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The court may convict you of DUI in addition to the penalties imposed under the non-criminal "zero tolerance" law that makes it illegal for a person under 21 to drive with a BAC of ________. (This level is equal to one drink within a four hour time span in the BAC Charts)

0.01%

For drivers over the age of 21 (not operating a commercial vehicle), it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is ________ or more.

0.08%

_______ drink(s) within a 4 hour time span, regardless of height and weight, can get you a BAC of .01% .

1

For persons ages under 20, a conviction for using alcohol or a controlled substance results in the court ordering DMV to suspend your license for __________.

1 year

The court will also order a _____ suspension of your driving privilege if you are under 21 years of age and are convicted of a drug related offense.

1 year

Within how many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?

10

A visual lead of ________ seconds or 1 city block is appropriate when driving in traffic in urban areas.

10 to 15

It is against the law to pass when your view of the road ahead is obstructed and when you are within _____ feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

100

When turning, you should signal during the last _________ feet before the turn.

100

In order to avoid hazards on the road, it is advised to take in the whole scene around you and look at least _______ seconds down the road. This is about a one block when driving in the city and a quarter of a mile on the highway.

12 to 15

Over 200 items are scored on the driving test. You may only make ______ or fewer errors to pass the test.

15

What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a instructional permit?

15 1/2

When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass, you will need at least how many feet to pass safely?

1600 ft.

Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.

2.5

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in any business or residential district ?

25 mph

Alcohol is involved in about ____ of all fatal highway accidents.

29%

Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.

3

You must turn your headlights on ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ______minutes before sunrise.

30

You should allow a ____ second or more following distance when you are driving behind a motorcyclist.

4

You should change lanes only when there is sufficient space between vehicles in the next lane and by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds?

4 seconds

While traveling at 55mph, how many feet do you need to stop?

400ft

When exiting a freeway, you should signal your intention to exit for approximately how many seconds?

5 seconds

You must: (a) dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles by the time they are within _____ feet of your vehicle, and (b) dim your high beams when the vehicle you are following is within _____ feet.

500, 300

Failure to stop at a railroad crossing when required to do so can result in a _____ month license suspension.

6

To ensure your safety while driving and from having your vehicle stolen, it is advised you always have your car doors locked. What percentage of stolen vehicles is attributed to having unlocked doors?

80%

What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?

Failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers.

If there are oncoming cars to the left of you and a child on a bike to the right, what is the correct action to take?

Give the child a lot of room to your side, which may mean moving closer to the oncoming vehicles.

When you encounter an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren, What must you do?

Pull as close to the right edge of the road as possible and stop until the emergency vehicle(s) has passed.

What does a vehicle displaying following sign on the back indicate

That the vehicle travels slower than other traffic.

The only thing that will affect the time it takes to sober up a person is ______.

Time, body weight, the amount of food they have consumed and the number of drinks they had.

What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?

To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly.

The main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety as both an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian.

True

What is it advised you do if it is either very cloudy, raining, foggy or snowing?

Turn on your headlights

What can happen if you dump or abandon an animal by the roadside?

You can receive a fine of up to $1,000, or be confined in a county jail for up to six months, or both.

What are the consequences if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

You may be fined up to $1,000 and your license can be suspended for a period of 1 year.

A diamond symbol painted on a lane, indicates what?

a carpool lane

A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury, and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling __________.

a loaded gun

In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you NOT do?

accelerate while turning.

When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?

after you have yielded to all traffic, after you have yielded to all pedestrians, and if a NO TURN ON RED sign is NOT posted

There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving, and they include:

aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility (AEEIEI)

A stop sign means that you __________________.

always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner

Which is not a step to perform if your gas pedal gets stuck?

apply the brakes before shifting into neutral

What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?

avoid making eye contact

Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of?

coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and battery voltage gauge

Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.

decreased, harder

Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.

decreases, increases

A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?

diamond

In order to avoid accidents, one should:

drive defensively

Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?

driving further from parked cars.

A U-turn is not illegal on a one-way street.

false

If there is either a single solid yellow line or double yellow solid line dividing lanes of traffic, you may drive over these lines to pass other vehicles.

false

In general, you should pass a vehicle or bicycle going in your direction on the right.

false

Parking and driving safely are two different functions.

false

Road surface changes due to: (a) ice, (b) rain, (c) snow, (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup, or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This does not affect the control of your vehicle.

false

If your tire was to blow out while driving:

hold the steering wheel tightly and steer straight ahead, slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal slowly but don't apply the brakes and slow to a stop off the road, and apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped

Which is not a myth concerning safety belts?

hundreds of thousands of injuries have been prevented because of safety belt use.

What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?

jail time, substantial fines, impoundment of vehicle being driven.

If you must drive in the fog, then slow down and turn your ______ beam headlights on (and fog lights, if you have them).

low

Which of the following is a penalty for receiving a DUI?

mandatory jail time, substantial fines and fees, suspension or revocation of your driver license

You can avoid situations leading to road rage by:

not cutting off other drivers, not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane, and not tailgating

If you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed (e.g., depressed, angry, or upset), or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts, or personal problems, it is advised that you __________________.

not drive

If you are unable to pass through an intersection before the light changes to red, what should you do?

not enter the intersection

You should use your horn ________________________.

only to help avoid an accident.

Who has the right of way at a crosswalk, a pedestrian or a driver?

pedestrian

If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer can require that you take a blood or urine test. What may happen if you refuse?

persons refusing these tests will be subject to license suspensions and revocations

Which is not a reason for a court to suspend or delay your license?

receiving 2 points within 6 months

White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.

same direction

The five abilities required for being a safe driver are:

search, identify, predict, decide, and execute (SIPDE)

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

stop before entering

If you see flashing red lights on a stopped school bus in front of you, what must you do?

stop until the red lights stop flashing

A sign with a red circle with a red line through is used to denote ________________.

that something is not permitted

Cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and lights that are all orange in color indicate what?

that you are either approaching a work zone or in a work zone

The force of a moving object is called momentum. The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. The more momentum it has, the more force it has. So if there were two cars, both the same model, and one of the cars was traveling 30mph faster than the other, which car has more force?

the faster car

Yield means ______.

to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right-of-way before you proceed

When the temperature or "boil" light is on or the gauge moves into the red, what is the proper response?

to pull over and turn the engine off so it can cool down.

If you are parking facing downhill, you should always turn your front wheels _______________ the curb or side of the road.

towards

__________________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________________ the rate of these than adults.

traffic accidents, twice

All individuals on a motorcycle are required by law to wear a helmet which is approved by the DOT, fits snugly, and is tightly fastened.

true

All the laws which apply to drinking and driving apply to taking drugs and driving.

true

If there is a child sitting in the front seat of a car installed with air bags, it is advised that the air bag feature be turned off for the child or the child be placed in the back seat.

true

It is against the law to drive without wearing your seatbelt.

true

The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum increases.

true

The holder of a drivers license should have it in his or her possession whenever driving a car.

true

The law requires you to signal even when you don't see any cars around.

true

When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are next to the solid line.

true

When encountering a blacked-out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.

true

You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited.

true

Your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to "show off."

true

Your license will be suspended for being unable to show proof of financial responsibility when involved in an accident.

true

Your vehicle registration card must be carried in the vehicle whenever you are driving.

true

If you do not have enough light to see 1000 feet in front of you, what should you do?

turn on your headlights

This sign is used exclusively for ______________ signs. ⛋

warning

When should you always engage your parking brake?

when parking on an incline

This shape is used for ____________ signs.

yield

If you are involved in a collision and do not stop, what are the consequences?

you may be convicted of hit and run.

If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken, _________________________________.

you may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so.

What is the consequence for failure to appear in court (FTA) or failure to pay fees or fines (FTP)?

your license will be suspended

What is the best protection against the injury if you have an accident?

your seatbelt


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