Test four Flashcards

1
Q

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

A

0.08%– eight hundredths of one percent.

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2
Q

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

A

Sell or transfer your vehicle.

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3
Q

Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

A

They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

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4
Q

When may you legally go around or under a rail road crossing gate:

A

Under no circumstances.

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5
Q

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:

A

At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.

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6
Q

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

A

Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed.

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7
Q

Which of these is the proper way to change lanes:

A

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes.

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8
Q

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light:

A

Slow down and cross carefully.

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9
Q

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.

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10
Q

When can you drive using only parking lights:

A

Under no circumstances.

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11
Q

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes:

A

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

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12
Q

Turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

A

So other drivers can see you.

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13
Q

It is against the law to enter an intersection when:

A

You can’t get all the way across before the light turns red.

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14
Q

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger then 18 years of age is present is:

A

Illegal at all times.

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15
Q

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb:

A

Into the curb.

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16
Q

U-turns in business districts are:

A

Legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

17
Q

You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in California (SR1) with DMV when:

A

You are involved in a collision and there is an injury.

18
Q

You are driving 55 mph in the far left (fast) lane of a freeway posted for 65 mph. You could be cited for driving too slowly:

A

If you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic.

19
Q

There are two traffic lanes 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

Move over into the right lane when it is safe.

20
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

A

25 mph.

21
Q

Which statements is true about motorcyclists and motorists?

A

Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists.

22
Q

It is night. A vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on which make it hard to see the road ahead. You should:

A

Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane.

23
Q

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

A

Are being tailgated by another driver.

24
Q

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

A

Let the call go to voice mail.

25
Q

You are waiting to turn right at a red traffic light. There is a pedestrian on the right side of your vehicle waiting to cross the street you want to enter. Who has the right-of-way when your light turns green:

A

The pedestrian has the right-of-way.

26
Q

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:

A

Driving to the right edge of the road and stopping.

27
Q

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road (hydroplane), you should:

A

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

28
Q

At an uncontrolled intersection where you can’t see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:

A

15 mph.

29
Q

While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:

A

To see potential hazards early.

30
Q

Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following except:

A

Tapping your horn before you back up.

31
Q

A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

A

In secured seats and using approved safety belts.

32
Q

Which of these treatments is true about motorcycles:

A

Motorcycles should be followed at a 4 second following distance.