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1. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
5
No faster than 65 mph
In an unmarked crosswalk.

2. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Under no circumstances.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The vehicle on the through road

3. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
An exit lane
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

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

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5. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
25 mph

6. You may legally park your car...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to a red painted curb.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

7. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Sell or transfer your vehicle

8. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Scan from side to side

9. 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
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Turned to the right (away from the street)
No faster than 65 mph

10. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

11. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

12. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
No faster than 65 mph
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

13. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Let the call go to voicemail.

14. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

15. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
The vehicle on the through road
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

16. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

17. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

18. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

19. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

20. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Low beams.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

21. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
They may not see you
Scan from side to side

22. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
15 mph
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
5

23. 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...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
They may not see you
Headlights.

24. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Low beams.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

25. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
No faster than 65 mph.
No faster than 65 mph
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

26. 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...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

27. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
The vehicle on the through road
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

28. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

29. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

30. 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...
100
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Increase your chances of an accident.
No faster than 65 mph

31. A white painted curb means...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

32. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
They may not see you

33. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Next to the broken line may pass.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

34. You may not park your vehicle...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Next to a red painted curb.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

35. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Before you start driving
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Low beams.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

36. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
At all times
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

37. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Under no circumstances
10 to 15 seconds.
The far left lane.

38. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

39. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At all times
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

40. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Under no circumstances.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

41. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
May not be crossed for any reason.
At all times
The far left lane.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

42. 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...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

43. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Increase your chances of an accident.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
At all times

44. 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
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
No faster than 65 mph
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

45. You drive defensively when you...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Scan from side to side
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

46. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

47. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Low beams.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

48. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Scan from side to side
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

49. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

50. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Low beams.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Under no circumstances

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