Part 2_Q's and Ans

Question 1

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

Answer 1

You may never drive through a safety zone. This space is set aside for pedestrians. (At any time for any reason)

Question 2

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Answer 2

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green

Question 3

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

Answer 3

Slow-moving vehicle

Question 4

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Answer 4

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping

Question 5

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Answer 5

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn

Question 6

You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

Answer 6

Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles

Question 7

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

Answer 7

One-way street onto a one-way street

Question 8

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Answer 8

Whenever it helps prevent collisions

Question 9

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Answer 9

Never

Question 10

If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:

Answer 10

Up to six months in jail

Question 11

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Answer 11

Move into the right lane when it is safe

Question 12

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Answer 12

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Are being tailgated by another driver

Question 14

Check your rearview mirrors:

Answer 14

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

Question 15

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross-traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit:

Answer 15

15 mph

Question 16

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Answer 16

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

Question 17

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Answer 17

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop

Question 18

A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer’s warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:

Answer 18

Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year

Question 19

The speed limit in a school zone where children are present is ____ unless otherwise posted

Answer 19

25 mph

Question 20

It is illegal to leave a child age___ or younger alone in a vehicle

Answer 20

Six

Question 21

When approaching a roundabout, you should always:

Answer 21

Decrease your speed

Question 22

When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Answer 22

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout

Question 23

If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing, you will:

Answer 23

Be fined up to $1000

Question 24

Placard abuse will result in:

Answer 24

Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time

Question 25

Fines in a construction zone are:

Answer 25

Doubled

Question 26

California’s Move Over law requires:

Answer 26

All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing

Question 27

If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a California highway, you should:

Answer 27

Call the humane society

Question 28

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:

Answer 28

Jail time

Question 29

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the:

Answer 29

Three-second rule

Question 30

If you come across livestock or other animals on the roadway, you should:

Answer 30

Slow down and stop

Question 31

You should turn on your headlights:

Answer 31

One half-hour after sunset

Question 32

What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

Answer 32

Braking too hard at a fast speed

Question 33

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

Answer 33

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic

Question 34

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Answer 34

Yield to pedestrians

Question 35

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

Answer 35

To run out in front of you without looking

Question 36

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Answer 36

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks

Question 37

While backing, you should:

Answer 37

Turn your head and look through the rear window

Question 38

To help prevent crashes, you should:

Answer 38

Communicate with other road users

Question 39

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Answer 39

Stop driving

Question 40

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Answer 40

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

Question 41

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Answer 41

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

Question 42

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Answer 42

Slow down before you enter the curve

Question 43

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

Answer 43

Look left first, then right, and left again

Question 44

It is best to keep a space cushion:

Answer 44

On all sides of the vehicle

Question 45

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

Answer 45

On an incline

Question 46

When making a turn, you must ___your speed:

Answer 46

Reduce

Question 47

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Answer 47

Take turns more slowly than usual

Question 48

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Answer 48

Increase your following distance

Question 49

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Answer 49

Shaded

Question 50

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Answer 50

Signal and keep your wheels straight