Practice Flashcards

1
Q

If under 18 years old as a provisional driver, what can you NOT do:

A

A) drive between 11pm - 5am
B) drive someone <20 years unless an adult 25+ is in the car
C) drive cars for pay
D) operate cars that require commercial licenses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Steering wheel positions (two acceptable)

A

A) 9 and 3 o’clock
B) 8 and 4 o’clock

* do not cross hands over middle of steering wheel *

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When is it acceptable to use one hand on steering wheel?

A

A) backing up - hand at 12 o’clock
B) when vehicle requires it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

When to use your horn? (Two situations)

A

A) avoid collisions
B) can’t see 200 ft ahead on narrow mountain roads (to alert oncoming traffic)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

When to use headlights?

A

A) 30 min AFTER sunset
B) until 30 min BEFORE sunrise
C) too dark to see 1000 ft away
D) adverse weather
E) mountain roads and tunnels (always, even on sunny days)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

When can you cross a single set of double yellow lines?

A

A) to turn left onto private driveway or private road
B) to make a U-turn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

When can you cross double solid white lines on the freeway?

A

Never

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When can you use a center left turn lane?

A

A) to make a left turn
B) to make a U-turn
C) can only drive 200 ft in it to do the above

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

When do you use a turnout area?

A

Use to let other vehicles pass when:
A) you are driving slowly on a two-lane road
B) passing is unsafe
C) 5+ vehicles following you

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

It is illegal to drive in a bike lane EXCEPT:
(three conditions)

A

A) parking (where permitted)
B) entering or leaving the road
C) turning within 200 ft of an intersection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

When to start signaling before a right turn?

A

At least 100 ft before the turn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Can you cross a bus lane?

A

Yes, only to make a right turn

You CANNOT park, drive, or leave your vehicle in a bus lane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When can you turn left against a red light?

A

From a one-way street onto another one-way streer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

When CAN you make a U-turn?

A

A) across a double yellow line
B) in a residential district if no vehicle approaching you within 200 ft
C) at an intersection (w/o a sign prohibiting)
D) on a divided highway if a center divider opening is provided

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

When can you NOT make a U-turn? (7 situations)

A

A) railroad crossing
B) divided highway without an opening
C) where a sign says no U-turn
D) in a business district
E) one-way street
F) fire station
G) cannot see 200 ft in either direction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

When merging, how much space to leave between you and car in front of yoi?

A

Three seconds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

When exiting a highway, when to start signaling?

A

400 ft before exit (approx 5 seconds)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

When entering traffic from a full stop, you need a space that is:

A

A) for city streets - 150 ft (half a city block)
B) for freeway - 300 ft (full city block)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

How much space do you need to safely pass if there’s a hill or curve

A

The curve or hill should be at least 1/3 mile ahead

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

When to NOT pass:

A

A) within 100 ft of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area
B) approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic approaching
C) at crossroads and driveways

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

When can you pass on the RIGHT:

A

A) open highway with 2+ lanes in your direction
B) driver ahead of you is turning left
C) on a one-way street

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

An average passenger car traveling at 55mph takes how long to stop?

A

300 ft

23
Q

What is a safety zone?

A

A) Spaces for pedestrians waiting for buses and trolleys
B) may have raised white dots
C) do NOT drive through for any reason
D) do not pass by a stopped trolley or bus at >10mph

24
Q

Do NOT pass a light rail or trolley on the left EXCEPT:

A

A) you are on a one-way street
B) traffic officer tells you to

25
Q

It is against the law to drive within how many feet behind law enforcement or ambulance?

A

300 ft

26
Q

Max speed for NEVs or LSVs?

A

25 mph
Cannot be on roads where speed limit is >35mph

(Neighborhood electric vehicles
Low-speed vehicles)

27
Q

Bicycling at night - mandatory equipment:
A) front lamp - color/distance
B) rear reflector - color/distance
C) pedal/shoe/ankle - color/distance
D) wheels

A

A) white, visible from 300 ft
B) red, visible from 500 ft
C) white or yellow, visible from 200 ft
D) front: white/yellow. Rear: white/red

28
Q

If you can’t change lanes to pass a bicyclist, what distance should you keep between vehicle and bicyclist?

A

3 ft

29
Q

Fine for traffic violation in a work zone?

A

$1000

30
Q

Fine for assaulting a highway worker?

A

$2000 and imprisonment up to one year

31
Q

When are fines doubled?

A

A) Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones
B) when workers are present

32
Q

Speed limit near a school?

A

25mph within 500 ft when children present
(Some can be as low as 15mph)

33
Q

Fine for not stopping for school bus red lights?

A

$1000 and driving privilege suspended for 1 year

34
Q

Speed limit for a blind intersection?

A

15 mph

35
Q

Speed limit near railroad crossing?

A

A) 15mph within 100ft and can’t see tracks for 400ft
B) can drive faster than 15mph if controlled by gates, warning signal or flagmen

36
Q

Speed limit in residential districts

A

25 mph

37
Q

Fine for abandoning animals on a highway?

A

$1000 and six months in jail

38
Q

Cannot carry anything in a car with what dimensions?

A

A) cargo extending >4ft from back bumper needs 12-in red flag or fluorescent orange flag
B) at night, the cargo needs two red lights

39
Q

Size limits for signs on windshield

A

A) 7 in bottom right
B) 5 in bottom left
C) 5 in middle upper

40
Q

Fine for fleeing from cop by using motor vehicle?

Causing bodily harm?

Causing manslaughter

A

A) Up to 1 year in county jail

B) 7 years in state prison or up to 1 year in county jail

C) 4-10 years in state prison

41
Q

Punishment for unlicensed person driving your car?

A

Impounded for 30 days

42
Q

How long do traffic convictions and collisions stay on driving record?

A

36 months

43
Q

License suspended for point totals?

A

4 points in 12 months
6 points in 24 months
8 points in 36 months

44
Q

If you do traffic school for a 1-point conviction, what happens?

A

Citation not reported to insurance company but remains on driving record

Can do this once per 18 months

45
Q

If convicted of a hit-and-run?

A

Revoke license

46
Q

When to request hearing if notified an action being taken against your driving privilege?

A

10 days of being served OR
14 days from date notice was mailed

47
Q

In these road conditions, how much to reduce speed?
A) wet road
B) packed snow
C) ice

A

A) reduce by 5-10mph
B) reduce speed by half
C) reduce speed to no more than 5mph

48
Q

In a rainstorm, if you cannot see farther than 100ft, how fast should you drive?

A

30 mph

49
Q

Rear facing child seat?

A

Under 2 years old
Under 40 lbs
Under 3’ 4” tall

50
Q

What child can wear a seatbelt?

A

8 years old, OR
At least 4’9”

51
Q

Leaving children in car?

A

A) never for 6 years and younger if alone
B) yes if child 12+ is also in car

52
Q

DUI consequences?

A

6 months in jail
Stays on record for 10 years

53
Q

Insurance requirements to drive

A

$15k for single death or injury
$30k for more than one person death or injury
$5k for property damage