Rules of the Road

Question 1

Should you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

Answer 1

No, a pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing the street in front of the car.

Question 2

Are you allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What color are crosswalks painted in school zones?

Answer 3

Yellow

Question 4

When stopped and waiting to turn left, what direction should your front wheels be pointing?

Answer 4

Straight ahead. If your wheels are pointed left and a vehicle hits you from behind, you will be pushed into oncoming traffic.

Question 5

What three things should you check for before turning right?

Answer 5

Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists

Question 6

What should you do in a roundabout if you miss your exit?

Answer 6

Go around again

Question 7

When 2 vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass, which vehicle must yield the right of way?

Answer 7

The vehicle facing downhill must yield the right of way and allow the uphill vehicle to pass. Vehicles facing downhill have greater amount of control if they need to back up the hill

Question 8

What is California’s “Basic Speed Law?”

Answer 8

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Question 9

What are some factors that should determine how fast you drive?

Answer 9

• Number & speed of other vehicles on the road
• Weather
• Road surface
• Bicyclists & pedestrians present on the roadway

Question 10

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on a 2-lane undivided highway?

Answer 10

55 mph

Question 11

True of False: you can get a ticket for driving too slowly and blocking the reasonable movement of traffic

Answer 11

True

Question 12

When towing a vehicle or trailer, in which lane should you drive, and why?

Answer 12

Drive in the right-most lane to allow faster traffic to pass

Question 13

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit within 500-1000 ft of a school?

Answer 13

25 mph

Question 14

What should you do when a school bus flashes yellow lights?

Answer 14

Slow down & be prepared to stop

Question 15

What should you do when a school bus flashes red lights?

Answer 15

Stop from either direction until the lights stop flashing.

Question 16

Should you stop for a school bus when it is flashing red lights on the opposite side of a divided highway?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

Answer 17

15 mph

Question 18

What is a blind intersection?

Answer 18

There are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see for 100ft in either direction

Question 19

What is the speed limit for an alley?

Answer 19

15 mph

Question 20

What is the speed limit within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400ft in both directions?

Answer 20

15 mph

Question 21

True of False: You may drive faster than 15mph for railroad crossings that are controlled by gates, warning signals, or flagmen

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What should you do if there is heavy traffic on the other side of railroad tracks?

Answer 22

Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding

Question 23

Should you ever stop on railroad tracks?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What kind of vehicles must stop before crossing the tracks?

Answer 24

School buses, other buses, trucks transporting hazardous loads

Question 25

What do the flashing red traffic signals at railroad crossings mean?

Answer 25

Stop at least 15 ft but no more than 50 ft away

Question 26

True of False: if the gate is lifted at a railroad crossing, but the red light is still flashing, it is safe to proceed.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is the speed limit for passing stopped streetcars, trolleys and buses?

Answer 27

10 mph

Question 28

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in business or residential districts?

Answer 28

25 mph

Question 29

You should scan the road at least ___ to ____ seconds ahead of your vehicle to spot road hazards.

Answer 29

10 to 15 seconds

Question 30

True or False: before turning or changing lanes, you should look over your shoulder & check your blind spot

Answer 30

True

Question 31

To avoid tailgating, how many seconds should it take when following a vehicle to pass the same marker?

Answer 31

3 seconds (3-second rule)

Question 32

What should you do when someone is tailgating you?

Answer 32

Change lanes if you can. If not, slow down gradually to allow extra space in front of you. This will prevent you from braking suddenly and being rear-ended

Question 33

At 55 mph, it takes about ____ ft to react & stop safely

Answer 33

400 ft

Question 34

At 35 mph, it takes about ____ ft to react & stop safely

Answer 34

200 ft

Question 35

What do broken yellow lines indicate?

Answer 35

You may pass if it is safe

Question 36

What do double white lines indicate?

Answer 36

A lane barrier between a regular-use lane and a preferential-use lane (carpool, HOV, etc.) Never change lanes while in these lanes

Question 37

You may only drive for ___ ft in a center left turn lane

Answer 37

200 ft

Question 38

True or False: a left turn against a red light may be made from a one-way street onto a one-way street

Answer 38

True

Question 39

When turning left or right, you must signal continuously for the last ___ ft before the turn

Answer 39

100 ft

Question 40

If you sell or transfer your vehicle, you must let the DMV know within ___ days.

Answer 40

5