Rob's Permit Test Study Guide
It may help prevent a collision. Only use your horn when it is necessary to avoid collisions. Do not use your horn if a driver or bicyclist is moving slowly and you want him or her to drive faster or get out of your way.
. You should use your horn when: Another vehicle is in your way. It may help prevent a collision. Another driver makes a mistake.
c. Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line. When the center of the road is marked by a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line, passing is permitted from the side next to the broken line and prohibited from the side next to the solid line.
A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is: a. Permitted from the side next to the solid yellow line. b. Not permitted from either direction. c. Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line.
b. Passing is permitted when it's safe. Dashed yellow lines separate single lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Passing is allowed when there is no oncoming traffic in the passing lane.
A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means: a. Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction. b. Passing is permitted when it's safe. c. Passing is not permitted.
Warning. Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn drivers of special conditions or hazards ahead. They are typically yellow or orange in color.
A diamond-shaped sign means: Yield. Stop. Warning.
Stop before entering. A flashing red signal means "stop." After coming to a stop, you may proceed once it is safe, observing all right-of-way rules.
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: Slow down before entering. Stop before entering. Stop and wait for the green light.
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection. A flashing yellow signal means "proceed with caution." You should slow down and be alert before entering the upcoming intersection and must yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles in the intersection; however, you do not have to stop.
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means: You should treat the signal like a stop sign. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection. Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn.
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: May complete its turn in either of the two lanes. May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Any person, while operating a motor vehicle, who willfully flees or attempts to evade a peace officer performing his or her duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year.
A peace officer is signaling for you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being: Fined up to $1,000. Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Given a warning and a citation.
Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Any person, while operating a motor vehicle, who willfully flees or attempts to evade a peace officer performing his or her duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year.
A peace officer is signaling for you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being: Fined up to $1,000. Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Given a warning and a citation.
At any time for any reason. You may never drive through a safety zone. This space is set aside for pedestrians.
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: When a bus or trolley is present. When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers. At any time for any reason.
Next to the broken line may pass. Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means that you may pass.
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: Driving in both directions may pass. Next to the broken line may pass. Next to the solid line may pass.
b. Take your foot off the gas pedal. If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off of the accelerator. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first? a. Honk and step on the brake firmly. b. Take your foot off the gas pedal. c. Swerve into the lane next to you.
a. Before you start driving Your safety and the safety of other drivers and pedestrians depends a lot on what you do before driving. Before moving your vehicle, you should adjust your seat, adjust your mirrors, fasten your safety belt, and secure items in and on your vehicle. Do not wait until your vehicle is moving to adjust your mirrors.
Adjust your rearview and side mirrors: a. Before you start driving. b. Whenever you need to use them. c. Before you get into the car.
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Before you return to your driving lane, be sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. One way to do this is to look for the vehicle in your inside rearview mirror. When you can see both headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to your driving lane.
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane. You signal your intention for three seconds. You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
c. You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Before you return to your driving lane, be sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. One way to do this is to look for the vehicle in your inside rearview mirror. When you can see both headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to your driving lane.
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: a. The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane. b. You signal your intention for three seconds. c. You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
A depressant. Alcohol, in any concentration, is a depressant. It slows all nerve impulses and bodily functions, resulting in a lessening of inhibitions and negatively affecting a consumer's ability to concentrate and stay alert.
Alcohol in any concentration is: A stimulant. A depressant. Neither of the above.
Wearing a headset that covers both ears. It is illegal to drive while wearing a headset or earplugs in both ears.
All of the following are dangerous to do while driving. Which is also illegal? Wearing a headset that covers both ears. Having one or more interior lights on. Using cruise control on residential streets.
Motorcycle Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Station wagon. Passenger vehicle. Motorcycle.
b. Slow-moving vehicle. Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: a. The vehicle has the right-of-way. b. Slow-moving vehicle. c. Shoulder work ahead.
They are properly secured. An animal must not be transported in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the animal is properly secured to prevent it from falling, jumping, or being thrown from the vehicle.
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed.
They are properly secured. An animal must not be transported in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the animal is properly secured to prevent it from falling, jumping, or being thrown from the vehicle.
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed.
a. 15 mph. The speed limit for a blind intersection is 15 mph. An intersection is considered "blind" if there are no stop signs on any corner and you cannot see for 100 feet in either direction during the last 100 feet before crossing
At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is: a. 15 mph. b. 25 mph. c. 20 mph.
c. On your headlights. You must use your headlights at any time when conditions prevent you from seeing other vehicles and when it may be difficult for other drivers to see you. Always use your low beam headlights if weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers.
At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn: a. Up the instrumental panel lights. b. On your parking lights. c. On your headlights.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Any time you come to a place where people may cross or enter your path, or where one line of traffic meets another, you should look to the left and right sides of your vehicle to make sure no one is coming.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Motorist services. Blue signs on the roadway are service signs. They are used to provide information about motorist services, such as upcoming rest areas, food options, or nearby hospitals.
Blue traffic signs offer information on: Motorist services. Construction and maintenance. Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations.
b. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. The "Basic Speed Law" states that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. For example, if you drive at 45 mph in a 55 mph zone during a dense fog, even though you are below the posted limit, you may be cited for driving "too fast for conditions."
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: a. Keep your speed close to that of other traffic. b. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. c. Always drive at the posted speed limit.
a. That you are approaching from behind. You are required to dim your headlights to low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle that is coming toward you and within 300 feet of a vehicle that you are following.
Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: a. That you are approaching from behind. b. Approaching you from behind. c. That you have already passed.
b. The truck driver to stop the vehicle. Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop.
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: a. Other drivers to merge onto the freeway. b. The truck driver to stop the vehicle. c. Other drivers when they want to slow down.
c. Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing. Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, increases your risk of being in a crash, and causes you to take more time to make decisions. When you are fatigued, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.
Fatigue increases the risk of: a. Missing an exit. b. Being late for an appointment. c. Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.
a. Doubled. Fines for moving traffic violations are doubled in highway construction or maintenance zones where workers are present. When operating in a construction zone, you must drive carefully and follow all directions provided by signs, signals, officers, and flaggers.
Fines in a construction zone are: a. Doubled. b. Tripled. c. Cut in half.
Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead. If you can see a collision ahead, warn the drivers behind you by turning on your emergency flashers or by tapping your brake pedal quickly three or four times.
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead. Are temporarily parked in a traffic lane to make delivery. Are backing out of a parking space.
Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead. If you can see a collision ahead, warn the drivers behind you by turning on your emergency flashers or by tapping your brake pedal quickly three or four times.
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead. Are temporarily parked in a traffic lane to make delivery. Are backing out of a parking space.
a. Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals. You must stop at a solid or flashing red light, or at a signal light that is blacked out (not working). A solid yellow light means that the signal is about to turn red and you must stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, proceed cautiously. A flashing yellow light means that you should proceed with caution, but you do not need to stop.
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle? a. Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals. b. Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights. c. Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights.
Decrease your speed. In rainy weather, you should lower your speed to reduce the risk of hydroplaning. Driving too fast may cause your tires to ride up on the water and lose contact with the surface of the road, making it very difficult to control your vehicle.
Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should: Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed. Decrease your speed. Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.
c. Expect the unexpected. Children on bicycles are sometimes unpredictable. Young bicyclists are especially likely to make surprising changes in direction. Remember that children and bicycles are both small in stature and may become difficult to see.
If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle: a. Beep your horn. b. Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle. c. Expect the unexpected.
Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane. If you experience a sudden tire blowout, do not panic. Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. Lightly apply the breaks when it is safe to do so. Do not move to the shoulder of the road until the car has slowed considerably.
If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should: Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane. Pump the brakes rapidly. Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway
Ease your foot off the gas pedal. If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should ease your foot off the gas pedal and stay off the brakes. Do not try to stop or turn until your tires are gripping the road again.
If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should: Slow down by shifting into a lower gear. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.
a. Look toward the right edge of the road. If the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are blinding, glance toward the right edge of the road instead of looking directly ahead. This should keep your vehicle safely on the road until you pass the oncoming vehicle.
If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should: a. Look toward the right edge of the road. b. Switch your lights to high beams. c. Turn your lights on and off.
Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign. Treat a flashing red light the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or, if there is no stop line, prior to the crosswalk and before entering the intersection. Yield to all other traffic and pedestrians.
If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you: Are traveling in the wrong direction. Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign. May not proceed until it changes to green.
b. Go through the intersection without stopping. Instructions given by police officers directing traffic always override posted traffic signals and signs. Follow the officer's instructions.
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should: a. Stop until the light turns green. b. Go through the intersection without stopping. c. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
a. Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you. If you are being followed too closely by another driver, merge into a different lane. If there is no lane available for merging, wait until the road ahead is clear and slowly reduce your speed. This will encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road: a. Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you. b. Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car. c. Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.
b. Move to the lane on your right. If a road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes unless you are passing or turning left. If you are on an interstate highway and are driving below the speed of the flow of traffic, use the right lane
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: a. Stay in the center lane. b. Move to the lane on your right. c. Move to the lane on your left.
b. Slow down and proceed with caution. Slow down and proceed with caution if you see animals that are standing near the roadway. They may unexpectedly bolt or change direction at the last moment. Some animals travel in packs, so there may be more animals just out of sight that are also near the road.
If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway: a. Speed up to scare them away. b. Slow down and proceed with caution. c. Quickly swerve into the next lane.
b. You may cross the line to pass and change lanes. White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may cross a dashed white line to pass or change lanes if it is safe to do so.
If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking: a. You cannot cross the line to pass. b. You may cross the line to pass and change lanes. c. You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.
If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed. California has a "Basic Speed Law," which means that you may never drive faster than would be safe in current conditions. Even if your speed is slower than the posted limit, you may still be cited if you are going too fast for conditions. When deciding how quickly to drive, drivers should take multiple factors into account, such as the speed of surrounding vehicles, the condition of the road surface, the presence of bicyclists and pedestrians, and weather conditions.
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: Under no circumstances because it is always legal. If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed. Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road.
b. If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed. California has a "Basic Speed Law," which means that you may never drive faster than would be safe in current conditions. Even if your speed is slower than the posted limit, you may still be cited if you are going too fast for conditions. When deciding how quickly to drive, drivers should take multiple factors into account, such as the speed of surrounding vehicles, the condition of the road surface, the presence of bicyclists and pedestrians, and weather conditions.
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: a. Under no circumstances because it is always legal. b. If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed. c. Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road.
Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route. Never attempt to drive on a flooded road. Even if the water looks shallow, it may hide many kinds of hazards. If you encounter a flooded area, turn around and seek another route to your destination.
If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should: Slam on the brakes. Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route. Drive only in the center of the roadway.
b. Stay off the brakes. If your vehicle begins to skid, do not use the brakes. Braking could make the skid worse.
If you find yourself in a skid: a. Brake lightly. b. Stay off the brakes. c. Brake abruptly.
b. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction. Drivers are responsible for making sure their vehicles do not become hazards after they have been parked. Wherever you park, make sure your car is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking: a. Park with your reverse lights on. b. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction. c. Park five feet from the curb.
a. Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. Even when you signal, you should not assume that the space you want to occupy is free or that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: a. Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. b. Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. c. Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
b. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. As you enter a work zone, signs and message boards will warn you of workers, slow-moving equipment, and/or closed lanes ahead. You should reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop.
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
Stay off the brakes. If your vehicle begins to skid, stay off the brakes. Continue to correct your steering until the vehicle is back under your control and moving safely down the road.
If your car begins to skid out of control, you should: Pump the brakes. Apply the brakes lightly. Stay off the brakes.
c. Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road. If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, make sure other drivers can see it. Get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic if at all possible and turn on your emergency flashers to show that you are having trouble.
If your vehicle has a mechanical problem: a. Signal and pull into the slow lane. b. Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights. c. Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.
c. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes. When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called "hydroplaning." If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should: a. Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. b. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. c. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
c. Steer and brake smoothly. When driving during unfavorable weather conditions, avoid slamming on the brakes and making sharp, quick turns. These behaviors will make controlling your vehicle in inclement weather even more difficult.
In inclement weather, you should: a. Steer off the road. b. Drive in a low gear. c. Steer and brake smoothly.
0.08% -- Eight-hundredths of one percent For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.
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% -- Eight-hundredths of one percent 0.10% -- One-tenth of one percent 0.05% -- Five-hundredths of one percent
a. In an unmarked crosswalk. It is illegal to park your car on a marked or unmarked crosswalk. You may park in a bicycle lane if there is not a "No parking" sign posted and your vehicle does not block a bicyclist.
It is illegal to park your vehicle: a. In an unmarked crosswalk. b. Within three feet of a private driveway. c. In a bicycle lane.
c. In the trunk. Any opened alcoholic beverage container must be kept in the trunk of the vehicle, or in another place where passengers do not sit. Keeping an opened alcoholic drink in the glove compartment is specifically prohibited. However, in a bus, taxi, camper, or motor home, these restrictions do not apply to non-driving passengers.
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is: a. Under the front seat. b. In the glove department. c. In the trunk.
b. Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn. Large trucks must often swing wide to complete a right turn. A truck making a right turn may initially appear to be turning left because of the need to swing wide. When behind a turning truck, you should pay attention to the truck's turn signal to be aware of which way the trucker actually intends to turn
Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction: a. May complete the turn in either of the two lanes. b. Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn. c. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
Roadways on bridges and overpasses Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does. They can hide spots of ice
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? Roadways near the tops of hills Roadways on bridges and overpasses Roadways paved with asphalt
b. Roadways on bridges and overpasses Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does. They can hide spots of ice.
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? a. Roadways near the tops of hills b. Roadways on bridges and overpasses c. Roadways paved with asphalt
So other drivers can see you. Turn on your headlights when it is cloudy, raining, snowing, or foggy. If weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you are required to turn on your low beam headlights.
On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights: On the high beam setting. So other drivers can see you. Only when driving on the freeway.
Time The only way to sober up after drinking alcohol is to allow time for your body to eliminate the alcohol in your system. Nothing you can do, including eating and drinking, can accelerate this process.
Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body. Drinking caffeine Eating foods high in fat Time
Time Only the passage of time can remove alcohol and its impairing effects from the body.
Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body. Drinking caffeine Eating foods high in fat Time
a. Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds. A wet, slippery road does not allow your tires the traction they need, so it is necessary to drive more slowly on a wet road than you would on a dry road. To reduce the risk of skidding, you should avoid fast turns or stops.
Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should: a. Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds. b. Test your tires' traction while going uphill. c. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.
During the first rain after a dry spell. Many roads are most slippery during the first rain after a dry spell because oil and dust on the road have not previously been washed away.
Roadways are the most slippery: During a heavy downpour. After it has been raining for awhile. During the first rain after a dry spell.
b. Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed. You must not pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. There may be pedestrians crossing the street that you cannot see. Instead, stop, proceeding only after all pedestrians have crossed.
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do? a. Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower. b. Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed. c. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.
Judgment. Alcohol reduces all of the important abilities you need to drive safely. Alcohol goes from your stomach to your blood, then from your blood to all other parts of your body. Alcohol affects the areas of your brain that control judgment and skill.
The first thing that alcohol effects is: Vision. Judgment. Balance.
Minors may not use a cellular phone while driving, except for certain emergencies. Cell phones are allowed to be used by drivers over age 18, but a hands-free device should be used.
The safest precaution that you can take when using cellular phones while driving is: To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. To keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. To review the number before answering a call.
a. To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. Minors may not use a cellular phone while driving, except for certain emergencies. Cell phones are allowed to be used by drivers over age 18, but a hands-free device should be used.
The safest precaution that you can take when using cellular phones while driving is: a. To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. b. To keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. c. To review the number before answering a call.
15 mph When you are within 100 feet of an uncontrolled railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions, the speed limit is 15 mph.
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is: 25 mph. 15 mph. 20 mph.
b. 15 mph When you are within 100 feet of an uncontrolled railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions, the speed limit is 15 mph.
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is: a. 25 mph. b. 15 mph. c. 20 mph.
25 mph When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, the speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted. Some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.
The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted. 15 mph 25 mph 20 mph
25 mph When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, the speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted. Some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.
The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted. 15 mph 25 mph 20 mph
c. Move into the right lane when it is safe. To drive quickly, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. Use the right lane when driving more slowly than surrounding traffic, entering the road, or turning right.
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should: a. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic. b. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. c. Move into the right lane when it is safe.
Pedestrian crossing. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates the presence of a crosswalk, regardless of if it is marked on the pavement or not. Upon seeing this sign, you should be alert and allow any pedestrians to cross the road safely.
This road sign means: School crossing. Pedestrian crossing. Jogging trail.
The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign warns drivers that the number of lanes is reduced ahead and that traffic should merge left.
This sign is used to warn drivers that: The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left. The road curves ahead. There are upcoming intersections.
a. Railroad ahead A round yellow sign indicates that there is a railroad crossing ahead.
This sign means: a. Railroad ahead. b. No passing zone. c. School zone.
b. Slow-moving vehicles. A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it travels only at slow speeds. You may see this sign on roadwork equipment, farm vehicles, or horse-drawn wagons and carriages. It appears as a solid orange triangle during the day and a hollow red triangle at night.
This symbol is used for: a. Dangerous intersections. b. Slow-moving vehicles. c. Yield signs.
b. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic. A white, rectangular sign indicates that you must obey important rules. This sign means that drivers should allow the left lane to remain open, when possible, for passing and for faster traffic.
This white sign means: a. You should slow down and move to the right lane. b. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic. c. Slower traffic must exit on the right.
b. Merging traffic ahead. This sign warns of the possible presence of merging traffic.
This yellow sign means: a. One lane ahead. b. Merging traffic ahead. c. Lane ends ahead.
a. There is a sharp turn to the right. Some warning signs have a fluorescent yellow-green background. These signs warn of upcoming conditions, including roads with curves and sharp turns.
This yellow sign means: a. There is a sharp turn to the right. b. The lane must turn right. c. A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.
c. The road ahead may be slippery The road may be slippery when wet
This yellow signs means: a. The road ahead has many curves. b. There is a sharp curve in the road ahead. c. The road ahead may be slippery
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. It is important to check behind you before changing lanes, reducing your speed, backing up, or driving down a long or steep hill.
Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before: Backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection. Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. Changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickly
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. It is important to check behind you before changing lanes, reducing your speed, backing up, or driving down a long or steep hill.
Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before: Backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection. Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. Changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickl
10 to 15 seconds. To avoid last-minute moves, you should scan the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. This allows you to see hazards before meeting them.
To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about: 5 to 10 seconds. 10 to 15 seconds. 15 to 20 seconds.
c. Slow down before entering curves and intersections. Slow down before you enter a curve because you do not know what may be ahead. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid.
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should: a. Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill. b. Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them. c. Slow down before entering curves and intersections.
Three-second rule. Most rear-end collisions are caused by tailgating. To avoid tailgating, use the "Three-Second Rule." When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point, such as a sign, count "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three." If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too closely.
To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the: One-second rule. Two-second rule. Three-second rule.
a. The far left lane. When making a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street, start from the far left lane.
To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in: a. The far left lane. b. Any available lane. c. The lane closest to the middle of the street.
b. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. U-turns are permitted in residential areas if there are no vehicles approaching within 200 feet. They are also permitted when a traffic sign, light, or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.
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 sets of solid double yellow lines.
b. 25 mph. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in business and residential districts is 25 mph.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is: a. 20 mph. b. 25 mph. c. 30 mph.
c. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion. When a school bus is flashing its red lights and has its stop arm extended, motorists must come to a full stop until the lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving again.
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until: a. All students are off the bus. b. The stop arm is retracted. c. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. Keeping space around your vehicle is important to ensure that you have time to safely react if another driver makes a mistake. For example, extra space around your vehicle may give you time to brake or maneuver out of the way of a vehicle veering into your lane.
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? Other drivers can cut in front of you, improving the flow of traffic. If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. It inflates to protect you from injury in the case of a collision.
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. Keeping space around your vehicle is important to ensure that you have time to safely react if another driver makes a mistake. For example, extra space around your vehicle may give you time to brake or maneuver out of the way of a vehicle veering into your lane.
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? Other drivers can cut in front of you, improving the flow of traffic. If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. It inflates to protect you from injury in the case of a collision.
c. You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first. You may sometimes turn right when stopped by a solid red light. You may never turn left or right when stopped by a traffic light with a red arrow.
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? a. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning. b. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes. c. You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
b. Maintain a constant speed
When being passed by another vehicle a. Brake hard b. Maintain a constant speed c. Speed Up
b. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.b. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. If there is a bike lane, drive into the bike lane no more than 200 feet before a turn. Watch for bicyclists or motorcyclists who may get between your vehicle and the curb.
When can you drive in a bike lane? a. During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane. b. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. c. When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
a. Signal for at least five seconds. Signal at least five seconds prior to a changing lanes on a freeway. Always signal when turning left or right, changing lanes, slowing down, or stopping to let other drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians know your intentions.
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: a. Signal for at least five seconds. b. Slow down before you start to change lanes. c. Assume there is enough space in the next lane for your vehicle, if you signal first.
Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. When leaving an alley, driveway, or parking lot to enter a roadway, you must stop before driving onto a sidewalk or sidewalk area. Pedestrians and existing traffic have the right-of-way.
When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should: Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk. Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.
Increase your following distance. Driving at night is more hazardous than daytime driving because the lowered visibility makes it difficult to judge speed, distances, and other potential hazards. Increase your following distance to help prevent a potential collision if the vehicle in front of you should stop abruptly. Use your headlights when driving at night, following the rules for proper usage of high beams and low beams.
When driving at night, you should: Always use your high beams. Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. Increase your following distance.
Increase your following distance. Increase your following distance when it is difficult to see due to darkness. Use headlights to increase visibility, following the rules for proper use of high beams and low beams. Avoid looking directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle to avoid being blinded by the glare.
When driving at night, you should: Always use your high beams. Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. Increase your following distance.
b. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly. When entering and driving through a work zone, slow down and be prepared to stop. Obey posted speed limits and be alert to conditions around you. Workers could be present.
When driving in work zones, you should: a. Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible. b. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly. c. Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.
c. Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance. When driving in a work zone, keep a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic barriers, trucks, construction equipment, workers, and other vehicles. Increase your following distance and do not tailgate.
When driving in work zones, you should: a. Follow the driver in front of you closely. b. Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can. c. Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles. Driving directly alongside another vehicle could create a collision if the other driver crowds your lane or tries to change lanes without looking. To avoid this, you should drive ahead of or behind vehicles in other lanes rather than alongside them.
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic: Drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you. You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles. It is safest to drive in the lane next to the centerline.
b. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. Driving directly alongside another vehicle could create a collision if the other driver crowds your lane or tries to change lanes without looking. To avoid this, you should drive ahead of or behind vehicles in other lanes rather than alongside them.
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic: a. Drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you. b. You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles. c. It is safest to drive in the lane next to the centerline.
b. Merge carefully into the gap. Before merging into interstate traffic, you should identify a gap, accelerate to the speed of traffic, and signal. Merge into the gap when it is safe to do so. Be alert to other traffic and do not expect other drivers to clear the lane.
When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and: a. Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way. b. Merge carefully into the gap. c. Wait for the lane to clear before merging.
When making a call for emergency assistance It is illegal for minors to use a cell phone at all while driving, except to contact an emergency entity in an emergency situation. For adult drivers, the use of hands-free devices is permitted; however, to avoid distractions, it is advisable to make calls only if needed to call for help in an emergency.
When is it legal for minors to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? When making a call while stopped at the red light When making a call for emergency assistance Never
b. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Begin and end the turn in the lane nearest the right-hand curb. Do not swing wide into another lane of traffic.
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes traveling in your direction, you may turn from: a. The lane closest to the center of the road. b. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. c. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic.
c. When pulling next to or away from the curb. Drivers should signal when pulling next to a curb or away from a curb.
When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals: a. Only when pulling away from the curb. b. When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb. c. When pulling next to or away from the curb.
b. Turned to the right (away from the street). When parking on a hill (either uphill or downhill) where there is no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: a. Turned to the left (toward the street). b. Turned to the right (away from the street). c. Parallel with the pavement
b. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park." When parking on a hill, you should always leave your vehicle in gear or in the "park" position. If there is no curb, you should turn your front wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail. If there is a curb, the front wheels should be turned toward it (if headed downhill) or away from and gently touching it (if headed uphill).
When parking your vehicle on any hill: a. One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. b. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park." c. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. When parking alongside the curb on a level street, the front and back wheels of your vehicle must be parallel with and within 18 inches of the curb.
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: Your front wheels must be turned toward the street. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
b. See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror. Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.
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 rearview mirror. c. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper.
a. You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. When passing another vehicle, move back into your original lane only when you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror. This ensures that you will have enough room to safely pull back in front of the other vehicle.
When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when: a. You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. b. You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle. c. You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.
c. When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror. When passing another vehicle on its left, you may move back into the right lane when the headlights of the passed vehicle can be seen in your rearview mirror. Always signal before changing lanes.
When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane: a. After about three seconds. b. When you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder. c. When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Do not pass unless you have enough space to return to the driving lane. Before you return to the driving lane, be sure you have enough room between yourself and the vehicle you have passed. When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane.
When passing, you should move back into the right lane when: You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle. You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.
Not count on other drivers to make room for you. When planning to pass, do not count on having enough time to pass several vehicles at once or assume that other drivers will make room for you. When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to your driving lane.
When planning to pass another vehicle, you should: Not count on other drivers to make room for you. Assume the driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. Assume the driver will maintain a constant speed
a. Not count on other drivers to make room for you. When planning to pass, do not count on having enough time to pass several vehicles at once or assume that other drivers will make room for you. When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to your driving lane.
When planning to pass another vehicle, you should: a. Not count on other drivers to make room for you. b. Assume the driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. c. Assume the driver will maintain a constant speed.
Whenever it helps prevent collisions. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.
When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Often, even at controlled intersections. Whenever it helps prevent collisions. Never. It confuses other drivers.
a. You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. When turning left at an intersection, yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Once the intersection is clear and applicable signals allow, you may complete the turn.
When turning left at an intersection: a. You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. b. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you. c You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
b. Turn into first lane. When making any turn, turn from the lane closest to the direction you wish to travel into the first available legal lane. On a turn from a two-way to a one-way street, this means you should turn into the first lane.
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should: a. Turn into any lane. b. Turn into first lane. c. Turn into second lane.
b. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. A roundabout is a circular intersection that usually does not include a traffic signal and flows in a counterclockwise direction around a central island. Motorists must enter from the right, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout, and follow the circle to the right until the desired roadway is reached.
When using a roundabout, drivers should: a. Stop in the middle of the roundabout. b. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. c. Yield to entering traffic.
c. Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck." To avoid contributing to chronic traffic congestion, you should not "rubberneck." That is, you should not slow down to look at out-of-the-ordinary things.
When you drive through a construction zone, you should: a. Stop to watch the workers. b. Decrease your following distance. c. Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck."
The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign tells drivers to slow down and prepare for an abrupt change in direction at an extreme angle.
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: The road to the right is for one-way traffic only. There is a detour to the right due to road construction. The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding. At a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.
When you see this sign, you should stop and: Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed. Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first. Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.
a. Move into another lane while within an intersection. You should never change lanes within an intersection. Before changing lanes, always look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Be alert to other drivers moving into the same lane.
When you want to change lanes, you should never: a. Move into another lane while within an intersection. b. Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder. c. Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.
a. Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. Driving above the speed limit, driving too far below the speed limit, and driving too fast for conditions are all actions that commonly contribute to traffic accidents. Always drive with the general flow of traffic, within legal speed limits.
Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes? a. Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. b. Getting adequate rest and staying alert. c. Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.
a. Slowing down to look at collision scene. Rubbernecking (the practice of slowing down to look at collisions or other out-of-the-ordinary things) contributes to traffic congestion and should be avoided
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? a. Slowing down to look at collision scene. b. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. c. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.
They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react. Driving defensively means anticipating potential errors made by others and preparing to compensate for their mistakes.
Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers? They know other drivers will do the right thing. They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react. They expect no breaks and give none.
A road in a shaded area On cold, wet days, shaded spots on a roadway can become icy. Shaded areas often freeze before, and thaw out after, the rest of a road.
Which of the following is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain? A hilly, open road A residential road A road in a shaded area
b. Change lanes without signaling. You should always signal when moving your vehicle to the right or left. On an interstate, you should stay in the right lane if you are moving more slowly than the surrounding traffic. It is illegal to back up or make a U-turn on interstate highways, so if you miss your exit, you should proceed to the next exit.
Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate? a. Slower traffic must keep to the right. b. Change lanes without signaling. c. If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit.
b. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks. Vehicles displaying hazardous load signs are required to stop before crossing railroad tracks.
Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign that indicates a hazardous load? a. They are not allowed to drive on freeways. b. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks. c. They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph
b. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. Blind spots are areas that a driver cannot see if they look in their mirrors. Large trucks have large blind spots that drivers of other vehicles should avoid.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? a. They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. b. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. c. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors
Both of the above. As driving speeds increase, the chance of a fatality in the case of a collision increases. If you are going faster than 80 miles per hour, you have almost no chance of living through a crash. The speed you drive affects your stopping distance, so you should increase your following distance as you increase your speed.
Which of the following statements about driving speed is true? As your speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases. As your speed increases, so should your following distance. Both of the above.
c. Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely. Being under the influence of alcohol affects your judgment. Good judgement is necessary to react appropriately to things that you see or hear while on the road. Even if you are below the legal blood alcohol limit, consuming any amount of alcohol is likely to affect your ability to drive safely.
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? a. If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive. b. If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired. c. Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.
a. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy. Remember that all medications, prescription or over-the-counter, are potentially dangerous and could impair your driving. Over-the-counter medicines that you take for colds and allergies can make you drowsy and affect your driving ability. It is your responsibility to know how your medication affects your ability to drive.
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications? a. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy. b. Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages. c. Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.
b. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving. Legal prescription and over-the-counter drugs can impair your ability to drive, including drugs taken for colds, hay fever, allergies, or to calm nerves or muscles. It is illegal to drive while under the influence of any drug that impairs your ability to drive safely; this law does not differentiate between illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving? a. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy. b. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving. c. Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.
a. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. Large trucks take longer to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed. The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 400 feet. However, a large truck traveling at the same speed can take almost 800 feet to stop.
Which of these statements is true about large trucks? a. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. b. They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly. c. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.
a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Trucks transporting hazardous loads must stop before they cross railroad tracks.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. b. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. c. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign. You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger, stop sign, or warning signal. Use caution when driving near railroad tracks.
Which statement is true? You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed. You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign. You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.
Into the curb When parking downhill, turn your front wheels into the curb or toward the side of the road. Set the parking brake.
Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb Away from the curb Parallel to the curb
c. To see potential hazards early. To avoid last-minute moves, scan the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early. Constantly staring at the road right in front of your vehicle is dangerous.
While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you: a. And focus on the middle of the road. b. Because it is a legal requirement. c. To see potential hazards early.
a. A three-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. A person with a Class C license may drive a three-axle vehicle if it weighs 6,000 pounds or less.
With a Class C driver license, a person may drive: a. A three-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. b. Any three-axle vehicle, regardless of the weight. c. A vehicle pulling two trailers.
b. Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across. Even if your light is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely through the intersection before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? a. Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way. b. Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across. c. Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.
c. Come to a safe stop. At an intersection controlled by a steady yellow light, you should bring your vehicle to a safe stop. If you are already within the intersection when the light changes from green to yellow, continue through the intersection at a safe speed.
You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should: a. Speed up to beat the red light. b. Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection. c. Come to a safe stop.
Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop. If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should: Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes. Pull to the right of the intersection and stop. Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop. If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should: Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes. Pull to the right of the intersection and stop. Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
c. Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass When passing a motorcycle, allow a full lane to the motorcycle. Never crowd into the same lane as the motorcycle. Returning to the original lane too soon can force a rider to swerve to the right and into traffic or off the road.
You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must: a. Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane. b. Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. c. Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass
c. An exit lane. Freeway lanes that are ending will usually be marked by large broken lines painted on the pavement. If you are driving in a lane marked with these broken lines, be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end.
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: a. The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane. b. A special lane for slow-moving vehicles. c. An exit lane.
No faster than 65 mph On most California highways, the maximum speed limit is 65 mph. You may drive at 70 mph only if the speed limit is posted as such.
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive: 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. No faster than 65 mph.
b. Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. It is necessary to follow farther behind a large truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle because trucks have larger blind spots.
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive: a. Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. b. Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. c. To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.
b. Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle. When you follow so closely behind a truck that you cannot see the truck driver's side view mirrors, the trucker cannot see you and has no way of knowing you are there. Tailgating a truck, or any vehicle, is dangerous because you take away your own cushion of safety if the vehicle in front of you stops quickly.
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: a. Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can. b. Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle. c. No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you
Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn. When making a right turn, you should begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn, reduce your speed, stop behind the limit line (if applicable), and then make the turn.
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: Signal and turn immediately. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first. Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn. When making a right turn, you should begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn, reduce your speed, stop behind the limit line (if applicable), and then make the turn.
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: Signal and turn immediately. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first. Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should: Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. Not move your vehicle for any reason.
a. Make room for the merging traffic, if possible. When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane.
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should: a. Make room for the merging traffic, if possible. b. Assert your right-of-way by driving faster. c. Always maintain your position.
Maintaining a steady speed. It is not always easy to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle. However, you can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by maintaining a steady speed and signaling turns, lane changes, and deceleration in advance.
You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by: Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you. Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you. Maintaining a steady speed.
Whenever you drive in California. By driving in California, you consent to have your breath, blood, or urine tested if you are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: Only if you have been drinking alcohol. Whenever you drive in California. Only if you have a collision.
Whenever you drive in California. By driving in California, you consent to have your breath, blood, or urine tested if you are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: Only if you have been drinking alcohol. Whenever you drive in California. Only if you have a collision.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. You are driving defensively when you are looking down the road for potential hazards. Constantly staring at the road directly in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert to vehicles around you.
You drive defensively when you: Put one car length between you and the car ahead. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
b. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. If your vehicle leaves the roadway, hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. Wait until your speed has reduced, check the traffic, and look for a place to safely return to the roadway by merging back into traffic. Overcompensating by jerking the wheel to return to the roadway can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or may cause your car to go into other lanes of traffic.
You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first? a. Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement. b. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. c. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
c. Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle. If you hit a parked vehicle or other property, you must leave a note with your name, phone number, and address securely attached to the vehicle or property that you hit.
You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do? a. Call your insurance company when you get home. b. Wait for the owner to return. c. Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle.
b. No more than 200 feet before making a right turn. If making a right turn, you may enter the bicycle lane no more than 200 feet before the corner or driveway. Drivers of motor vehicles should not enter a bicycle lane at any other time.
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: a. If you drive more slowly than 15 mph. b. No more than 200 feet before making a right turn. c. Whenever bicyclists are not present.
c. Under no circumstances. You may never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road and onto the shoulder to pass another vehicle.
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: a. If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. b. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. c. Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances. Even if the light is green, you may not enter an intersection unless you can get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.
You may legally block an intersection: If you entered the intersection on the green light. During rush hour traffic. Under no circumstances.
You are involved in a collision and there is an injury. When you have a collision, report it to DMV within 10 days if anyone was injured (no matter how slightly) or killed. You or your representative must make this report whether or not you caused the collision, even if the collision occurred on private property.
You must file a report of a traffic accident occurring in California when: Your vehicle fails a smog test. You are involved in a collision and there is an injury. You change your insurance company.
There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. If you need to stop after crossing railroad tracks, wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding. Make sure your vehicle clears the tracks before you stop.
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before crossing the railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. You are transporting two or more children in a passenger vehicle.
You have the right-of-way. If two vehicles arrive at the same time to an intersection that has stop signs on all corners, the vehicle to the right has the right-of-way.
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way? The driver on your left has the right-of-way. You have the right-of-way. Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.
b. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle. Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.
You should allow an extra cushion of space: a. When following a station wagon. b. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle. c. When following a small passenger car.
c. At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions. The speed at which you should drive your vehicle depends on road conditions, the weather, and the legal speed limit. You may never drive above the legal speed limit. Decrease your speed when anything makes conditions less than ideal.
You should always travel: a. At the speed of vehicles surrounding you. b. At the speed limit. c. At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.
b. Are being tailgated by another driver
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you: a. Are following a small passenger vehicle b. Are being tailgated by another driver c. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit
c. Near blind pedestrians. When driving near a blind pedestrian, using your horn may be dangerous. Yield to the pedestrian and proceed when it is safe to do so.
You should not use your horn: a. When visibility ahead is limited. b. If you might hit another vehicle. c. Near blind pedestrians.
b. Right, toward the side of the road When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels? a. Straight ahead b. Right, toward the side of the road c. Left, toward the center of the road
b. Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist. In this situation, you should take on one danger at a time. Rather than trying to squeeze between the bicyclist and the other vehicle, you should slow down to let the other vehicle pass, and then pass the bicyclist when it is safe to do so.
You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should: a. Honk your horn then pass the bicyclist. b. Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist. c. Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway.
b. All approaching vehicles. When making a left turn, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to: a. Oncoming vehicles also turning left. b. All approaching vehicles. c. Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.