Drivers Ed Practice Test 3

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

reduce your speed and yeild

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

shorter path The longer the vehicle is, the greater the difference will be. Trucks and other large vehicles may initially swing out before making a turn. If you see a truck move left, don't try to pass it on its right; the truck may be about to turn right.

If you are parallel parked on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

signal left and look over your left shoulder

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

A broken yellow line is in your lane On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when there is a broken yellow line in your lane.

On two-lane highways, you are allowed to pass

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

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

yield to the traffic in the circle A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield the right-of-way to the traffic in the roundabout. Always enter the roundabout, heading to the right.

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

Make a left turn

What does this flashing arrow panel mean?

Part of the roadway ahead is closed.

You may not cross a double solid yellow line on your left to

Pass another vehicle

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

Solid

When you become a California resident and you want to drive in California, you must apply for a California DL within A. 10 days B. 21 days C. 14 days

10 days

You are driving slowly on a two-lane road. If there are at least ____ vehicles behind you that are unable to pass you, you must pull over and allow them to pass.

5

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on a California two-lane undivided highway.

55 MPH Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on a two-lane undivided highway.

The octagonal shape in the figure is

A stop sign*

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include

A white cane and a trained guide dog

Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE? A.At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to the vehicles on the terminating road B. Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in unmarked crosswalks C.Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway myst yield to all approaching Vehicles

A. At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to the vehicles on the terminating road At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the terminating road must yield to vehicles on the through road.

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

As close to the right as possible

Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE?

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or traffic signals, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left. At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

If temperatures are near freezing, which freezes first?

Bridges On cold, wet days, shade from trees or buildings can hide spots of ice. These areas freeze first and dry out last. Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does. They can hide spots of ice. If it starts to rain on a hot day, the pavement can be very slippery for the first several minutes. Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface. The oil makes the road slippery until the rain washes the oil off the surface of the road

Do not use your horn A. to honk at a blind person. B. when you want the driver in front of you to move out of the way. C. in any of the above situations.

C. in any of the above situations.

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

Make lefts and U-turns

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

Hydroplaning

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

Interchange An interchange is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps. The connecting roadways allow you to leave one road and enter another safely without disrupting the flow of traffic.

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

Left edge lines (Yellow lines are also used as left-edge lines on one-way roadways.)

Car drivers should never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane because

Motorcycles need the full width of the lane

If you see two solid yellow lines on a roadway, it means that

No passing is permitted *

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways? A. Double solid white lines B. Single solid yellow lines C. Single solid white lines

Single solid yellow lines Single solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines on divided highways.

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

Slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely*

Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to

Slow down their vehicles and prepare to stop

When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into

The lane nearest to the right edge of the road

At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow signal pointing left indicates to the driver that

The signal is about to change to a a green or red light or red arrow A steady yellow arrow warns drivers that the time period of "protected" turning is ending. Be prepared to obey the next signal, which could be a green or red light or a red arrow. If you are approaching the intersection, you must stop

A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that

The vehicle cannot travel faster then 25 MPH A triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, which California defines as a vehicle that cannot travel faster than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles are required by law to display this emblem. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors and road maintenance vehicles. If you are behind one of these vehicles, be patient. Typically, the driver will pull over to the side to prevent traffic backups when possible.

A steep downgrade ahead

What does this road sign indicate?*

the road is slippery when wet

What does this sign mean?

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

Yield to the pedestrian

Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is FALSE? A. do not pass more than one vehicle at a time B. you can exceed the speed limit to pass quickly C. Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you

You can Extend the speed limit to pass quickly

What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn?

hand and arm extended upward

This hand signal indicates that

the driver is slowing or stopping*

Flag persons are often located on highways and in work zones

to stop, slow or guide the traffic in work zones