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1. 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.
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.
Next to a red painted curb.

2. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

3. 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...
The far left lane.
Under no circumstances.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

4. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Under no circumstances.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
At all times

5. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
The far left lane.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

6. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Your side of the road is a broken line.

7. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
15 mph
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

8. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

9. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

10. Roadways are the most slippery...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Under no circumstances
The first rain after a dry spell.

11. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
They may not see you
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Low beams

12. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
No faster than 65 mph.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

13. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
At all times
They may not see you
Next to the broken line may pass.
The far left lane.

14. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
10 to 15 seconds.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

15. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
100
5
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

16. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Headlights.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
The far left lane.

17. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

18. You may not park your vehicle...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
The lane closest to the left curb
Next to a red painted curb.

19. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

20. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Increase your chances of an accident.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
May not be crossed for any reason.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

21. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Next to a red painted curb.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
5

22. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
At all times

23. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Low beams.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

24. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
10 to 15 seconds.

25. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Increase your chances of an accident.
At all times.

26. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
15 MPH
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The first rain after a dry spell.

27. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Under no circumstances
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

28. 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.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At all times.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

29. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
No faster than 65 mph.
Headlights.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

30. You drive defensively when you...
Let the call go to voicemail.
The far left lane.
They may not see you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

31. 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...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances
At all times.
An exit lane

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...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Low beams.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Increase your chances of an accident.

33. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

34. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
5
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

35. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
May not be crossed for any reason.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

36. A white painted curb means...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

37. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
15 MPH
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
5

38. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Before you start driving

39. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Turned to the right (away from the street)

40. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Low beams
Headlights.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

41. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
100
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

42. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Before you start driving
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Pull off the road and rest
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

43. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
No faster than 65 mph

44. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Under no circumstances
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

45. You may legally park your car...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

46. 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...
15 MPH
They may not see you
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

47. 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?
The vehicle on the through road
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
The first rain after a dry spell.

48. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

49. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
The first rain after a dry spell.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

50. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
The lane closest to the left curb
They may not see you
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

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