Drivers ed
The speed limit for a blind intersection is -25 mph. -10 mph. -15 mph. -20 mph.
-15 mph.
Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is incorrect? -Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all oncoming vehicles. -At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street. -Drivers must yield to pedestrians at unmarked intersections. -Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic.
-At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street. THIS IS FALSE
What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn? -Hand and arm extended outward -Hand and arm extended upward -Hand and arm extended downward -Hand and arm extended backward
-Hand and arm extended upward
An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps. -exit ramp -acceleration lane -interchange -entry ramp
-interchange
If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded. -look at the center of the road -look toward the left edge of the road -look at the driver of the car -look toward the right edge of the road
-look toward the right edge of the road
If someone is following you too closely, you must -move into the left lane. -slow down and encourage the driver to pass. -increase your speed. -discourage this action and not allow the driver to pass.
-slow down and encourage the driver to pass
If you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must -slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely. -stop and wait for the red light. -increase your speed and clear the intersection. -stop, look for the pedestrians, and proceed with caution
-slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely.
Vehicles approaching a roundabout must -come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear. -enter the roundabout at a speed of 35 mph. -yield to the traffic in the roundabout. -enter the roundabout to the left of the central island.
-yield to the traffic in the roundabout.
In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more. A. 0.01 B. 0.05 C. 0.08
.008
It's illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more if under the age of 21. A. 0.008 B. 0.005 C. 0.01
0.01
At a minimum, your vehicle insurance policy must provide coverage of _________ for injury or death of one person. A. $15,000 B. $30,000 C. $10,000
15,000
If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are ____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you. A. 500 B. 200 C. 300
500
When you're driving uphill,___________________. A. it is much easier to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill B. it is more difficult to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill C. you need to double your speed
A. it is much easier to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill
How can you save fuel while driving on hills? A. Accelerate before you start climbing the hill. B. Accelerate on the hill. C. Brake while going uphill.
Accelerate before you start climbing the hill
You may legally turn right on a steady red light _______________. A. after slowing down and making sure it is safe B. when permitted by a sign C. after you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted
After you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted
You may legally turn right on a steady red light _______________. A. after slowing down and making sure it is safe B. when permitted by a sign C. after you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted
After you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted
You must turn on your headlights _________________. A. before starting your vehicle B. whenever you use your windshield wipers C. when vehicles cannot be seen at a distance of 2,000 ft.
B. whenever you use your windshield wipers
WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET, YOU SHOULD: A. Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights B. Turn on your high-beam headlights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of you C. Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers
Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lightened by your headlights
Which of the following violations will add 2 points to your driving record? A. Making an unsafe lane change B. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs C. Running a red light
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights? -High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles. -Low beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow. -High beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight. -Low beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways.
High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles FALSE
What is a Tachometer?
It indicates rotations in the engine in revolutions per minute
Odometer
It indicates the total number of miles your car has been driven since it was manufactured
Fuel gauge
It shows the fuel level in your car's fuel tank
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must...
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
When you are about to make a turn in direction of a lighted green arrow, which of the following is true? A. You may turn without checking traffic. B. Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by a red light. C. All traffic in the intersection must yield to you.
Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by a red light.
Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to -pass quickly. -share the lane. -slow their vehicles and prepare to stop. -slow their vehicles and pass with caution.
Slow their vehicles and prepare to stop
When should you return to the right lane after passing another car on the left? A. When you are 10 feet ahead of the car B. When you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror C. When you are within 100 ft of an oncoming vehicle
When you se the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
What does the DO NOT ENTER sign mean? A. You are traveling against traffic. B. The road is closed in all directions. C. Yield to traffic.
You are traveling against traffic
Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true? -Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you. -You can exceed the speed limit to pass quickly. -Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time. -Avoid passing on the right unless you can do it safely.
You can exceed the speed limit to pass quickly.
You can be jailed up to six months and fined up to $1,000 if you _________________. A. are convicted of being a habitual truant from school B. abandon or dump an animal on the road C. drive faster than the posted speed limit
abandon an animal on the road
WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A FOUR-LANE FREEWAY AND WISH TO EXIT ON THE RIGHT, YOU SHOULD: A. Carefully cross all the lanes at one time B. Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane C. Slow before beginning each lane change
change lanes one at a time until your are in the proper lane
Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? A. Commercial vehicles B. Pickup trucks towing a trailer C. All vehicles must stop
commercial vehicles
What does this flashing arrow panel mean? A.flaggers are ahead b.the left road is winding ahead c.the road ahead is open to traffic d.the road ahead is closed
d.the road ahead is closed
WHICH OF THESE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET? A. Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers B. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you won't be blinded C. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights
drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights
1. What type of road surface provides the best friction and requires less room to stop? A. Dirt road B. Dry concrete road C. Icy road
dry concrete road
3. When you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light before entering an intersection, ______________. A. stop in the intersection as soon as the light turns red B. accelerate so you'd cross the intersection before the light turns red C. enter the intersection carefully and continue across
enter the intersection carefully and continue across
What should you do when an emergency vehicle with a siren and flashing lights approaches while you are crossing an intersection? A. Stop immediately and let it pass. B. Finish crossing the intersection, then pull to the right and stop. C. Pull to the right and stop.
finish crossing the intersection then pull to the right and stop
You are required to submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV within 10 days _______________. A. if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries B. only when you are at fault C. if there is property damage less than $750
if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as center lines. left-edge lines. right-edge lines. stop lines.
left edge lines
When you want to back out of a parking space, you should do it slowly and look _____________ while backing. A. at your rearview mirror B. over your right shoulder C. at your side mirrors
over your right shoulder
A large truck is driving in the middle of a three-lane road. What is the best way to pass the large truck? A. Pass on the left quickly and move ahead of it. B. Reduce speed first and then make the pass on the left. C. Pass on the right quickly and move ahead of it.
pass on the left quickly and move ahead of it
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
sell or transfer your vehicle
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels. -slower path -longer path -faster path -shorter path
shorter path
Drivers under 21 may not carry unopened containers of liquor, beer, or wine in a vehicle unless _______________. A. they are placed in the trunk B. someone over 21 is also present C. they are in the glove compartment
someone over 21 is also present
If traffic signal lights stop working, you must __________________. A. stop if needed to yield to the cross traffic B. stop at the intersection and then proceed when it is safe C. slow down and proceed carefully
stop at the intersection and then proceed when it is safe
It is illegal to leave an unattended child age six or younger in a car if ____________. A. on a rainy day with windows closed B. the child is accompanied by a person 12 years or older C. the keys are in the ignition
the keys are in ignition
TO TURN LEFT FROM A ONE-WAY STREET ONTO A ONE-WAY STREET, USE: A. The lane closest to the left curb B. Any lane as long as it is safe C. The lane closest to the right curb
the lane closest to the left curb
At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates to the driver that -the signal is about to change to a green or red light or to a red arrow. -oncoming traffic is stopped and he or she may turn left. -he or she must increase speed. -none of the above are true.
the signal is about to change to a green or red light or to a red arrow.
Unless it is prohibited, drivers must use the three-point turn to _________ change lanes. turn around on a narrow street. make a left turn. pass another vehicle on a narrow road.
turn around on a narrow street.
The Zero tolerance law applies to drivers _________. A. under the age of 21 B. of all ages C. over 21
under the age of 21
Roadways are most slippery ______________. A. during a heavy downpour B. after it has been raining for awhile C. when it first starts to rain
when it first starts to rain
When driving at night, use your high-beam headlights ______________. A. only on unlighted streets B. when it is legal and safe C. you cannot see oncoming traffic
when it is legal and safe
When you see a blind person pulling in his or her cane and stepping away from the crosswalk, this usually means _________________. A. you may go B. wait and let the blind person go first C. honk your horn to let the person know of your presenc
you may go