DMV Practice Test #1

Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.

Hand-over-hand *Use hand-over-hand steering when to control movements are critical during a skid.*

What is the use of the special "turnout" areas marked on a two lane road?

To allow vehicles behind the driver to pass *Special "turnout" areas are sometimes marked on two-lane roads. Drive into these areas to allow cars behind you 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, drive into the turnout areas to let the vehicles pass.*

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

10 Days *When you are involved in a collision, report it to the DMV within 10 days, if more than $750 in damage was done to the property of any person or if anyone was injured (no matter how slightly) or killed.*

The maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is __________ on a two-lane undivided highway.

55 MPH *Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on two-lane undivided highways for vehicles towing trailers.*

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

Breaking too hard at a high speed. *This type of skid is usually caused by braking too hard at a high speed and locking the wheels. The vehicle will skid no matter which way the steering wheel is turned. Take your foot off the brake to unlock the wheels. Then straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out. Slow the vehicle gradually until you are at a safe speed to continue driving.*

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

Con. through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop. *If you are in an intersection and see an emergency vehicle, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right as soon as you can and stop.*

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

May ride in the front seat of a vehicle *A child under the age of 8 years may ride in the front seat of a vehicle when all rear seats are already occupied by children under the age of 7 years. Please refer to section Child Restraint System and Safety Seats, chapter Occupant Protection, in California Driver Handbook.*

Left turns at a red light can only be made from a:

One way street onto a one way street. *Left turns at a red light can only be made from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Signal and stop for a red traffic light at the limit line or corner. You may turn left into a left-moving, one-way street if there is no sign to prohibit the turn. Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.*

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means:

Proceed with caution *Flashing yellow arrow signals mean turns are permitted, however the driver must first yield to the oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution.*

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

The vehicle travelling 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.*

At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to:

Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians. *Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians within any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.*