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1. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
At all times
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
25 MPH
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.

2. Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

3. California's 'Basic Speed Law' says...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
At all times
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Increase your chances of an accident.

4. 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...
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

5. 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...
An exit lane
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
You are approaching a railroad crossing

6. The speed limit in any alley is...
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
At all times.
15 MPH
Before you start driving

7. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards...
At all times.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Before you start driving
You are approaching a railroad crossing

8. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

9. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Pull off the road and rest
100

10. If you have a green light - but traffic is blocking the intersection...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

11. You may legally block an intersection...
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Low beams
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Under no circumstances.

12. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

13. You may legally park your car...
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Next to a red painted curb.
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

14. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
No faster than 65 mph
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Before you start driving

15. You drive defensively when you...
Low beams.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

16. 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...
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
No faster than 65 mph

17. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...
25 MPH
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
Low beams.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

18. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

19. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions...
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Before you start driving
At all times
May not be crossed for any reason.

20. What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Next to a red painted curb.
Under no circumstances.

21. When a traffic signal light is not working at an intersection - you should...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

22. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or - in unincorporated areas - to the CHP.

23. It is illegal to park your vehicle...
The first rain after a dry spell.
Signal for 100 feet before turning
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
In an unmarked crosswalk.

24. When driving in fog - use your...
Low beams
An exit lane
Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

25. The speed limit for a school zone is ___ - unless other posted.
Low beams.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
25 MPH
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

26. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Slow down or stop - if necessary - and then make the turn.
At all times
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.

27. 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...
In an unmarked crosswalk.
Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Pull off the road and rest

28. 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...
Headlights.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Slow down and let the car pass - then pass the bicyclist.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

29. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
25 mph
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

30. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb - your front wheels should be...
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Under no circumstances
Turned to the right (away from the street)

31. 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?
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
The vehicle on the through road

32. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead - unless you are...
Should make room for the merging vehicles - if possible.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

33. When merging onto a freeway - you should be driving...
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Under no circumstances.
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.
An exit lane

34. When can you drive in a bike lane?
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see What is coming.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

35. For Which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Low beams.
Solid red lights - flashing red lights - and blacked-out traffic lights.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Your side of the road is a broken line.

36. When you change lanes or merge with another lane - you...
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
Next to a red painted curb.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

37. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead - you should...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.

38. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Low beams.
The first rain after a dry spell.
5
Sell or transfer your vehicle

39. If you plan to pass another vehicle - you should...
The lane closest to the left curb
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.
Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

40. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars - you will...
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6000 pounds.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
No - you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Increase your chances of an accident.

41. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should...
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Signal during the last 100 feet beore you turn.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

42. 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 should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

43. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you...
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
Imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2000.
Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equiped vechicles.

44. This red sign (YIELD) means you should...
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
At all times
At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

45. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes - you should...
Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
Look over your shoulder in the lane you want to enter

46. You have had your license for eight months. You may...
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
0.01%- one hundredth of one percent
Drive between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unaccompanied
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

47. Check your rear-view mirrors...
Next to the broken line may pass.
Next to a red painted curb.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Come to a complete stop - then proceed when it is safe.

48. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Next to a red painted curb.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
Sell or transfer your vehicle

49. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street - you should start your turn from...
Steer your vehicle around the way - if possible.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
Any time a train may be approaching - whether or not you can see it.
The lane closest to the left curb

50. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving - you should...
At all times.
Let the call go to voicemail.
If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
No faster than 65 mph

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