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A child passenger restraint system is required for...a five-year old weighing 55 pounds
A driver under 18 yrs. of age arrested for DUI who refuses to submit to a blood alcohol content test will have their license suspended forEighteen months.
a green arrow pointing to the left means that youcan make a protected left turn that way
a peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. you decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. you are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:jailed in the county jail for not more than one year.
A pedestrian with a white cane isBlind
A solid yellow line on your side meansYou may not pass.
A traffic light with a flashing red signal means?Stop
A white painted curb meansloading zone for freight and passengers
A yellow sign with the picture of a pedestrian meansThere is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead
After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when you seethe headlights of the car behind you
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle...when following a motorcycle
At an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?The driver that reached the intersection first.
Before you change lanes, you should...check your mirrors and look over your shoulder
Bridges freezewhen first wet
California's "Basic Speed Law" saysyou should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
children under the age one should not ride inthe front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles
Drivers must yield to pedestriansAt all times.
During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you transportminors between 11pm and 5 am
How do seat belts and shoulder straps help a driver control the vehicle?They keep you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side.
How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway?About a quarter of a mile.
How many drinks of alcohol does it take to affect your driving?One
If a driver looks like he or she is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:Slow or stop your car and use your horn
If an oncoming vehicles fails to dim their lights at night, look tothe right edge of your lane
If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane roadpull off and let them pass
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rainAll of the above.
If the driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalkstop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you shouldslowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
If there is a double solid yellow line dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you maycross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street or driveway
If you are being tailgated, the best thing to do isMove to the right lane and let vehicle pass, if possible.
If you are convicted of excessive Blood Alcohol Content, you may be jailedup to 6 months
If you are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at an upcoming corner, give the right-of-way to...Vehicles coming towards you
if you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with 4 lanes in your direction, you may travel in:either of the two right lanes
If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy fog and your wipers do not help, you shouldPull off the road completely until visibility improves
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticketIf road or weather conditions require a slower speed
If you drive too fast on a wet road, there is a danger thatYour vehicle may hydroplane
If you get angry or upset, you shouldCool off before you drive
If you make a right turn, you should end in the laneclosest to the curb
If you see a pedestrian with guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:*pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine*.
If you want to go into a store to make a quick purchase, you should...Stop the engine and set the parking brake
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching..Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
If you want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane, you should...allow a minimum of 3 feet between you and the cyclist
If you want to turn right and your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane,merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn
If you were parked and have been waiting a long time in heavy traffic with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic..continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane
If your passenger is not wearing a seatbelt, who gets the citation?The driver will if the passenger is uder 16
If your vehicle has a 2-part safety belt system you shouldUse both the lap and shoulder belt..
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road and hydroplanes, you shouldslow down gradually and not apply the brakes
In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see byTurning on your headlights.
It helps to improve traffic flow if you...do not slow down to look at an accident scene
It is a proper use of vehicle lights to use low beamsduring the day on narrow country roads
It is a safe driving practice to checkyour rearview mirrors frequently
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on yourheadlights
It is against the law to cross an intersection whenyou can't get all the way across when the light turns red
It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is...0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent or higher
It is illegal to park your vehicle in an unmarkedin an unmarked crosswalk
It is legal to drive with an open alcoholic beverage container if the container is...in the trunk
It is very foggy. You should slowdown, turn on your windshield wipers, and your:low beam lights
Keep right meansDrive to the right
listening to music with both ears covered isillegal
On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the driver shouldWhen its red lights are flashing.
Reaction time is slower afterDrinking alcohol
Roadways are the most slipperythe first rain after a dry spell
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present isillegal at all times
Solid yellow lines separatevehicles traveling in opposite directions
speed limit signsRepresent the maximum speed for ideal driving conditions.
The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you areAll of the above
The first thing that a drink of alcohol affects isJudgment
the speed limit for a school zone where children are present is25 mph
The speed limit in any alley is15 mph
The traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed; you shouldLook left and right before proceeding
There is an emergency vehicle coming. you shouldPull over to the right and stop
This intersection has a stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicleAt the stop line.
To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you shouldLook at the right side of the road.
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.10-15 seconds
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you shouldSlow down before entering curves and intersections.
To pass a truck you mustMake sure you have room to complete the pass without excessive
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apartmay never be crossed for any reason
two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. one vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. who has the right-of-way at the intersection?the vehicle on the through road
U-turns in business districts are legalonly at intersections with no prohibiting signs
U-turns in residential districts are legal whenthere are no oncoming cars
Under most conditions what is a safe following distance?3 seconds or more.
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential district is25 mph
Unless prohibited by a sign, you may legally make a U-turnat an intersection with a green light
Use your high-bean headlights at night whenever it islegal and safe
Vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign...must stop before crossing railroad tracks
What would be a reason for approaching a sharp curve slowly?To be able to stop if there is someone in the roadway.
When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you doSlow down to shorten the time required to pass.
When approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow, you should...stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely
When can you drive in a bike lane?When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
When can you drive using only your parking lights?Under no circumstances
When driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated10 inches away from the steering wheel
When driving in traffic in a dimly lit street, you shoulddrive slow enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights
When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice...Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving.at or near the same speed as the freeway traffic
When parking downhill on a two-way road with no curb, turn your front wheels...Right - towards the road
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curbs, your front wheels should bturned to the right, away from the street
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street your wheelsmust be within 18 inches of the curb
When sharing the road with a light rail vehiclenever turn in front of it when it is approaching
When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you mustStop if it is safe to do so.
When you are behind a motorcycle, you shouldAllow more following distance.
When you change lanes or merge, you need *at least _____ seconds gap in traffic*.4 seconds
When you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on,slow down and pass very carefully
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you dodrive to the right edge of the road and stop
When you want to turn left at an upcoming corner, give the right-of-way to:all approaching vehicles
Where should you stop your vehicle if thee is no crosswalk or limit lineat the corner
Which of these is a legal U-turn?On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
While being passed in a passing zone, you shouldslow down and let the other vehicles safely return to the drive lane.
Why should you clean your headlights?Dirty headlights can greatly reduce your ability to see.
Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light to turn?The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn or lane change.
With a Class C drivers license a person may driveA 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.100 feet
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is15 mph
you are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. you shouldWatch for children and be ready to stop
you are approaching a sharp curve in the road. you should start brakingbefore you enter the curve
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
You are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need toHave a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic
You are driving and there are oncoming cars on your left and a row of parked cars on your right. You should steer:in the middle; between them
you are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using high beams. you should dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of a vehicle you are approachingfrom behind
you are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. you are driving in:an exit lane
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:traffic on the street moves to the left
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
you are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. you may legally pass on the right:if there is enough room between the curb and the vehicle
You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic if you...stop first and if there is no sign to prohibit the turn
You come to a sharp crest of a hill. What should you do?Slow down
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:Leave a note on the vehicle. AND Report the Accident without delay to city police or in unincorporated areas to the CHP.
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to your side of the road isa broken line
You may drive across a sidewalk to...enter or exit a driveway or alley
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicleunder no circumstances
You may legally block an intersectionunder no circumstances
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant10 feet
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign25 feet.
you must always use your turn signals whenyou are changing lanes
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you...sell or transfer your vehicle
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcementif you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation
You park your car at the curb on a level two-way street. Before getting out of your car, you should:Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on the left who has the right of way?you do because person on the right always has right of way
You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes but you no longer see the car. You shouldLook over your shoulder to be sure the car isn't in your blind spot..
You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes a step back and pulls in his/her cane. you shouldproceed because the person is not ready to cross
You should check your rearview mirrors....often to see how traffic is moving behind you
You should stop for a stopped school busWhen its red lights are flashing.
Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. You shouldPut on your hazard lights and pull off the road.
your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:parked on a hill or sloped driveway
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
When approaching a railroad crossing you shouldslow down
When can you drive in a bike lanewhen you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right
when driving in fog you should use yourlow beams
When making right or left turns, a driver should signal ________ before the turn:100 feet
When may you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross?Never.
when merging onto the freeway you should be drivingat or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curbs, your front wheels should beturned to the right (away from the street)
When parking you vehicle down hill on a two way street:turn your wheels to the right
when parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level streetyour wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
When preparing for a right turn, should you stay as close to the center line of your lane as possible?True.
When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:yield to all trains at the crossing.
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)you can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
Where should you position your vehicle when preparing to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?Close to center line , turn into the left lane of the one way street.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is truelarge trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
Which of these behicles must always stop before crossing railroad trackstank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
With a class c drivers license a person may drive:a 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle weight is less than 6,000 pounds
Work zone signs mean:less than ideal conditions are present for driving
You are about to make a left turn. you must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before the turnsignal for 100 feet before turning
you are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction the speed limit is15 mph
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally driveno faster than 65 mph
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mps. The traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:no faster than 65 mph
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only iftraffic on the street moves to the left
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. YOu should drive:farther behind the truck than you would for a passanger vehicle.
You are facing a green light, but cross traffic in the intersection would keep you from going all the way through the intersection, May you enter the intersection?No, you may not enter until you can get through to the other side.
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn
You drive defensively when youkeep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner you must:Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident to the police or in unincorporated areas to the CHP right away
You just sold your vehicle. you must notify the DMV withinn __________ days5
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:your side of the road is a broken line.
you may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicleunder no circumstances
you may legally block an intersectionunder no circumstances
You may not park your vehicle:next to a red painted curb
You may pass another vehicle by using the shoulder of the road:never
You must keep proof of your liability insurancein your vehicle whenever it is being operated
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if yousell of transfer your vehicle
you must obey instructions from school crossing guardsat all times
You must wear a seat belt. Who should wear themAll passengers
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:slow down and cross the intersection carefully
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obeh his or her instructions:at all times
you should signal100 feet
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should:signal for 100 feet before turning

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