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1. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The far left lane.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

2. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

3. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Low beams
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
25 MPH
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

4. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

5. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Under no circumstances.

6. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
No faster than 65 mph.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

7. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

8. 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...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Headlights.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

9. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
At all times
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

10. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Low beams

11. 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.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Before you start driving

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...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

13. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Before you start driving
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

14. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
No faster than 65 mph.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
The lane closest to the left curb
Next to a red painted curb.

15. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

16. 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...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
15 mph
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

17. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Pull off the road and rest
5
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

18. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
The lane closest to the left curb
100
Increase your chances of an accident.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

19. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
The vehicle on the through road
25 MPH
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Pull off the road and rest

20. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Under no circumstances

21. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Under no circumstances

22. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Under no circumstances

23. The speed limit in any alley is...
15 MPH
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

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

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25. A white painted curb means...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
25 MPH
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

26. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
No faster than 65 mph.
Before you start driving
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

27. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
They may not see you
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

28. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Low beams.

29. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
100

30. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times.
100
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

31. You drive defensively when you...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The far left lane.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

32. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Headlights.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
At all times

33. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Next to the broken line may pass.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

34. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Sell or transfer your vehicle
5
May not be crossed for any reason.

35. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
They may not see you

36. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Under no circumstances
At all times.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

37. You may legally block an intersection...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
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.
Under no circumstances.

38. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
5
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

39. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
No faster than 65 mph.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

40. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Scan from side to side
The first rain after a dry spell.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

41. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to a red painted curb.
5

42. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Pull off the road and rest
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

43. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
At all times
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

44. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

45. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - 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.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

46. 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.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Before you start driving

47. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

48. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Under no circumstances.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

49. 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.
No faster than 65 mph
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

50. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times.

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