practice test 1 Flashcards
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?
the bicycle
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate
a barrier
A double solid white line_____
separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited
What are the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
headache and dizziness and sudden fatigue
what does the green airplane sign mean?
you’re approaching an airport
A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should
yield and then proceed with caution
You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.
30 minutes
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by
braking too hard at a high speed
The only cure for carbon monoxide poisoning is
a good supply of fresh air
What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?
turn on your right signal
To avoid tailgating, one should follow the
3 second rule
A steady red arrow signal means
you must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow
While driving in fog, you should use your
low beam headlights
The squiggly twin arrows with a bottom divider warning sign represents
the end of a divided highway
A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous.
diamond-shaped
When you want to enter a freeway, you should
enter the freeway at or near speed of freeway traffic
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should
slow down gradually
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.
blood
If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?
pull off the road and away from traffic
At an unmarked crosswalk, you must
yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians
the single squiggly arrow warns you about
a winding road
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
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
If all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years of age, a child under 8 years of age may
ride in the front seat if properly secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system
A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to
turn right
the sign with a kid and a guardian represent
a school zone
To help manage sun glare you should
make sure your car visor works, keep your windshield clean, and wear sunglasses
In a roundabout, you must drive in
a counterclockwise direction
Any person who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement performing their duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
up to one year of imprisonment in a county jail
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
the vehicle traveling uphill
what does the diamond shaped warning sign with an arrow and a stop sign represent
there is a stop sign ahead
A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within
10 days
If you are in an intersection when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should
continue through the intersection, then move to the right snd stop
On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.
55 mhp
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
c) two arrows going opposites ways
When you see livestock near the roadway, you should
slow down or stop
Special “turnout” areas marked on a two-lane road
allow vehicles to pass
At 55 mph, under good conditions, a passenger vehicle can stop within
300 feet
You can make a left turn on a red light
only from a one-way street onto another one-way street
A ___ painted curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.
blue
If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, you should
report the incident to the police
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 truck
the diamond shaped warning sign with an arrow curving to the right represents
the road ahead curves to the right and then the left
the rectangular black and yellow striped line indicates
an object marker on a roadway
If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may
be sent to jail and/or pay a hefty fine
If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to _____ if this was your first offense.
$20
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
non of the above
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as
left-edge lines
You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights
300 feet
In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?
when you are 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
In which of the following places is a U-turn permitted?
across a double yellow line
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 of jail
Can you pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or a hill?
yes but only if there is enough space
A _________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it 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
You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.
You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.
You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.
$2,000
When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into
any safely open lane
The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a
limit line
When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.
try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly
You are driving on the freeway and notice another driver using a handheld cell phone. What is the best thing to do?
increasing your following distance
Following too closely behind another vehicle is called
tailgating
Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to
guide drivers into certain traffic lanes
It is unsafe for you to pass when
you are moving through an intersection
Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by
yellow lines
When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?
when driving in open country at night or on dark city streets
If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded.
look toward the right edge of the road
Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is true?
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
_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
intersections
All regulatory devices on the road tell you
to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed
When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.
right
On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, vehicles passing others or turning left should use
the left lane
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for
carpools and vehicles with more than one person
what does the forward arrow combining with the left arrow mean?
turn left or go straight
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?
exit on the right side of your vehicle and proceed to a safe place
When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should NOT
lower your windows
Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.
to the rear
what does the forward arrow with the word “only” on it mean
you can only go straight
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must
start signaling when you are in the intersection
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?
slow down and let oncoming vehicle pass first to leave extra room for bicycle
In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is
15mph
You must use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except
in fog, snow, or heavy rain
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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