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1. When driving in fog - use your...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Low beams
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
10 to 15 seconds.

2. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Low beams.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

3. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

4. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Under no circumstances
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
No faster than 65 mph

5. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Under no circumstances
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

6. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
At all times.
The far left lane.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
May not be crossed for any reason.

7. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

8. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
They may not see you
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

9. 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.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

10. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
100

11. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

12. 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...
15 MPH
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The vehicle on the through road

13. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Next to the broken line may pass.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

14. You may legally block an intersection...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Under no circumstances.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

15. 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...
Under no circumstances.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Low beams.
Headlights.

16. 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...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

17. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
No faster than 65 mph.
The lane closest to the left curb
The far left lane.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

18. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

19. 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.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

20. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is...
15 mph
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

21. 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...
Next to the broken line may pass.
25 mph
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

22. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

23. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
25 MPH
The far left lane.

24. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
100
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

25. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
5
Low beams.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

26. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

27. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

28. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

29. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
15 MPH
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

30. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
The vehicle on the through road
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Headlights.

31. 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...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

32. 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...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
An exit lane
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

33. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
No faster than 65 mph.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

34. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Next to the broken line may pass.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

35. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
10 to 15 seconds.
They may not see you
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

36. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

37. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Signal for 100 feet before turning
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

38. You may legally park your car...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

39. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
10 to 15 seconds.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

40. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

41. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Under no circumstances
Under no circumstances.
Scan from side to side

42. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The far left lane.

43. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

44. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Scan from side to side
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

45. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
An exit lane
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

46. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

47. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

48. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
No faster than 65 mph

49. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The far left lane.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

50. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

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