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1. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

2. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
10 to 15 seconds.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

3. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

4. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

5. When driving in fog - use your...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The lane closest to the left curb
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Low beams

6. You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Next to a red painted curb.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

7. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

8. 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
Scan from side to side
Low beams
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

9. 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...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
The lane closest to the left curb
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

10. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

11. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
They may not see you
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

12. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Scan from side to side
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

13. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At all times
Under no circumstances.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

14. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Under no circumstances.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times

15. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
At all times.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

16. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
15 MPH
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

17. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

18. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

19. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Headlights.

20. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
The first rain after a dry spell.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

21. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
No faster than 65 mph.
Scan from side to side
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

22. 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...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
25 mph
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

23. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The lane closest to the left curb

24. You may legally block an intersection...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The first rain after a dry spell.
Under no circumstances.

25. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

26. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Low beams
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

27. 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.
100
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

28. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
No faster than 65 mph
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

29. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Headlights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
No faster than 65 mph
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

30. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Low beams
At all times.
At all times

31. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
At all times
The vehicle on the through road
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

32. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

33. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
The vehicle on the through road
Next to a red painted curb.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

34. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
May not be crossed for any reason.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

35. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

36. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

37. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Next to a red painted curb.

38. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
100
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

39. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

40. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Scan from side to side

41. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
15 MPH
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

42. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

43. You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase - a person is seriously injured. You are subject to...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Scan from side to side
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

44. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Pull off the road and rest
Next to the broken line may pass.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Sell or transfer your vehicle

45. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
May not be crossed for any reason.
10 to 15 seconds.

46. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
No faster than 65 mph
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

47. 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...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Headlights.
May not be crossed for any reason.
An exit lane

48. You drive defensively when you...
The lane closest to the left curb
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

49. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

50. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
At all times
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

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