meh Flashcards
when is it legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle
it is not legal under any conditions
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?
15 mph
what is the proper procedure for parallel parking?
stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space
what speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?
at or near the speed traffic
how many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?
500 feet
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 the current conditions
you must notify the DMV with 5 days, if you:
- paint your vehicle a different color
- sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle
- receive a traffic violation
sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle
which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?
- staring only at the middle of the road
- always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings
- using your high beam headlights in the fog
always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings
what should you do when reaching an intersection where a person operating a motorized 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 drivers 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
- a fine of less than $1,000
- attending an anger-management class
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 hat is close enough to be dangerous