Practice Exam Questions Flashcards
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use…
low beams
If a truck or bus is making right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should…
wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you…
are being tailgated by another driver
When driving under snowy or icy conditions…
make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise
A broken yellow centerline means that…
passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
You only need to look over your right shoulder for lane changes
Look over the corresponding shoulders for lane changes
Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blindspots
Look over the corresponding shoulders for lane changes
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
Merging into another lane
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
Which of the following factors affect an individual’s absorption of alcohol?
weight
What does an orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle indicate?
slow-moving vehicle
Fatigue increases the risk of…
falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing
What does a yield sign indicate?
let cross traffic pass before proceeding
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
slowing down to look at collision scene
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and…
signal for 100 feet before turning
When driving in work zones, you should…
Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly
When backing up…
look through the rear window
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
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when…
in a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?
even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should…
allow a larger following distance
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should…
drive slowly enough that you an stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?
Don’t enter the intersection until you can get completely across
When being passed by another vehicle…
maintain a constant speed
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…
move into the right lane when it is safe
Yellow lines separate…
traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads
From the top to bottom, what is the following is the proper order for traffic lights?
red, yellow, green
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed
If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not…
release your seat belt
Drivers must use their seat belt…
and failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking break and…
turn the wheels away from the curb
Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?
A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall
When you tailgate other drivers…
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
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
Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking…
make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead or to load or unload children, you must…
come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing, stop arm is withdrawn, and bus resumes motion
You must notify the DMV within five days if you…
sell or transfer your vehicle
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is…
25 mph
which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in…
an exit lane
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means…
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely…
interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane…
no more that 200 feet before making a right turn
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is…
crossing any street
California’s “Basic Speed Law” says you must…
never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
You should allow an extra cushion of space…
when following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic…
you should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
U-turns in residential districts are legal…
when there are no vehicles approaching nearby
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
tank trucks marked with hazardous materials
homes or pickups towing a boat trailer
3+ axle more than 4,000 pound vehicle
tank trucks marked with hazardous materials
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to you…
your side of the road is a broken line
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should…
get out of their way
Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as…
35 mph
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration, you may be sentenced to serve…
up to 6 months in jail
You may not park your vehicle…
next to a red painted curb
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your…
headlights
While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you…
to see potential hazards early
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check…
over your shoulder
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Prescription meds cannot impair driving ability
Medications are safe to take at any time
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
You may pass a vehicle when…
You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane
When using a roundabout, drivers should…
yield to traffic already in the roundabout
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should…
slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
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
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
When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to watch the traffic, signal, and…
merge carefully into the gap
It is illegal to park your vehicle…
in an unmarked crosswalk
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for…
truck drivers to stop the vehice
On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means…
passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line
If you are continuously being passed on the right and left while driving in the center left lane of an expressway, you should…
Move to the lane on the right
Sudden wind gusts on highways…
Can cause problems for all vehicles
When passing another vehicle, you should return your original lane when…
You can see both headlights from the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
When parking your vehicle on any hill…
Use your parking brake and leave vehicle in “park”
It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because…
You cannot see as for ahead at night
At dawn or dusk and rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there, is to turn…
Headlights on
Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction…
Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn
You should not start across an intersections it you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red…
Under any circumstances
When turning left at an intersection…
You should yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road…
Reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you
Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?
The lane nearest to the left curb
Stopping distances and the severity of collisions…
Increase as a vehicle’s speed increases
Blocking an intersection during “rush hour” traffic is not permitted…
Under any circumstances, even if the light is green
At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is…
15 mph
You are on the freeway and traffic is moving into your lane. You should…
Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
The speed limit in an alley is…
15 mph
What does excessive speed lead to?
High-risk decision making
What is alcohol?
A depressant
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle…
Under no circumstances
Using a cell phone while driving is distracting because…
It occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and…
Glance over your shoulder
Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle…
That you are approaching from behind
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive…
Farther behind he truck than you would it following a passenger vehicle
Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle…
To better see around the sides of the vehicle
Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than is years of age is…
Illegal at all times
Adjust your rearview and side mirrors…
Before for start driving
Night driving presents unique problems because…
Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark
A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent…
Doubles the chance of having an accident
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart…
may not be crossed for any reason
When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because…
the light will reflect back into your eyes
If you find yourself in a skid…
stay off the brakes
Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?
bridges and overpasses
You should always travel…
at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should…
turn into a first lane
You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill, so you should…
slow to safe speed before the curve
What usually causes a locked wheel skid?
Braking too hard at a fast speed
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
How do you park downhill?
turn wheels into the curb toward the side of the road
How do you park uphill?
turn wheels away from the curb
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should…
slow down before entering curves and intersections
California’s Move Over Law requires…
All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing
Drivers turning left must yield to…
Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must…
stop, then proceed when safe
U-turns in business districts are…
legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them
What should you do if a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you?
take your foot off the gas pedal
Fines in a construction zone are…
Doubled
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means…
Stop before entering
In inclement weather, you should…
Steer and brake smoothly
When approaching a roundabout, you should always…
Decrease your speed
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is…
15 mph
You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must…
Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass
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
If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing, you will…
Be fined up to $1,000
It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if…
Your re traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street
You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes
While all of the following actions are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?
Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
Adjusting your outside mirrors
Reading a road map
Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should…
Avoid the puddle if possible
when making a right turn from a highway with two lanes traveling in your direction, you may turn from…
The lane nearest to the curb or edge of the roadway
When driving at night, you should…
Increase your following distance
Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection, so you…
Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn
Backing your vehicle is…
Always dangerous
You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane
It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day…
Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Blue traffic signs offer information on…
Motorist services
On a green arrow, you must…
Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC ____ or higher
0.08%
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine…
Whenever you drive in California
You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they…
Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles
Prior to entering a curve…
Reduce your speed
Having a driver’s license is a…
Privilege
When passing another vehicle….
Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible
Changing from one lane to another is best done…
Gradually and carefully
Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?
They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days…
So others can see your vehicle
Check your rear view mirrors…
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You should signal continuously while turning because it…
Let’s other drivers know what your intentions are
You should turn on your headlights…
One half hour after sunset
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
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when…
There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks
In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?
When your re in a carpool/HOV lane with a designated entrance on the left
You should cut your speed in half when the road is…
Packed with snow
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as…
Left-edge lines
What indicates the outer edge of a roadway and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder?
Solid white line
When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into…
Any safely open lane
If you are convicted of a seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a law enforcement pursuit, you may be fined…
$2,000 - $10,000 and up to 7 years in state prison
In California, you must not park within ___ of a railroad track
7 1/2 feet
If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a law enforcement officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties?
Up to one year in jail
If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to ___ if this is your first offense
$20 for a first offense and up to $50 for each other offense
What sign on a truck means a potentially dangerous load?
diamond-shape
Before you reach the crest of a hill or entering a curve you must…
slow down, move to the right, and watch for oncoming vehicles
All regulatory devices on the road tell you…
to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed
At an intersection, you should yield to another vehicle…
if they are starting to enter or to your right and arrived at the sane time
If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you should…
hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight
Where is the most likely location for car and motorcycle collisions?
intersections
Which of the following is true about airbags?
They must be installed in all cars
They can be installed instead of seat belts
They are installed to be additional safety beyond seat belts
They are installed to provide additional safety beyond seat belts
You must use young high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except:
In fog, snow, or heavy rain
on unfamiliar roads
in construction areas
in the fog, snow, or heavy rain
On the two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can…
make left turns and U-turns
What is used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
single solid yellow lines
What is used as the connection between a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps?
interchange
On one way roads, yellow lines are used as…
left-edge lines
What indicates the outer edge of a roadway and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder?
solid white line
Do rear wheels follow a shorter or longer path than the front wheels?
shorter
What is the speed limit on a California two-lane undivided highway?
55 mph
