80 Questions

Question 1

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

Answer 1

Under no circumstances

Question 2

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:

Answer 2

15mph

Question 3

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street

Answer 3

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

Question 4

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Answer 4

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

Question 5

When driving in a fog, you should use your:

Answer 5

Low beams

Question 6

A white painted curb means:

Answer 6

Loading zone for passengers or mail only

Question 7

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

Answer 7

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

Question 8

California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:

Answer 8

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Question 9

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days:

Answer 9

5

Question 10

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______:

Answer 10

10-15 seconds

Question 11

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

Answer 11

100ft

Question 12

What is true about blind spots?

Answer 12

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 13

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:

Answer 13

Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident to the police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP

Question 14

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is _____:

Answer 14

25mph

Question 15

You may legally block an intersection:

Answer 15

Under no circumstances

Question 16

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Answer 16

Turned to the right (towardsthe right)

Question 17

With a Class C drivers license, a person may drive:

Answer 17

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds

Question 18

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Answer 18

The lane closest to the left curb

Question 19

You are required to submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV within 10 days _______________.

Answer 19

If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries

Question 20

Roadways are most slippery:

Answer 20

The first rain after a dry spell

Question 21

You may not park your vehicle:

Answer 21

Next to a red painted curb

Question 22

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Answer 22

Sell or transfer your vehicle

Question 23

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

Answer 23

May not be crossed for any reason

Question 24

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Answer 24

Signal for 100 feet before turning

Question 25

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

Answer 25

No faster than 65mph

Question 26

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

Answer 26

In an unmarked crosswalk

Question 27

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:

Answer 27

Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

Question 28

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

Answer 28

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

Question 29

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You have signaled.You should:

Answer 29

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn

Question 30

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

Answer 30

At all times

Question 31

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:

Answer 31

Headlights

Question 32

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Answer 32

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

Question 33

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

Answer 33

Increase your chances of an accident

Question 34

What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Answer 34

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

Question 35

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Answer 35

Traffic on the street moves to the left

Question 36

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck may have to:

Answer 36

to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Question 37

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

Answer 37

Your side of the road is a broken line

Question 38

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Answer 38

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what's coming

Question 39

You drive defensively when you:

Answer 39

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Question 40

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front on you is a large truck. You should drive:

Answer 40

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

Question 41

Is it illegal or just dangerous to drive with headphones that cover both ears?

Answer 41

Illegal

Question 42

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

Answer 42

You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

Question 43

When you tailgate other drivers:

Answer 43

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

Question 44

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

Answer 44

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

Question 45

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

Answer 45

At all times

Question 46

You can drive in the bike lane when:

Answer 46

You are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

Question 47

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

Answer 47

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

Question 48

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

Answer 48

Stop and let them cross the street

Question 49

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Answer 49

Next to the broken line may pass

Question 50

If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:

Answer 50

Continue through the intersection then move to the right and stop

Question 51

A double solid white line:

Answer 51

Separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited

Question 52

Special "turnout" areas marked on a two-lane road:

Answer 52

Allow vehicles to pass

Question 53

The broken white lines on the pavement mean that:

Answer 53

Passing is allowed if done safely

Question 54

A driver in front of you is signaling with their hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants ti:

Answer 54

Turn right

Question 55

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

Answer 55

a one-way street onto another one-way street

Question 56

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the:

Answer 56

three-second rule

Question 57

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

Answer 57

Yield to the bicycle

Question 58

When you approach an intersection with a through road but without stop signs or yield signs, you must:

Answer 58

Yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road

Question 59

In a roundabout, you must drive in a:

Answer 59

counterclockwise direction

Question 60

A _____ painted curb is designated for disables persons who display their placards

Answer 60

Blue

Question 61

While driving in fog, you should use your:

Answer 61

Low-beam headlights

Question 62

What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?

Answer 62

Turn on your right signal to acknowledge the officer. Then, move to the right.

Question 63

A _____ sign on a truck means that the truck's load is potentially dangerous (gas, explosives, etc)

Answer 63

Diamond-shaped

Question 64

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

Answer 64

Slow down gradually

Question 65

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Answer 65

The vehicle traveling uphill

Question 66

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

Answer 66

Braking too hard at a high speed

Question 67

You must turn on your headlights _____ minutes after sunset

Answer 67

30 minutes

Question 68

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

Answer 68

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked

Question 69

When you see a NEV ROUTE sign, you should watch out for:

Answer 69

Slow-moving vehicles in the roadway

Question 70

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Answer 70

C: Move as far to the right as possible, check traffic, and signal a left tum.

Question 71

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

Answer 71

25mph

Question 72

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Answer 72

Shift to a lower gear

Question 73

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Answer 73

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and break gently

Question 74

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:

Answer 74

Drive slowly and leave space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces: Slow down as you approach intersections and curves.

Question 75

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

Answer 75

0.08%

Question 76

What is the maximum speed limit on two-lane undivided highways, unless otherwise posted?

Answer 76

55mph

Question 77

A broken yellow centerline means that:

Answer 77

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Question 78

What is true about changing lanes?

Answer 78

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

Question 79

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Answer 79

Turn the front wheels away from the curb

Question 80

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

Answer 80

An exit lane

Question 81

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:

Answer 81

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

Question 82

U-turns in residential districts are legal:

Answer 82

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

Question 83

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

Answer 83

Over your shoulders