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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Scan from side to side
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Increase your chances of an accident.

2. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Low beams.
No faster than 65 mph.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

3. 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
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied

4. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

5. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
10 to 15 seconds.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
100

6. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

7. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Low beams.
The far left lane.
100

8. 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...
No faster than 65 mph.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

9. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Increase your chances of an accident.
The vehicle on the through road
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

10. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
They may not see you
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

11. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

12. 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...
Before you start driving
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

13. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
10 to 15 seconds.
Next to a red painted curb.
15 mph
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

14. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Increase your chances of an accident.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph.

15. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle...
Under no circumstances
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

16. Roadways are the most slippery...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
The first rain after a dry spell.
25 MPH

17. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

18. 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.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At all times

19. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Under no circumstances
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
25 mph

20. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Under no circumstances.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

21. 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...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

22. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
At all times.

23. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

24. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
25 MPH
The lane closest to the left curb
Your side of the road is a broken line.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

25. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
No faster than 65 mph.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
At all times.

26. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Scan from side to side
Increase your chances of an accident.
The far left lane.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

27. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
25 mph
Under no circumstances

28. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
The first rain after a dry spell.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

29. You may legally block an intersection...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Under no circumstances
Under no circumstances.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

30. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
No faster than 65 mph.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Scan from side to side
5

31. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
At all times.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

32. When driving in fog - use your...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Low beams
May not be crossed for any reason.
They may not see you

33. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Low beams.
The vehicle on the through road
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

34. 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...
Let the call go to voicemail.
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

35. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
5
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

36. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
At all times
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

37. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Before you start driving
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
10 to 15 seconds.

38. You may not park your vehicle...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Next to a red painted curb.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
The lane closest to the left curb

39. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

40. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Before you start driving
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
An exit lane

41. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Let the call go to voicemail.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
May not be crossed for any reason.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

42. The California driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is...
Pull off the road and rest
May not be crossed for any reason.
25 mph
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

43. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No faster than 65 mph.

44. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At all times

45. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
They may not see you

46. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Under no circumstances.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
The lane closest to the left curb
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

47. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

48. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street - start from...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
25 mph
The far left lane.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

49. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Increase your chances of an accident.

50. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At all times
Low beams.

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