test prep #8

you are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using hight beams. you should dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of: A). an oncoming vehicle. B). a vehicle approaching you from behind. C). a sharp curve or hill.

A). an oncoming vehicle.

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? A). into the curb. B). away from the curb. C). parallel to the curb.

A). into the curb.

You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must: A). merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn. B). turn from your current traffic lane after signaling C). not enter this lane for any reason.

A). merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn.

There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster you should: A). move over into the right lane when it is safe. B). stay in your lane so you don't impede the traffic flow. C). drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.

A). move over into the right lane when it is safe.

when sharing the road with a light-rail vehicle: A). never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle. B). always pass a light-rail vehicle slowly on the right. C). Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains.

A). never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle.

which of these statements is true about road construction zones? A). slow down for the safety of you and the road workers. B). fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones. C). slow down only if you think workers are present.

A). slow down for the safety of you and the road workers.

the "three second rule" applies to the space_______ of your vehicle. A). in back. B). ahead. C). to the sides.

B). ahead.

Slowing down just to look at accidents or anything else out of the ordinary: A). prevents rear-end accidents. B). causes traffic congestion. C). improves traffic flow by preventing accidents.

B). causes traffic congestion.

this yellow sign means: A). lanes merge ahead B). divided highway ahead. C). obstruction roadway ahead.

B). divided highway ahead.

which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists? A). motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain. B). motorcyclist have the same right/responsibilities as other motorists. C). motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions.

B). motorcyclist have the same right/responsibilities as other motorists.

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a: A). two-way street onto a one-way street. B). one-way street onto a one-way street. C). one-way street onto a two-way street.

B). one-way street onto a one-way street.

you are approaching an intersection. the traffic signal light is flashing red. what should you do? A). stop before entering. wait for the green light before proceeding. B). stop before entering, then proceed when safe. C). cautiously continue driving through the intersection.

B). stop before entering, then proceed when safe.

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must: A). stop until all the children have left the bus. B). stop until the lights stop flashing C). change lanes, drive slowly, and pass cautiously.

B). stop until the lights stop flashing

Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: A). they usually have the right-of-way at intersections. B). their smaller size makes them harder to see. C). it is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes.

B). their smaller size makes them harder to see.

this yellow sign means: A). the traffic signal ahead is not working. B). there is a traffic signal ahead. C). be prepared to stop if the light is flashing.

B). there is a traffic signal ahead.

Which child requires a child passenger restraint system? A). a six-year old who is 4ft and 10inch tall. B). a eight-year old who is 4ft and 6inch tall. C). a seven-year old who is 4ft and 7inch tall.

C). a seven-year old who is 4ft and 7inch tall.

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog: A). only when a guide dog is leading the person across a street. B). only if a crossing guard is present. C). at all times.

C). at all times.

a curb painted blue means parking is: A). allowed for no longer than 15 minutes. B). for parking up or dropping off passengers. C). for disabled persons with a special placard or plate.

C). for disabled persons with a special placard or plate.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: A). passenger car. B). station wagon. C). large tour bus.

C). large tour bus.

Which of these is true about other drivers? A). drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. B). drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. C). never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

C). never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind? A). decreasing your following distance. B). changing lanes frequently. C). signaling at least 100 feet before turning.

C). signaling at least 100 feet before turning.

You were in a collision which caused more than $750 worth of damage. You must report the collision within 10 days to: A). the CHP. B). your insurance company. C). the DMV.

C). the DMV.

which of these statements is true about road construction zones? A). fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones. B). slow down only if you think workers are present. C). you are responsible for the safety of the road workers.

C). you are responsible for the safety of the road workers.