Permit test drivers ed

Driving is a right given to all Americans.

False, Driving is a privilege that is granted to individuals who meet certain requirements, such as obtaining a driver's license.

The brake should be pulled all the way up to assure that it is set properly

True

When parking on a hill, all types of vehicles should follow the same rules.

True

The ________ is your vehicle's primary source of electrical power

Battery

Courtesy makes chaos out of order.

False

The law prohibits anyone from using any type of wireless device while driving, except in an emergency situation.

True

What should you do at an intersection when flashing red signal light is present?

Stop before entering, then proceed when safe

The main purpose of driver education is to help the student learn for the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for driving safely on the road.

True

A driver must obey the rules of the road in order keep themselves and other drivers safe on the roadways.

True

If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you:

Slow or stop your car to prevent a collision

Smoking inside the vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:

B. Illegal at all times

A Collision can happen more often when:

One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.

If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:

Let the call go to voice mail

A stop sign is a traffic control device that tells a driver that they must stop their vehicle.

True

Which of the following is true about other drivers?

Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way

Visual acuity is being able to see what is going on to the sides of you, or "looking out of the corner of your eye."

False

Driving defensively is when you:

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

The use of the rear view mirror while driving eliminates all blind spots.

False

Aggressive behavior usually means that a driver is neglecting the safety rules of the road that may pose hazard and risk to all users of the roadway.

True

Maintaining a good habit pattern is accomplished by repeating the same steps over and over again until you get it right.

True

In some instances, you can compensate for a physical condition by demonstrating safe driving ability during a driving test.

True

Which of the following practices is dangerous and illegal to do while driving?

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

Fatigue, illness and _________ are examples of physical conditions that can limit and affect safe driving.

Deformities

Poor depth perception can result in:

Turning too wide or too short

The following are sentences are true about hearing except:

It helps you make proper turns

To provide good visibility, it is important to keep your widows clean and to clear away objects inside the vehicle that may obstruct your vision

True

You should constantly monitor yourself while you are driving to identify poor driving habits and attitudes.

True

Skidding while braking is caused by the friction of your brakes being stronger than the friction force between your tires and the road, which results in lost of traction.

True

When parking and headed uphill, turn your front wheels toward the curb and set the parking brake.

False

The kinetic energy of your moving vehicle determines your ability to stop the car.

True

When parking and headed downhill, turn your front wheels into the curb.

True

Using __________, prevents or limits the driver and passengers injuries that could occur from the effects of inertia.

seatbelts

Friction is a force caused by the contact of one surface on another.

True

Considering the effects of kinetic energy, the slower an object goes, the longer it will take to bring that object to a stop.

False

Gravity can affect your speed of travel when going uphill and downhill.

True

Low gears are used to overcome gravity while driving uphill and downhill

True

When driving downhill, gravity will cause you to go slower and decrease your stopping distance.

False

When parking and headed either uphill or downhill and there is no curb, you______________.

Turn the wheels so the car will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail

The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed.

True

A center traffic lane enclosed by double yellow lines on each side with the inner lines broken may be used to start and complete left hand turns and start U-turns from either direction of traffic, but cannot be used for passing.

True

Flashing green lights that are not traffic signals are sometimes used to warn you of an upcoming stop sign, railroad crossing, an upcoming signal light, pedestrian crossing, school zone, or construction zone.

False

The shape of a circle is commonly used in California for advance warning that means there is a railroad crossing ahead.

True

Regulatory signs are signs that indicate warning of potential dangers, directions, information, and services.

True

The sequence of most traffic lights in which they are lighted is red to yellow, yellow to red, and red to green.

False

When you see a yellow light, you should slow down and stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

True

You may cross over a solid yellow line to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited.

True

Brown is used as background color for guide and information signs related to points of recreational or cultural interest and on some street name signs.

True

An equilateral triangle shaped sign pointed down means:

Yield to other vehicles and pedestrians

The shape of a diamond sign is used exclusively for:

Warning signs

A diamond yellow sign with a big "+", this tells a driver:

that another road will intersect with their road

A flashing red signal light has the same meaning as a stop sign.

True

You are required by law to have a windshield in place, free of obstructions and without need of repair.

True

Children younger than eight years old or who are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall must be are seated in a federally approved child passenger restraint system in front of the vehicle.

False

All drivers must use their headlights 45 minutes AFTER sunset to 45 minutes BEFORE sunrise.

False

The function of the __________is to store and supply fuel to the cylinder chamber where it can be mixed with air, vaporized and burned to produce energy.

fuel system

The steering wheel is connected to and controls the wheels by the axle

True

You must dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles by the time they are within 500 feet of your vehicle.

True

A vehicle's __________ consists of components that generate and transmit power to the wheels.

power train

In most cases, the law requires that you have an emission test every two years at the time of registration or at time of sale.

True

The purpose of antilock brake systems is to prevent the brakes from becoming locked.

True

The purpose of seatbelts and shoulder straps is to keep your body from hitting the steering wheel, windshield or other areas inside the car in an event of a crash.

True

The heat caused by the friction of moving engine parts and the explosion of gasoline in the cylinders is removed through the vehicle's cooling system.

True

The best source of information about the gauges of your vehicle is the:

owner's manual

The law requires you to _________ even when you don't see any cars around.

. signal

If you are in an intersection and see an emergency vehicle, stop immediately and give them the right-of-way.

False

California "Basic Speed Law" indicates that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

True

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ______mph on a two-lane undivided highways and for vehicles towing trailers.

55

Right-of-way rules should be accompanied with common sense and courtesy.

True

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It is proper to use the left turn lanes when preparing for left turn at an intersection, crossroad or private roadway.

True

.

A U-turn is legal at an intersection whenever a traffic stop sign protects you from oncoming traffic.

True

The urban driving environment is typically less challenging to the novice driver even with increased environmental factors.

False

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A U-turn is legal at all times regardless of signs as long as you scan for pedestrians and other vehicles.

False

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counterclockwise direction.

True

When making a right or left hand turn:

You must scan the intersection and the roadways entering it for pedestrians and bicycles and other vehicles

In three-lane highways, the number 3 lane is considered to be the fast lane.

False

It is recommended to use your high beams in a snowstorm for better visibility.

False

You should always keep a minimum of a 15-second gap in front of your vehicle.

False

If your car starts to skid, keep your foot on the gas pedal and turn into the skid.

False

It is important that you scan for potential hazards at intersections such as pedestrians, bicycles and persons running red lights.

True

Vehicle size and weight do not cause crashes, drivers do.

True

Prevention is the best safeguard for breakdowns.

True

When vehicle breakdown occurs, it is recommended to place emergency flares or reflective triangles __________ behind your vehicle to give other drivers plenty of warning.

. 200 to 300 feet

Pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing oncoming traffic when there is no sidewalk present.

True

The basic speed law in California says that no person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility and traffic conditions.

True

You must turn your headlights on 30 minutes after sunset and leave them on 30 minutes before sunrise.

True

You should use your turn signals any time you change direction.

True

Traffic accidents are the least cause of death in the United States.

False

The pancreas is responsible for the elimination of 95% of ingested alcohol from the body through metabolism.

False

All alcoholic beverages are drugs, a depressant that attacks the central nervous system and will take up to 24 hours to remove from the body, from the time drinking has stopped.

True

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol contained in a person's blood.

True

Fatigue causes many of the same symptoms that are caused by alcohol intoxication.

True

Measurement of the concentration of alcohol in the body is usually done with a urine test only.

False

When you see a drunk driver on the roadway, call 911 and report them before they cause a collision or kill and injure someone.

True

In general, the less you weigh the more you will be affected by a given amount of alcohol.

True

Only non-prescription drugs can alter your ability to drive safely.

False

It is a criminal offense to carry on your body or in your vehicle an illegal drug of any kind.

True

When ingested, alcohol passes from the stomach into the small intestine, where it is rapidly absorbed into the blood and distributed throughout the body.

True

If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at/or above the legal limit:

You may be fined by the court.

The best alternative to drinking and driving is to not drive.

True

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Minor's driver license requirements includes your parent(s) or guardian(s) signature(s) on your instruction permit stating that you have completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice with 10 hours of driving at night.

True