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1. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
At all times.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

2. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Low beams.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

3. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

4. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Under no circumstances
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Scan from side to side

5. You may legally block an intersection...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Under no circumstances.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

6. You drive defensively when you...
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
25 mph
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

7. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Before you start driving
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

8. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
10 to 15 seconds.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

9. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
10 to 15 seconds.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

10. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

11. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Next to the broken line may pass.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

12. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
100
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

13. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

14. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
They may not see you
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

15. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Low beams.
No faster than 65 mph

16. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
5
25 MPH
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

17. 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...
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Under no circumstances

18. 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...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

19. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
No faster than 65 mph.
15 mph
Low beams

20. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
The far left lane.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

21. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
Low beams
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

22. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

23. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
May not be crossed for any reason.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

24. Roadways are the most slippery...
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.
The first rain after a dry spell.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

25. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Sell or transfer your vehicle

26. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Low beams.
25 mph
Headlights.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

27. You may legally park your car...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At all times
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

28. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

29. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Let the call go to voicemail.
No faster than 65 mph.
They may not see you
5

30. Two sets of solid - double - yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
May not be crossed for any reason.

31. You may not park your vehicle...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
An exit lane
25 mph
Next to a red painted curb.

32. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
15 mph
5

33. 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...
No faster than 65 mph
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
May not be crossed for any reason.

34. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

35. A white painted curb means...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Scan from side to side
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

36. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

37. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

38. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Low beams.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At all times

39. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Next to a red painted curb.
Scan from side to side

40. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Let the call go to voicemail.
Under no circumstances
Your side of the road is a broken line.
100

41. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Headlights.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

42. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
No faster than 65 mph.
100
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

43. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

44. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Next to a red painted curb.

45. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
The lane closest to the left curb
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

46. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

47. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

48. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

49. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Pull off the road and rest
At all times

50. 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
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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