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| question and multiple choice | answer |
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| To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in: any lane that is available. the left lane. the lane closest to the curb. | the lane closest to the curb |
| When you see a NEV ROUTE sign, you should watch out for: a Nevada law enforcement officer. slow-moving vehicles in the roadway. animal-drawn vehicles. | slow-moving vehicles in the roadway |
| Who must wear seat belts? The driver and all passengers under the age of 21. The driver and all passengers 8 years of age or older, or children who are 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller. The driver and front seat passengers. | The driver and all passengers 8 years of age or older, or children who are 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller |
| 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: Interior lights. Headlights. Parking lights. | headlights |
| What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn? Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road. Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop. | Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop |
| What do pennant-shaped signs indicate? A school crossing A No Passing Zone Yield | A no passing zone |
| Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is: 35 MPH 30 MPH 25 MPH | 25 MPH |
| What should drivers do in case of a brake failure? Tie a white cloth on the left door handle. Brake lightly. Shift to a lower gear | Shift to a lower gear |
| Parking is not allowed: in a tunnel. on the road side of a parked vehicle. All of the above | All of the above |
| What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement? Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers. Pull the steering wheel back. | Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. |
| When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. maintain traction by following other vehicles closely | shift to a low gear before going down steep hills |
| A flashing yellow light: flashing yellow light warns drivers to proceed with caution. is used at dangerous intersections. All of the above. | All of the above |
| The ‘One Way’ sign means that: one way sign there is only one road that turns left at the intersection. drivers must travel only in the direction of the arrow. only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow. | drivers must travel only in the direction of the arrow. |
| You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You: must not squeeze past the bicyclist. may not pass the bicyclist for any reason. must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist | must not squeeze past the bicyclist |
| Parking is never permitted: in a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space. in a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted. twenty feet from a railroad track. | in a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space |
| When parking your vehicle on ANY hill: your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb. use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or “park”. one of your rear wheels should touch the curb | use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or “park” |
| U-turns in business districts are: legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard. legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them. always illegal | legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them. |
| What is the maximum speed limit on two-lane undivided highways, unless otherwise posted? 45 MPH 65 MPH 55 MPH | 55 MPH |
| When the road is slippery, you should: pump your brakes. brake suddenly carefully. press your brakes in slow, steady strokes. | press your brakes in slow, steady strokes |
| Which child requires a child restraint system? A six-year old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall An eight-year old who is 4 feet 9 inches tall | A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall |
| BAC is: the acronym for Beer ACcumulation. the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood. the percentage of alcohol in your blood. | the percentage of alcohol in your blood. |
| If your accelerator becomes stuck you should: not apply the brakes. Ease off the gas pedal and straighten the front wheels. shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and try to drive the car safely off the road | shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and try to drive the car safely off the road |
| You want to park uphill on a two-way roadway and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels? So they face straight ahead. Left, towards the center of the road. Right, towards the side of the road | Right, towards the side of the road |
| You must file a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California with DMV within 10 days if you: refinance the remaining balance of your vehicle loan are in a collision that causes $1,000 in damage | are in a collision that causes $1,000 in damage. |
| Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet? Tunnels Intersections Bridges and over-passes | Bridges and over-passes |
| When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must: move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane. move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane. | move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane. |
| Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb? Toward the curb. Parallel to the curb. Away from the curb. | Away from the curb |
| A traffic sign with a red circle around and a slash over a symbol means: the maneuver shown by the symbol is not allowed. the maneuver shown on the sign should be executed with extreme caution. Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit | the maneuver shown by the symbol is not allowed. |
| The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually: a crossbuck sign. a speed limit sign. an advance warning sign | an advance warning sign |
| The speed limit in any alley is: 25 MPH 20 MPH 15 MPH | 15 MPH |
| California has a Basic Speed Law, which means that: drivers may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. drivers must always drive at least 10 MPH less than the posted speed limit. | drivers may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. |
| When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance: is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes. equals total stopping distance minus perception distance. | is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes. |
| It is illegal to leave a child ___ years or younger unattended in a motor vehicle. four eight six | six |
| When you park ________, turn your front wheels toward the curb. facing uphill. facing downhill. on a level road. | facing downhill. |
| When is it legal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle? If the child is supervised by a person 12 years or older When keys left in the ignition could result in injuries | If the child is supervised by a person 12 years or older |
| Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds. | Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. |
| At an uncontrolled intersection where you can’t see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is: 20 MPH 25 MPH 15 MPH | 15 MPH |
| If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may be sentenced to: no jail time but you must pay a fine of $500. serve up to six months in jail. serve up to twelve months in jail. | serve up to six months in jail. |
| If you are under 21 years of age and your BAC measures 0.01% or higher on the breath test (PAS) you may be suspended for: 18 months. one year. 180 days. | one year |
| It is illegal for a person who is on a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) probation to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is _______ or higher. 0.01% 0.1% 0.08%, if the person is age 21 or older | 0.01% |
| When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps. must be driving slower than other traffic | should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps |
| A school bus with flashing red lights is on the other side of a divided highway. You: must slow down and prepare to stop. do not need to stop. must stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing | do not need to stop |
| Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond shaped sign indicating hazardous load? They are not allowed to exceed 35 MPH. They are not allowed to drive on freeways. They must stop before crossing railroad tracks. | They must stop before crossing railroad tracks. |
| When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway. 10 to 15 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway. At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. | At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. |
| What is the meaning of blue traffic signs? Blue indicates road user services. A blue background indicates a regulatory sign. They give directional information | Blue indicates road user services. |
| Roads are the most slippery: after it has been raining for an hour or more. The first rain after a dry spell. for the first 2 hours of a rain storm | The first rain after a dry spell. |
| Warning signs are: triangular. diamond-shaped. rectangular. | diamond-shaped. |
| 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 right. a sign permits the turn. traffic on the street moves to the left. | traffic on the street moves to the left. |
| A curb painted blue means parking is: allowed for no longer than 15 minutes. for picking up or dropping of passengers. for disabled persons with a special placard or plate. | for disabled persons with a special placard or plate. |
| 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. Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight. A vehicle pulling two trailers. | A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. |
| What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid? If the vehicle has ABS, pump the pedal carefully. Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. Steer left if your rear wheels slide right | Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. |
| Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: large tour bus. station wagon. passenger vehicle. | large tour bus |
| You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to: pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a “walk” signal. oncoming vehicles also turning left. all approaching vehicles. | all approaching vehicles. |
| To avoid tailgating, drivers should: look into their rear view mirror. use the “three-second rule”. leave at least 25 feet between their vehicle and the vehicle ahead | use the “three-second rule”. |
| You may drive in a bike lane: if you drive slower than 15 MPH. no more than 200 feet before making a right turn. whenever bicyclists are not present | no more than 200 feet before making a right turn. |
| When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must: enter the two-way road to the left of its center line. approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane. | approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane. |
| California's "Basic Speed Law" says: You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. The maximum speed limit in California is 70 MPH on certain freeways. You should never drive faster than posted speed limits. | You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions |
| What is the speed limit for a blind intersection? 35 MPH 15 MPH 25 MPH | 15 MPH |
| 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 that arrives first. The vehicle on the through road | The vehicle on the through road |
| Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas is: 15 MPH 25 MPH 20 MPH | 25 MPH |
| What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn? Diamond Arrows Edge line | Diamond |
| Based on the DMV handbook, you should never park your vehicle within __ feet of a fire station driveway. 25 15 10 | 15 |
| A thumping sound can be a warning: that a tire blowout is about to occur. of a steering failure. of a brake failure | that a tire blowout is about to occur |
| Where are yield signs usually placed? At intersections, if there is no marked stop line. Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads. Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads. | Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads. |
| When should you use hand-over-hand steering? When performing sharp right turns. When parking. All of the above. | All of the above |
| To eliminate or reduce air bag risk, drivers should ride at least ________ from the air bag cover. 20 inches 10 inches 2 inches | 10 inches |
| Left turns on a red light are allowed: Never. from a one-way street into a one-way street. at intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear | from a one-way street into a one-way street |
| Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look: left, right, and left again. straight ahead and to the left. left and right | left, right, and left again. |