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What is California's basic speed law?	Set a reasonable and safe speed, you must take Weather and Road conditions into account.
If you are driving on a Interstate (freeway) and a car is attempting to merge into your lane, you should:	If possible, safely make room for the merging vehicle.
At what time are you allowed to pass a school bus?	If the school is in motion.
You may legally block an intersection when:	It is never legal to block an intersection.
If you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line this means:	That only vehicles next to that broken line may pass
You can avoid dangerous last minute maneuvers by looking_____ ahead of your vehicle at all times.	10 to 15 seconds
What is the definition of defensive driving?	Drive just below the speed limit in certain situations to improve your braking distance. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. Keep your foot over your brake pedal when needed to reduce your reaction time.
What is the best thing to do when driving on a slippery surface with snow or ice?	Drive slowly to avoid sudden turns or stops.
What is the most appropriate thing to do if you've stopped at an intersection with a red traffic signal and an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights is behind you?	Do nothing and wait for the traffic signal to turn green.
At what distance should you stop when you see active crossing devices at the railroad crossing?	A maximum of 50 feet and a minimum of 15 feet from the nearest railroad track.
If you have a vehicle registered in another state but work in California, you must register your vehicle in California within:	20 days
Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed when:	You may never drive off the paved roadway to pass.
What should you do if your car starts hydroplaning or skidding?	Try to gradually lower your speed.
The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spot is to:	Turn your head and look over your shoulder.
You must remember when backing up that:	It is always dangerous.
If you are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway causing reduced visibility, you should reduce your speed and turn on you:	Head lights.
Using a cell phone while driving in the state of California is:	Illegal for minors.
Regulatory signs:	Inform road users of specific traffic laws or regulations and indicate when and where the regulations apply.
The octagonal STOP sign means:	You must come to a complete stop at a white limit line, crosswalk, or before entering the intersection if there is no limit line or crosswalk.
The red YIELD sign means:	Slow down, be ready to stop, and let cross traffic pass before you proceed. Go only when it is safe.
The square, red and white DO NOT ENTER sign means:	You are traveling against traffic, and is typically used for freeway off-ramps or one-way streets.
Warning signs:	Warn you to slow down and watch for hazards or special conditions ahead. Most warning signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with black letters or symbols.
A circular sign:	Tells you of an approaching railroad crossing.
A pentagon sign:	Indicates that there is a school nearby. Watch for children crossing the road. Note: this sign may be colored yellow or a fluorescent yellow-green.
Green guide signs:	They usually have white letters on a green background to provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations.
Blue guide signs:	Provide service-related information, like where to find food, lodging, or gas.
Brown guide signs:	Tell you about recreational facilities, such as parks, campgrounds, fishing sites, or boat launches.
A flashing red light:	Is the equivalent to a stop sign.
White lines:	Painted on the pavement indicate traffic going in your direction. When a white line is broken, you may change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Yellow lines:	Mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic.
Double solid yellow lines:	Indicate that no vehicle may pass.
If there is a solid yellow line on your side:	You may not pass.
If there is a broken yellow line on your side:	You may pass.
It's okay to cross a double yellow line to:	Turn left. Turn in or out of a private road or driveway.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines:	Do not pass under any circumstances.
White curb:	You may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. (These curbs are usually found at airport passenger terminals.)
Green curb:	You may park for a limited time. The time limit is usually found on a sign or painted on the curb.
Yellow curb:	You may stop here only long enough to load or unload passengers or freight no longer than posted. Drivers of noncommercial vehicles are usually required to stay with their vehicle.
Red curb:	No stopping, standing, or parking.
Blue curb:	Blue curbs indicate parking for the disabled.
Edge lines:	Are used to outline and separate the outside edge of the pavement from the shoulder.
Right edge lines are marked with:	A solid white line.
Left edge lines are marked with:	A solid yellow line.
Limit line:	Is a white line painted across the street indicating where you should stop.
You may legally turn right on a steady red light _______________.	After you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted
When you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should ___________.	Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If traffic signal lights stop working, you must __________________.	Stop at the intersection and then proceed when it is safe.
If there is no crosswalk or limit line near an intersection, you should stop __________.	Stop at the corner.
Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.	Next to the broken line may pass.
You may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. This statement is true for parking at a _______ curb.	White
When you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light before entering an intersection, ______________.	Enter the intersection carefully and continue across.
What type of road surface provides the best friction and requires less room to stop?	Dry concrete road.
To safely negotiate a curve, use your brakes ________________.	Before you enter the curve.
How can you save fuel while driving on hills?	Accelerate before you start climbing the hill.
You need to maintain steady pressure on the ______________ to activate ABS.	Brake pedal.
You must notify the DMV within 5 days, when you ________.	Sell or transfer a vehicle.
You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should _______________	Wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn.
2When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is ____ mph.	15
It is illegal to leave an unattended child age six or younger in a car if ____________.	The keys are in the ignition.
Which of the following is not true about seat belts?	Wearing a seat belt prevents collisions.
If a driver doesn’t stop when requested by police, and a person is seriously injured in the chase, the driver will be punished by _________________.	Imprisonment in a state prison for three, five, or seven years.
What should you do when an emergency vehicle with a siren and flashing lights approaches while you are crossing an intersection?	Finish crossing the intersection, then pull to the right and stop.
Any time you merge with other traffic, you _________________.	Need a four second gap.
Unless prohibited by a sign, you may legally make a U-turn ________________.	At an intersection with a green light.
When should you return to the right lane after passing another car on the left?	When you see the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror
When traveling on a two-way street with two lanes in each direction and planning to make a left turn, start it in _______ lane open for traffic in your direction.	The left.
When you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light before entering an intersection, ______________.	Enter the intersection carefully and continue across.
When you’re driving uphill,___________________.	It is much easier to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill
To safely negotiate a curve, use your brakes ________________.	Before you enter the curve.
Speedometer	Indicates speed in both miles and kilometers per hour
Odometer	Indicates the total number of miles your car has been driven since it was manufactured
Tachometer	Indicates rotations in the engine in revolutions per minute.
Drivers under 21 may not carry unopened containers of liquor, beer, or wine in a vehicle unless _______________.	Someone over 21 is present.
The Zero tolerance law applies to drivers _________.	Under the age of 21.
It's illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more if under the age of 21.	0.01
Following an accident, you are required to submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV within 10 days if _______________.	There is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
When involved in a collision you must exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and _________.	Current address
To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds.	3
In order to identify hazards early and avoid last minute moves, you should scan the road _________ seconds ahead of your vehicle.	10 to 15
Cover breaking	Is when you take your right foot off they accelerator and hold it over the brake in order to increase reaction time.
When merging with freeway traffic, you should try to merge ________________.	At the same speed as the freeway traffic.
Weaving in and out of lanes during heavy traffic _____________________.	Slows down other vehicles.
Why do drivers have difficulty seeing side traffic at T-intersections in rural areas?	These side streets are hidden because of crops, bushes, or tree overhangs.
At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by ____________________.	Looking in all mirrors and over your shoulder.
If you are driving a vehicle on a two-lane highway where passing is unsafe, and five or more vehicles are following you, _________________.	Pull to the side of the road wherever you can and let them pass.
You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should ______________.	Change one lane at a time to be in the exit lane
When driving in fog, or rain turn on your ____________ headlights.	Low-beam
The road is most slippery ______________	When it is just starting to rain.
What is the correct response when your vehicle starts to skid on ice?	Take your foot off the accelerator.
What should you do if you have a tire blowout?	Hold the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the accelerator.
California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________.	No later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise.
When vehicles meet on a steep, narrow road, not wide enough for two vehicles, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?	The vehicle going downhill.
When driving at night, use your high-beam headlights ______________.	When it is safe and legal.
Why should you visually check for motorcycles when changing lanes?	They are small and can hide easily into the blind spots.
To safely share the road with a light rail vehicle, you _________________.	should watch traffic signals closely because they can change for the light rail vehicle.
Many animals are most active __________.	Around dawn and dusk.
When you see a blind person pulling in his or her cane and stepping away from the crosswalk, this usually means _________________.	You may go.
If a school bus starts flashing yellow lights it means that __________.	The bus is about to stop.
If a clearly visible railroad signal tells you that a train is approaching at a crossing:	Stop within 50 feet but not less than fifteen 15 feet from the nearest rail.
Your lane ends ahead and the lane beside you is occupied by a large truck. What should you do?	Slow down and merge behind the truck.
When turning right you must be in the __________ travel lane and start signaling __________ feet ahead.	Right 100
The driver in front of you signals with his left arm extended and elbow bent upward, at about a 90-degree angle:	The driver was about to turn right.
If you had an accident and someone was injured, you must report it to DMV within:	10 days
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:	Breaking too hard at high speeds.
You are approaching an intersection with traffic signals where a bus has stopped. The passing speed limit is:	10mph
How many days may a visitor between 16 and 18 years old drive in California with their home state license or instruction permit?	10 days
You may not park your car:	In front of a public or private driveway, close to a fire hydrant, or on a bridge.
If you get to many negligent driver complaints the DMV will revoke your license for:	1 year

Created by: Rita-Bella

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