CA DMV Practice #2

This following statement is INCORRECT about the right-of-way:

1. At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street 2. At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left

These following statements are TRUE about passing a vehicle:

1. Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time 2. Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you 3. Avoid passing on the right unless you can do it safely

These following statements are CORRECT about the right-of-way:

1. Drivers must yield to pedestrians at unmarked intersections 2. Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all oncoming vehicles 3. Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic 4. You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officers signals contradict the traffic signals 5. At all times, drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk 6. Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way

Do NOT use your horn:

1. To honk at a blind person 2. When you want the driver in front if you to move out of the way 3. When you are angry or upset

At 55 mph, in good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____________ feet in the time that it takes you react to an object in your pa5 and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

400 feet

On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when:

A broken yellow line is in your lane

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in what direction?

A counterclockwise direction

Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road?

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

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include:

A white cane or a trained guide dog

When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _______________ and make the turn close to the right curb.

As close to the right as possible

Which of the following statements are NOT correct?

Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected

What pavement markings indicate parking spaces for persons with disabilities?

Blue

The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?

Braking distance, perception distance and reaction distance

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by using your mirrors. Then

Check your vehicles blind spots

What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right?

Hand and arm extended upward

What occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of on the road?

Hydroplaning

If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle ________________ of your lane.

In the center

An _______________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

Interchange

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:

Left-edge lines

If a driver extends his or her arm out horizontally, it indicates that the driver is going to:

Make a left turn

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can ________________ from the center lane.

Make left turns and U-turns

Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because:

Motorcycles need the full width of the lane

If you see two solid yellow lines on your way, it means that:

No passing is permitted

Is it legal to leave a child 6 years old or younger unattended in a vehicle?

No, not under any circumstances

While driving, when you see a triangular road sign, you must:

Reduce your speed and yield

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________________ than the front wheels.

Shorter path

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 you left shoulder

What is used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

Single or double solid yellow lines

If someone is following you too closely, you must:

Slow down and encourage the driver to pass

A ______________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

Solid white line

If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must:

Stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street

Which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone?

The curb or edge of the public road

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

A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:

The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

You should never back your vehicle in any travel lane except

To parallel park

Flag persons are often located in highways and in work zones:

To stop, slow, or guide traffic safe,y through construction areas

Unless it is prohibited, drivers must use the three-point turn to:

Turn around on a narrow street

On two-lane highways, you are allowed to pass:

When there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must:

Yield to the traffic in the roundabout

The following statement is NOT true about passing a vehicle:

You CAN exceed the speed limit to pass quickly

A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means that:

You may either proceed straight or turn left

If you suddenly go into a skid, you should

ease your foot off the gas pedal

It is against the law to make a left turn on red light EXCEPT:

from a one-way street onto another one-way street

A double solid yellow line in the center of the road means that

passing is not allowed in either direction

If you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must

slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely.

Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to

slow their vehicles and prepare to stop

Passing on the right is NOT permitted

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

You may not pass another vehicle except

when your lane is separated by a broken yellow line

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians