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A Person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
In secured seats and using approved safety belts
You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for
Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
When can you drive using only your parking lights?
Under no circumstances
Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:
Make a collision more likely to happen
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
Which of these is the proper way to change lanes
Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder
You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to make a U-turn, where should you start
In the left lane
If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit:
You may be fined by the court
You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time:
Next to a curb painted red
This yellow sign means:
Divided highway ahead
You are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you in your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should:
Change lanes to the right when safe to do so
You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should:
Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane
What should you do at an intersection with a flashing red signal light?
Stop before entering. Wait for the green light before proceeding
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:
25 mph
Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you are parked:
Facing downhill
To back out of a parking space, always back slowly and look:
Over your right shoulder as you back up
When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:
At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.
You should usually drive your vehicle slower when:
You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you
An orange-colored sign which says Shoulder Work Ahead means:
There is road work ahead
The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet:
Drive 5 to 10 mph under the limit
You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle:
And failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket
It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.
0.01%- One Hundredth of one percent
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
Sell of transfer your vehicle
When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow which of the following is true?
all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights
Which of these is true about other drivers?
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way
There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no apparent reason. You Should:
Increase the following distance between you and the other driver
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
Illegal at all times
If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you:
Slow or stop your car to prevent a collision
A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck. It is best to pass:
Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
Where should you be prepared to stop your vehicle when there is no limit line?
At the corner
The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This lane is used: |: :|
To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn
Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to:
Pass other vehicles
On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle:
Before you enter the curve
During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you may:
Drive at any time
A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do?
Stop as long as the red lights flash
If you are a minor and your cellphone rings while you are driving, you should:
Let the call go to voice mail
This black and white sign which says ONE WAY with a arrow pointing right means:
One way street - traffic travels to the right
You have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may:
Have to pay a fine
When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:
Scan your surroundings
If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and:
proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address
When you back up in a passenger vehicle:
Look over your right shoulder through your rear window
What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs
Try not to drive until the conditions improve
When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross:
only when it is safe to do so
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:
Move over into the right lane when it is safe
Use your high-beam headlights at night:
Whenever it is legal and safe
what color and shape is a regulation sign?
white rectangles with block lettering or symbols
what color and shape is a railroad crossing sign?
yellow with black letters and "X" symbol
what type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?
arrows
if you reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on you right, and both of you are going to go straight, who has the right of way?
the other driver as he is on your right.
how far before a turn must you signal?
100 feet
what should you see in your rearview mirror before attempting to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left?
the bumper of the care you are passing.
after you have parallel parked, how close to the curb must your vehicle be?
no more than a foot from the curb.
can you stop or unload passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign?
yes.
who must wear seat belts?
everyone in the vehicle
if you are taking a non-prescription drug, what should you do before driving?
check the label and ask your doctor.
what is the usual color and shape of a warning sign?
yellow and diamond shaped with black letters and symbols.
what should you do when facing a FLASHING RED traffic light?
the same as a stop sign
which of the following must you obey over a Stop Sign, Flashing Red Light, Steady Red Light, and a Steady Green Light?
Police Officer
what must you do when you're entering a road from a driveway?
stop and yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic.
when preparing for a right turn, where should you position your vehicle?
as close to the center of the lane as possible.
in what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right?
when another driver is making a left turn, or a one way road where its not restricted.
may you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if no traffic is coming?
yes, if it will not interfere with traffic.
may you park on a cross walk, in the middle of the block?
no
how can you prevent fatigue on a long trip?
plan rest stops, open windows, stop for coffee, don't drive for at least 15 minutes after waking.
what is a likely effect of taking another drug while drinking alcoholic beverages?
the effect could be multiplied.
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
Under no circumstances
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
15 mph
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
When driving in fog, you should use your
Low beams
A white painted curb means
Loading zone for passengers or mail only
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
California's "Basic Speed Law" says
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
True or False: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?
True
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
You may legally block an intersection
Under no circumstances
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be
Turned to the right (away from the street)
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from
The lane closest to the left curb
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
Roadways are the most slippery
The first rain after a dry spell
You may not park your vehicle
Next to a red painted curb
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart
May not be crossed for any reason
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and
Signal for 100 feet before turning
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive
No faster than 65 mph
It is illegal to park your vehicle
In an unmarked crosswalk
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should
Stop first and then proceed when it is safe
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards
At all times
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
Headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will
Increase your chances of an accident
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if
Traffic on the street moves to the left
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
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