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1. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
At all times
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
In an unmarked crosswalk.

2. 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...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

3. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
No faster than 65 mph.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

4. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Low beams.

5. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

6. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Sell or transfer your vehicle

7. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

8. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
At all times
5

9. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
At all times
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

10. 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...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Next to the broken line may pass.

11. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Signal for 100 feet before turning
An exit lane
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

12. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
May not be crossed for any reason.

13. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Next to the broken line may pass.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

14. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Pull off the road and rest
Sell or transfer your vehicle

15. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Under no circumstances.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

16. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Pull off the road and rest

17. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Low beams.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

18. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
An exit lane
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

19. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
10 to 15 seconds.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
25 MPH
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

20. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

21. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
10 to 15 seconds.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

22. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Low beams
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

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

24. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Before you start driving
Low beams
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

25. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
At all times
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

26. You may legally park your car...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to a red painted curb.

27. You may legally block an intersection...
Next to a red painted curb.
Under no circumstances.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

28. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
100

29. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Low beams
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

30. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Under no circumstances
10 to 15 seconds.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

31. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
15 mph
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

32. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Low beams
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

33. You may not park your vehicle...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to a red painted curb.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

34. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
The lane closest to the left curb
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

35. Roadways are the most slippery...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

36. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
100
25 mph

37. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
They may not see you
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.

38. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Next to a red painted curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

39. 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
Under no circumstances.
At all times
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

40. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Under no circumstances
Under no circumstances.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

41. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
The first rain after a dry spell.

42. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

43. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

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...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
The vehicle on the through road
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

45. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Before you start driving
You are approaching a railroad crossing

46. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
5
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

47. 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
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

48. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

49. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Under no circumstances.
5
Under no circumstances
At all times

50. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

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