Driver's Ed Questions
If your gas pedal gets stuck you should A) Shift to neutral and apply the brakes B) Shift to a lower gear C) Keep it on drive and use emergency brake
A
If your vehicle is going to be hit from behind, you should A) Be ready to brake after impact B) Hold down the brake pedal C) Shift to neutral and turn off the ignition
A
Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed: A) At all times B) During school hours only C) Only when children are present in front of a school
A
A driver will lose control of a vehicle much easier due to what road surface changes? A) Sand or dirt B) Construction C) Added curves
A
Motorcycle riders... A) Are hard to see B) Must wear reflective helmets at night C) Can avoid collisions more easily than car drivers
A
It is against the law to A) Follow a motorcycle B) Follow an emergency vehicle with in 300 ft C) follow an over size vehicle
B
Teens who engage in lower-risk activities outside the driving situation tend to... A) Have a higher traffic accident involvement B) Have a lower traffic accident involvement C) Be the best drivers
B
There are three lanes moving in your direction, the lane that generally would have the smoothest flow of traffic will be... A) The left lane (lane #1) B) The middle lane (lane #2) C) The right lane (lane #3)
B
There is one lane in your direction. The driver ahead of you often slows down for no apparent reason. The California Driver Handbook recommends: A) Speeding up to pass the driver as soon as possible B) Allowing a lot of room between you and the driver C) Flashing your headlights to alert the driver
B
What does a yellow line in the center of the street mean? A) You cannot cross over it B) It divides the street into two directions C) It divides same way traffic
B
What is rubbernecking? A) A medical condition what results from an accident B) Slowing down to look at accidents or at other situations C) Driving too close to the steering wheel
B
What is the leading cause of death for teenagers? A) Drug overdose B) Traffic accidents C) Firearms
B
What is the speed limit for schools, playgrounds, and parks? A) 15 mph B) 25 mph C) 45 mph
B
If you are repeatedly convicted for traffic violations... A) The DMV will suspend the registration for your vehicle B) The DMV will take no action C) Your driving privilege may be suspended by the DMV
C
If you become sleepy while driving, it is best to: A) Drink coffee to make you more alert B) Play the radio loudly C) Drive to a safe place, stop, rest
C
If you hit a parked car and can't find the owner, you must A) Wait for the owner to return B) Report it to your insurance company C) Leave a note on or in the car
C
If you're driving and finding it hard to stay awake, you should A) Drink plenty of black coffee B) Open your windows C) Pull off the road and rest
C
A traffic light is red, but a police officer is signaling you to continue driving. What should you do? A) Change lanes and drive slowly B) Wait for a green light C) Do as the officer tells you
C
Abandonment or dumping of any animal that can create a traffic hazard is a criminal offense punishable with A) A fine up to $5000 B) Traffic school C) A fine up to $1000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months
C
Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is A) Permitted because you have the right of way B) Permitted if you have already waiting through two red lights C) Never permitted
C
You may be fined up to____and have your drivers license suspended for one year if you fail to stop when a school bus is stopped and flashing red lights A) $500 B) $1000 C) $1500
B
When passing another vehicle, you need A) To drive 5 mph above the speed limit B) A 10 to 12 second gap in oncoming traffic C) To briefly flash your emergency lights
B
When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right of way to drivers coming from the opposite direction A) Until at least two vehicles have passed B) Until it is safe C) Until five vehicles have passed
B
Where do most accidents occur? A) Center lane B) Intersections C) Roundabouts
B
Which is the correct meaning of the colored curb marking? A) Blue parking for disabled person without a placard B) Yellow loading or unloading passengers or freight C) Red-park for a limited time, but yield to buses
B
Who is responsible for the passengers of a vehicle? A) A passenger B) The driver C) Insurance company
B
To see a vehicle in your blind spots, you must look: A) Over your shoulder B) In your side mirrors C) In your rear view mirror
A
What causes most rear end collisions? A) Following too closely B) Weaving in and out of traffic C) Looking in your rear view mirror too often
A
What causes your body and loose objects in your car to keep moving forward when your vehicle stops suddenly? A) Inertia B) Kinetic Energy C) Potential Energy
A
What does liability insurance cover? A) The other driver's damages, if you were at fault B) Your damages C) Theft to your vehicle or damages caused by factors other than collision
A
What is a general rule for passenger vehicles regarding blind spots for large trucks and buses? A) If you can't see the vehicle's mirrors, you can't be sure that the truck or bus driver can't see you B) If you follow no closer than six feet, you are not in a blind spot C) If the vehicle has eight mirrors then there is no blind spot
A
What is a synergistic effect? A) Mixing alcohol and drugs B) The effect caused by over-the-counter medicine C) The effect caused by road rage
A
What is privilege? A) Temporary, revocable rights, and may be changed or revoked at any time B) A right that is given when a person is born C) Permanent rights that are given to drivers
A
What is responsibility? A) Self-imposition of rules for living based on some system of ethics or morality B) The ability to understand the risks the may result from our actions C) A state of mind that will lead a person to do the right thing
A
What is the general rule for passenger vehicles regarding blind spots for large trucks and buses? A) If you can't see the vehicle's mirrors, you can't be sure that the truck or bus driver can't see you B) if you follow no closer than six feet, you are not in a blind spot C) If the vehicle has eight mirrors then there is no blind spot
A
What is the golden rule of courtesy? A) Treat others the way you want to be treated B) Always give the right-of-way C) Never be aggressive
A
What is the name of the area to the sides and behind your vehicle that cannot be seen? A) Blind spots B) Safety Zone C) "No" Zone
A
What is the purpose of Anti-lock brakes? A) Releases energy to the brakes to allow the vehicle to stop faster B) Prevents the wheels from locking during a quick stop C) It lubricates your brakes so they would not lock
A
What is traction? A) The result of friction between the road and your tires B) The result of poor vehicle maintenance C) The result of gravity working against you when driving uphill
A
Failure to yield the right-of-way causes_____accidents a year? A) 3,000 B) 5,000 C) 1,000
C
The speed limit in any alley is? A) 15 mph B) 20 mph C) 25 mph
A
A diamond shape sign is a warning sign A) Yes, only if its orange B) Yes C) No
B
What kills more people? A) Guns B) Vehicles C) Drugs
B
A green arrow means go, but first you must: A) Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection B) Check the vehicle behind you in your rear view mirror C) Wait five seconds before proceeding
A
A person over the age of___may have his or her license delayed or suspended for one year if convicted or defacing property by using paint or another liquid A) 13 B) 18 C) 21
A
A signal light sequence is red, green, yellow and red. A) True B) False C) False, its green, yellow, red.
A
A yellow light means? A) Caution B) Stop C) The signal light will soon turn too green
A
A yellow painted curb means that stopping on parking is permitted A) Only for loading or unloading freight or passengers B) Buses at a loading zone C) For a limited time only
A
Collisions are more likely to happen A) When one driver is going faster or slower than other drivers on the road B) On bridges and overpasses C) Crowded by a tailgater
A
Drivers under age 25 have the fastest simple reaction times, but they respond to traffic hazards more than older drivers because they... A) Fail to recognize potentially hazardous situations B) Drive too fast C) Underestimate the handling of their vehicles
A
Drivers who are egotistic tend to drive... A) offensively B) defensively C) mechanically
A
Driving so slowly as to interfere with normal or reasonable flow of traffic, except when necessary for safety, is A) A violation of the law B) Legal, but not advisable C) Safer than driving too fast
A
Every time you park your car, you must ensure that... A) It will not impede with traffic and pedestrians B) The gear is set on neutral C) All windows are closed.
A
How many days do you have to report to DMV the sale or transfer of your vehicle? A) 5 days B) 10 days C) 20 days
A
If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should: A) Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal B) Slow down by shifting to a lower gear C) Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly
A
If there is a solid double, yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: A) may turn left into a private driveway B) Are on a one-way street C) Are in a center left-turn lane
A
If you are asked to submit to take a test to establish alcohol content in your body, you may choose A) A blood, breath, or urine test B) Only a blood test C) Only breath test
A
If you drive less than 25,000 miles a year, you may be considered a negligent driver when your driving record shows that you have a violation point count of A) 4 points in 12 months B) 5 points in 24 months C) 6 points in 36 months
A
If you get into a wheel skid, it is best to A) Turn your steering wheel toward the skid B) Turn your steering wheel away from the skid C) Hold your steering wheel straight
A
If your car is not in running condition and is parked on a public street: A) It must be currently registered B) It need not be registered C) It is exempted from all registration fees
A
Leave an extra cushion of space around your vehicle for_____. A) Drivers talking on cellular phones B) Drivers who drive slower than traffic C) Drivers whose car does not have a right-side mirror
A
On long drive, to help keep yourself alert and awake in addition to pulling off the road and resting, you should A) Let fresh air into the vehicle B) Change lanes frequently C) Use the "fast" lane to avoid traffic
A
Safety belts or restraint seats for children in a car... A) Can be effective in reducing injury B) may cause internal injuries C) Should only be used for children weighting over 30 pounds
A
Should you ignore normal traffic laws or signs if told to do so by emergency personnel? A) Yes B) Never C) Yes, but only when driving through a construction area
A
Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper): A) Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry B) Cannot result in traffic citation C) Reduces accidents by preventing you from being "cut off"
A
The "Implied Consent Law" states, that you agree to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood A) Whenever you drive in California B) On advise of an attorney C) If an accident has occured
A
When a school but has stopped on the road ahead of you and it is flashing it's red light, you must: A) Stop until the light stop flashing B) Change lanes and pass cautiously C) Stop only if you see children crossing the street
A
When driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated: A) At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel B) As close to the steering wheel as possible C) With your head positioned above the steering wheel
A
When roads are slippery, you should A) Avoid making fast turns and fast stops B) Stop and test the traction of your tires while going up hills C) Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle
A
When stopping at a corner you should stop behind the first line of the cross walk. A) True B) False C) Stop in between the lines
A
While all the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? A) Listening to music through a set of dual headphones B) Adjust your outside mirrors C) Reading a road map
A
You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should: A) Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering B) Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicle C) Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear
A
You are driving alongside a bicycle lane and want to turn right at a corner. You should signal, look carefully for bike rides, then A) Merge into the bike lane no more than 200 ft B) Make your turn, being careful to stay clear of the bike lane C) Speed up and pass any bike riders before they get to the corner
A
You are less likely to have unexpected emergency stops if you A) Look ahead of the car in front of you B) Turn on your emergency flashers C) Change your speed frequently
A
You are permitted to open your door on the traffic side A) Only when it's safe B) At all times while parked C) To leave but not to enter your car
A
You must always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes or make a left turn because A) Their smaller size makes them harder to see B) Without an OK sign and you can move safely C) As long as you slow down and look both ways before turning
A
You must notify DMV within 10 days if you A) purchase a vehicle B) Sell a vehicle C) Modify your vehicle's exhaust system
A
When you are under the age of 18, who is responsible in case of an accident A) You B) Parents/Guardians C) Owner of the car
B
A blind intersection is an intersection where you cannot A) See 50ft to the right/left in the last 100ft before crossing B) See 100ft to the right/left in the last 100ft before crossing C) See 150ft to the right/left in the last 100ft before crossing
B
A minimum of___in a vehicle is required when you are in a carpool lane A) One B) Two or three people C) Three or four people
B
A person who hurts or kills someone when driving under the influence of drugs, upon first conviction will lose their driving privilege: A) For 6 months B) For one year C) Until a fine order by the court is paid
B
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may: A) Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic B) Not turn in that direction until the light turns green C) Turn into that direction after you come to a complete stop
B
At 55mph it needs a distance of_____in order to stop an automobile completely. A) 500ft B) 400ft C) 300ft
B
At a railroad crossing without gates or controls, where you are within 100ft of the crossing and you can see the tracks in both directions the speed limit is A) 10mph B) 15mph C) 20 mph
B
Brake____while cornering. A) hardly B) gradually and gently C) as little as possible
B
Defensive driving is... A) Defending yourself against possible accidents B) Being polite to other drivers at all times C) Used by truck drivers while driving
B
Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to A) Make an accident less likely to happen B) Make an accident more likely happen C) Not change the changes of having an accident
B
Driving while under the influence of any drug, including over-the-counter medication, which makes you unsafe is... A) Permitted if prescribed by a physician B) Not permitted and illegal C) Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine
B
During the first 12 months after you get your license you are restricted from A) Transporting anyone under 16 years of age B) Driving between 11 pm and 5 am without adult supervision C) Driving on your own at all times
B
Highways are typically most slippery: A) During a heavy rainstorm in the middle of summer B) When it first starts to rain after a dry spell C) After it has been raining for a long time
B
If you are convicted of being a habitual truant, the court may suspend or revoke driving privilege for: A) 6 months B) 12 months C) 24 months
B
If you are convicted of vandalism A) You will be taken to jail B) Your driving privilege will be suspended for up 2 years C) No action will take place
B
If you are parking facing downhill when there is a curb present: A) Keep the wheels straight B) Always turn the front wheels towards the curb C) Always turn the front wheels away from the curb
B
If you become angry or upset, you should A) Go for a drive to forget your problems B) Never let out your anger by driving recklessly C) Drive a car right-of-way
B
If you get a traffic ticket and fail to appear in court, DMV will A) Send you a warning letter B) Suspended your driving privileges until you appear in court C) Revoke your driving priviledge
B
If you get into a locked wheel skid, which can be caused by braking too hard at a high speed and locking the wheels, how can you keep control of the vehicle? A) Take your foot off the brake then straighten the front wheels B) Turn the steering wheel towards the skid C) Pump the brake pedal
B
If you have a second traffic conviction and "at fault" collision while holding a provisional license: A) The department may wait to see if you have another before taking action B) You will be restricted to driving only when accompanied by a license driver 25 years or older C) You will be sent to a traffic violator school
B
If you have provisional license when you become 18 years old, you should: A) Get a new license at DMV immediately B) Keep your provisional photo license until it expires C) cover the provisional on your license
B
If you move you must give your new address to the DMV within... A) 5 days B) 10 days C) 15 days
B
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) Changes lanes and maintain your current speed
B
If you think a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is: A) Honk your horn and maintain your speed B) Slow or stop your car and use your horn C) Use your horn and swerve into the next lane
B
If your California driving has been revoked, you may: A) Drive in this state only if you have a license from another state B) Not drive in the state with any license or permit C) Drive only in the presence of a licensed driver
B
If your vehicle is registered in another state or foreign country, you must register the car within: A) 10 days B) 15 days C) 20 days
B
In order to keep a vehicle in a turn from pulling out, what should you do? A) Let go of the gas pedal and do not press on the brakes B) Decelerate before the curve C) Shift to Neutral
B
It is against the law to drive without: A) Life insurance B) Liability isurance C) Medical insurance
B
One of the most common causes of collisions is A) Unsafe braking in an emergency B) Unsafe speed C) Weaving in and out of traffic
B
One of the recommended ways to avoid skidding on a slippery surface is to A) Follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you B) Slow down as you approach curves and intersections C) Shift to a lower gear while driving down a steep hill
B
Running your vehicle's engine in an enclosed space, without properly ventilating the area would... A) Increase engine performance B) Cause carbon monoxide poisoning C) Result in a ticket
B
When you leave your lane to pass another vehicle, you know you have enough room to return to your driving lane when you: A) Pass the other vehicle's front bumper B) Can see the both headlights of the vehicle in your rear view mirror C) Are three cars length ahead of the vehicle behind you
B
When you leave your lane to pass another vehicle, you know you have enough room to return to your driving lane when you: A) Passed the other vehicle's front bumper B) Can see the both headlights in your rear view mirror C) Are three cars length ahead of the vehicle behind you
B
You are involved in an accident and there is a death. You must notify law enforcement and make a written report (SR 1) to A) Your insurance company B) The DMV C) The CHP
B
You have a restriction on your license that designates "must wear corrective lenses". You lost your glasses the day before. What should you do? A) Limit your driving to familiar routes until you replace your glasses B) Do not drive until your glasses are replaced C) Drive only in an emergency
B
Both right and left turn signals are flashing on a moving vehicle at the same time. This signal means A) Its carrying children to or from school B) The vehicle has the right-of-way C) There may be a hazard or a collision ahead
C
Highways/roads are the most slippery A) During a heavy rainstorm B) In a light rain C) When it first starts to rain, after a dry spell
C
How can a driver compensate having poor peripheral vision? A) Wearing glasses or contact lenses B) Avoiding looking into the headlights of oncoming cars C) Frequently turning the head to increase his/her field of vision
C
If a school bus is flashing its yellow lights, you should: A) Proceed B) Stop C) Prepare to stop
C
If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: A) Honk your horn to warn the driver and maintain your speed B) Maintain your speed and take your right of way C) Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident
C
If you are convicted of defacing property by using paint or another liquid the court may delay your driving privilege for A) 12 months B) 18 months C) 24 months
C
If you are involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and: A) Proof of insurance only B) Proof of insurance and vehicle registration only C) Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address
C
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: A) Drive at a constant speed and gain better traction B) Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding C) Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
C
It is against the law to enter an intersection when: A) The light is yellow B) The lane you want to enter is blocked C) You cannot cross without obstructing cross traffic
C
On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle A) Just after you enter the curve B) During the entire time you drive through the curve C) Before you enter the curve
C
Should you often check traffic behind you? A) Yes, but only when slowing down B) No, only pay attention to the vehicles in front C) Yes, it's easier to identify a tailgater behind
C
Sometimes, you will need more than a "3 second" space cushion between the vehicle ahead and yours, one of these times would be when you are A) Traveling slower than the posted speed limit B) Following a small passenger vehicle C) Crowded by a tailgater
C
The law requires a slow-moving vehicle to turn off a two-lane highway at a turnabout or other safe place whenever it is closely followed by A) 2 vehicles B) 4 vehicles C) 5 or more vehicles
C
Two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the right of way goes to A) The vehicle going down the hill B) Neither C) The vehicle going up hill
C
Use your high-beam headlights at night: A) As little as possible. B) Only on unlighted streets. C) Whenever it is legal and safe.
C
Violation points are placed in your record for A) Unpaid parking tickets B) Parking in a loading zone C) Convictions for not stopping at stop signs
C
What should a person do when a tire-blow out occurs? A) Slam on the brakes immediately B) Accelerate the gas C) Hold the steering wheel tight and steer straight
C
When did motorcars become a practical reality to the public? A) In the 1891 when John Lambert produced the first gasoline powered car B) Between 1820 and 1840 a number of steam powered autos were produced C) By the development of the Model T in 1908 by Henry Ford
C
When stopping for any reason along a highway, other than as required by traffic, you should stop A) Near the center divider B) Whenever your car will be visible for 200 ft in each direction C) Off the pavement
C
When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you: A) Have the right of way B) should first stop and check for cross traffic C) Need at least a 4 second gap of traffic
C
When you follow too closely and another driver cuts suddenly in front of you, what is the best thing to do? A) Slam on the brakes B) Swerve into the lane next to you C) Take your foot off the gas pedal
C
When you hear a siren or see the red emergency light approaching ambulance, police car, or fire truck and you aren't in an intersection you should A) Drive slowly in the right lane until it passes B) Speed up to clear traffic C) Drive to the right edge of road and stop
C
Which of these is true for other drivers? A) Truck drivers are professionals and pose less of a hazard B) Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated C) Never assume other drivers will give you the right of way
C
You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. you should A) Speed up to get through the intersection B) Stop and not turn under any circumstances C) Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
C
You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should: A) Speed up to get through the intersection B) Stop and not turn under any circumstances C) Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
C
You have a condition on your license that states "May drive from sunrise to sunset" It is 9:30 pm and you want to go to the store for cough medicine. What should you do? A)Drive to the store, but don't drive on the freeway B) Drive to the store, but don't drive faster than 15 mph C) Ask a friend to take you to the store
C
You may be able to attend a court-approved Traffic Violator School. How often can you attend? A) 6 months B) 12 months C) 18 months
C
You must make a financial responsibility report to DMV after an accident, when damage to one of the vehicles is over $1000 A) Only if you are not insured B) Only if it was your fault C) No matter who is at fault
C
You must use your seat belt: A) Unless you are riding in a vehicle built before 1978 B) Unless you are riding in a limousine C) If the vehicle you are traveling in is equipped with seat belt
C
