perm Flashcards
1
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you are driving on the freeway. the vehicle in front of you is a large truck. you should drive:
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Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.
2
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a pentagon-shaped sign is a:
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School zone or school crossing sign.
3
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when you want to change lanes, you should never:
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Move into another lane while within an intersection.
4
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it is very foggy. you should slow down and:
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Turn your lights to their low beam setting.
5
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after passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
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You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
6
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it is illegal to leave a child aged _____ or younger alone in a vehicle
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Six
7
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if you want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane,:
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You must not squeeze past the bicyclist.
8
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at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:
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You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.
9
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the amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
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Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
10
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with a Class C driver’s license, a person may drive:
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A three-axle vehicle, if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
11
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for which traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
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Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.
12
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to turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
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The lane closest to the left curb.
13
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in which scenario should your wheels NOT be pointed straight ahead?
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When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
14
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you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
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Are being tailgated by another driver.
15
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you are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. you should:
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Stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely
16
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when the road is slippery, you should:
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Avoid making turns and stops at high speeds.
17
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always use your seatbelt when:
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The vehicle is equipped with seatbelts.
18
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in rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
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During the first half hour of rain.
19
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two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
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May not be crossed for any reason.
20
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if you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
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Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.
21
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when driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
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Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
22
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yellow lines separate:
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Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
23
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to improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:
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Low beam headlights.
24
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you should not use your horn:
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Near blind pedestrians.
25
before switching on the ignition, you should:
Buckle your safety belt and be sure all passengers have buckled theirs.
26
when driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:
The light will reflect back into your eyes.
27
if you find yourself in a skid:
Stay off the brakes.
28
if a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:
Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
29
when driving under snowy or icy conditions:
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
30
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:
Go through the intersection without stopping.
31
when being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
Merging into another lane.
32
what is the proper way to signal when changing lanes?
Look over your shoulder, then signal, then change lanes.
33
you should turn on your hazard lights when:
Your car has broken down on the side of the road.
34
when should you turn off your turn signal?
As soon as you have completed the turn or lane change.
35
what happens if you do not signal when required?
You may cause an accident or get a ticket.
36
how do bicyclists signal a turn?
Using their hand and arm positions.
37
do you need to signal when pulling away from the curb?
Yes.
38
how long before changing lanes on a freeway should you signal?
5 seconds.
39
is it legal to use your horn in residential areas?
Not unless it is an emergency.
40
when can you drive using only parking lights?
Never.
41
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:
An upcoming vehicle.
42
when you need to use your windshield wipers due to fog, rain, or snow, you must:
Turn on your low beam headlights.
43
what does a single solid yellow line indicate?
The center of a road with two-way traffic.
44
what does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Passing is not allowed.
45
what does a broken yellow line indicate?
You may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
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what does a single solid white line indicate?
Separation between two lanes going in the same direction.
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what does a broken white line indicate?
Passing is allowed.
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what do double solid white lines indicate?
A lane barrier between regular and preferential use lanes.
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what does a double solid yellow line indicate?
Passing is not allowed on either side of the road.
50
what does a white diamond painted on the road mean?
High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane.
51
on a multi-lane road with lanes separated by single solid white lines:
Passing is not allowed.
52
if there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may NOT:
Cross over these lines for any reason.
53
you may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if:
The yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.
54
you are driving at 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the vehicle ahead of you. to safely pass, you need to:
Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic.
55
you are driving on a 5-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. to exit the freeway on the right, you should:
Change lanes, one at a time, until you are in the proper lane.
56
the driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. what should you do?
Stop, then proceed when safe.
57
you are stopped at an intersection. the traffic light just turned green. can you go immediately?
Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection.
58
signal for a turn during the last _____ feet before the turn
100
59
a curb painted red means:
Stopping or parking is not allowed.
60
when is double parking illegal?
Under all circumstances.
61
it is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC that is ___ or more.
Eight hundredths of one percent (0.08%)
62
you should use a turnout lane when:
Faster drivers want to pass you.
63
you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. you must:
Leave a note on the vehicle and report the incident without delay to the city police or CHP.
64
when do you need to turn on your headlights?
On mountain roads or in tunnels, whenever you turn on your windshield wipers, and 30 minutes before sunset/30 minutes after sunrise
65
there is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?
15 mph.
66
the intersection has a stop sign. where should you first stop?
At the crosswalk or limit line.
67
what is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react.
68
you can drive in the carpool lane if you:
Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign.
69
the speed limit for a school zone where children are present is ____ unless otherwise posted.
25 mph
70
which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?
To the left - away from the curb.
71
a driver unexpectedly pulls in front of you. the handbook recommends:
Taking your foot off the gas pedal.
72
if you sell your vehicle, you must notify the DMV within ___ days
5
73
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 any injuries.
74
you want to back out of an angled parking space. you should always back out slowly and:
Look over your right shoulder.
75
when can you park in a crosshatched pattern space next to a disabled parking space?
Never.
76
yellow lines separate
Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
77
a person can ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
Back of the pick up is equipped with a seatbelt system.
78
two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. one vehicle is on the through road ad the other is on the road that ends. who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
The vehicle on the through road.
79
if you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
80
when is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?
When making a call for emergency assistance.
81
you are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. you may legally pass the vehicle on the right:
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle.
82
the speed limit in any alley is:
15 mph
83
when you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.
84
which is true about drugs and driving?
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
85
what is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
86
at an blind/uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:
15 mph
87
even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because:
There may be a stalled car or collision ahead that you cannot see.
88
where should you stop your vehicle if there is no crosswalk or limit line?
At the corner.
89
if you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in:
Either of the two right lanes.
90
a white painted curb means:
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
91
if you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver's license information and:
Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address.
92
you see a pedestrian with a white cane ready to cross the street. the person takes a step back and pulls in his cane. you should:
Stop, then proceed through the intersection. The person isn't ready to cross.
93
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.
94
other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if necessary, you may:
Stop before merging with freeway traffic.
95
if you are caught driving with a BAC at or above the legal limit:
You may be fined by the court.
96
on freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?
Roadways on bridges and overpasses.
97
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.
98
when can you legally make a U-turn?
1. across a double yellow line
2. in a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you
3. at an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless a No U-turn sign is posted
4. on a divided highway if a center divider opening is provided
99
when do you use your parking brake?
Any time you park your car.
100
which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?
Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists.
101
you are driving 55 mph in the far left
(fast) lane of a freeway posted for 65 mph. you could be cited for driving too slowly:
If you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic.
102
to make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:
The right-most lane, closest to the curb.
103
You may turn right on a solid red light IF/WHEN:
If there is no sign prohibiting it, only after stopping and yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists.
104
you want to back out of a parking space. you should always back out slowly and look:
Over your right and left shoulders as you back up.
105
if you approach a curve or hill, and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should:
Assume there is another vehicle you can't see and slow down so you can stop if necessary.
106
it is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
While the keys are in the ignition.
107
if a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:
Slow or stop your car and use your horn.
108
you are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. what should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.
109
generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
Can not see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors.
110
when you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you:
Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
111
if your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, the DMV may:
Suspend your driving privilege until you appear in court.
112
you should dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:
You are approaching from behind.
113
treat lines as a barrier when:
Two sets of solid, double yellow lines are spaced two or more feet apart.
114
you want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. you should slow down and:
Move toward the right side of your lane.
115
roadways are LEAST slippery:
After it has been raining for a while.
116
what is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?
9 : 3
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a person convicted of reckless driving or engaging in a speed contest that causes injury to another person is subject to:
Imprisonment and/or fine.
118
you are approaching a sharp curve in the road. you should:
Start braking before you enter the curve.
119
check your rearview mirrors:
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
120
looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 seconds helps you to:
Avoid last minute moves.
121
when driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.
122
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before:
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.
123
to see cars in your blind spots, you should:
Turn your head.
124
you are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should:
Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering.
125
when you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, what is true?
All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights. Still check for and yield to traffic or pedestrians before you go.
126
on a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle:
Before you enter the curve.
127
what is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs?
Try not to drive until conditions improve.
128
flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:
Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead.
129
to help you manage sun glare while driving:
Keep the inside and outside of your windshield clean.
130
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.
131
if your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road (hydroplane), you should:
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
132
a law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt and writes a citation. who will likely receive the citation?
You may receive the citation if the passenger is younger than 16.
133
if you are stopped by a law enforcement officer:
Pull off immediately to the right, clear of traffic when possible.
134
a peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the road. you decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. you are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:
Jailed in the country jail for 1 year or less.
135
a peace officer stops you because they suspect you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. you refuse to take a chemical test. what happens now?
Your driving privilege may be taken away.
136
you are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. there are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. you should:
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
137
you are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. you should:
Make room for the merging traffic if possible.
138
you are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. you should:
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.
139
unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
25 mph
140
you can drive off the road to pass another vehicle under which circumstances?
None.
141
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.
142
what does a flashing yellow traffic signal light direct a driver to do?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
143
right of way at a 2 way stop:
Turning vehicle yields to vehicle going straight.
144
right of way at a 4 way stop
First to arrive goes first - if arrived at the same time, drivers going straight go first.
145
if you are ready to turn right at an intersection, and there is a bicycle next to you on your right, who has the right of way when the light turns green?
The bicycle.
146
solid white line
do not cross unless emergency
147
locked wheel skids are usually caused by:
Braking too hard at a high speed.
148
what is the first thing you should do during a law enforcement stop?
Turn on your right turn signal.
149
a center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
Left turns only.
150
when you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into:
Any safely open lane.
151
what is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?
Move into the proper lane well before the turn.
152
if a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you should:
Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight.
153
if you are approaching a stop sign, you must stop at:
The solid white limit line.
154
lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by
Yellow lines.
155
when parking on a public road, you must park parallel to and within ___ inches of the curb or edge of the roadway
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156
when you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the ___ of the center island:
Right.
157
broken white lines
Passing allowed if done safely
158
if your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, you should:
Report the incident to the police.
159
where can you make a left turn on a red light?
Only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
160
on one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:
Left-edge lines.
161
double solid yellow lines
No passing.
162
on two lane highways, you are allowed to pass if:
There is a broken yellow line on your side of the center dividing line.
163
____ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways
Exit ramps.
164
when driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you should use:
The outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.
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