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Drivers License Test
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04/19/2011

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Term
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher.
Definition
0.08%
Term
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
Definition
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Term
A police officer is signaling you to continue through a red traffic light. What should you do?
Definition
Do as the officer tells you
Term
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street:
Definition
If traffic on the street is moving to the left
Term
When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
Definition
Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane
Term
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:
Definition
Whether or not a crosswalk is marked
Term
Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind?
Definition
Signaling at least 100 feet before turning
Term
You should use your horn when:
Definition
It may help prevent an accident
Term
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
Definition
They are properly secured
Term
You must use your seat belt:
Definition
If the vehicle is equipped with seat belts
Term
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Definition
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Term
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Definition
Signal for at least five seconds
Term

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This sign means:

Definition
Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic
Term
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
Definition
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
Term
Large trucks turning right onto street with two lanes in each direction:
Definition
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn.
Term

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You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must:

Definition
Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn.
Term
You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:
Definition
Wait until the person crosses the street.
Term

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This sign means:

Definition
Sharp turn to the right
Term
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Definition
Under any circumstances
Term
At intersection, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
Definition
Look to the sides of your vehicle
Term
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the :
Definition
Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken
Term
Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?
Definition
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving
Term
At dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:
Definition
On your low-beam headlights
Term
Which of the following increases your chances of having an accident?
Definition
Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles
Term
You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your land. You:
Definition
Must not squeeze past the bicyclist
Term
You must make a written report (SR1) to DMV within 10 days if you:
Definition
Are in an accident that causes $750 in damage
Term

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This sign means:

Definition
Merging lane ahead
Term
You are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction. You want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve approaching which blocks your view of the road ahead. You must:
Definition
Not pass the other vehicle
Term
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:
Definition
Low beam headlights
Term
You should allow more space in front of our vehicle when following large trucks because:
Definition
You need the extra room to see around the truck
Term
When you park on a level road next to a curb:
Definition
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
Term
Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Definition
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
Term
Highways are typically most slippery:
Definition
When it first starts to rain after a dry spell
Term
Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?
Definition
You are responsible for the safety of the road workers
Term
If you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely:
Definition
Causing traffic delays
Term
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from:
Definition
The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
Term
When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use both your windshield wipers and:
Definition
Low-beam headlights
Term
To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:
Definition
The lane closest to the left curb
Term
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Definition
Mos cold medications can make a person drowsy
Term
You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:
Definition
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle
Term
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
Definition
An exit lane
Term
To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:
Definition
Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
Term
Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Definition
Children under the age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles
Term

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This yellow sign means:

Definition
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary
Term
You should adjust your rear view and side mirrors:
Definition
Before you start driving
Term
When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:
Definition
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic
Term
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Definition
Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals
Term
Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:
Definition
Must be marked with a red flag or lights
Term
To help you keep alert on long drives, you should:
Definition
Pull off the road and rest
Term
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
Definition
Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn
Term
Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
Definition
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Term
Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Definition
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Term
A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of misdemeanor and can be punished by being:
Definition
Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year
Term
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:
Definition
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
Term
All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?
Definition
Wearing a headset that covers both ears
Term
The speed limit in any alley is:
Definition
15 mph
Term
If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
Definition
Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible
Term
You may legally park your car:
Definition
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Term
You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane head from an onramp. You:
Definition
Have the legal right-of-way, but should make room for the merging vehicle, if possible
Term

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This red and white sign means you should:

Definition
Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or crossing
Term
The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is _____, unless otherwise posted.
Definition
25 mph
Term
A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:
Definition
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Term
Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed:
Definition
At all times
Term

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When you see this yellow sign, you should:

Definition
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk
Term
You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle unless:
Definition
The vehicle is not equipped with safety belts, such as bus
Term
Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled T intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is one the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
Definition
The vehicle on the through road
Term
When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should:
Definition
Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
Term
You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:
Definition
Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it
Term
A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seat belt and writes a citation. Which of the following is true?
Definition
You may receive the citation if the passenger is 15 or younger
Term
Always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because:
Definition
Their smaller size makes them harder to see
Term
The "three-second-rule" applies to the space ______ of your vehicle
Definition
Ahead
Term
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
Definition
See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
Term
When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Definition
turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of you
Term
you should always turn on your emergency flashers when:
Definition
Your car has broken own on the roadway
Term
If you see orange construction signs or cones on a freeway, you must:
Definition
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
Term
Before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should:
Definition
Check traffic approaching from behind
Term
To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:
Definition
The lane closest to the curb
Term
Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
Definition
Can't see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors
Term
When you back up in a passenger vehicle:
Definition
Look over your right shoulder through your rear window
Term
Parking is never permitted:
Definition
In a crosshatched pattern space
Term
Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb?
Definition
Away from the curb
Term
You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:
Definition
Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
Term
You should dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:
Definition
You are approaching from behind
Term
If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:
Definition
The pedestrian has the right-of-way
Term
You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:
Definition
You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign
Term
When roads are slippery, you should:
Definition
Avoid making fast turns and fast stops
Term
At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look:
Definition
Toward the right edge of your lane
Term
If there are two solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you:
Definition
May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway
Term

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This red and white sign means:

Definition
The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction
Term
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:
Definition
Let the call go to voice mail
Term
When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you:
Definition
Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic
Term
When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should:
Definition
Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding
Term
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
Definition
Illegal at all times
Term
You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
Definition
Whenever you drive in California
Term
You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should:
Definition
Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering
Term
Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look:
Definition
Left, right, and left again
Term
If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with:
Definition
Others involved in the accident
Term
If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should:
Definition
Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
Term
Following closely behind anther vehicle (tailgating):
Definition
Is a common cause of rear-end accidents
Term
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. You should:
Definition
Slow down and pass very carefully
Term
When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
Definition
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Term
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Definition
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Term
Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?
Definition
They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
Term
You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:
Definition
If you stop first and if there is no sign to prohibit the turn
Term
You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do?
Definition
Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car
Term
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:
Definition
Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
Term
Your driving lane is next to a bicycle land. you want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You:
Definition
Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn
Term
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:
Definition
If road or weather conditions require a slower speed
Term
You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic, You should:
Definition
Signal before you arrive at the intersection
Term
When parking your vehicle on any hill:
Definition
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"
Term
Check your rearview mirrors:
Definition
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Term
Which of the following roadways freezes first when set?
Definition
Bridges
Term
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow. You should:
Definition
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely
Term
Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?
Definition
A five-year old weighing 55 pounds
Term
When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
Definition
Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
Term
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
Definition
Right-towards the side of the road
Term
Which of these is a safe riving practice?
Definition
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently
Term
There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign you should:
Definition
Drive to the side of the road into the designated area
Term
If there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may:
Definition
Cross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street
Term
You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes step back and pulls in his cane. You should:
Definition
Stop and then proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross
Term
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:
Definition
15 mph
Term
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Definition
Motorcycle
Term
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:
Definition
Vehicle coming towards you
Term
You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is heavy. You should:
Definition
Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane
Term

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When you see this red and white sign, you should stop and:

Definition
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding
Term
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
Definition
If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation
Term
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is:
Definition
In the trunk
Term
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Definition
Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed.
Term
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
Definition
Look over your shoulder
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