Practice tests Flashcards
- In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
a. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
b. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
c. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.
b. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
a. Low beams.
b. High beams.
c. Fog lights only
a. Low beams.
When you see a railroad crossing sign you:
a. Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
b. Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing.
c. Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.
a. Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:
a. Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to.
b. Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
c. Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb.
b. Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
a. Are following a small passenger vehicle.
b. Are being tailgated by another driver.
c. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.
When driving under snowy or icy conditions:
a. It is safe to use your cruise control.
b. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
c. Drive as you would under normal conditions.
b. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
A broken yellow centerline means that:
a. Passing is not permitted.
b. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
c. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
c. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
a. You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.
b. Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
c. Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.
b. Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
a. Merging into another lane
b. Decreasing your following distance
c. Changing lanes frequently
a. 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:
a. Stop until the light turns green.
b. Go through the intersection without stopping.
c. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
b. Go through the intersection without stopping
Which of the following factors affect an individual’s absorption of alcohol?
a. Weight
b. Height
c. Intelligence
a. Weight
This white sign (Slower Traffic Keep Right) means
a. You should slow down and move to the right lane.
b. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic.
c. Slower traffic must exit on the right.
b. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means
a. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
b. Slow-moving vehicle.
c. Shoulder work ahead.
b. Slow-moving vehicle.
Fatigue increases the risk of:
a. Missing an exit.
b. Being late for an appointment.
c. Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.
c. Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.
Yield sign means:
a. Cars on the right move first.
b. You have the right-of-way.
c. Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.
c. Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
a. Slowing down to look at collision scene.
b. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.
c. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.
a. Slowing down to look at collision scene.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
a. Move toward the left side of your lane.
b. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.
c. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
c. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
When driving in work zones, you should:
a. Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible.
b. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.
c. Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.
b. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.
When backing up:
a. Look through the rear window.
b. Press hard on the gas pedal.
c. Rely only on your rearview mirror.
a. Look through the rear window.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:
a. Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.
b. Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.
c. Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.
c. Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
a. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
b. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
c. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
c. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?
a. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don’t feel drowsy.
b. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
c. Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.
b. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
a. Be ready to use your horn.
b. Drive more slowly.
c. Allow a larger following distance.
c. Allow a larger following distance.
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
a. Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
b. Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.
c. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.
a. Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
Walking person yellow diamond sign means:
a. Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.
b. Pedestrian crossing ahead.
c. Pedestrians must not cross here.
b. Pedestrian crossing ahead.
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?
a. Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.
b. Don’t enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
c. Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.
b. Don’t enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
When being passed by another vehicle:
a. Brake hard.
b. Maintain a constant speed.
c. Speed up.
b. 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:
a. Stay in your lane so you don’t impede the flow of traffic.
b. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
c. Move into the right lane when it is safe.
c. Move into the right lane when it is safe.
Yield sign means:
a. Yield the right-of-way.
b. No passing zone.
c. Reduction in lanes.
a. Yield the right-of-way.
Yellow lines separate:
a. Traffic lanes on one-way streets.
b. Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
c. All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes.
b. Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
a. Red, yellow, green.
b. Red, green, yellow.
c. Green, red, yellow.
a. Red, yellow, green.
Yellow diamond sign with a sideways T shape on it means:
a. Side road.
b. Merge.
c. Yield the right-of-way.
a. Side road.
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
a. Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower.
b. Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
c. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.
b. Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:
a. Release your seat belt.
b. Brace yourself.
c. Press your head against the head restraint.
a. Release your seat belt.
Drivers must use their seat belt:
a. Unless they are driving a vehicle built before 1978.
b. Unless they are driving a limousine.
c. And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.
c. 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 brake and:
a. Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
b. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
c. Leave the front wheels straight
b. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?
a. A 9-year-old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall
b. A 10-year-old who is 5 feet 3 inches tall
c. A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall
c. A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall
When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper):
a. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
b. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.
c. You help reduce traffic congestion.
a. 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:
a. Answer the call because it may be an emergency.
b. Let the call go to voicemail.
c. Check the incoming number before answering the call.
b. Let the call go to voicemail.
Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
a. No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
b. Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
c. Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
a. No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:
a. Park with your reverse lights on.
b. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
c. Park five feet from the curb.
b. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
Yellow diamond sign means:
a. Do not enter.
b. Stop ahead.
c. Roadwork or maintenance is present.
c. Roadwork or maintenance is present.
Truck on a hill sign means:
a. Intersection ahead.
b. Steep grade ahead.
c. Winding road.
b. Steep grade ahead.
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:
a. Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.
b. Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
c. Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.
b. Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
[No left arrow] sign means:
a. No left turn can be made here.
b. A left turn can be made only after stopping.
c. All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.
a. No left turn can be made here.
You must notify the DMV within five days if you:
a. Sell or transfer your vehicle.
b. Fail a smog test.
c. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.
a. Sell or transfer your vehicle.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
a. 20 mph.
b. 25 mph.
c. 30 mph.
b. 25 mph.
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
a. If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.
b. If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn’t impaired.
c. Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.
c. Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:
a. All students are off the bus.
b. The stop arm is retracted.
c. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
c. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
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:
a. The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane.
b. A special lane for slow-moving vehicles.
c. An exit lane.
c. An exit lane.
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
a. Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
b. Improve traffic flow.
c. Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.
a. Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
Traffic light sign means:
a. Controlled railroad ahead.
b. Be prepared to stop if the light is flashing.
c. There is a traffic signal ahead.
c. There is a traffic signal ahead.
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:
a. If you drive more slowly than 15 mph.
b. No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.
c. Whenever bicyclists are not present.
b. No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
a. In a marked crosswalk.
b. In any crosswalk or intersection.
c. Crossing any street.
c. Crossing any street.
California’s “Basic Speed Law” says you must:
a. Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.
b. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
c. Always drive at the posted speed limit.
b. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You should allow an extra cushion of space:
a. When following a station wagon.
b. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
c. When following a small passenger car.
b. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
a. Drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you.
b. You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.
c. It is safest to drive in the lane next to the centerline.
b. You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.
Truck downhill sign means:
a. Intersection ahead.
b. Merging traffic.
c. Steep hill ahead.
c. Steep hill ahead.
Never make a U-turn:
a. in residential districts.
b. at or on a railroad crossing.
c. where there isn’t a “No U-turn” sign posted.
b. at or on a railroad crossing.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
b. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
c. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
a. The other side of the road is a solid line.
b. Your side of the road is a broken line.
c. The other side of the road is a broken line.
b. Your side of the road is a broken line.
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
a. Challenge them.
b. Get out of their way.
c. Speed up.
b. Get out of their way.
Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:
a. 45 miles per hour.
b. 35 miles per hour.
c. 40 miles per hour.
b. 35 miles per hour.
Do not enter sign means:
a. Do not enter.
b. Yield the right-of-way.
c. Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.
a. Do not enter.
Yellow circle sign means:
a. Railroad ahead.
b. No passing zone.
c. School zone.
a. Railroad ahead.
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:
a. Up to six months in jail.
b. Up to 12 months in jail.
c. No jail time, but you must pay a fine of $500.
a. Up to six months in jail.
You may not park your vehicle:
a. On the side of the freeway in an emergency.
b. Next to a red painted curb.
c. Within 100 feet of an elementary school.
b. 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:
a. Emergency flashers.
b. Parking lights.
c. Headlights.
c. Headlights.
While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:
a. And focus on the middle of the road.
b. Because it is a legal requirement.
c. To see potential hazards early.
c. To see potential hazards early.
[No right arrow] sign means:
a. No right turn.
b. Right turn on red light permitted with caution.
c. All traffic must turn right at next intersection.
a. No right turn.
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
a. The inside rearview mirror.
b. The outside rearview mirror.
c. Over your shoulders.
c. Over your shoulders.
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
a. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
b. Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.
c. Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.
a. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:
a. Stop before crossing the intersection.
b. Slow down and proceed with caution.
c. Wait for a green light before proceeding.
b. Slow down and proceed with caution.
You may pass a vehicle when:
a. You are on a hill or curve.
b. You are on a road with a solid line next to your lane.
c. You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.
c. You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.
When using a roundabout, drivers should:
a. Stop in the middle of the roundabout.
b. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
c. Yield to entering traffic.
b. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
a. Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction.
b. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding.
c. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
c. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
A yellow diamond sign with a T shape means:
a. Right turn.
b. Intersection.
c. Lane change.
b. Intersection.
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
a. Straight ahead
b. Right, toward the side of the road
c. Left, toward the center of the road
b. Right, toward the side of the road
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
a. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning.
b. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes.
c. You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.
c. 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 match traffic, signal, and:
a. Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.
b. Merge carefully into the gap.
c. Wait for the lane to clear before merging.
b. Merge carefully into the gap.
A sign with [red ‘no’ circle and right arrow] means:
a. No right turn.
b. Stop sign ahead.
c. Divided highway.
a. No right turn.
It is illegal to park your vehicle:
a. In an unmarked crosswalk.
b. Within three feet of a private driveway.
c. In a bicycle lane.
a. In an unmarked crosswalk.
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
a. Other drivers to merge onto the freeway.
b. The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
c. Other drivers when they want to slow down.
b. The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:
a. Passing is prohibited from both directions.
b. Passing is permitted from both directions.
c. Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.
c. Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.
Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
a. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
b. Cannot result in a traffic citation.
c. Reduces collisions by preventing being “cut off.”
a. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
a. Stay in the center lane.
b. Move to the lane on your right.
c. Move to the lane on your left.
b. Move to the lane on your right.
Sudden wind gusts on highways:
a. Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.
b. Only cause visibility problems.
c. Can cause problems for all vehicles.
c. Can cause problems for all vehicles.
When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:
a. You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
b. You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.
c. You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.
a. You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
When parking your vehicle on any hill:
a. One of your rear wheels should touch the curb.
b. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in “park.”
c. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.
b. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in “park.”
It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:
a. You cannot see as far ahead at night.
b. The road is always more slippery at night.
c. Your reaction time is slower at night.
a. You cannot see as far ahead at night.
At dawn or dusk and in 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:
a. Up the instrumental panel lights.
b. On your parking lights.
c. On your headlights.
c. On your headlights.
Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
a. May complete the turn in either of the two lanes.
b. Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn.
c. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
b. Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn.
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
a. Under any circumstances.
b. Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.
c. Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.
a. Under any circumstances.
When turning left at an intersection:
a. You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
b. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.
c. You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
a. You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
This sign (yellow diamond with +) shows one type of:
a. Intersection.
b. Road curve.
c. Right turn.
a. Intersection.
This road sign (yellow diamond with split arrow with MERGE beneath) means:
a. Cars in the right lane must slow down.
b. No left turn.
c. Merge.
c. Merge.
If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:
a. Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
b. Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car.
c. Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.
a. Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
a. You should treat the signal like a stop sign.
b. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection.
c. Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.
c. Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.
Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?
a. The lane nearest the left curb.
b. The lane nearest the center of the street.
c. The lane nearest the right curb.
a. The lane nearest the left curb.
