Driver's Ed

The speed limit in any alley is:

15 mph

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

What is the speed limit within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions?

15 mph but you may drive faster if the crossing is controlled by gates, a warning signal, or a flag man

Stop at least ___ ft, but no more than ___ ft, from the nearest track when the crossing devices are active or a person warns you a train is coming

15; 50

Check your rearview mirrors every:

2-5 seconds

The speed limit for a school zone is ______, unless otherwise posted

25 mph

It is illegal to leave a child ___ years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle

6

What is the max. speed limit on most CA highways?

65 mph or 70 mph where posted

Why can't you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

A pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing the street; Stop and proceed when all pedestrians have crossed the street

The driver behind you wants to pass. You:

Allow room in front of your vehicle so the driver will have space to move in front of you

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

An exit lane

You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:

Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it

What is considered a distraction?

Anything that prevents you from operating your vehicle safely

When should you use your headlights?

Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen

Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed:

At all times

When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving

What should you do if you are being tailgated?

Brake slowly before stopping. Tap your brakes lightly a few times to warn the tailgater you are slowing down.

When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection, you should:

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe

You have had your license for 8 months. You may:

Drive between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. unaccompanied

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:

If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase, a person is seriously injured. You are subject to:

Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000

You may legally park your car:

In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

What do you do before changing lanes?

Look into your rearview mirror and over your shoulder to check for blind spots

To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:

Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter

When driving in fog, use your:

Low-beam headlights

Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper

Must be marked with a red flag or lights

When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:

Need at least a 4 second gap in traffic

Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:

Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:

Pull up to the cross walk so the person can hear your engine

When looking ahead while driving, you should:

Scan from side to side

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you

Sell or transfer your vehicle

When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

Should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps

You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp. You:

Should make room for the merging vehicles, if possible

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn

If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:

Slow down and let the car pass, the pass the bicyclist

What do you do if you see animals or livestock near the roadway?

Slow down and proceed with caution

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic

Slowing down to look at an accident scene

What traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:

Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

What is it called when you follow too closely behind a vehicle?

Tailgating

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

The far left lane

Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is on through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?

The vehicle on the through road

Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because:

They may not see you

You must make a written report to DMV when:

You are involved in an accident and there is no injury

If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI:

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 ft or more apart are considered

a barrier

What is a pedestrian?

a person on foot or who uses a conveyance such as roller skates, skateboard, etc., other than a bicycle

You can you not do on or over a barrier?

drive, make a left turn, or a U-turn across it, except at designated openings

You may turn left across a single set of double yellow lines to:

enter or exit a driveway, make a U-turn, or into or out of a private road

When is an intersection considered "blind"?

if there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see for 100 ft in either direction during the last 100 ft before crossing

When you tow a vehicle or trailer, or drive a bus or 3 or more axle truck where must you drive?

in the right most lane or in a lane specifically marked for slower vehicles

Broken yellow lines:

indicate that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane

Two solid yellow lines:

indicates no passing

Solid yellow lines:

mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic

What is a safety zone marked by?

raised buttons or markers on the road and is set aside for pedestrians

The faster you go, _____________

the less time you have to avoid a hazard or collision

Do not drive on a sidewalk, except:

to cross it to enter or exit a driveway or alley

When must you drive slower?

when there is heavy traffic or bad weather

"Basic Speed Law"

you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions