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1. You may legally block an intersection...
Under no circumstances.
5
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

2. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The lane closest to the left curb
Turned to the right (away from the street)

3. 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.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
At all times

4. 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...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

5. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
The lane closest to the left curb
At all times

6. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

7. It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more.
Headlights.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
10 to 15 seconds.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

8. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Increase your chances of an accident.

9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Under no circumstances.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
5

10. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
15 mph
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
The vehicle on the through road

11. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
They may not see you

12. Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
They may not see you

13. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive...
Let the call go to voicemail.
No faster than 65 mph.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Low beams

14. When you see this yellow sign (CHILDREN CROSSING) - you should...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
At all times
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

15. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.

16. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
5
Headlights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

17. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection - you should...
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
The first rain after a dry spell.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
At all times

18. 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...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
10 to 15 seconds.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Headlights.

19. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

20. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Let the call go to voicemail.
The lane closest to the left curb
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.

21. When driving in fog - you should use your...
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Low beams.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
You have a collision and there is an injury or death

22. 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
The first rain after a dry spell.
May not be crossed for any reason.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

23. You may not park your vehicle...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Next to a red painted curb.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

24. 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...
At all times.
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
25 mph

25. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Low beams.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.

26. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

27. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

28. 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...
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
No faster than 65 mph
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

29. This yellow sign (RAILROAD CROSS SIGN) means...
25 mph
Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
May not be crossed for any reason.
You are approaching a railroad crossing

30. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Pull off the road and rest
May not be crossed for any reason.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

31. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The first rain after a dry spell.

32. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
An exit lane
Let the call go to voicemail.

33. Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed...
Low beams
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
At all times
Under no circumstances

34. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

35. A white painted curb means...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Low beams.

36. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Under no circumstances
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.

37. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

38. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Before you start driving
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Stop then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

39. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must...
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

40. When driving in fog - use your...
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Low beams
At all times

41. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Slowing down to look at an accident scene

42. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
15 mph
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

43. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Under no circumstances.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
10 to 15 seconds.

44. 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.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Headlights.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

45. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
You are approaching a railroad crossing
At all times.
The vehicle on the through road
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

46. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

47. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
10 to 15 seconds.
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent

48. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
They may not see you

49. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.

50. To avoid last minute moves - you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
In an unmarked crosswalk.
10 to 15 seconds.

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