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1. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
No faster than 65 mph.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

2. 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...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
An exit lane
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

3. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
5
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

4. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

5. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Pull off the road and rest
Increase your chances of an accident.

6. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
25 MPH
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

7. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
No faster than 65 mph.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At all times.

8. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
5
The lane closest to the left curb
Signal for 100 feet before turning
At all times

9. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

10. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
At all times
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

11. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
At all times.
At all times
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

12. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

13. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
May not be crossed for any reason.

14. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
The far left lane.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

15. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
No faster than 65 mph.

16. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
10 to 15 seconds.
25 MPH
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

17. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

18. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
10 to 15 seconds.
5

19. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Signal for 100 feet before turning
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
15 mph

20. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Turned to the right (away from the street)
The vehicle on the through road
Your side of the road is a broken line.

21. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
The lane closest to the left curb
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

22. 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...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
The first rain after a dry spell.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.

23. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
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.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

24. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Pull off the road and rest
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

25. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

26. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Next to a red painted curb.

27. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
15 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle

28. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

29. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
15 mph
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
100
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

30. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
No faster than 65 mph.

31. 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...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Headlights.
No faster than 65 mph

32. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

33. You may legally block an intersection...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Under no circumstances.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

34. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

35. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Headlights.

36. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
The far left lane.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

37. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
25 mph

38. The speed limit in any alley is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
15 MPH

39. When driving in fog - use your...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Low beams
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
25 MPH

40. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

41. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Low beams.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

42. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Headlights.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

43. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
No faster than 65 mph.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

44. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
The lane closest to the left curb

45. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
An exit lane
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

47. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
10 to 15 seconds.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

48. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Before you start driving
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

49. 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.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Before you start driving
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

50. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

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