Part 1 Flashcards

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Solid yellow lines separate:

A

Vehicles going in opposite directions

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Who responsibility it is to know how your medications affect your driving?

A

Yours

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Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If necessary, you may:

A

Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

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You are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

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Have a least a 10 to 12 second gap in the oncoming traffic

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When parked on any hill:

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Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or “park”

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If you approach a curve or the top of the hill and you do not have a clear view of the road a hard, you should:

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Slow down so you can stop if necessary.

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When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately?

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Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection.

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If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:

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Let the call go to voicemail.

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When sharing the road with a light-rail vehicle:

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Never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle.

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If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help you should:

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Pull off the road completely until visibility improves.

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Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because:

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There may be a stalled car or a collision ahead that you cannot see.

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You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You:

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Should slow down and be ready to stop.

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You are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using high beams. You should dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:

A

An oncoming vehicle.

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You park your car at the curb on a level two-way street. Before getting out of your car, you should:

A

Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle.

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Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

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Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.

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15
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If you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in:

A

Either of the two right lanes.

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If a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest things to do is:

A

Slow or stop your car and use your horn.

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17
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You may turn right on a solid red light:

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Only after stopping, yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted.

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When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

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Should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps.

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19
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person is younger than 18 years of age is present is:

A

Illegal at all times.

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20
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Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?

A

A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches talk.

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A person between 13 and 18 years of age may have his/her driving privileges __________ for one year if convicted as a habitual truant.

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Suspended

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22
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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

A

Large tour bus

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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

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Sell or transfer your vehicle.

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24
You see a pedestrian with a white came at the corner ready to cross five street. The person takes a step back and pulls in his came. You should:
Stop. Proceed through the intersection. The person isn't ready to cross.
25
Which of the following is true about safety belts and collisions?
They increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions.
26
When should you use your headlights?
Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen.
27
You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they:
Could be budded in your blind spots.
28
It is illegal for a person under 21 of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is _____ or more.
0.01% - one hundredth of one percent.
29
Which of these is a legal U-turn?
On a highway where there is an opening for a turn.
30
You must notify law enforcement and make a written report of traffic accident occurring in California to DMV when:
You have a collision and there is an injury or death.
31
When driving near a road construction zones, you should:
Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
32
For the 12 month after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you:
Transport minors between the hours of 11pm and 5am.
33
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you must:
Turn your head.
34
If five or more vehicles are following you in a narrow two-lane road:
Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass.
35
You are approaching a sharp curve in the road. You should:
Start braking before you enter the curve.
36
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:
Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
37
You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car. You should:
Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot.
38
You can be fined up to $1000 and jail for six months if you are cited for:
Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway.
39
It is very foggy. Slow down, turn on your windshield wipers and:
Low beam lights.
40
Highways are typically most slippery:
When it first starts to rain after a dry spell.
41
If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:
Suspend your driving privileges until you appear in court.
42
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:
Headlights
43
Check your rear view mirrors:
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
44
It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
0.08%
45
You have had your license for three months. You may:
Drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied.
46
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.
47
Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?
Slow down for safety of you and the raid workers.
48
To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from:
The lane nearest the curb or edge of the road.
49
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
At all times.
50
You are on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead which blocks your view. You must:
Not pass the other vehicle.
51
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:
You need extra room to see around the truck.
52
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroads crossings, you should always:
Look to the sides of your vehicle.
53
Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars:
Increases your chances of a collusion.
54
To see cars in your blind spots, you should:
Turn your head.
55
You should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision.
56
When parking your vehicle on any hill:
Use your parking brake.
57
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
You can never turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first.
58
You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 45 mph. All the other vehicles are driving 50 mph or faster. You may legally drive:
No faster than 45 mph.
59
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Under any circumstances.
60
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:
Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
61
When passing to pass another vehicle you should:
Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane.
62
Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?
Even over-the counter drugs can impair your driving.
63
A flashing red traffic at an intersection means:
Stop before entering.
64
You may drive in a bike lane:
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.
65
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
They are properly secured.
66
You were in a collusion which caused more than $750 worth of damage. You must report the collusion within 10 days to:
The DMV.
67
A traffic light is red, but a space officer is signaling you to continue driving. What should you do?
Do the officer tells you.
68
Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper):
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
69
You are driving on a one way street. You may turn left onto another one way street:
If traffic on the street is moving to the left.
70
Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
Signaling at least 100 feet before turning.
71
Backing your vehicle is:
always dangerous to do.
72
If you drive slower then the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
73
It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
When the keys are in the ignition.
74
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Signal for at least five seconds prior to changing lanes.
75
Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction
After have to use part of the left or right lane.
76
When you park on a level road next to a curb:
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
77
Highways are typically most slippery:
When it first starts to rain after a dry spell.
78
If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:
Suspend your driving privileges until you appear in court.
79
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:
Headlights
80
Check your rear view mirrors:
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
81
It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
0.08%
82
You have had your license for three months. You may:
Drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied.
83
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.
84
Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?
Slow down for safety of you and the raid workers.
85
To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from:
The lane nearest the curb or edge of the road.
86
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
At all times.
87
You are on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead which blocks your view. You must:
Not pass the other vehicle.
88
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:
You need extra room to see around the truck.
89
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroads crossings, you should always:
Look to the sides of your vehicle.
90
Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars:
Increases your chances of a collusion.
91
To see cars in your blind spots, you should:
Turn your head.
92
You should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision.
93
When parking your vehicle on any hill:
Use your parking brake.
94
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
You can never turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first.
95
You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 45 mph. All the other vehicles are driving 50 mph or faster. You may legally drive:
No faster than 45 mph.
96
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Under any circumstances.
97
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:
Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
98
When passing to pass another vehicle you should:
Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane.
99
Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?
Even over-the counter drugs can impair your driving.
100
A flashing red traffic at an intersection means:
Stop before entering.
101
You may drive in a bike lane:
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.
102
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
They are properly secured.
103
You were in a collusion which caused more than $750 worth of damage. You must report the collusion within 10 days to:
The DMV.
104
A traffic light is red, but a space officer is signaling you to continue driving. What should you do?
Do the officer tells you.
105
Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper):
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
106
You are driving on a one way street. You may turn left onto another one way street:
If traffic on the street is moving to the left.
107
Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
Signaling at least 100 feet before turning.
108
Backing your vehicle is:
always dangerous to do.
109
If you drive slower then the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
110
It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
When the keys are in the ignition.
111
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Signal for at least five seconds prior to changing lanes.
112
Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction
After have to use part of the left or right lane.
113
When you park on a level road next to a curb:
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.