Section 10 - Laws and Rules of the Road

Question 1

California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:

a) You should never drive faster than posted speed limits.
b) The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.
c) You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Answer 1

c) You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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Question 2

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

a) Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
b) Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
c) Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.

Answer 2

b) Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

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Question 3

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

a) Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
b) Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals or laws.
c) At all times.

Answer 3

c) At all times.

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Question 4

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive:

a) No faster than 65 mph.
b) 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic.
c) Between 65 mph and 70 mph

Answer 4

a) No faster than 65 mph.

Question 5

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is _______ mph on a two-lane undivided highway.

Answer 5

55 mph

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Question 6

What is the maximum speed limit for this person?

Answer 6

55 mph

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Question 7

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

a) Make eye contact and then pass him/her.
b) Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
c) Slow down as you pass him/her.

Answer 7

b) Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
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Question 8

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

a) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
b) Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 lbs
c) Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.

Answer 8

a) Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

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Question 9

What is the maximum speed in a business district?

Answer 9

25 mph

Question 10

What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area?

Answer 10

25 mph

Question 11

What is the maximum speed that you can drive here?

Answer 11

15 mph.

This is the maximum speed that you can drive in any alley.

Question 12

You may legally block an intersection:

a) Under no circumstances.
b) When you entered the intersection on the green light.
c) During rush hour traffic.

Answer 12

a) Under no circumstances.

Question 13

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

a) Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
b) Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.
c) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Answer 13

c) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Question 14

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

a) If the shoulder is wide enough to accomodate your vehicle.
b) If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.
c) Under no circumstances.

Answer 14

c) Under no circumstances.

Question 15

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

a) Within three feet of a private driveway.
b) In an unmarked crosswalk.
c) In a bicycle lane.

Answer 15

b) In an unmarked crosswalk.

Question 16

You’re heading up a mountain on a steep and narrow road. There’s a car coming down. Who has the right of way?

Answer 16

The car going up has the right of way.

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Question 17

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

a) One-way street onto a two-way street.
b) One-way street onto a one-way street.
c) Two-way street onto a one-way street.

Answer 17

b) One-way street onto a one-way street.

A left turn against a red light can only be made from a one-way street onto a one-way street. Signal and stop for a red traffic light at the marked limit line.

Question 18

Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

A) Is illegal under all circumstances

B) Must be marked with a red flag or lights

C) Does not legally have to be marked, but it is a good idea

Answer 18

B) Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

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