rules of the road

Question 1

You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

When approaching a railroad crossing with no warning device, the speed limit is:

Answer 2

15 mph

Question 3

Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet when a vehicle is coming towards you

Answer 3

500

Question 4

A blue curb means

Answer 4

Parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license plate.

Question 5

There is a school bus ahead of you in your lane with flashing yellow lights. You should:

Answer 5

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Question 6

California’s “Basic Speed Law” says

Answer 6

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Question 7

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify ______ within __ days

Answer 7

DMV, 5

Question 8

Looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about __ seconds helps you to ______________

Answer 8

10, avoid last minute moves

Question 9

A person convicted of reckless driving or engaging in a speed contest that causes injury to another person is subject to:

Answer 9

Imprisonment and/or fine

Question 10

You may legally block an intersection:

Answer 10

Under no circumstances

Question 11

When you park on a hill, your vehicle could roll due to an equipment failure. Remember to:

Answer 11

Set the break and leave the vehicle in park

Question 12

If you are involved in a traffic collision with property damage of $1000 or more, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to:

Answer 12

DMV

Question 13

You may not park your vehicle:

Answer 13

Next to a red painted curb

Question 14

If you are involved in a traffic collision and no one is injured, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to:

Answer 14

DMV

Question 15

Treat lines as a barrier when

Answer 15

Two sets of solid, double yellow lines are spaced two or more feet apart.

Question 16

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Answer 16

Signal five feet before turning

Question 17

You are driving on a freeway and the posted speed limit is 65 mph. The traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:

Answer 17

No faster than 65 mph

Question 18

When is it safe to enter an intersection on a solid green light?

Answer 18

When you have enough space to cross the intersection before the light turns red.

Question 19

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Answer 19

Slow down or stop, look left-right-forward-left, and make the turn when safe.

Question 20

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Answer 20

Farther behind the truck than you would a passenger vehicle to be out of the truck driver’s blind spot.

Question 21

You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

Answer 21

Headlights

Question 22

If a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway with a dividing barrier, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are:

Answer 22

Not required to stop

Question 23

Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to:

Answer 23

Pass another vehicle

Question 24

When backing out of an angled parking space, you should always move slowly and:

Answer 24

Look over your right shoulder

Question 25

Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by __ lines.

Answer 25

Yellow

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Should be treated as a solid wall and not be crossed

Question 27

If a school bus stops to unload children on a two-lane highway, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are:

Answer 27

Required to stop until the stop signal on the bus is withdrawn

Question 28

Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you are parked:

Answer 28

Facing downhill

Question 29

Turn your front wheels away from the curb when you are parked:

Answer 29

Facing uphill

Question 30

The “Implied Consent Law” says you have agreed to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood:

Answer 30

Whenever you drive in the state

Question 31

You may drive in a bike lane:

Answer 31

No more than 200 feet before making right turn

Question 32

A “no stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only:

Answer 32

To avoid conflict with other traffic

Question 33

A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is:

Answer 33

Never insist on it

Question 34

White signs with black writing are:

Answer 34

Regulatory signs (speed limit, no U-turn)

Question 35

A yellow curb means:

Answer 35

Loading or unloading passengers