PRACTICE TEST Q'S FOR KHANG TO GET HIS PERMIT ((:

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the

"three-second rule": When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain fixed point, such as a sign, it should take your vehicle about three seconds to reach that same point.

You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.

30

A ____ sided diamond-shaped sign warns you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead. Many warning signs are diamond-shaped.

4

A ______ sided sign indicates that you are near a school. Stop if children are in the crosswalk.

5

If a person is convicted of causing serious bodily injury when trying to evade a peace officer, the maximum imprisonment is

7 years

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: a. You are approaching from behind. b. Approaching you from behind. c. You have already passed.

A

When driving 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 ahead of you. c. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

A

To make a right turn at the corner, you: a. May not enter the bicycle lane. b. Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. c. Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning.

C

When you drive through a construction zone, you should: a. Slow down to watch the workers. b. Decrease your following distance. c. Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".

C

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently

When you want to enter a freeway, you should

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop

important for roundabouts

Slow down as you approach the roundabout. • Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the roadway. • Watch for signs and/or pavement markings that guide you or prohibit certain movements. • Enter the roundabout (heading to the right) when there is a big enough gap in traffic to merge safely. • Travel in a counter-clockwise direction. Do not stop or pass. • Signal when you change lanes or exit the roundabout. • If you miss your exit, continue around until you return to your exit.

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should

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POINT SYSTEM

You may be considered a negligent operator when your driving record shows one of the following "point count" totals: • 4 points in 12 months. • 6 points in 24 months. • 8 points in 36 months.

MUSTS FOR DRIVING

You must drive as far to the right as reasonably possible on narrow mountain roads. If you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead, honk your horn. • You must use your headlights 30 minutes after sunset and leave them on until 30 minutes before sunrise. • You must dim your lights to low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following. • You must turn on your headlights if snow, rain, fog, dust, or low visibility (1,000 feet or less) requires the use of windshield wipers. • If you are involved in a collision, you must move your vehicle out of the traffic lane (unless it is disabled) when it is safe to do so. Law enforcement may tow or impound your vehicle if it is left in an unsafe area and causes safety concerns.

In a roundabout, you must drive in

a counterclockwise direction.

A ___ painted curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.

blue

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

braking too hard at a high speed

A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck's load is potentially dangerous.

diamond shaped

Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.

hand over hand

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger

While driving in fog, you should use your

low-beam headlights

The broken white lines on the pavement mean that

passing is allowed when done safely

When you see a NEV ROUTE sign, you should watch out for:

slow moving vehicles

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

whether or not a crosswalk is marked

On a green arrow, you must: a. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection. b. Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection. c. Wait four seconds before proceeding.

A

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: a. Slow down because the lane ends ahead. b. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. c. Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

B

BAC LIMITS

BAC of 0.08% or higher, if the person is 21 years old or older. • BAC of 0.01% or higher, if the person is under 21 years old. • BAC of 0.01% or higher at any age, if the person is on a DUI probation. • BAC of 0.04% or higher, in any vehicle requiring a CDL—with or without a CDL issued to the driver

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PARKING ON HILL W/O CURB

Headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb, turn the wheels so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

Right turn against a red traffic signal light

Signal and stop for a red traffic signal light at the marked limit line. If there is no limit line, stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection. You may turn right if there is no sign to prohibit the turn. Yield to pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green traffic signal light.

A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do?

Stop as long as the red lights flash

What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?

A No Passing Zone

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is _______ or higher.

0.08%

A driver who is involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within ______ days

10

If you litter on the roadside, you are subject to a fine of

1000 dont be a broke bitch

The speed limit is _____ mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions. You may drive faster than _____ mph if the crossing is controlled by gates, a warning signal, or a flagman.

15

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

15; 50

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

25 mph boi

The driver behind you wants to pass. Allow room in front of your vehicle so the driver will have space to move in front of you. Use the ____ second rule.

4

On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is

55

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

6

allow 4 seconds when

A tailgater is behind you. Allow extra room ahead and do not brake suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater

U-turns in residential districts are legal: a. On a one-way street on a green arrow. b. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. c. Across two sets of solid double, yellow lines.

B

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: a. Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. b. See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror. c. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper.

B

When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: a. Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 feet. b. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. c. Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.

B

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: a. Only if you have been drinking alcohol. b. Whenever you drive in California. c. Only if you have a collision.

B

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

MF HEADLIGHTS

One Hand Steering

NHTSA recommends using one-hand steering only when turning while backing, or operating vehicle controls that require removing a hand from the steering wheel. The only time that a 12 o'clock hand position is recommended is when backing a vehicle while turning, as the driver must turn in their seat to see the path of the vehicle. The placement of hands on the wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock, or slightly lower at 8 and 4 o'clock, is critical to vehicle balance.

A flashing yellow traffic signal light warns you to __________________________.

PROCEED WITH CAUTION

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The California Compulsory Financial Responsibility Law requires every driver and every owner of a motor vehicle to maintain financial responsibility (liability coverage) at all times. There are 4 forms of financial responsibility: • A motor vehicle liability insurance policy. • A deposit of $35,000 with DMV. - 105 - • A surety bond for $35,000 obtained from a company licensed to do business in California. • A DMV-issued self-insurance certificate. You must possess evidence of financial responsibility whenever you drive, and show it to a peace officer after a traffic stop or collision when asked to do so. You may have to pay a fine or have your vehicle impounded if you do not comply with this law.

WHO HAS TO WEAR SEAT BELTS

The driver and all passengers 8 years of age or older, or children who are 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller

INSURANCEEEEE

The minimum amount your insurance* must cover per collision is: • $15,000 for a single death or injury. • $30,000 for death or injury to more than one person. • $5,000 for property damage.

Hand-Over-Hand Steering

This method of steering can be used when turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid.

DIFF COLOR OF CURB MEANINGS

White-Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. Green-Park for a limited time. Look for a posted sign next to the green zone for time limits, or locate the time limit painted on the curb. Yellow-Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight. Drivers of noncommercial vehicles are usually required to stay with the vehicle. Red-No stopping, standing, or parking. (Buses may stop at a red zone marked for buses.) Blue-Parking is permitted only for a disabled person or driver of a disabled person who displays a placard or special license plate for disabled persons or disabled veterans.

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate

a barrier

The "three-second rule" applies to the space ______ of your vehicle.

ahead

Special "turnout" areas marked on a two-lane road

allow vehicles to pass. If you are driving slowly on a two-lane highway or road where passing is unsafe, and five or more vehicles are following you, you must drive into a turnout area to let the vehicles pass.

Do not drive in a bicycle lane unless you

are preparing to make a right turn or park.

an HOV lane is used for

carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles

If you are in an intersection and you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should

continue through the intersection. Then move to the right as soon as you can and stop.

You can make a left turn on a red light

from a one-way street onto a left-moving, one-way street, and only if there is no sign to prohibit the turn.

The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. Another car is already in the intersection making a turn. You must:

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection

Solid white lines

mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one-way streets.

A child under 8 years old __________ when all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years old.

may ride in the front seat

A driver under the age of 21

must have a blood alcohol content of zero

A driver who is a minor receives a phone call on his or her cell phone. He or she should

not answer the call bih

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

not turn in that direction until the light turns green

If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?

pull of road away from traffic Pull off the road, away from all traffic if possible. Turn on your emergency flashers. Lift the hood to signal the emergency and place emergency flares or triangles 200-300 feet behind the vehicle.

Broken white lines

separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:

shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

signal 100 feet before driving

When you see livestock near the roadway, you should

slow down and follow directions from the person in charge of the animals.

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should

slow down gradually, but do not apply the brakes.

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should

you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic and then proceed with caution.

To make a right turn onto a two way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:

the lane closest to the curb.

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

the vehicle traveling uphill When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing

What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?

turn on your right signal

A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to

turn right

PARKING UPHILL

turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your vehicle roll back a few inches. The wheel should gently touch the curb. Set the parking brake

PARKING DOWNHILL

turn your front wheels into the curb or toward the side of the road. Set the parking brake

A 3-sided ___________ sign indicates that you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

yield

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.

At intersections without 'Stop' or 'Yield' signs, you must:

yield to cars that arrive first

When you approach an intersection with a through road but without stop signs or yield signs, you must

yield to pedestrians, vehicles, and bicycles on the through road.

You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

you don't have room to completely cross the tracks

Some examples of 2 point violations:

• Reckless driving or hit-and-run driving. • DUI of alcohol/drugs. • Driving while DL is suspended or revoked.

speed depends on

• The number and speed of other vehicles on the road. • Whether the road surface is smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow. • Bicyclists or pedestrians on or crossing the roadway. • Whether it is raining, foggy, snowing, windy, or dusty

Some examples of 1 point violations:

• Traffic convictions. • At-fault collisions.