Alpha Driving School
When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
when a no turn on red sign is not posted
What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
your seatbelt
When turning, you should signal during the last _________ feet before the turn.
100
Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
2.5
Alcohol is involved in about ____ of all fatal highway accidents.
29%
When exiting a freeway, you should signal your intention to exit for approximately how many seconds?
5 seconds
The minimum amount your insurance must cover per accident is:
All of the above
How often is it advised to have comprehensive maintenance work done for your vehicle?
At least twice a year
When passing a trolley, you must pass from what side?
The right side
If there is a child sitting in the front seat of a car installed with air bags, it is advised that the air bag feature be turned off for the child or the child be placed in the back seat.
True
It is against the law to drive without wearing your seatbelt.
True
The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum increases.
True
The holder of a drivers license should have it in his or her possession whenever driving a car.
True
The law requires you to signal even when you don't see any cars around.
True
The main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian.
True
The same rules apply to trolley and light rail crossings that apply to train crossings.
True
When encountering a blacked-out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
True
When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline.
This shape is used exclusively for ____________signs.
Yield
Driving in California is ________?
a privilege granted by the state
Using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learn in driver education ______________________.
all of the above
Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
decreased, harder
A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
diamond
What is not a consequence of either over or under-inflated tires?
greater handling
Most accidents in urban areas occur where?
intersections
The court will also order a _____ suspension of your driving privilege if you are under 21 years of age and are convicted of a drug related offense.
one year
You should use your horn ________________________.
only to help avoid an accident.
Yield means ______.
to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right-of-way before you proceed.
The Golden Rule of Driving is
to treat the other drivers the way you want to be treated
The court may convict you of DUI in addition to the penalties imposed under the non-criminal "zero tolerance" law that makes it illegal for a person under 21 to drive with a BAC of ________. (This level is equal to one drink within a four hour time span in the BAC Charts)
0.01%
For drivers over the age of 21 (not operating a commercial vehicle), it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is ________ or more.
0.08%
_______ drink(s) within a 4 hour time span, regardless of height and weight, can get you a BAC of .01% .
1
How many hours of supervised driving practice are required to be at night?
10
If during the last 100 feet of approaching a railroad crossing, you cannot see the track for at least 400 feet in both directions, you may not cross the tracks at a speed faster than _____ MPH.
15
Over 200 items are scored on the driving test. You may only make ______ or fewer errors to pass the test.
15
What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a instructional permit?
15 1/2
When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass, you will need at least how many feet to pass safely?
1600 ft
Within the first twelve months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot transport passengers under age _____.
20
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in any business or residential district ?
25 mph
You must turn your headlights on ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ______minutes before sunrise.
30
When following large vehicles that block your view of the road ahead, give yourself a ____ second or more cushion of space in front of your vehicle.
4
You should change lanes only when there is sufficient space between vehicles in the next lane and by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds?
4 seconds
When traveling at 55mph, how many feet do you need to stop?
400 ft
Within the first 12 months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot drive between 11 P.M. and _______.
5 a.m.
You must: (a) dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles by the time they are within _____ feet of your vehicle, and (b) dim your high beams when the vehicle you are following is within _____ feet.
500, 300
If a child weighs __ pounds or less, or is 6 years old or under, then they must be placed in an approved child safety seat.
60
To ensure your safety while driving and from having your vehicle stolen, it is advised you always have your car doors locked. What percentage of stolen vehicles is attributed to having unlocked doors?
80%
A diamond symbol painted on a lane, indicates what?
A carpool lane
What is a provisional license?
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do?
Accelerate while turning
If your tire was to blow out while driving:
Apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped
Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of?
Coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and battery voltage gauge
Failure to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle or pedestrian is the primary collision factor in about 20% of fatal and injury collisions in California. What are the keys to avoiding accidents caused by right-of-way violations?
Courtesy and non-assuming attitude
In order to avoid accidents, one should:
Drive defensively
Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision ?
Driving further from parked cars
What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers.
A U-turn is not illegal on a one-way street.
False
If there is either a single solid yellow line or double yellow solid line dividing lanes of traffic, you may drive over these lines to pass other vehicles.
False
It is important to just look straight ahead as if in a tunnel, instead of scanning the environment around you while driving.
False
Parking and driving safely are two different functions.
False
Which of the following is a penalty for receiving a DUI?
Jail time/fees/suspension or revocation
What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
Jail/Impoundment of vehicle/fees
If you are unable to pass through an intersection before the light changes to red, what should you do?If you are unable to pass through an intersection before the light changes to red, what should you do?
Not enter the intersection
The "Basic Speed Law" states that your driving speed, regardless of the posted speed limit, should depend on?
Overall roadway, traffic, and weather conditions.
Which is not a step to prevent your car from being stolen?
Park in areas that are not traveled much.
If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer can require that you take a blood or urine test. What may happen if you refuse?
Persons refusing these tests will be subject to license suspensions and revocations
Which is not a step for bicyclists to prevent accidents?
Ride against traffic so as to be able to see oncoming traffic.
When driving slower than the rest of the traffic, in which lane should you be driving?
Right lane
The number one rule for driving in bad weather is:
Slow down
A flashing red light at an intersection means:
Stop before entering
If another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do?
Tap your brakes lightly to warn the vehicle.
A sign with a red circle with a red line through is used to denote ________________.
That something is not permitted
what does a vehicle displaying an orange triangle mean
That the vehicle travels slower than other traffic.
Cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and lights that are all orange in color indicate what?
That you are either approaching a work zone or in a work zone
When a car driving uphill on a one lane road comes across another vehicle going downhill, who should back up?
The car going downhill should back up because the car going uphill has the right of way
The only thing that will affect the time it takes to sober up a person is ______.
Time, body weight, the amount of food they have consumed and the number of drinks they had.
When the temperature or "boil" light is on or the gauge moves into the red, what is the proper response?
To pull over and turn the engine off so it can cool down.
What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly.
If you are parking facing downhill, you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Towards
____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Traffic accidents, twice
All the laws which apply to drinking and driving apply to taking drugs and driving.
True
Being overly cautious during a driving test is not good as it can result in stopping the normal flow of traffic. You should always make sure you proceed when it is your turn to do so.
True
Driving over the curb during your driving test is a reason for disqualification.
True
First offenders may be jailed for at least 48 hours, can be fined up to $1,000 dollars, restricted to driving to and from work or to and from an alcohol treatment program, ordered by the court to attend either a three month or six month alcohol treatment program, required to file proof of insurance with the Department of Motor Vehicles, and required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on his or her vehicle. In total, these fines and fees can exceed $5,000.
True
In order to receive a certificate of completion for this Drivers Education course, you need to have reached 30 hours of course review time. Only after 30 hours have been reached will you be able to take the final exam and then, upon passing the final, receive your certificate of completion in the mail. If you do not reach 30 hours, you will not be able to take the final exam in order to receive your certificate of completion.
True
While backing up you should always look over your shoulder to ensure a proper view of the environment behind you.
True
White lines on the roadway mean that traffic is traveling in the same direction as you.
True
You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited.
True
Your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to "show off."
True
Your vehicle registration card must be carried in the vehicle whenever you are driving.
True
If you accidentally kill or injure an animal, what should you not do?
Try to move the animal to the side of the road if it is injured.
If you do not have enough light to see 1000 feet in front of you, what should you do?
Turn on your headlights
What is it advised you do if it is either very cloudy, raining, foggy or snowing?
Turn on your headlights
If there is no sidewalk, a pedestrian should do what?
Walk on the roadway facing the oncoming traffic at a safe distance from the traffic.
If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken, _________________________________.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so.
A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury, and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling __________.
a loaded gun
There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving, and they include:
aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility.
You can avoid situations leading to road rage by:
all of the above
A stop sign means that you ____________________________.
always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or corner
What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
avoid making eye contact
Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
decreases, increases
Two general points to remember for recovering from skids are: keep your eyes pointed in the direction you want to go and you will automatically steer there, and ______.
do not brake
Road surface changes due to: (a) ice, (b) rain, (c) snow, (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup, or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This does not affect the control of your vehicle.
false
If you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed (e.g., depressed, angry or upset), or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts or personal problems, it is advised that you _______________________.
not drive
For persons ages under 20, a conviction for using alcohol or a controlled substance results in the court ordering DMV to suspend your license for __________.
one year
If a vehicle is approaching you head on when you are in the proper lane,
pull to the right
The five abilities required for being a safe driver are:
search, identify, predict, decide, and execute.
The force of a moving object is called momentum. The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. The more momentum it has, the more force it has. So if there were two cars, both the same model, and one of the cars was traveling 30 mph faster than the other, which car has more force?
the faster car