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1. 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...
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
No faster than 65 mph

2. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Pull off the road and rest
Low beams.
No faster than 65 mph

3. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Scan from side to side
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

4. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
They may not see you
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

5. At intersections - crosswalks - and railroad crossings - you should always...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

6. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
10 to 15 seconds.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

7. When driving in fog - use your...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Low beams
The first rain after a dry spell.
The lane closest to the left curb

8. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
May not be crossed for any reason.
The vehicle on the through road

9. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
5
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.

10. 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...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
May not be crossed for any reason.
15 mph

11. When can you drive in a bike lane?
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

12. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

13. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

14. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Scan from side to side
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

15. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

16. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
May not be crossed for any reason.

17. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching...
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
At all times.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

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...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Increase your chances of an accident.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

19. Roadways are the most slippery...
Scan from side to side
Increase your chances of an accident.
The first rain after a dry spell.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

20. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

21. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
An exit lane
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
The vehicle on the through road

22. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
At all times
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

23. 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.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
25 MPH
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

24. 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...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
In an unmarked crosswalk.
100
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

25. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Headlights.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

26. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

27. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Before you start driving
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Pull off the road and rest
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

28. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
Next to a red painted curb.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

29. 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...
10 to 15 seconds.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
An exit lane

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times

31. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
At all times

32. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors...
Before you start driving
No faster than 65 mph.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

33. You may not park your vehicle...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to a red painted curb.

34. The speed limit in any alley is...
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
15 MPH
May not be crossed for any reason.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

35. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
No faster than 65 mph

36. When you see this red sign (STOP SIGN) - you should stop and...
Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
Turned to the right (away from the street)
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
No faster than 65 mph

37. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
May not be crossed for any reason.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

38. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Under no circumstances
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
5
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

39. When looking ahead while driving - you should...
Scan from side to side
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Let the call go to voicemail.

40. You may legally block an intersection...
Before you start driving
No faster than 65 mph
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Under no circumstances.

41. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Before you start driving
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Next to a red painted curb.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

42. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

43. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
10 to 15 seconds.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Signal for 100 feet before turning

44. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No faster than 65 mph.

45. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Headlights.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

46. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
10 to 15 seconds.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

47. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
At all times.
The vehicle on the through road
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

48. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

49. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

50. You may cross a double - yellow line to pass another vehicle - if the yellow line next to...
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
15 MPH
Your side of the road is a broken line.

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