DMV (1-25) Flashcards

1
Q

When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use your:

  • Low-Beam Headlights.
  • High-Beam Headlights.
  • Running Lights.
A

Low-Beam Headlights.

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2
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There are five vehicles following close behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this sign you should:

“Slower
Traffic
Use
Turnouts”

  • Drive to the right edge of your lane, but keep moving so others can pass.
  • Slow down and signal the other drivers to pass you.
  • Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.
A

Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area.

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3
Q

Which of the following is true about large trucks?

  • Trucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicle height.
  • It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side.
  • Trucks often appear to travel slower due to their large size.
A

Trucks often appear to travel slower due to their large size.

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4
Q

The California Driver Handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives, one of these tips are:

  • Pull off to the side of the road and rest.
  • Turn on the Air conditioner.
  • Alternately drive close to the left and right side of your lane.
A

Pull off to the side of the road and rest.

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5
Q

If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, DMV will:

  • Revoke your driving privilege.
  • Sentence you to a mandatory 30 days in jail.
  • Put your vehicle in storage up to 30 a days at your expense.
A

Revoke your driving privilege.

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6
Q

Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because:

  • They might not see you.
  • They have the right of way.
  • It is required by law.
A

They might not see you.

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7
Q

It is illegal for a person under 21 of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or more:

  • 0.08% Eight hundredth of one percent.
  • 0.01 % one hundredth of one percent.
  • 0.05% five hundredth of one percent.
A

0.01 % one hundredth of one percent.

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8
Q

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

  • Solid red lights, Flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.
  • Solid red lights, red arrows, and yellow lights.
  • Solid red lights, Flashing red lights, and yellow lights.
A

Solid red lights, Flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.

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9
Q

You may legally park your car:

  • At the corner of the intersection.
  • Across a sidewalk if you are partially in a driveway.
  • In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it.
A

In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it.

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10
Q

Cargo Extending more than four feet from your bumper:

  • Is illegal under all circumstances
  • Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
  • Does not legally have to be marked, but it is a good idea.
A

Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

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11
Q

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look:

  • Straight at all times..
  • Only at the cars in front of you.
  • Back and forth, near and far.
A

Back and forth, near and far.

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12
Q

This sign means:
“ rXr “

  • Rail-road crossing is controlled, continue at your regular speed.
  • Look, Listen, and prepare to stop at a crossing if necessary.
  • Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.
A

Look, Listen, and prepare to stop at a crossing if necessary.

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13
Q

If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when a car is approaching:

  • Drive into the oncoming lane to pass the bicyclist.
  • Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist.
  • Speed up pass the bicyclist before the car comes.
A

Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist.

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14
Q

This sign means you should:
“ YIELD “
-Stop and check for traffic both ways before proceeding.
-Give the right away to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.
-Keep steady speed and check both ways.

A

Give the right away to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.

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15
Q

If a vehicle approaches you quickly from the road on the right while you are driving through and intersection, you should:

  • Speed up to get out of the way.
  • Stop in the intersection and back out.
  • Sound your horn and stop your vehicle in the intersection.
A

Speed up to get out of the way.

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16
Q

You have had you license for eight months now, you may:

  • Drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied.
  • Transport minors. unaccompanied at any time.
  • Transport minors between 11pm and 5am.
A

Drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied.

17
Q

Which of these statements is true about child passengers?

  • Children 1yr. or older and over 20 pounds should ride buckled up in the front seat.
  • Babies shouldn’t ride in the front if there isn’t a passenger side airbag.
  • The front seat is generally the safest place for children age 6 or older.
A

Babies shouldn’t ride in the front if there isn’t a passenger side airbag.

18
Q

Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead unless you are:

  • Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
  • Parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
  • Parked on the side of a level roady and there is no curb.
A

Parked on a hill or sloping driveway

19
Q

You are driving on 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:

  • The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane.
  • A special lane for slow moving vehicles.
  • An exit lane.
A

An exit lane.

20
Q

When a traffic signal light isn’t working at intersection, you should:

  • Come to a complete stop, Then proceed when it is safe.
  • Stop before entering and let all other traffic go through.
  • Slow down or stop, if necessary.
A

Come to a complete stop, Then proceed when it is safe.

21
Q

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

  • Always stop before making a right turn.
  • Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn.
  • Slow down and signal as you start to turn.
A

Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn.

22
Q

If your brakes fail while driving, you should:

  • Downshift to a low gear.
  • Turn the ignition of immediately.
  • Immediately Shift into neutral and put on your parking brake.
A

Downshift to a low gear.

23
Q

When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:

  • At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.
  • At the legal freeways speed limit.
  • Slower than the freeway traffic.
A

At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

24
Q

If you are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages, you must make a written report to:

-Your insurance company.
-The DMV.
The CHP.

A

The DMV.

25
Q

You should adjust your rearview and side view mirrors:

  • Before you get into the car.
  • Before you start driving.
  • Only when driving on a level surface.
A

Before you start driving.