Part 1

Question 1

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

A) You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.
B) Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
C) Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.

Answer 1

B) Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

Question 2

2. In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

A) When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B) When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C) When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.

Answer 2

B) When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

Question 3

3.When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

A) Merging into another lane
B) Decreasing your following distance
C) Changing

Answer 3

A) Merging into another lane

Question 4

4.When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

A. It is safe to use your cruise control.
B. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
C. Drive as you would under normal conditions.

Answer 4

B) Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

Question 5

17. Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

A. larger and deeper
B. narrower and shorter
C. less dangerous

Answer 5

A. Larger and Deeper

Question 6

1. To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:

A. any lane that is available.
B. the left lane.
C. the lane closest to the curb.

Answer 6

C. Lane closest to the curb

Question 7

2. Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

A. only when a crosswalk is painted on the street.
B. whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
C. only at open intersections.

Answer 7

B. whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

Question 8

6.A broken yellow centerline means that:

A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Answer 8

C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

Question 9

7.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

A.Are following a small passenger vehicle.
B. Are being tailgated by another driver.
C. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

Answer 9

B. Are being tailgated by another driver.

Question 10

8.
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

A.Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to.
B. Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
C. Squeeze between the truck or bus and the cur

Answer 10

B. Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn

Question 11

9.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only

Answer 11

A. Low Beams

Question 12

10.
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Answer 12

B. Go through the intersection without stopping

Question 13

11. Which of the following factors affect an individual’s absorption of alcohol?

A. Weight
B. Height
C. Intelligence

Answer 13

A. Weight

Question 14

1 2.
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

A. Slowing down to look at collision scene.
B. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.
C. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle

Answer 14

A. Slowing down to look at collision scene.

Question 15

14.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
california slow moving vehicle road sign
A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
B. Slow-moving vehicle.
C. Shoulder work ahead

Answer 15

B. Slow-moving vehicle

Question 16

15.
Fatigue increases the risk of:

A. Missing an exit.
B. Being late for an appointment.
C. Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.

Answer 16

C. Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

Question 17

16.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

A. Move toward the left side of your lane.
B. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.
C. Signal for 100 feet before turning

Answer 17

C. Signal for 100 feet before turning

Question 18

17. This white sign “slower traffic keep right” means:
    A. You should slow down and move to the right lane.
    B. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic.
    C. Slower traffic must exit on the right.

Answer 18

B. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic

Question 19

18.
When driving in work zones, you should:
A. Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible.
B. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.
C. Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.
Explanation ▾

Answer 19

B. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

Question 20

At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet in the time that it takes you to react to an object in your path and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

A. 400
B.300
C. 200

Answer 20

A. 400

Question 21

You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.
A. 30 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. immediately

Answer 21

A. 30 minutes

Question 22

On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.
A. 60 mph
B. 65 mph
C. 55 mph

Answer 22

C. 55 mph

Question 23

If all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years of age, a child under 8 years of age may
A. ride in the front seat without a seat belt.
B. sit on the lap of an elder child, with a seat belt fastened to both.
C. ride in the front seat if properly secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system.

Answer 23

C. ride in the front seat if properly secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system.

Question 24

If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?
A. Pull off the road and away from traffic.
B. Lift the hood to signal an emergency.
C. Stop your vehicle over a hill or just around a curve for visibility.

Answer 24

A. Pull off the road and away from traffic.

Question 25

Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?
A. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
B. A broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line.
C. A double solid line between opposing lanes of traffic means that vehicles on either side can pass.

Answer 25

A. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.

Question 26

When you see livestock near the roadway, you should
A. turn safely away from these animals.
B. follow directions from the person in charge of the animals.
C. blow your horn continuously until the animals cross the road.

Answer 26

B. follow directions from the person in charge of the animals.

Question 27

A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous.
A. diamond-shaped
B. octagonal
C. rectangular white

Answer 27

A. diamond-shaped

Question 28

A steady red arrow signal means
A. you should prepare to stop and yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
B. you must stop and then proceed when it is safe to do so.
C. you must stop and you cannot turn in the direction of the arrow.

Answer 28

C. you must stop and you cannot turn in the direction of the arrow.

Question 29

If you are in an intersection when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should
A. move to the right and stop in the intersection.
B. continue through the intersection, then move to the left and stop.
C. continue through the intersection, then move to the right and stop.

Answer 29

C. continue through the intersection, then move to the right and stop.

Question 30

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should
A. yield and then proceed with caution.
B. stop and be prepared to obey the next signal.
C. proceed with caution but turns are not permitted in the direction of the arrow.

Answer 30

A. yield and then proceed with caution.

Question 31

A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within
20 days.
10 days.
15 days.

Answer 31

10 days

Question 32

What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?
A. Stop on the center median.
B. Turn on your right turn signal.
C. Stop on the left shoulder.

Answer 32

B. Turn on your right turn signal.

Question 33

When you approach an intersection with a through road but without stop signs or yield signs, you must

A. make a sharp turn to match the speed of the traffic on the through road.
B. accelerate to merge with traffic.
C. yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road.

Answer 33

C. yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road.

Question 34

Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.
A. hand-over-hand
B. hand-by-hand
C. one-hand

Answer 34

A. hand-over-hand

Question 35

A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to
turn left.
turn right.
stop.

Answer 35

Turn right

Question 36

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must
A. stop and ask the pedestrians to cross quickly.
B. increase your speed and cross before the pedestrians.
C. yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians.

Answer 36

C. yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians

Question 37

You can make a left turn on a red light
A. only from a one-way street onto a two-way street.
B. only from a two-way street onto another two-way street.
C. only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Answer 37

C. only from a one-way street onto another one-way street

Question 38

If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, you should
A. report the incident to the police.
B. sound your horn to attract attention.
C. remove your car and go on your way.

Answer 38

A. report the incident to the police.

Question 39

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
A. The vehicle traveling downhill
B. The vehicle traveling uphill
C. Both vehicles

Answer 39

B. The vehicle traveling uphill

Question 40

In a roundabout, you must drive in
A. the direction of the oncoming vehicles.
B. a clockwise direction.
C. a counterclockwise direction.

Answer 40

C. a counterclockwise direction

Question 41

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by
A. pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.
B. turning the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion.
C. braking too hard at a high speed.

Answer 41

C. braking too hard at a high speed

Question 42

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate
a barrier.
a parking lot.
two-way traffic.

Answer 42

A barrier

Question 43

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the
two-second rule.
three-second rule.
four-second rule.

Answer 43

Three -second rule

Question 44

A double solid white line
A. separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, and crossing the line is permitted.
B. separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited.
C. separates opposing lanes, and crossing the line is prohibited.

Answer 44

B. separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited.