practice test 1 Flashcards

1
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If you are ready to turn right at an intersection, and if there is a bicycle next to you on your right, who has the right-of-way when the light turns green?

A

the bicycle

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2
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Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate

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a barrier

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3
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A double solid white line_____

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separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited

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4
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What are the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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headache and dizziness and sudden fatigue

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5
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what does the green airplane sign mean?

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you’re approaching an airport

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6
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A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should

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yield and then proceed with caution

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7
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You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.

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30 minutes

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8
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Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

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braking too hard at a high speed

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9
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The only cure for carbon monoxide poisoning is

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a good supply of fresh air

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10
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What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?

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turn on your right signal

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11
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To avoid tailgating, one should follow the

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3 second rule

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12
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A steady red arrow signal means

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you must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow

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13
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While driving in fog, you should use your

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low beam headlights

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14
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The squiggly twin arrows with a bottom divider warning sign represents

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the end of a divided highway

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15
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A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous.

A

diamond-shaped

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16
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When you want to enter a freeway, you should

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enter the freeway at or near speed of freeway traffic

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17
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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should

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slow down gradually

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18
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If a California driver is stopped by a police officer for suspected drugged driving, they may have to undergo a ____ test to determine if they are driving under the influence of drugs.

A

blood

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19
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If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?

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pull off the road and away from traffic

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20
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At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

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yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians

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21
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the single squiggly arrow warns you about

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a winding road

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22
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Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?
a) a broken yellow line between lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line. b) a double solid line between opposing lanes of traffic means that vehicles on either sides can pass. c) a solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

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c) a solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

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23
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If all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years of age, a child under 8 years of age may

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ride in the front seat if properly secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system

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24
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A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to

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turn right

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25
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the sign with a kid and a guardian represent

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a school zone

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26
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To help manage sun glare you should

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make sure your car visor works, keep your windshield clean, and wear sunglasses

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27
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In a roundabout, you must drive in

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a counterclockwise direction

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28
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Any person who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement performing their duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by

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up to one year of imprisonment in a county jail

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29
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When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

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the vehicle traveling uphill

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30
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what does the diamond shaped warning sign with an arrow and a stop sign represent

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there is a stop sign ahead

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31
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A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within

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10 days

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32
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If you are in an intersection when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should

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continue through the intersection, then move to the right snd stop

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33
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On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.

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55 mhp

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34
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which sign indicates two way traffic? a) three arrows forming a circle. b) two R’s with an x in the middle. c) two arrows going opposite ways. d) two parallel arrows and a dotted line

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c) two arrows going opposites ways

35
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When you see livestock near the roadway, you should

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slow down or stop

36
Q

Special “turnout” areas marked on a two-lane road

A

allow vehicles to pass

37
Q

At 55 mph, under good conditions, a passenger vehicle can stop within

A

300 feet

38
Q

You can make a left turn on a red light

A

only from a one-way street onto another one-way street

39
Q

A ___ painted curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.

A

blue

40
Q

If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, you should

A

report the incident to the police

41
Q

If all vehicles are traveling at 55 mph and have to make a sudden stop, which vehicle will take the longest to come to a stop?

A

a truck

42
Q

the diamond shaped warning sign with an arrow curving to the right represents

A

the road ahead curves to the right and then the left

43
Q

the rectangular black and yellow striped line indicates

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an object marker on a roadway

44
Q

If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may

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be sent to jail and/or pay a hefty fine

45
Q

If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to _____ if this was your first offense.

A

$20

46
Q

Which of these pavement markings separates two lanes traveling in the same direction? a) a solid yellow line. b) a double solid yellow line. c) a double solid white and yellow line

A

non of the above

47
Q

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

A

left-edge lines

48
Q

You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights

A

300 feet

49
Q

In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?

A

when you are in a carpool/hov lane with a designated entrance on the left

50
Q

You should cut your speed in half when the road is

A

packed with snow

51
Q

In which of the following places is a U-turn permitted?

A

across a double yellow line

52
Q

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?

A

up to one year of jail

53
Q

Can you pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or a hill?

A

yes but only if there is enough space

54
Q

A _________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

A

solid white line

55
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When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into

A

any safely open lane

56
Q

You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.

A

You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.

57
Q

You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.

A

$2,000

58
Q

When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into

A

any safely open lane

59
Q

The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a

A

limit line

60
Q

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

A

try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly

61
Q

You are driving on the freeway and notice another driver using a handheld cell phone. What is the best thing to do?

A

increasing your following distance

62
Q

Following too closely behind another vehicle is called

A

tailgating

63
Q

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to

A

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes

64
Q

It is unsafe for you to pass when

A

you are moving through an intersection

65
Q

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by

A

yellow lines

66
Q

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

A

when driving in open country at night or on dark city streets

67
Q

If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded.

A

look toward the right edge of the road

68
Q

Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is true?

A

always signal before passing and do not pull out to pass unless you know you will have enough space to pull back into your lane

69
Q

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

A

intersections

70
Q

All regulatory devices on the road tell you

A

to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed

71
Q

When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.

A

right

72
Q

On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, vehicles passing others or turning left should use

A

the left lane

73
Q

High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for

A

carpools and vehicles with more than one person

74
Q

what does the forward arrow combining with the left arrow mean?

A

turn left or go straight

75
Q

Your vehicle breaks down on a freeway. You are not able to move the vehicle off the road completely as the road shoulder is too narrow. What is the best thing to do?

A

exit on the right side of your vehicle and proceed to a safe place

76
Q

When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should NOT

A

lower your windows

77
Q

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.

A

to the rear

78
Q

what does the forward arrow with the word “only” on it mean

A

you can only go straight

79
Q

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must

A

start signaling when you are in the intersection

80
Q

What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

A

slow down and let oncoming vehicle pass first to leave extra room for bicycle

81
Q

In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is

A

15mph

82
Q

You must use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except

A

in fog, snow, or heavy rain

83
Q

When parking on a public road, you must park parallel to and within ____ inches of the curb or edge of the roadway.

A

18

84
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A