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Term
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
Definition
C) Under no circumstances
Term
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:
A) 15 mph
B) 20 mph
C) 25 mph
Definition
A) 15 mph
Term
When parking parallel to the curb on a level street.
A)Your front wheels must be turned toward the street.
B) wheels must be within 18" of the curb.
C)One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
Definition
B) wheels must be within 18" of the curb.
Term
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
A) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
B) 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway.
C) The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.
Definition
A) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Term
When driving in fog, you should use your:

A) Fog lights only.
B) High beams.
C) Low beams.
Definition
C) Low beams.
Term
A white painted curb means:

A) Loading zone for freight or passengers.
B) Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
C) Loading zone for freight only.
Definition
B) Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Term
A school bus ahead of you is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:
A) Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
B) Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.
C) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Definition
C) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Term
California's "Basic Speed Law" says:
A) You should never drive faster than posted speed limits.
B) You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
C) The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.
Definition
B) You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Term
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
Definition
A) 5
Term
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.

A) 5 to 10 seconds
B) 10 to 15 seconds
C) 15 to 20 seconds
Definition
B) 10 to 15 seconds
Term
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

A) 50
B) 75
C) 100
Definition
C) 100
Term
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
A) 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
Definition
B)Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Term
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:
A) Leave a note on the vehicle.
B) Report the accident without delay to the city police or, to the CHP.
C) Both of the above.
Definition
C) Both of the above.
Term
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

A) 20 mph
B) 25 mph
C) 30 mph
Definition
B) 25 mph
Term
You may legally block an intersection:

A) When you entered the intersection on the green light.
B) During rush hour traffic.
C) Under no circumstances.
Definition
C) Under no circumstances.
Term
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.
Definition
B) Turned to the right (away from the street).
Term
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:
A) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
B) Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight.
C) A vehicle pulling two trailers.
Definition
A) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
Term
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

A) Any lane (as long as it is safe)
B) The lane closest to the left curb
C) The lane in the center of the road.
Definition
B) The lane closest to the left curb
Term
involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
A) you or the other driver is injured.
B) If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
C) Only if you are at faul
Definition
B) If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Term
Roadways are the most slippery:

A) During a heavy downpour.
B) After it has been raining for awhile.
C) The first rain after a dry spell.
Definition
C) The first rain after a dry spell.
Term
You may not park your vehicle:

A) On the side of the freeway in an emergency.
B) Next to a red painted curb.
C) Within 100 feet of an elementary school.
Definition
B) Next to a red painted curb.
Term
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

A) Sell or transfer your vehicle.
B) Fail a smog test for your vehicle.
C) Get a new prescription for lenses or contac
Definition
A) Sell or transfer your vehicle.
Term
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
A) May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway.
B) May not be crossed for any reason.
C) Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.
Definition
B) May not be crossed for any reason.
Term
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
A) Move toward the left side of your lane.
B) Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.
C) Signal for 100 feet before turning.
Definition
C) Signal for 100 feet before turning.
Term
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

A) 75 MPH or less.
B) 70 MPH or less.
C) 65 MPH or less.
Definition
C) 65 MPH or less.
Term
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.
Definition
A) In an unmarked crosswalk.
Term
The safest way that you can take using cell phones and driving is:
A) hands-free devices keep hands on wheel.
B) Keep phone in easy reach
C) Pull over to the side of the road to use your cellular phone.
Definition
C) Pull over to the side of the road to use your cellular phone.
Term
you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
A) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
B) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears.
C) Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.
Definition
A) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Term
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
A) Stop then proceed when it is safe.
B) Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first.
C) Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the tur
Definition
C) Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the tur
Term
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

A) At all times.
B) Only during school hours.
C) Unless you do not see any children present.
Definition
A) At all times.
Term
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:
A) Interior lights
B) Parking lights
C) Headlights
Definition
C) Headlights
Term
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 constan
Definition
A) Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Term
driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive:
A) 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic.
B) Between 65 mph and 70 mph.
C) No faster than 65 mph.
Definition
C) No faster than 65 mph.
Term
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:
A) Get you to your destination much faster and safer.
B) Increase your chances of an accident.
C) Help prevent traffic cong
Definition
B) Increase your chances of an accident.
Term
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
A) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
B) pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
C) Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
Definition
A) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Term
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
A) A sign permits the turn.
B) Traffic on the street moves to the right.
C) Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Definition
C) Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Term
A large truck is ahead turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
A) complete turn in either two lanes.
B) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
C) Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
Definition
B) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Term
You may cross double yellow line to pass a vehicle if the yellow line next to:
A) The other side is a solid line.
B) Your side of the road is a broken line.
C) The other side of the road is a broken line.
Definition
B) Your side of the road is a broken line.
Term
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always::
A) Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
B) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
C) Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Definition
B) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
Term
You drive defensively when you:
A) Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
B) Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
C) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Definition
C) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Term
driving on the freeway in front of you is a large truck You should drive:
A) Closely behind the truck in bad weather
B) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
C) No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can
Definition
B) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Term
Which of these is also illegal?
A) Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears
B) Adjusting your outside mirrors.
C) Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
Definition
A) Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears
Term
stop before cross railroad tracks when:
A) You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
B) The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.
C) You transport two or more young children in a pas
Definition
A) You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Term
When you tailgate other drivers drive close to their rear bumper
A) You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
B) Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.
C) You help reduce traffic congestion.
Definition
A) You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Term
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
A) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
B) Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
C) Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
Definition
A) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
Term
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:
A) Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
B) Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
C) At all times.
Definition
C) At all times.
Term
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 ri
Definition
B) When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Term
a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection neans
A) Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
B) Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
C) Slow down and cross the intersection c
Definition
C) Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Term
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
A) Make eye contact and then pass him/her.
B) Slow down as you pass him/her.
C) Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Definition
C) Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Term
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

A) In both directions may pass.
B) Next to the broken line may pass.
C) Next to the solid line may pass.
Definition
B) Next to the broken line may pass.
Term
it is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to have a blood alchole level of
A) .08%
B) .10%
C) .05%
Definition
A) .08%
Term
whe stopped at railrod tracks with multiple tracks cross
A) only when you can see clearly in both directions
B) as soon as the train has passed your roadway
C) only when other vehicles cross
Definition
A) only when you can see clearly in both directions
Term
you are driving on a 5 lane highway you are in the lane closest to the center divider to exit freway to the right you should
A) cross all lanes at once
B) change lanes 1 at a time
C) slow down and make lane change
Definition
B) change lanes 1 at a time
Term
ther is 1 lane in your direction the car in front slows and speeds up often you should
A) speed up to pass the car
B) increase the following distance
C) flash your hedalights
Definition
B) increase the following distance
Term
where should you stop your vehicle if ther is no crosswalk or limit line
A) just past the corner
B) at the corner
C) 20 feet before the corner
Definition
B) at the corner
Term
you see a person with awhite cane at corner ready to cross the street the person steps back pulls back cane you should
A) proceed because the person is not ready to cross
B) stop car and wait for person to cross
C) honk you horn to let person know it
Definition
A) proceed because the person is not ready to cross
Term
if an oncoming car turned left in front of you
A) honk horn to worn driver
B) maintan you speed you have the right of way
C) slow or stop your car to prevent an accident
Definition
C) slow or stop your car to prevent an accident
Term
if you get in an accident you exchane drivers license info and what else
A) proof on insurance only
B) proof on insurance and vehicle registration only
C) proof on insurance and vehicle registration and current address
Definition
C) proof on insurance and vehicle registration and current address
Term
a green arrow is pointing left on a light means
A) make a turn in that direction
B) turn left or go stright
C) turn left after you stop
Definition
A) make a turn in that direction
Term
on a shrp curve you shoul use brakes
A) just after you enter curve
B) during the entire time you are in the curve
C) before you enter the curve
Definition
C) before you enter the curve
Term
use your highbeam headlights at night
A) as little as possible
B) only on unlighted streets
C) whenever it is legal and safe
Definition
C) whenever it is legal and safe
Term
turn your front wheels toward the curb when the park
A) facing downhill
B) facing uphill
C) on a level road
Definition
A) facing downhill
Term
which of these is true about other drivers
A) drivers always obey sign and signals
B) drivers always turn in the direction of blinker they have on
C) nevre assume drivers will give you the right away
Definition
C) nevre assume drivers will give you the right away
Term
you driving in fast lane a car behind you is tailgating you should
A) not chane lanes if you are driving the speed limit
B) change lanes to right when safe
C) only chane lane sif 5 or more cars are behind you
Definition
B) change lanes to right when safe
Term
3 of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before
A) backing. making ashrap turn, or crossing an intersection
B) backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quikly
C) changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down
Definition
B) backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quikly
Term
on a freeway you should look farther ahead the you would on a city street
A) in order to see potential hazerds
B) because it take sa 1/4 mile to stop
C) because it helps you keep up with traffic
Definition
A) in order to see potential hazerds
Term
you get to a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection you should
A) enter intersection to show right of way
B) do not enter intersection until clear to cross
C) enter intersection wait for cars to clear
Definition
B) do not enter intersection until clear to cross
Term
posted freway sign is 65mph the traffic is moving at 35 mph you can go
A) 25mph
B) 35 mph
C) 30 mph
Definition
B) 35 mph
Term
slowing down to look at accidents
A) cause traffic congstion
B) prevent rear end collision
C) impoves traffic flow
Definition
A) cause traffic congstion
Term
after passing a car it safe to return to your driving lane when
A) the driver you passed signals you
B) you signal for 3 seconds
C) you see the headlight of the passed car in your rearview mirror
Definition
C) you see the headlight of the passed car in your rearview mirror
Term
when should you give up your right of way
A) often
B) when it helps prevent accidents
C) never
Definition
B) when it helps prevent accidents
Term
a red arrow pointing to the right means
A) turn in direction after slowing
B) not turn untill light turns green
C) turn after you stop
Definition
B) not turn untill light turns green
Term
you must look for bicycles because
A) must ride facing traffic
B) illeagly share lanes
C) are intitled to shre the road with you
Definition
C) are intitled to shre the road with you
Term
blind people use sound to cross traffic you see someone with can or seeing eye dog waiting to cross street you should
A) stop at and honk horn
B) drive into crosswalk so they can hear engine
C) pull up to crosswalk so the person can hear engine
Definition
C) pull up to crosswalk so the person can hear engine
Term
yellow lines separate
A) traffic lanes on 1 way street
B) trafic moving in oppisite directions on two way road
C) are carpool lanes
Definition
B) trafic moving in oppisite directions on two way road
Term
it is illegal to leave children 6 and youger in a car
A) even if in child seat belt
B) if left with a child 12 yeras or older
C) if the keys are in the ignition
Definition
A) even if in child seat belt
Term
are car suddenly cuts in front of you you should
A) honk and step on brakes hard
B) take you foot off gas
C) swerve to lane next to you
Definition
B) take you foot off gas
Term
on frezing wet days which roadways hides spots of ice
A) roads near top of hills
B) roads on bridges and overpass
C) roads paved with asphault
Definition
B) roads on bridges and overpass
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