DRVI

In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams

When you see this sign, you:

Railroad

Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.

If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

A broken yellow centerline means that:

A broken yellow centerline means that a driver may cross the centerline to pass another vehicle on the left as long as there is no oncoming traffic. Drivers should never cross a solid yellow centerline in order to pass.

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change

When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

Merging into another lane

If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Go through the intersection without stopping.

Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?

weight

This white sign means:

stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

slow moving vehicle

Fatigue increases the risk of:

Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

This sign means:

Let cross traffic pass before proceeding

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at collision scene

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and

Signal for 100 feet before turning

When driving in work zones, you should:

reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

When backing up:

Look through the rear window.

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when signal turns yellow. You should

Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely

A Person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Allow a larger following distance.

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights

This yellow sign means:

Pedestrian crossing ahead

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across

When being passed by another vehicle:

maintain a constant speed

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

This sign means:

yield the right of way

Yellow lines separate:

Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

red, yellow, green

This sign means:

side road

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

Release your seat belt

Drivers must use their seat belt:

and failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

turn the front wheels away from the curb

Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?

A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall

When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper):

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device you should

Let the call go to voicemail

Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.

This sign means:

Roadwork or maintenance is present.

This road sign means:

steep grade ahead

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.

You must notify the DMV within five days if you:

Sell or transfer your vehicle

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is \____.

25 mph

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for driving safely

Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

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:

An exit lane

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

This yellow sign means:

There is a traffic signal ahead

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

Crossing any street

California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

You should allow an extra cushion of space:

When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:

You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles

This road sign means:

Steep hill ahead

U-turns in residential districts are legal:

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to

Your side of the road is a broken line

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:

Get out of their way

Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

35 miles per hour

This sign means:

do not enter

This sign means:

railroad ahead

If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:

Up to six months in jail

You may not park your vehicle

Next to a red painted curb

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:

headlights

While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:

To see potential hazards early

This sign means:

no right turn

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

Over your shoulders

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

slow down and proceed with caution

You may pass a vehicle when:

You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.

When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

This sign shows one type of:

intersection

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first

When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Merge carefully into the gap.

This sign means:

no right turn

It is illegal to park your vehicle

In an unmarked crosswalk

The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

The truck driver to stop the vehicle

On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

move to the lane on your right

Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"

It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

At dawn or dusk and 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:

On your headlights

Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

Often have to use of the left lane to complete the turn

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red

Under any circumstances

When turning left at an intersection

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

This sign shows one type of:

intersection

This road sign means:

Merge

If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection