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1. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Under no circumstances.
Pull off the road and rest

2. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
Scan from side to side
Next to the broken line may pass.
No faster than 65 mph

3. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
5

4. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
The lane closest to the left curb
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

5. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

6. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Next to the broken line may pass.

7. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Next to a red painted curb.
Scan from side to side

8. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
5
The vehicle on the through road

9. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
They may not see you
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

10. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Scan from side to side
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

11. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Next to a red painted curb.
No faster than 65 mph

12. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Scan from side to side
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
They may not see you

13. 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...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Let the call go to voicemail.
An exit lane

14. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

15. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Your side of the road is a broken line.

16. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
They may not see you
25 mph
15 mph
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

17. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

18. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
25 MPH

19. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You are approaching a railroad crossing

20. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
At all times
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

21. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
The far left lane.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

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

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23. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
10 to 15 seconds.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
25 MPH
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

24. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
25 mph
Scan from side to side

25. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

26. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The far left lane.
100
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

27. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

28. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

29. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
The lane closest to the left curb
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Next to the broken line may pass.

30. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Signal for 100 feet before turning
At all times.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

31. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

32. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Increase your chances of an accident.
They may not see you
The first rain after a dry spell.

33. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
The far left lane.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Under no circumstances
No faster than 65 mph.

34. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Before you start driving

35. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

36. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Pull off the road and rest
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

37. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Next to the broken line may pass.

38. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Your side of the road is a broken line.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

39. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Headlights.
Scan from side to side
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

40. 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...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
25 MPH
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

41. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

42. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Next to a red painted curb.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
The vehicle on the through road

43. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
25 MPH
They may not see you
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times

44. 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...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
100
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

45. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
5
100
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

46. 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
An exit lane
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

47. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The far left lane.

48. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Scan from side to side
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
No faster than 65 mph
Pull off the road and rest

49. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times
An exit lane
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

50. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Under no circumstances
Your side of the road is a broken line.

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