It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.
0.08%
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
In order to see potential hazards early
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Traffic is heavy and moving 35 mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely:
35 mph
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary:
Causes traffic congestion
after passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when
you see the headlights of the passed car in your rear view mirror
When should you yield your legal right of way?
When it helps prevent collisions
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green
You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:
Are entitled to share the road with you
A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a 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
Yellow lines separate:
Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in vehicle on a hot day:
Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
A car suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?
Take your foot off the gas
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?
Roadways on bridges and overpasses
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Slow to a safe speed before the curve
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:
One-way street onto a one way street
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must:
Stop until the lights stop flashing
A curb painted blue means parking is
For disabled persons with a special placard or plate
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:
Slow down before entering curves and intersections
You are driving and there are oncoming cars on your left and a row of parked cars on your right, you should steer:
A middle course between the oncoming and parked cars
You must notify law enforcement and make a written report (SR1) to DMV when:
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:
The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:
At any time for any reason
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Alcohol affects judgment and self control, which are needed for driving safely
Which of the following is true about driving speed?
The faster the speed, the less control you have of your vehicle
You should signal continuously while turning because it:
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle
Under no circumstances
Backing your vehicle is
Always dangerous to do
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals
When pulling next to or away from the curb
Which of the following is true about double parking?
It is illegal under any circumstances
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right of way:
You have the right-of-way
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog
At all times
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
Next to the broken line may pass
When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:
You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
Drivers are required to obey instructions from
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage, you should
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces?
On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice
You may drive in a bike lane
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?
They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
To see cars in your blind spots, you should check:
Over your shoulders
Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted
Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
Under no circumstances
When you don't see any other vehicles around you while driving:
You must still signal for turns and lane changes.
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
Stop before entering
If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are
Required to use both the lap belt and shoulder belt
While all the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal
Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
To turn left from a one way street with multiple lanes onto a two way street, start the turn in:
The far left lane
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper)
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
Right towards the side of the road
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:
headlights
At intersections, crosswalks and railroad crossings; you should always:
Look to the sides of your vehicle
You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:
Wait until the person crosses the street
Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind?
Merge into another lane
When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
Not count on other drivers making room for you
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision?
Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles
You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in California with DMV within 10 days if you
Are in a collision that causes $1000 in damage
At dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:
On your headlights
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must:
Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Signal for at least five seconds
When driving on a one way street. You may turn left onto another one way street:
If traffic on the street is moving to the left
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?
Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
You should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if
They are properly secured
Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?
Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
Illegal at all times
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red light, What should you do?
Do as the officer tells you
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:
You need the extra room to see around the truck
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
Which of the following is true about road work zones
You must "Slow for the Cone Zone
you must use your seat belt
And failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket
Highways are typically most slippery:
When it first starts to rain after a dry spell
You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You:
Must not squeeze past the bicyclist
When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?
When making a call for emergency assistance
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following except:
Tapping your horn
U-turns in residential districts are legal:
When there are no vehicles approaching nearby
At an uncontrolled intersection where you can't see the cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:
15 mph
Check your rearview mirrors:
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:
To see potential hazards early
If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
Avoid the puddle if possible
Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following except:
Tapping your horn before backing up
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
The speed limit in any alley is
15 mph
Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
Never drive faster then is safe for current conditions
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle:
Solid red lights, flashing red lights and blacked out traffic signals
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:
Stop, then proceed when safe
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror
Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:
You are approaching from behind
Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery you should:
Avoid making fast turns and fast stops
Collisions can happen more often when:
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
Whenever you drive in California
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
When driving in fog, you should use your
Low beams
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
Under no circumstances
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 is
15 mph
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights
A white painted curb means
Loading zone for passengers or mail only
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
On a green arrow you must:
Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
When merging onto the freeway you should be driving:
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5 days
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true:
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
To avoid last minute moves you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:
10 to 15 seconds
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
25 mph
Your are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ...... feet before the turn:
100
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be
Turned to the right (away from the street)
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart
May not be crossed for any reason
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
You may not park your vehicle
Next to a red painted curb
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive
No faster than 65 mph
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
It is illegal to park your vehicle
In an unmarked crosswalk
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards
At all times
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should
Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
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 your
headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
You drive defensively when you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
Which of these statements is true about road work zones
You must "Slow for the Cone Zone
You should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision
What is the difference between traffic lights with a red arrows and those with solid red lights:
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
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:
An exit lane
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic container that has been opened if the container is:
trunk
If you drive 55mph in a 55mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket
If road or wheather conditions require a slower speed
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Signal for at least five seconds
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
motorcycle
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation
Which is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?
They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when signal turns yellow. You should
Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely
You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?
Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle
You want to turn left in an upcoming corner. Give the right of way to:
All approaching vehicles
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should:
Slow down and pass very carefully
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
Glance over your shoulder
The speed limit at an uncomfortable railroad crossing is:
15 mph
Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?
A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall
When parking your vehicle on any hill:
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching
Slow down and let the vehicle pass
Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
Their smaller size makes them harder to see
Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind:
Merge into another lane
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop then proceed when all the pedestrians have crossed
When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills