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Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

All windows

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

An 'End School Zone' sign indicates

The end of a reduced speed zone.

Downward-facing triangular signs:

Tell drivers to yield.

Round signs indicate

Upcoming railroad crossings

Crossbuck signs indicate

railroad crossings

At a four way stop:

The driver reaching the intersection first goes first
(after coming to a complete stop)
If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle to the right goes first

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must

Follow the directions given by the flagger

What do speed limit signs indicate?

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

________ greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes

high speeds

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

The driver on the right has the right of way

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Treat the light like a stop sign

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard

Larger vehicles have:

the larger blind spots

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate

If you are driving on the interstate and you pass your exit, you should:

Continue driving and use the next exit

Motorcycles are entitled to:

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should

Slow down and proceed with caution

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

If an officer is directing traffic at a working light, drivers should

Follow the drivers given by the officer

Drivers must use their seat belt:

And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

`You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash

what until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Take your foot off the gas pedal

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get n or off of buses trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

At any time for any reason

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

One-way street onto a one-way street

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Whenever it helps prevent collisions

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

never

If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:

up to 6 months in jail

There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe

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%

California's "Basic Speed Law" says

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

under no circumstances

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

Slow-moving vehicle

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

come to a complete stop until the ted lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn

You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles

If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed

It is legal to drive with an alcoholic container that has been opened if the container is:

in the trunk

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

If you drive more slowly 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

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

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane

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

Are being tailgated by another driver

Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

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

15 mph

If your vehicle starts to loose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the breaks

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

Stop, then proceed when safe

The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

The truck driver to stop the vehicle

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:

Whenever you drive in California

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminate by your headlights

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

100

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

25 mph

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the Dmv:

If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries

You may not park your vehicle

Next to a red painted curb

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart

May not be crossed for any reason

You should turn on your headlights

One half hour after sunset

What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

Breaking too hard at a fast speed

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Yield to pedestrians

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking

You should turn on your headlights:

One half hour after sunset

If a green arrow turns into a green light, you:

may still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic

California's move over law requires

All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing

If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a California Highway, you should:

Call the humane society

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:

Jail time

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the:

three-second rule

If you come across live stock or other animals on the road way, you should:

Slow down and stop

When approaching a roundabout, you should:

slow down

When using a roundabout, drivers should

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing, you will:

Be fined up to $1,000

Placard abuse will result in:

Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time

Fines in a construction zone are:

Doubled

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

A peace office is signaling for you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide 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

The speed limit on a school zone where children are preset is:

25 mph

It is illegal to leave a child ___ years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle, unless the child is under supervision of a someone ___ years or older.

6

It is best to keep a space cushion:

On all sides of the vehicle

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

On an incline

When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

Reduce

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly than usual.

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Increase your following distance

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane road you must:

Use the lane the belongs to oncoming traffic

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves

Slow down before you enter the curve

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

Look left first, then right, then left again

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two way road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

slow down before you enter the curve