ahhhh Flashcards
When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?
10mph
What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway
At or near the speed of traffic
Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking?
Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space
How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?
500 ft
Who can legally park next to curb painted blue
A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.
What should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights?
Slow down and prepare to stop
Which of the following is a requirement of California’s Basic Speed Law?
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You must notify the DMV with 5 days, if you:
Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.
Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?
Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings
What should you do when reaching a intersection where a person operating a motorizes wheelchair has entered the crosswalk?
Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing
Which of the following is true about large trucks
They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles
What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions
Driver distractions
Any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement, during which a person is seriously injured, is subject to:
Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years
What should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn
Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.
In addition to setting your parking brake, what should you do when parking on a hill
Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear
You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive
Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m
Where should you begin a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?
The far-left lane
You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR-1) form if
You were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages.
At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day?
When it has been raining for a few hours.
What color curb does not allow vehicles to stop or park?
Red
You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR-1) form if
You were involved in a collision with an injury.
What is indicated by two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart?
barrier
What should you do to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection?
Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn
A highway has a posted speed limit of 65 mph. What does this mean?
You must drive 65 mph only if driving conditions are ideal
When is parking in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area allowed?
It is never allowed to park in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area.
What should you do if your cell phone rings and you do not have a hands-free device?
Do not answer the phone and let it go to voice mail
If a traffic signal is green, but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?
Wait and do not enter the intersection until your vehicle can get completely across.
In which lane should you end your turn when making a right turn?
The lane closest to the right edge of the road
When is it required for you to obey directions from a crossing guard?
At all times
Which of the following is illegal while driving
Wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers both ears
What should you do when traffic is slow and heavy, and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection?
Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding
Which of the following should you do if you are being followed by a tailgater
Change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass
When you are driving the speed limit, you can be given a speeding ticket
If road or weather conditions require a slower speed.
Which lights should be used if a driver is having trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway?
Headlights
What should you do to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection
Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal light direct a driver to do
Slow down and proceed with caution
What should you do if a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk after the “DON”T WALK” sign begins to flash and your light has turned green?
Wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street completely before proceeding
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
