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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher. ✔✔0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely ✔✔35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when ✔✔You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you ✔✔Sell or transfer your vehicle
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should: ✔✔Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: ✔✔Slow to a safe speed before the curve
A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first? ✔✔Take your foot off the gas
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? ✔✔Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: ✔✔At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: ✔✔Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: ✔✔Illegal at all times
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: ✔✔Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
You should signal continuously while turning because it ✔✔Lets other drivers know what your intentions are
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 voice mail
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must: ✔✔Stop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: ✔✔Under no circumstances
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: ✔✔Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: ✔✔Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: ✔✔Other vehicles for any reason
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: ✔✔You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: ✔✔In order to see potential hazards early
You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: ✔✔Are entitled to share the road with you
Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for: ✔✔The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should: ✔✔Slow down before entering curves and intersections
You may make a left turn on a red light only from a: ✔✔One-way street onto a one-way street
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? ✔✔Roadways on bridges and overpasses
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: ✔✔Next to the broken line may pass
Backing your vehicle is ✔✔Always dangerous to do
This yellow sign (slippery road sign) means: ✔✔The road ahead may be slippery
To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in: ✔✔The far left lane
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheel? ✔✔Right-towards the side of the road
When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals: ✔✔When pulling next to or away from the curb
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intesection means ✔✔Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
You must stop at the intersection ahead just before the intersection you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when ✔✔You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold wet weather? ✔✔They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: ✔✔Under no circumstances
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: ✔✔Over your shoulders
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive: ✔✔Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle
Should you always drive slower than other traffic ✔✔No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do? ✔✔Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: ✔✔Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way? ✔✔You have the right of way
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? ✔✔If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: ✔✔Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? ✔✔Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
The speed limit in an alley is: ✔✔15mph
If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should: ✔✔Avoid the puddle if possible
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications? ✔✔Most cold medications can make you drowsy
Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are: ✔✔Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Which of the following is true about large trucks? ✔✔Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle: ✔✔And a failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
This white sign (railroad crossing) means: ✔✔Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: ✔✔Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
This yellow sign (arrow pointing up with curve on right side) means: ✔✔Merging traffic ahead
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
Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision? ✔✔Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles
You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in California (SR 1) with the DMV within 10 days if you: ✔✔Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage
At dawn or dust, 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: ✔✔On your headlights
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: ✔✔Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must: ✔✔Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic you will most likely: ✔✔Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: ✔✔Signal for at least 5 seconds
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one way street: ✔✔If traffic on the street is moving to the left
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in our directions, you may turn from: ✔✔The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
You should use your horn when: ✔✔It may help prevent a collision
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: ✔✔They are properly secured
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: ✔✔Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken
Which of these statements is true about road work zones? ✔✔You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"
Highways are typically most slippery: ✔✔When it first starts to rain after a dry spell
You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You: ✔✔Must not squeeze past the bicyclists
When driving on a multi lane street with two way traffic: ✔✔You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
On a green arrow, you must: ✔✔Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
When driving in fog, you should use your: ✔✔Low beams
A white painted curb means: ✔✔Loading zone for passengers or mail only
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: ✔✔Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
U-turns in residential districts are legal: ✔✔When there are no vehicles approaching nearby
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: ✔✔At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: ✔✔Whenever you drive in California
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
The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: ✔✔Other drivers when they want to slow down
Collisions can happen more often when: ✔✔One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: ✔✔Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: ✔✔Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic
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
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: ✔✔Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn
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
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
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? ✔✔Slowing down to look at collision scene
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: ✔✔If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation
Which is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)? ✔✔They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive: ✔✔No faster than 65 mph
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: ✔✔Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
