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1. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
100
25 mph

2. 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.
25 MPH
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

3. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
No faster than 65 mph
25 mph

4. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
The vehicle on the through road
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

5. 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.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
The first rain after a dry spell.

6. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

7. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
May not be crossed for any reason.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Pull off the road and rest
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

8. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Pull off the road and rest
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

9. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

10. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
10 to 15 seconds.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

11. 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...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
At all times.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
15 mph

12. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Low beams.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Before you start driving

13. 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.
No faster than 65 mph
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
No faster than 65 mph.

14. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

15. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Next to the broken line may pass.
At all times.

16. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

17. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Headlights.

18. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
They may not see you

19. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Under no circumstances

20. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
At all times.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
The far left lane.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

21. There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign (SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS) - you should...
At all times
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

22. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

23. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
May not be crossed for any reason.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Let the call go to voicemail.

24. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Low beams.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
At all times

25. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
25 MPH
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

26. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The vehicle on the through road
No faster than 65 mph.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

27. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
The vehicle on the through road
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

28. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Next to the broken line may pass.
15 mph
Pull off the road and rest

29. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

30. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Low beams
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

31. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Increase your chances of an accident.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
May not be crossed for any reason.

32. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
25 mph

33. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

34. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
An exit lane
Under no circumstances
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

35. 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?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Turned to the right (away from the street)
The vehicle on the through road
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

36. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
25 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

37. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
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.
May not be crossed for any reason.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

38. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
25 mph
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

39. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
25 mph
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

40. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

41. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Scan from side to side
Next to the broken line may pass.

42. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The far left lane.

43. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Low beams.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

44. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Low beams
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

45. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

46. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
The vehicle on the through road
Let the call go to voicemail.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

47. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
25 MPH

48. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

49. 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...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

50. 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...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
The far left lane.

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