Driving Flashcards

(43 cards)

1
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You have been involved in a significant collision. How many days do you have to report to the DMV?

A

10 days

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2
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What is the consequence of willfully evading law enforcement?

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1 year in jail

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3
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On a two lane, undivided highway, the maximum speed for towing trailers is…

A

55 mph

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4
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Unless otherwise indicated, what is the max speed on a two lane, undivided highway?

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55 mph

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5
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If you encounter livestock near a roadway, you should…

A

Obey the person in charge of the animals

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6
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How many minutes after sunset are you required to turn on your headlights?

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30 minutes

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7
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Two vehicles approach each other on an inclined road. Who has the right of way?

A

The uphill vehicle

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8
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Under good conditions going 55 mph, how far will you travel in the time it takes you to react and stop the vehicle

A

400 feet

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9
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If you are convicted of reckless, injurious driving, you might…

A

Pay a hefty fine or spend 1 year in jail

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10
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What road condition would oblige you to cut your speed in half?

A

A snow packed road

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11
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What is the penalty for a first-offense of not wearing your seat belt?

A

20 dollars

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12
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When are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?

A

When you are in the HOV lane with an entrance on your left

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13
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What is the potential fine for injuring someone while evading law enforcement?

A

$2000

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14
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What condition would allow you to pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or hill?

A

If there is enough space to do so

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15
Q

A yellow sign with diagonal black stripes is a…

A

Object marker

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16
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How close can you follow an emergency vehicle?

A

300 feet

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17
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What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

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15 mph

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18
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When you park or leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should not…

A

Lower your windows

19
Q

In what weather conditions should you avoid using your highbeams?

A

Snow, fog, or heavy rain

20
Q

What is the name for the connection of a freeway to a road or other freeway by a series of ramps?

21
Q

How soon must you apply for a CA driver’s license after becoming a CA resident?

22
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What is the max speed of a vehicle with an orange triangle on its rear?

23
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How many cars must be unable to pass you on a two-lane, two-way road before you are warranted to pull over?

24
Q

Which freezes first, bridges or roads?

25
How fast should you approach a railroad crossing with no warning devices and no ability to see 400 ft down the tracks on either side?
15 mph
26
White curbs are only for...
Passenger and mail loading
27
After selling your vehicle, how soon must you notify the DMV?
5 days
28
To avoid last minute moves, anticipate where your car will be in...
10 to 15 seconds
29
If you have a minor collision with a parked car and can't find the owner, you should...
Leave a note and report the incident
30
When parked uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your wheels should be turned in which direction...
Away from the road
31
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you must submit a report to the DMV under what accident conditions?
The damages exceed $1000 or if anyone was injured
32
Between parking in an unmarked crosswalk, a bicycle lane, or 3 feet of a private driveway, which is illegal?
Parking 3 feet within a private driveway
33
What vehicle must always stop before railroad crossings?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials
34
When driving on a one way street, you may turn onto another one way street only if...
Traffic moves in the direction you turn
35
Are you allowed to make a U-turn on an undivided roadway in a business district?
Yes, but only at intersections
36
Before changing lanes on a freeway, you should signal for at least…
5 seconds
37
What type of vehicles are found in NEV Use Only lanes?
Slow-moving and restricted to neighborhood use. “Neighborhood Electric Vehicles”
38
Can you make a legal U-turn over a double yellow line?
Yes
39
If you park facing downhill next to a curb, in what direction should you turn your wheels?
Towards the curb / away from the road
40
If you park either uphill or downhill when there is no curb, what direction should you turn your wheels?
Away from the road
41
What does a green curb signify?
Limited time parking
42
What does a yellow curb signify?
Loading passangers and freight only
43
How close can you park to a fire hydrant
15 feet