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Drivers License Prep
Preparation for theoretical Drivers Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you ... | sell or transfer your vehicle |
| It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is ___ or higher | 0.08% |
| When will you as driver get a citation if one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt? | if the passenger is 15 years old or younger |
| Why do you always have to look for motorcyclists before changing lanes? | because their smaller silhouette makes them harder to see. |
| the three second rule applies to the space ___ of your vehicle. | ahead |
| 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 |
| when passing another vehicle it is safe to return to your lane if you | can see the vehicles headlights in your rearview mirror |
| A pedestrian with a guide dog wants to cross the street you want to turn onto, what should you do? | wait until he finishes crossing the street |
| when driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street you should | drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights |
| you should always turn on your emergency flashers when | your car has broken down on the roadway |
| if you see orange construction signs or cones on a freeway you must | be prepared for workers and equipment ahead |
| before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street you should | check traffic approaching from behind |
| to make a right turn from a two-way street onto a two-way street start in the right lane and end in the | lane closest to the curb |
| generally speaking you are in a large truck's blind spot if you | can't see their mirrors |
| when you back up in a passenger vehicle you should | look over your right shoulder through your rear window |
| parking is never permitted in | a crosshatched pattern shape |
| which way should your front wheels be pointed if you park uphill on a curb | away from the curb |
| you are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left turn lane when a yellow arrow appears. You should | be prepared to obey the next signal that appears |
| you should dim your lights for | oncoming traffic or when you are approaching a vehicle from 300 ft behind |
| if a pedestrian is on a crosswalk in the middle of a block ... | the pedestrian has the right of way |
| the upside down red and white triangle means | yield - give the right of way to other drivers |
| you may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if | you carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign |
| when roads are slippery you should | avoid making fast turns and fast stop |
| if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its headlights at night, look | to the right of your lane |
| if there are two solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you | may cross the lines to turn into a private driveway |
| the read and white sign that states "WRONG WAY" means: | the road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction |
| if your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device you should: | let it go to voice mail |
| when you enter traffic from a stop, you | need a large enough gap to get up to speed of traffic |
| when traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should | wait for a large enough gap to completely clear the railroad crossing |
| smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than age 18 is present is | illegal at all times |
| you have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine when ... | whenever you drive California |
| you are at a red traffic signal the light turns green, but there are still vehicles in the intersection, you should | wait until the vehicles clear the intersection |
| before driving into an intersection from a stop you should look | left, right & left again |
| if you have an accident the law requires you to exchange your driver's license information with | others involved int he accident |
| if the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid you should | ease off the gas pedal |
| following close behind another vehicle (tailgaiting) is | a common cause for rear-end accidents |
| For the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you: | Transport minors between the hours of 11pm and 5am. |
| You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You: | should slow down and be ready to stop. |
| 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 must notify law enforcement and make a written Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) to DMV when: | You have a collision and there is an injury or death. |
| Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If necessary, you may: | Stop before merging with freeway traffic. |
| It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)that is ___ or more | 0.01% |
| 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 to: | Have at least a 10 to 12 second gap in the oncoming traffic. |
| It is very foggy. Slow down, turn on your windshield wipers and ... | Low beam lights |
| If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help, you should: | Pull off the road completely until visibility improves. |
| Which of the following is true about safety belts and collisions? | they increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions |
| Who has the right of way at an intersection with no crosswalks? | Pedestrians have always the right of way. |
| To see vehicles in your blind spots you must | turn your head |
| You may turn right on a solid red light | only after stopping, and yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted. |
| If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should | Let the call go to voice mail |
| Solid yellow lines separate | Vehicles going in opposite directions |
| You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car. You should | look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot. |
| You are approaching a sharp curve in the road. you should | Start braking before you enter the curve |
| When sharing the road with a light-rail vehicle: | never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle |
| Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: | Illegal at all times. |
| The lane in the middle of a two-way street is used to | begin or end left turns, or start a permitted U-turn |
| Which of these is a legal U-turn | On a highway where there is an opening for a turn |
| When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately? | Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection |
| If you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in: | either of the two right lanes |
| If you approach a curve or the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should | Slow down so you can stop if necessary |
| When should you use your headlights? | Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen. |
| A person between 13 and 18 years of age may have his/her driving privilege _____ for one year if convicted as habitual truant. | suspended |
| When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you | should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps |
| Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a | large tour bus |
| You seen a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes a step back and pulls in his cane. You should: | Stop. Proceed through the intersection. The person isn't ready to cross. |
| You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they | could be hidden in your blind spots |
| When driving near road construction zones, you should | reduce speed and be prepared to stop |
| 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 sharp curve or hill |
| Whose responsibility is it to know how your medication affect your driving? | Yours. |
| When parked on any hill: | use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park" |
| If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road: | pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass |
| You can be fined up to $1000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for | dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway |
| if a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is | slow or stop your car and use your horn |
| Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit you should still slow down because | there may be a stalled car or a collision ahead that you cannot see. |
| Which child requires a child passenger restraint system? | any child under the age of 6 years, weighing less than 60 pounds. |
| 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. |