meh Flashcards

(38 cards)

1
Q

when is it legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle

A

it is not legal under any conditions

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when a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?

A

15 mph

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3
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what is the proper procedure for parallel parking?

A

stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space

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4
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what speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?

A

at or near the speed traffic

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5
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how many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?

A

500 feet

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6
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who can legally park next to curb painted blue?

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a person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.

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what should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights

A

slow down and prepare to stop

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which of the following is a requirement of california’s basic speed law?

A

never drive faster than is safe for the current conditions

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9
Q

you must notify the DMV with 5 days, if you:
- paint your vehicle a different color
- sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle
- receive a traffic violation

A

sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle

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10
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which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?
- staring only at the middle of the road
- always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings
- using your high beam headlights in the fog

A

always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings

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what should you do when reaching an intersection where a person operating a motorized wheelchair has entered the crosswalk?

A

remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing

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12
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which of the following is true about large trucks?

A

they have large blind spots which makes it difficult for the truck drivers to see other vehicles.

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13
Q

what is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions?

A

driver distractions

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14
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any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement during which a person is seriously injured is subject to:
- imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years
- a fine of less than $1,000
- attending an anger-management class

A

imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years

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what should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn?

A

give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle hat is close enough to be dangerous

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16
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in addition to setting your parking break what should you do when parking on a hill?

A

make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear

17
Q

you are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive at what times?

A

between 5 am and 11 pm

18
Q

where should you begin a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?

A

the far-left lane

19
Q

you are required to notify DMV by filling a report of traffic accident occurring in California (SR-1) form if:
- you allowed a license driver from another state to drive your vehicle
- you were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages
- you failed to pay your registration fees

A

you were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages

20
Q

At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day?

A

for the first several minutes

21
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what color curb does not allow vehicles to stop or park?

22
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you are required to notify DMV by filing a report of traffic accident occurring in california (SR-1) form if:
- you change your insurance company
- you were involved in a collision with an injury
- your vehicle fails a smog test

A

you were involved in a collision with an injury

23
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what is indicated by two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart?

24
Q

what should you do to make a right turn at an up coming intersection?

A

merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn

25
a highway has posted speed limit of 65 mph. what does this mean?
you must drive 65 mph only if driving conditions are ideal
26
when is parking in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area allowed?
it is never allowed to park in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area
27
what should you do if your cell phone rings and you do not have a hands-free device?
do not answer the phone and let it go to voice mail
28
if a traffic signal is green, but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?
wait and do not enter the intersection until your vehicle can get completely across.
29
in which lane should you end your turn when making a right turn?
the lane closest to the right edge of the road
30
when is it required for you to obey directions from a crossing guard?
at all times
31
which of the following is illegal while driving? - wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers both ears - wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers one ear - using cruise control on residential streets
wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers both ears
32
which of the following should you do if you are being following by a tailgater?
change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass
33
when you are driving the speed limit you can be given a speeding ticket when?
the road or weather conditions require a slower speed
34
which lights should be used if a driver is having trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway?
headlights
35
what does a flashing yellow traffic signal light direct a driver to do?
slow down and proceed with caution
36
what should you do if a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk after the "DO'T WALK" sign begins to flash and your light has turned green?
wait until the pedestrain has crossed the street completely before proceeding
37
when is it legal for a person to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened?
when the container is in the trunk of the vehicle
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