind spots you must look

over your shoulders

when driving near road construction zone you should

pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking

if your vehicle breaks down you should

pull off the road as far as possible, while still visible//turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out)//place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle

if you are unable to see the road ahead while driving through heavy rain or fog and your wipers do not help you should

pull off the road completely until visibility improves

if you are driving and finding it hard to stay awake you should

pull off the road park remove your ignition key and rest

when you want to pass a large truck in the center of three lanes its best to pass

quickly on the left and move ahead of it

which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards

scan ahead of you vehicle

when looking ahead of you vehicle while driving you should

scan your surroundings

seatbelts are not effective...

seatbelts are always effective

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart

should be treated like a solid wall and not crossed

when change lanes in a freeway you should

signal for at least five seconds

what should you do if you are approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light

slow down and cross carefully

which of these statements is not true about road construction zones

slow down only of you think workers are present// fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

if an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you

slow or stop you car to prevent an accident

if you experience slipping skidding or hydroplaning while driving you should

slowly ease the gas pedal // do not turn or stop quickly(turn slowly and only as needed)// gently pump disc brakes to use ABS brakes as directed

use your headlights on rainy snowy or foggy days

so other drivers can see you (not on the high bean setting)

you must not cross a double line to pass another vehicle if the line on your side is...

solid/ double solid yellow line

when a traffic signal lights is not working you should

stop and continue driving when it is safe

if you are approaching an intersection with a red flashing light, what should you do?

stop before entering and proceed when safe

you may be fined up to 1000 and have your drivers licenses ________ for one year if you fail to stop when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights

suspended

you must yeild the right of way at an intersection to the car

the car in the intersection

to turn left from a one way street onto a one way street use

the lane closest to the left curb

you may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if

the line is broken on your side

who has the right of way when a vehicle approaches a pedestrian at an intersection with no crosswalk

the pedestrian

if line goes solid.broken. broken. solid. in the middle of a two way street may be used

to begin or end left turns/ start a permitted u turn

if you want to park downhill and there is no curb which way do you turn your front wheels

towards the side of the road

yellow lines separate

traffic lanes moving in opposite directions

breaking studies have shown that a tractor trailer traveling at 55 mph needs. the distance to stop as an automobile

two times

which of the following is a proper use of vehicle lights

using low beam s during the day on narrow country roads

lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are

usually safer than lap belts only

if there are other vehicles in the intersection when your red light turns green

wait until the intersection is clear

when should you let other drivers go first even if you have legal right of way

when it helps prevent accidents

use you high beam headlights at night

whenever it is legal and safe

if your are stopped at an intersection and the light turns green can you go immediately?

yes but yield to those currently in the intersection

is it legal for a person age 21 or older to drive with an open container of alcohol in his or her vehicle

yes if the container is in the trunk

which of these statements is true about road construction zones

you are responsible for the safety of the road workers

it is illegal to enter an intersection when

you can't get all the way across before the light turns red

when driving in the far right lane of a freeway

you should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway onramps

when passing in the oncoming traffic lane of a two lane road, you need to consider

your : speed/abitlity to accelerate // how much clear space you need/have // speed and distance of oncoming traffic/possible hazards