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1. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Before you start driving
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

2. 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?
Next to a red painted curb.
At all times.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
The vehicle on the through road

3. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
10 to 15 seconds.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Sell or transfer your vehicle

4. 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...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The first rain after a dry spell.

5. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
10 to 15 seconds.
15 mph
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

6. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
25 mph
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
The first rain after a dry spell.

7. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

8. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
10 to 15 seconds.
The vehicle on the through road
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

9. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Let the call go to voicemail.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

10. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Headlights.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

11. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Next to the broken line may pass.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

12. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
100
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
15 mph

13. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
At all times
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

14. When driving in fog - use your...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Low beams
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

15. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
No faster than 65 mph.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Increase your chances of an accident.

16. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Headlights.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

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

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18. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

19. A white painted curb means...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
100

20. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
They may not see you
The far left lane.

21. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
They may not see you
5
No faster than 65 mph
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

22. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
They may not see you
25 MPH
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
May not be crossed for any reason.

23. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
15 mph
At all times
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

24. You may legally block an intersection...
Before you start driving
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Under no circumstances.

25. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

26. 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...
Pull off the road and rest
No faster than 65 mph
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Scan from side to side

27. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
They may not see you

28. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

29. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
100
Before you start driving

30. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

31. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times

32. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
10 to 15 seconds.
The lane closest to the left curb
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

33. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
At all times
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Headlights.

34. 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.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
10 to 15 seconds.
At all times

35. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
The far left lane.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
25 MPH

36. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
10 to 15 seconds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

37. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Under no circumstances.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

38. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
The far left lane.
No faster than 65 mph.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

39. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
No faster than 65 mph.
Pull off the road and rest

40. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
At all times
Next to the broken line may pass.

41. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Low beams
100
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

42. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
10 to 15 seconds.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

43. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Pull off the road and rest
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

44. 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.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

45. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
May not be crossed for any reason.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

46. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Under no circumstances.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

47. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Before you start driving
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

48. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Next to the broken line may pass.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

49. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
10 to 15 seconds.
Headlights.

50. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Next to a red painted curb.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
The far left lane.

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