DMV Test part 2
In California, when are you allowed to drive on the shoulder of a road?
Never
When are you allowed to double park?
Never
When sharing a road with a light-rail vehicle
Never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle
Are you allowed to leave a child 6 years old or younger in a hot vehicle?
No, never.
Is it safe to hold something in your lap while you are driving?
No, never.
Can this car legally park in front of a fire hydrant?
No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
When there is a car going in your direction, can you cross the double solid yellow lines to overtake it on the left?
No, you must not pass here.
If you are carrying a load extending more than 4 feet from the back rear bumper of the vehicle, what must you place at the extreme end of the load?
One red or orange flag in the daytime and two red lights at night.
If you are towing a trailer on a California divided highway with at least four lanes in your direction, you may use which lanes?
Only the two rightmost lanes.
If your vehicle is parked on a level street, in which direction should the tires point?
Parallel to the curb
Open containers of alcohol are NOT allowed in which of the following areas?
Passenger areas of standard passenger cars
What must you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?
Proceed with caution; slow down.
To avoid skidding, which of the following should be done before you enter a curve?
Reduce your speed by applying the brakes.
Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
Single solid yellow lines
What should you do if you feel drowsy before you drive?
Sleep
What is the most common traffic conviction for young California drivers?
Speeding
What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?
Stop, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe.
When merging into freeway traffic, who has the right-of-way?
The freeway traffic
You are driving on a highway and notice that both the right and left turn signals on the vehicle ahead are flashing at the same time. What does this mean?
The vehicle ahead is signaling a hazard.
Which of the following will help a drunk person to "sober up"?
Time
Which of these situations is it appropriate to use your horn?
To make eye contact with another driver.
Which of the following does not affect blood alcohol concentration?
Type of alcohol
If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a peace officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties?
Up to one year in jail.
In California, if you are convicted of driving a motor vehicle to flee or evade a police officer's vehicle, you may face which of the following penalties if someone was seriously injured during the pursuit?
Up to seven years in a state prison and a fine up to $10,000.
This road has a central lane that is separated by solid and broken yellow lines. What is the purpose of this lane?
Vehicles from either direction may use this lane to turn left.
While driving up a mountain road, you meet a vehicle that you are unable to pass. What should you do?
Wait for the other vehicle to back up the hill until there is room for you to pass.
______ are usually diamond shaped with black lettering or symbols on a yellow background.
Warning signs
In California, when can a left turn be made against a red light?
When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
When is one hand steering appropriate?
When you are backing up
If your vehicle breaks down and you cannot get it completely off the road, where should you stop?
Where your vehicle can be seen from behind
You have reached an intersection controlled by a STOP sign. Where must you stop?
Whichever of the above you reach first.
You want to stop and pick up a passenger. You see there are colored markings painted on the curb. In front of which color(s) can you stop?
White, green, and yellow.
Are you allowed to make a U-turn on an undivided roadway in a business district?
Yes, but only at intersections.
In California, are you allowed to leave a child 6 years old or younger in a vehicle?
Yes, but only if supervised by someone who is at least 12 years old.
Are you allowed to stop beside a white curb?
Yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.
You are turning at an intersection, and you cannot see any other vehicles around. Do you still have to signal?
Yes, for 100 feet before you turn.
You arrive at a crossroad. You want to turn left, and you have a green light. Can you proceed?
Yes, you can turn left after yielding to oncoming vehicles.
You arrive at a crossroad. You want to turn left, and you have a green arrow. Can you proceed?
Yes, you can turn left because vehicles from other directions cannot enter the intersection.
Which of the following is true about a central turning lane?
You can only drive in this lane for 200 feet.
You see a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow. What can you do here?
You can turn left after you yield to oncoming vehicles.
Special "turnout" areas marked on a two-lane road
allow vehicles to pass
For the first 12 months that you hold a California provisional driver license, you may drive
alone.
If you encounter a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching
an area where a lower speed limit has been established.
In California, it is illegal to drive while your driving abilities are impaired by
any of the above. (over-the-counter drugs & prescription drugs.)
If a law enforcement officers finds that a driver under 21 has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% or higher, the officer will
arrest the driver and suspend his or her license.
While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by
as much as four times.
If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may
be sent to jail and/or pay a hefty fine.
If a California driver with a provisional license has been involved in two "at fault" collisions within the first 12 months of holding the license, he or she must
be supervised wile driving for 30 days.
For the first 12 months that you hold a California provisional driver license, you may NOT drive alone
between 11:00pm and 5:00am
A driver with a standard Class C California driver license may be legally operate
both of the above. (a three-wheeled motorcycle & a housecar (RV) less than 40 feet in length.)
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by
braking too hard at a high speed
Any driver who operates a vehicle on California's roadways consents to
chemical drug and alcohol testing.
If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must _____ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way.
come to a complete stop.
When you drive in a) zone, you should
do both of the above. (allow extra following room behind the vehicle in front of you & slow down)
If it feels like your tires have lost traction on the surface of the road, you should
do both of the above. (ease your foot off the gas pedal & keep the steering wheel straight)
If you are convicted of driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.20% or higher, the court may
do both of the above. (suspend your license for 10 months & order you to complete an enhanced DUI treatment program.)
California's drunk driving law is also a ________ driving law.
drugged
You may drive in a carpool/HOV lane if
either of the above is true. (you are riding a motorcycle & you have the minimum number of people required for that lane)
Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway is punishable by
either or both of the above. (6 months in jail & a fine of up to $1,000.)
To overcome highway hypnosis, drowsiness and fatigue, drivers must _________ to keep them awake while driving.
exercise their eyes
When passing a vehicle, do not merge back in front of the vehicle until you can see its
headlights in your rear-view mirror.
If a California driver with a provisional driver license gets a traffic ticket but doesn't pay the fine or appear in court,
his or her license will be suspended.
Your driving privilege may be suspended
if you refuse to submit to a blood and/or urine test.
Text messaging while driving is
illegal.
Making a U-turn is illegal
in both of the above locations. (on a divided highway & at a railroad crossing)
You have parked facing down a steep hill. Always set your parking brake and leave the vehicle
in gear or in the "park" position.
A crosshatched area adjacent to a designated disabled parking space
is a no parking area.
Which of the following statements is FALSE about scanning the road ahead?
keep your eyes on the vehicle ahead.
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as
left-edge lines.
A driver under the age of 21
must have a blood alcohol content of zero
If you are driving slower than the other traffic on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane
nearest the right side of the road.
If an adult driver fails to pay the fine for a traffic ticket,
neither of the above will happen. (his or her license will be suspended & the fine will be increased.)
The driver of a car n=being passed must ____ until the pass is complete.
not increase speed
You may not cross a double solid yellow line on your left to
pass another vehicle.
The pavement markings in this image indicate (Image shows dashed yellow lines)
passing is allowed.
Your total stopping distance is the sum of your
perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.
The California Compulsory Financial Responsibility Law requires all drivers to have
proof of financial responsibility.
A double solid white line
separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited.
If you are parallel parked on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.
signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
If you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) in which no one was injured, you may be sentenced to jail for up to
six months.
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.
slow down, move to the right side of the road
Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to
slow their vehicles and prepare to stop.
Because tractor-trailers are so large, they often appear to be traveling
slower.
A _____ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.
solid white line.
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must
start signaling when you are in the intersection.
Which of the following is against California law?
storing an opened container of alcohol in a vehicle's console or glove compartment
"NEV Use Only" lanes have vehicles
that are slow-moving and restricted to neighborhood use.
When turning left from a multi-lane one-way road onto another one-way road, start your turn from
the far left lane.
When you're parking, turning at low speeds, or recovering from a skid, you can use
the hand-over-hand steering technique.
When there are three lanes to choose from, choose _______ lane for the smoothest driving.
the middle
While you're driving, keep both hands on the steering wheel at
the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions.
When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you should use
the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.
When passing a truck or a commercial motor vehicle, the passing automobile driver must watch for
the side, rear, and front No-Zones.
In a skid, your most important skid recovery device is
the steering wheel.
If you were parked on the side of the road and are now reentering traffic,
the traffic on the road has the right-of-way.
You are following a large truck that is signaling a right turn. You should anticipate
the truck swinging left.
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that
the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.
When arriving at an intersection, you should first look _____ because ________________.
to the left; vehicles coming from the left are closer to you
Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.
to the rear
When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, ______ if you have traffic following you
try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly
If weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you must also __________________.
turn on your headlights.
After consuming a considerable amount of alcohol, you can ensure you will not be driving under the influence if you
wait for a day or two.
A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should
yield and then proceed with caution.
If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must
yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road.
If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should
yield to the bicycle.
It is unsafe to pass when
you are moving through an intersection.
When driving on gravel or dirt, you should slow down because
you do not have much traction.
This steady red X signal over a lane in a highway indicates that
you must NOT drive in this lane.
Under California's "Basic Speed Law"
you must never drive faster than what is safe under current conditions.
If you are found guilty of using a handheld cell phone while driving,
you will be fined.
It is unlawful to enter an intersection if
you would block other traffic.
Drinking alcohol and driving at night is especially dangerous because
your vision is already restricted.
If you're involved in a collision, you must report it to the DMV if anyone was injured or killed or there was more than _______ in damage to anyone's property.
$1,000
A California driver under the age of 21 who is convicted of keeping alcoholic beverages in his or her vehicle may be fined up to
$1,000.
If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, you will be fined up to
$1,000.
In California, the fine for littering is ________. You may also be required to ______________.
$1,000; pick up litter
If you are convicted of leaving a child aged 6 or younger alone in a car under conditions that might endanger his or her or safety, you will be fined
$100
If a California driver is found guilty of smoking inside a vehicle when a minor is in the vehicle, the driver can be fined up to
$100.
In California, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least _______ in coverage for the bodily injuries or death of one person in any one accident.
$15,000
If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a police pursuit, you may be fined at least
$2,000
In California, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least ______ in coverage for the bodily injuries or death of two or more persons in any one accident.
$30,000.
What is the minimum property damage coverage requirement for an insurance policy on a California vehicle?
$5,000
If a driver is under DUI probation, what is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that he or she may exhibit while operating a vehicle?
0.00%
For an underage driver, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ gives California authorities the legal right to arrest the individual for DUI.
0.05%
If a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test of an underage California driver reveals a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ or higher, the officer may require the driver to take a second test.
0.05%
For California drivers 21 years of age or older, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of
0.08%
A standard Class C California driver license allows a driver to tow up to ______ vehicle(s).
1
If you are a California driver under 21 years of age and are convicted of consuming alcohol, your driver license will be suspended for ___ year(s).
1
If you complete a traffic violator school course, the DMV will exclude ________ from the total point count on your driving record.
1 point
Any person who willfully flees or attempts to evade a peace officer performing their duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
1 year of imprisonment in a county jail.
A California driver under the age of 21 who is found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01% or higher will have his or her license suspended for
1 year.
If you are convicted of injuring another person as a result of driving under the influence, your driving privileges will be suspended for
1 year.
If you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) in which someone was injured, you may be sentenced to jail for up to
1 year.
In California, a DUI conviction will remain on a driver's driving record for ____ years.
10
If a California driver's first DUI conviction is for a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.20% or higher, his or her license will be suspended for
10 months.
To avoid last-minute moves, look down the road
10-15 seconds.
In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is
15 mph.
What is the minimum age requirement for a minors' driver license in the state of CA.
16
You may only drive for _________ in a center left-turn lane.
200 feet
An average 140-pound woman will become legally intoxicated after consuming ___ alcoholic drink(s). An average 180-pound man will become legally intoxicated after consuming ___ alcoholic drinks.
2; 3
When passing a bicyclist, you must leave at least _____ of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.
3 feet
If you loan your vehicle to an unlicensed driver, it may be impounded for ____ days.
30
If a California driver under the age of 21 is convicted of keeping alcoholic beverages in his or her vehicle, the state of California may impound the driver's vehicle for up to
30 days.
You must not follow within ____ feet of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.
300 feet
You must not follow within ______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.
300 feet
Your traffic convictions and collisions stay on your record for ______, or longer, depending on the type of conviction.
36 months
Under California's Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS), you will lose your driver license if you earn ____ points in 12 months.
4
If you have an accident and are uninsured at the time, your license will be suspended for up to
4 years.
At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet in the time that it takes you to react to an object in your path and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
400
Two or more DUI convictions in the state of California may result in up to ___ years of license revocation.
5
When preparing to exit the freeway, you should signal for at least ____ seconds before reaching the exit.
5
You are driving slowly on a two-lane road. If there are at least ____ vehicles behind you that are unable to pass you, you must pull over and allow them to pass.
5
Before changing lanes on a freeway, you should signal for at least
5 seconds.
Nearly _______ of California drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 are convicted of at least one traffic violation in their first year behind the wheel.
50%
Within _________ feet of a school, the speed limit is 25 mph while children are outside.
500 - 1000
If you are an adult driver and are convicted of DUI, your driver license will be suspend for at least _____ for a first offense.
6 months
If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may be sentenced to jail up to
6 months
If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, you will be sentenced to jail for up to
6 months.
If you are convicted of hitting a parked vehicle or other property and leaving the scene of the accident without stopping, you may be sentenced to jail for up to
6 months.
Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
In which of the following places is a U-turn permitted?
Across a double yellow line
Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?
At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road.
Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE?
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about driving when you are angry or upset?
Avoid driving when you're angry or upset.
You have parked facing up a steep hill. Where should you turn your wheels if there is a curb?
Away from the curb.
Which of the following are alternatives to liability insurance coverage under California's Compulsory Financial Responsibility Law?
Both of the above (A deposit of $35,000 with the DMV & A surety bond of $35,000.)
If you are convicted of lending your disabled parking placard or disabled license plate to another driver who is not disabled, you may face which of the following penalties?
Both of the above (A jail sentence & A fine.)
In which of these situations should you leave extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you?
Both of the above. (When the driver behind you wants to pass & When the vehicle in front of you is a truck)
If you are transporting a sixteen-year-old passenger who is not wearing a seat belt, who can be cited and fined?
Both you and the passenger.
If temperatures are near freezing, which freezes first?
Bridges
Two cars arrive at an intersection at the same time. Which of the following is true?
Car A must yield because it is to the left of Car B.
Car B has entered an intersection to turn right on a red signal. Car A then arrives at a green signal. Which of the following is correct?
Car A must yield to Car B.
You are traveling along the right lane of a four-lane highway. You see an emergency vehicle pulled over ahead with its lights flashing. What must you do here?
Change lanes if possible; otherwise, slow down.
______ is the leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 16 and 24
Drunk driving
You want to turn right at the next intersection, but there is a bicycle lane to your right. What should you do?
Enter the bicycle lane within 200 feet of the intersection.
_____ are designated to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.
Exit ramps
If a California driver has had his or her license suspended for 10 months following multiple DUI convictions, which of the following can allow that driver to regain his or her driving privileges?
Installation of an ignition interlock device (IID)