Section 5 and 6

Question 1

True or False: In the hand-to-hand steering method, you cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel

Answer 1

False - you do NOT

Question 2

Which of the following steering wheel methods do you use when you are turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid?
A. Hand to Hand Steering
B. Hand over Hand Steering
C. One Hand Steering

Answer 2

B. Hand over Hand Steering

Question 3

Which of the following steering wheel methods do you use when you are backing up or operating a vehicle that requires you to remove a hand from the steering wheel?
A. Hand-to-Hand Steering
B. Hand-over-Hand Steering
C. One-Hand Steering

Answer 3

C. One-Hand Steering

Question 4

True or False: You should signal at least 500 ft before you turn and at least 1 second before you change lanes on the freeway

Answer 4

False - at least 100 feet and at least 5 seconds

Question 5

True or False: You should use your horn to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you can’t see at least 200 ft ahead

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Dim your high-beam lights to low beams within __ feet of a vehicle coming TOWARDS you or within ___ feet of a vehicle you are following
A. 500 ft, 300 ft
B. 300 ft, 500 ft
C. 200 ft, 400 ft
D. 400 ft, 200 ft

Answer 6

A. 500 ft, 300 ft

Question 7

True or False: It is illegal to drive using only parking lights and you should use your headlights when it is too dark to see from 1000 ft away, 30 min after sunset, and 30 min before sunrise

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What are three ways that you can warn drivers behind you if you see a collision or hazard ahead?

Answer 8

• Emergency flashers
• Tap brake pedal 3-4 x
• Hand signal

Question 9

Which line marks the center of the road with two way traffic?

A. Single solid yellow line
B. Broken yellow lines
C. Double solid yellow lines

Answer 9

A. Single solid yellow line

Question 10

Under which two conditions can you cross double solid yellow lines?

Answer 10

• HOV that has entrance on left
• Enter or exit a driveway or private road

Question 11

True or False: Two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 or more feet apart are considered a barrier, you can drive on and over this barrier, make a left turn, and make a U-turn across it.

Answer 11

False - you CANNOT drive on/over this barrier, make a left turn, or U-turn across two sets of double yellow lines

Question 12

A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your ___ ___

Answer 12

driving lane

Question 13

Which of the following marks traffic lanes going in the same direction (including: one way streets)?
A. Single solid yellow line
B. Broken yellow lines
C. Double solid yellow lines
D. Single solid white line

Answer 13

D. Single solid white line

Question 14

True or False: Double solid white lines indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and preferential use lane, such as HOV. Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with 2 or more lanes in the same direction.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

True or False: Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which line is a solid white line of triangles that shows approach vehicles where to yield or stop?

Answer 16

Yield line

Question 17

True or False: It is necessary to slow down before a lane change

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Which lane is closest to the center divider and used to pass other vehicles?

Answer 18

Passing lane

Question 19

The road surface in a HOV lane is marked with a ___ symbol
A. Circle
B. Square
C. Diamond
D. Heart

Answer 19

C. Diamond

Question 20

You may drive for only ___ feet in the center left turn lane
A. 100 ft
B. 200 ft
C. 300 ft
D. 400 ft

Answer 20

B. 200 ft

Question 21

True or False: You must use a turnout area or lane to let other vehicles pass when 1) you are driving slowly on a two lane road, 2) when passing is unsafe, or 3) there are 5 or more vehicles following you

Answer 21

True

Question 22

You can drive in a bike lane within ___ feet from the turn

Answer 22

200 feet

Question 23

True or False: You may turn right if you are stopped at a red arrow

Answer 23

False

Question 24

True or False: You can cross a bus lane to make a right turn

Answer 24

True

Question 25

When making a left or right turn start signaling __ feet before the turn

Answer 25

100 feet

Question 26

Under what condition can you make a left turn against a red light?

Answer 26

Turning from one way street onto another one way

Question 27

True or False: You can make a U turn across a double yellow line but not in front of a fire station or at a railroad crossing

Answer 27

True

Question 28

To exit a highway safely, signal __ seconds (aprox 400 ft) in advance

Answer 28

5 seconds

Question 29

To merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is 1/2 a block on city streets (___ feet) and a full block on the highway (___ ft)

Answer 29

150 ft; 300 ft

Question 30

True or False: Do not pass within 100 ft of a intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad

Answer 30

True

Question 31

True or False: You may pass on right when you are on a one-way; driver ahead of you is turning left; you are on open highway

Answer 31

True

Question 32

True or False: Never pass on left is driver is signaling a left turn

Answer 32

True

Question 33

When parking on a downhill, turn your wheels __ curb; if you are parked uphill, turn your wheels __ from curb

Answer 33

towards; away

Question 34

True or False: Never park on a marked/unmarked crosswalk

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Four ways to lower emissions?

Answer 35

1. speed up/slow down smoothly
2. drive at steady speed
3. get rid of extra weight in car
4. do regular car maintenance

Question 36

Where should you move if you are stopped by a cop?
A. HOV
B. Right shoulder
C. Left shoulder

Answer 36

B. Right shoulder

Question 37

In CA, only __ law enforcement officers can ask about immigration status

Answer 37

federal

Question 38

According to the ___ amendment, passengers and drivers can record law enforcement

Answer 38

1st