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Test Sample 2
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1. California law requires those under ___________ to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger.
2. Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver ’s knowledge, you should make a practice of:
3. At an uncontrolled four-way stop, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, __________ has the right-of-way.
4. Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at ________ for residential zones and business districts.
5. You are NOT allowed to make U-turns:
6. You may drive to the left of a yellow line when:
7. When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to:
8. _________ refers to speeding without realizing it.
9. Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to stop at a stop sign are given __________.
10. Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number ___ cause of death among people ages 15-30 in the United States.
11. ____________ are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians.
12. The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur:
13. ______________ is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds.
14. _______ paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading, or unloading.
15. _______ of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home.
16. After completing your pass, you should return to your lane:
17. To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take:
18. The Basic Speed Law: establishes a 55 mph speed limit.
19. A Class ____ license allows you to ride any motor bike.
20. All new residents of California must have a valid California driver license within:
21. A _____ limit applies when traveling near school zones where children are outside or crossing the street.
22. When backing up, keep your foot __________ while you shift your vehicle into reverse gear.
23. When you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must stop. If you fail to do so, you may be fined up to:
24. If your vehicle stalls in the middle of the roadway, you should:
25. Diamond lanes are reserved for vehicles with:
26. Ice tends to form in shady areas, as well as:
27. _________ indicate the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic.
28. On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for each
29. Do not reverse around a corner when your visibility is limited or blocked:
30. If one of your front tires blows out, the first thing you should do is:
31. It is legal to carry an open (unsealed) container of alcohol in your vehicle if:
32. At intersections without marked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?
33. When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and loose sand or gravel, you should __________ to retain control of your vehicle.
34. If your vehicle begins to overheat while climbing a hill, you should:
35. In which of the following situations should you refrain from passing another vehicle
36. The high accident rate of large trucks is caused in large part by ________.
37. When you see animals on the road, you should:
38. Large trucks take _________ to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed.
39. The Administrative Per Se Law means:
40. A truck takes ________ to accelerate and brake than does a car.
41. Headlights should be switched on by law no later than:
42. If you have a green light, it is __________ to enter an intersection if your way through it is blocked.
43. Placing your foot over the brake so that you can brake in less time is called ________ the brake.
44. Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood alcohol concentration test:
45. Which of the following is an unsafe area to drive?
46. Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of ______.
47. Which of the following is a permitted use of your horn?
48. _______ paint on a curb allows you to stop long enough to load and unload people or objects. Drivers of non-commercial vehicles must stay with their vehicles.
49. _________ occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the tires and pavement and makes steering and braking practically impossible.
50. Liability insurance protects you against:
51. A motorist is guilty of _____ when he/she operates a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.
52. True or False? Talking on a hands-free phone is considered a dangerous driver distraction?
53. If your accelerator gets, stuck, should:
54. Pedestrians are not allowed to walk on _______ unless there is a side walk more than 3 feet wide and signs permitting pedestrian access.
55. Texting while driving in California is _________
56. Which of the following visual habits can help reduce the chances of a collision?
59. Which kind of drugs can potentially result in a driver being charged with a DUI?
60. True or False? You should activate your turn signal at least 5 seconds before passing on freeways.
61. High beams should be used instead of low beams in which of the following circumstances?
62. According to the basic speed law, if conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits, you should:
63. If an enraged driver is following you on the freeway and you are concerced for your safety, you should:
64. When exiting the freeway on an off-ramp with a posted speed limit, you should:
65. If you see someone driving the wrong way on a one way street, you should:
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1. California law requires those under ___________ to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger.
- 12 years of age
- 16 years of age
- √ 18 years of age
- 21 years of age
2. Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver ’s knowledge, you should make a practice of:
- honking your horn before driving
- checking your mirrors carefully
- driving slowly through parking lots
- √ Walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them
3. At an uncontrolled four-way stop, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, __________ has the right-of-way.
- neither driver
- the driver to the left
- √ The driver to the right
- both drivers
4. Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at ________ for residential zones and business districts.
- √ 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
5. You are NOT allowed to make U-turns:
- on two-way streets
- from left turn lanes
- √ In front of fire stations
- unless a sign permits it
6. You may drive to the left of a yellow line when:
- overtaking a vehicle that is parked or going slower than your vehicle
- left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road
- the right side of the road is closed or obstructed
- √ All of the above
7. When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to:
- pull over
- maintain your speed and lane position
- √ allow him or her to pass
- accelerate
8. _________ refers to speeding without realizing it.
- highway hypnosis
- √ Velocitation
- road rage
- inertia
9. Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to stop at a stop sign are given __________.
- One point
- two points
- three points
- four points
10. Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number ___ cause of death among people ages 15-30 in the United States.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 5
11. ____________ are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians.
- the handicapped
- women
- children
- The elderly
12. The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur:
- at intersections
- in cross-walks
- √When a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a vehicle
- in parking lots
13. ______________ is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds.
- √An acceleration lane
- A shoulder
- A carpool lane
- A passing lane
14. _______ paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading, or unloading.
- white
- yellow
- green
- √Red
15. _______ of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home.
- one-quarter
- √Half
- two-thirds
- three-quarters
16. After completing your pass, you should return to your lane:
- √When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.
- soon as possible
- when you are one car-length ahead of the vehicle you just passed
- when you see oncoming vehicles approaching
17. To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take:
- your tax returns
- √Your birth certificate
- a telephone bill
- your social security card
18. The Basic Speed Law: establishes a 55 mph speed limit.
- provides the minimum speed limits for vehicles.
- allows drivers to drive at any speed they reasonably believe to be safe
- under the circumstances.
- √Requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits
19. A Class ____ license allows you to ride any motor bike.
- C
- MC
- √M1
- 2
20. All new residents of California must have a valid California driver license within:
- 5 working days
- 1 week
- √10 days
- 30 days
21. A _____ limit applies when traveling near school zones where children are outside or crossing the street.
- 10 mph
- 20 mph
- √25 mph
- 35 mph
22. When backing up, keep your foot __________ while you shift your vehicle into reverse gear.
- √On the brake
- on the accelerator
- on the floorboard
- none of the above
23. When you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must stop. If you fail to do so, you may be fined up to:
- $200
- $1,500
- √$1,000
- $450
24. If your vehicle stalls in the middle of the roadway, you should:
- turn on your headlights
- √Move off the roadway as quickly as possible
- immediately call for help
- try to get someone to assist you
25. Diamond lanes are reserved for vehicles with:
- children
- the elderly
- √Two or more people
- four or more people
26. Ice tends to form in shady areas, as well as:
- on freeways
- on the shoulder of the road
- on railroad crossings
- √On bridges and overpasses
27. _________ indicate the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic.
- white lines
- medians
- orange cones
- √ Yellow lines
28. On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for each
- direction, the middle lane is used for:
- emergency vehicles
- regular through traffic parking
- Vehicles making left turns or passing
29. Do not reverse around a corner when your visibility is limited or blocked:
- never
- at night
- √ Unless you have someone else directing you
- if pedestrians are present
30. If one of your front tires blows out, the first thing you should do is:
- engage your emergency brake
- √ Hold the steering wheel firmly on a straight course
- steer your vehicle off the roadway
- shift to a lower gear
31. It is legal to carry an open (unsealed) container of alcohol in your vehicle if:
- it is in the back seat
- it is in the glove compartment
- √ It is in the trunk
- all of the above
32. At intersections without marked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?
- the vehicle on the right
- the vehicle that arrives first
- bicyclists
- √ Pedestrians
33. When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and loose sand or gravel, you should __________ to retain control of your vehicle.
- √ Slow down
- pull over
- shift to a lower gear
- ride your brakes
34. If your vehicle begins to overheat while climbing a hill, you should:
- turn on the air conditioning
- shift to a lower gear
- √ Turn on the heater
- accelerate
35. In which of the following situations should you refrain from passing another vehicle
- the driver is slowing down and/or indicating a right turn
- the driver is looking at street signs
- the driver is traveling at or close to the speed limit
- √ All of the above
36. The high accident rate of large trucks is caused in large part by ________.
- √ Fatigue
- speeding
- weather conditions
- equipment malfunctions
37. When you see animals on the road, you should:
- honk your horn
- flash your headlights
- √ Slow down and be prepared to stop accelerate
38. Large trucks take _________ to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed.
- √ A longer time
- a shorter time
- the same amount of time
- very little time
39. The Administrative Per Se Law means:
- √ The DMV has the power to suspend or revoke your license based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests
- the DMV has the power to confiscate your vehicle based on the results alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.
- you have the right to speak to an attorney before submitting to an alcohol or drug test.
- you can be arrested and put in jail based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.
40. A truck takes ________ to accelerate and brake than does a car.
- less time
- the same amount of time
- √ More time
- almost as much time
41. Headlights should be switched on by law no later than:
- 6:00 p.m.
- sunset
- dusk
- √ 30 minutes after sunset
42. If you have a green light, it is __________ to enter an intersection if your way through it is blocked.
- your right
- safe
- to your advantage
- √ Against the law
43. Placing your foot over the brake so that you can brake in less time is called ________ the brake.
- riding
- √ Covering
- pumping
- tapping
44. Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood alcohol concentration test:
- only if ordered by a judge
- only on the advice of an attorney
- if an accident has occurred
- √ Whenever they drive in California
45. Which of the following is an unsafe area to drive?
- in another vehicle's blind spot
- side-by-side another vehicle
- in clusters of vehicles
- √ All of the above
46. Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of ______.
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
- √ 55 mph
- 65 mph
47. Which of the following is a permitted use of your horn?
- √ You reasonably believe safety would be compromised without sounding the horn
- you need to inform another driver that the traffic light has changed
- you see a friend driving by
- another driver is impeding your path of travel
48. _______ paint on a curb allows you to stop long enough to load and unload people or objects. Drivers of non-commercial vehicles must stay with their vehicles.
- White
- √ Yellow
- Green
- Blue
49. _________ occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the tires and pavement and makes steering and braking practically impossible.
- Velocitation
- Highway hypnosis
- √ Hydroplaning
- Skidding
50. Liability insurance protects you against:
- claims from an uninsured motorist
- claims if you are not at fault in a collision
- √ Claims if you are at fault in a collision
- all of the above
51. A motorist is guilty of _____ when he/she operates a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.
- defensive driving
- road rage
- √ Aggressive driving
- none of the above
52. True or False? Talking on a hands-free phone is considered a dangerous driver distraction?
- √ True
- false
53. If your accelerator gets, stuck, should:
- turn your vehicle sharply to the right and allow your vehicle to skid to a stop
- √ Shift into neutral
- use your emergency brake
- pump the accelerator
54. Pedestrians are not allowed to walk on _______ unless there is a side walk more than 3 feet wide and signs permitting pedestrian access.
- √ Toll bridges or highway crossings
- freeways or park sidewalks
- railroad tracks or crosswalks
- none of the above
55. Texting while driving in California is _________
- √ Illegal for all drivers
- illegal, but only for drivers under 18
- illegal, but only for drivers under 21
- legal for all drivers, but strongly discouraged
56. Which of the following visual habits can help reduce the chances of a collision?
- performing a head check before moving into another lane
- looking directly for oncoming traffic and pedestrians when turning right on a red light light rather than just using peripheral vision
- wearing presciption lenses or glasses if your eyes need them to see clearly
- √All of the above
- drive as close as is practical to the right edge of the roadway
- signal at 100 feet before the turn
- reduce your rate of speed
- √ All the above
- √ True
- false
59. Which kind of drugs can potentially result in a driver being charged with a DUI?
- narcotics
- stimulants
- depressants
- √ All of the above
60. True or False? You should activate your turn signal at least 5 seconds before passing on freeways.
- √ True
- false
61. High beams should be used instead of low beams in which of the following circumstances?
- when driving in a crowded city streets at night
- √ When driving in poorly lit areas, such as open countryside at night
- when you want to give other drivers a message
- when exiting and entering freeway ramps only
62. According to the basic speed law, if conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits, you should:
- √ Reduce your speed to less than the maximum posted speed limit
- maintain your speed as close to the maximum posted speed limit
- increase your speed to more than the maximum posted speed limit
- increase your speed to more than th\]
- e minimum posted speed limit
63. If an enraged driver is following you on the freeway and you are concerced for your safety, you should:
- √ Get off at the next exit adn go to a safe place, like a police station, if they are still following you
- open your window and try to talk to them
- pull over to the side of the road and settle the dispute
- try to escape by accelarating ahead of them
64. When exiting the freeway on an off-ramp with a posted speed limit, you should:
- drop your speed to half the speed limit
- increase your speed
- √ Gradually slow your speed to the posted speed limit
- continue at your current speed because drivers exiting a freeway has the right of way
65. If you see someone driving the wrong way on a one way street, you should:
- flash your lights at them
- honk your horn at them
- slow down and be ready to stop or pull over to the side to avoid hitting them
- √ All of the above