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1. If you are involved in a traffic collision - you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV...
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Under no circumstances.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

2. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

3. The speed limit in any alley is...
Under no circumstances
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
15 MPH

4. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
At all times.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

5. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
The first rain after a dry spell.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Headlights.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

6. You may legally block an intersection...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Under no circumstances.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

7. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Scan from side to side
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

8. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

9. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
No faster than 65 mph.
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

10. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
100
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
The vehicle on the through road

11. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
May not be crossed for any reason.

12. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

13. 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...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
No faster than 65 mph
Let the call go to voicemail.
Pull off the road and rest

14. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

15. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
25 mph

16. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

17. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

18. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
At all times.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

19. You may not park your vehicle...
Next to a red painted curb.
Let the call go to voicemail.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

20. A white painted curb means...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

21. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

22. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Increase your chances of an accident.
Let the call go to voicemail.
At all times.

23. 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...
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Scan from side to side

24. 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...
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
15 MPH

25. Roadways are the most slippery...
An exit lane
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
The first rain after a dry spell.
Pull off the road and rest

26. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.
25 MPH
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

27. 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
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

28. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Let the call go to voicemail.

29. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

30. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Scan from side to side
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

31. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
The first rain after a dry spell.

32. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
25 MPH
They may not see you

33. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

34. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Low beams.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

35. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
25 MPH
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

36. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
No faster than 65 mph
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Before you start driving

37. 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
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

38. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
No faster than 65 mph
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
10 to 15 seconds.

39. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
They may not see you
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
10 to 15 seconds.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

40. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Before you start driving
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
25 MPH

41. Cargo extending more than four feat from your rear bumper...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

42. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Next to the broken line may pass.

43. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
15 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Pull off the road and rest

44. 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
15 mph
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

45. When you are merging onto the freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Under no circumstances.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

46. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
No faster than 65 mph.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
At all times
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

47. When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
No faster than 65 mph.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.

48. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Before you start driving
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
At all times

49. 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...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Under no circumstances.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.

50. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Before you start driving
At all times.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

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