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1. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
25 MPH

2. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Scan from side to side
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

3. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

4. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The lane closest to the left curb
The first rain after a dry spell.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

5. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
They may not see you
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

6. 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
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
An exit lane

7. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

8. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
15 mph
25 mph
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

9. 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
Increase your chances of an accident.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
An exit lane

10. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
No faster than 65 mph.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

11. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Low beams
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

12. Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled 'T' intersection. One vehicle is on the the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right of way at the intersection?
The vehicle on the through road
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
No faster than 65 mph.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

13. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
No faster than 65 mph
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
At all times

14. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
5
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
At all times.
Low beams

15. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
No faster than 65 mph.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

16. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
They may not see you
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

17. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Increase your chances of an accident.
15 mph

18. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Next to a red painted curb.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

19. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...

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20. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Next to a red painted curb.

21. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

22. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

23. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Low beams

24. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
15 MPH
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

25. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The vehicle on the through road
The lane closest to the left curb
They may not see you

26. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
5
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
25 mph

27. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

28. You drive defensively when you...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Headlights.
The vehicle on the through road

29. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Scan from side to side

30. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Low beams.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Scan from side to side

31. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

32. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

33. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Let the call go to voicemail.

34. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At all times.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

35. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
They may not see you
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Before you start driving
Increase your chances of an accident.

36. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
The lane closest to the left curb
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

37. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Low beams.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Let the call go to voicemail.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

38. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

39. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
5
The far left lane.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

40. 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.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
15 mph

41. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
The lane closest to the left curb

42. The speed limit in any alley is...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
15 MPH

43. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
25 mph
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

44. 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.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Before you start driving

45. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The lane closest to the left curb
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

46. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Next to the broken line may pass.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

47. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Increase your chances of an accident.

48. You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp. You...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
At all times.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

49. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Headlights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

50. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

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