Dmv Flashcards

1
Q

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle

A

Under No Circumstances

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2
Q

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

A

15 Mph

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3
Q

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street

A

Wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

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4
Q

When you are merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:

A

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

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5
Q

When in a fog, you should use your:

A

Low beams

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6
Q

A white painted curb means:

A

Landing zone for passengers or mail only

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7
Q

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing, you should

A

Stop as long as red lights flashing

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8
Q

California’s Basic Speed Law says

A

You should never drive faster than it is safe for current condition

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9
Q

You just sold your vehicle. You should notify DMV within how many days?

A

5 days

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10
Q

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ?

A

10 to 15 seconds

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11
Q

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal Continuously during the last __feet before your turn

A

100 feet

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12
Q

Which of the following statements about blind spots are true?

A

larger trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

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13
Q

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision

with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:

A
  • Leave a note on the vehicle to the city

- Report the accident

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14
Q

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is __ ?

A

25 MPH

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15
Q

You may legally block an intersection:

A

Under No Circumstances

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16
Q

When parking uphill on a 2 way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

A

Turned to the right (away from the street)

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17
Q

With a Class C driver’s license, a person may drive:

A

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gros Vehicle is LESS THAN 6,000 Lbs.

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18
Q

To turn left from a multi-lane, one-way street, you should start your turn from:

A

The lane closet to the left

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19
Q

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to DMV:

A

If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

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20
Q

Roadways are the most slippery when:

A

The first rain after a dry spell

21
Q

You may not park your vehicle:

A

Next to a red painted curb

22
Q

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

A

May not be crossed for any reason

23
Q

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

A

Signal for 100 feet before turning

24
Q

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Traffic is at 70 mph. Legally you should ?

A

Drive no faster than 65 mph

25
Q

It is illegal to parky our vehicle:

A

In an unmarked crosswalk

26
Q

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is :

A

Use hand-free devices and keep 2 hands on steering wheel.

27
Q

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

A

Stay out the intersection until traffic clears

28
Q

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

A

Slow down or stop if necessary, and then make the turn

29
Q

You must obey instructions of school cross guard:

A

At all times

30
Q

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your:

A

Head Lights

31
Q

If you plan to pass another vehicle , you should:

A

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

32
Q

If you driver faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continuously pass the other cars, you will:

A

Increase chances of an Accident

33
Q

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing rail road tracks?

A

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

34
Q

You are driving a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

A

Traffic on the street Moves the left.

35
Q

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck may have to:

A

Swing wide to complete the right turn

36
Q

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line is next to:

A

If your side of the road is a broken line

37
Q

At intersections, cross walks, and a railroad crossing, you should always:

A

Look at the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

38
Q

You drive defensively when you

A

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

39
Q

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

A

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

40
Q

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these illegal?

A

Listen to music through headphones that cover both ears

41
Q

Always stop before you cross railroads tracks when:

A

You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

42
Q

When you tailgate other drivers:

A

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

43
Q

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

A

No you could block other traffic if you drive too slowly

44
Q

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his/her instructions:

A

At all times

45
Q

When can you drive in the bike lanes?

A

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

46
Q

You see a flashing yellow light traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

A

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

47
Q

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

A

Stop & Let them finishing crossing

48
Q

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

A

Next to the broken line may pass.