Part 1_Q's and Ans Flashcards
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____or higher
0.08 %
California’s “Basic Speed Law,” says you must:
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
Under no circumstances
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:
Let the call go to voicemail
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
Next to the broken line may pass
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
Right, toward the side of the road
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is:
Illegal at all times
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
At all times
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
Over your shoulders
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:
Stop, then proceed when safe
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
The truck driver stopped the vehicle
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
Whenever you drive to California
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
Under no circumstances
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:
15 mph
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:
10 to 15 seconds.
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100 feet
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
25 mph
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:
If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries
You may not park your vehicle
Next to a red-painted curb
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
May not be crossed for any reason
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:
No faster than 65 mph
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
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 swing wide to complete the right turn
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:
There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks
You should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Signal for at least five seconds
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Motorcycle
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:
If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is:
In the trunk
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
All approaching vehicles
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should:
Slow down and pass very carefully
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
Glance over your shoulder
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
Right, toward the side of the road
You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:
Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist
Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
Their small size can make them hard to see
Drivers must use their seat belts:
And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Under any circumstances
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the “Don’t walk” signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
Take your foot off the gas pedal
