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

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

it is against the law to drive without wearing your seatbelt true or false

true

when encountering a blacked out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sigh controlled intersection true or false

true

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

How many hours of supervised driving practice are required to be at night?

10

If you purchase or obtain a vehicle from someone else, you are responsible for transferring ownership of the vehicle to your name with the DMV within how many days of the purchase?

10

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

15

when entering a bicycle lane to make a right turn, within how many feet must you enter the lane before making a turn

200

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit when passing a school building or school grounds when children are present?

25mph

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

29%

It is against the law to follow within _____ feet of any emergency vehicle which is answering an emergency call.

300

when following large vehicles that block your view of the road ahead, give yourself a ___ second of more cushion space in front of your vehicle

4

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

4

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

400

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

5 seconds

How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?

6

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.

In order to avoid accidents, one should:

Drive defensively

Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision ?

Driving further from parked cars.

When must you have proof of financial responsibility?

Every time you drive

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

Not enter the intersection

the five abilities required for being a safe driver are:

Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

Stop before entering

if another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do

Tap your brakes lightly to warn the vehicle.

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%

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.

10-15

when turning, you should signal during the last___feet before the turn

100

If during the last 100 feet of approaching a railroad crossing, you cannot see the track for at least 400 feet in both directions, you may not cross the tracks at a speed faster than _____ MPH.

15

what is the youngest age a minor can apply for an 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

within the first 12 months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot transport passengers under what age

20

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

3 points

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

how many hours of supervised driving practice must a provisional license applicant receive prior to receiving a provisional license?

50

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

Your license will be suspended for failing, refusing, or neglecting to report an accident in which there is more than ________ worth of property damage, an injury, or a death.

750

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%

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

Apply the brakes before shifting into neutral

A diamond symbol painted on a lane, indicates what?

Carpool lane

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.

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

Traffic accidents,2 times.

When should you always engage your parking brake?

When parking on an incline.

Which is not a consequence of using a false name or knowingly making false statements on your license application

You will have to submit a change of information form.

If your tire was to blow out while driving:

all of the above

The minimum amount your insurance must cover per accident is:

all of the above

You drive defensively when you:

all of the above

what should you do if you find yourself in the situation with an aggressive driver

avoid making eye contact

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

two general points to remember for recovering from skids are keep your eyes pointed in the direction you want to go and you automatically steer there and___

do not break

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

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. true or false

false

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

low

how can you ensure that you are not in a trucker's "no zone"

none of the above

if you were under severe tension, emotionally distressed or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts or personal problems, it is advised that you___

not drive

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

same direction

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

all of the above

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

all of the above

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 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

The number one rule for driving in bad weather is:

to slow down

what is the leading cause of death for teens

traffic accidents

it is important to just look straight ahead as if in a tunnel, instead of scanning the environment around you while driving true or false

false

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

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

true

what is not a consequence of either over or under inflated tires

greater handling

if there is no sidewalk what should a pedestrian do

walk on the roadway facing the oncoming traffic at a safe distance from traffic

this sign is exclusively for____signs (yellow diamond)

warning

if there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your line is broken____

you make cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so 👹

When driving slower than the rest of the traffic, in which lane should you be driving?

right lane

If a road does not have a bicycle lane, where must a bicyclist ride their bicycle?

road

of the six most common behaviors which cause accidents, which is indicating as a primary collision factor

speed

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 30 mph faster than the other, which car has more force

the faster car

if you're parking facing downhill you should always turn your front wheel______the curb or side of the road

towards

Driving over the curb during your driving test is a reason for disqualification true or false

true

The same rules apply to trolley and light rail crossings that apply to train crossings.

true


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