practice test 1

Question 1

If you are ready to turn right at an intersection, and if there is a bicycle next to you on your right, who has the right-of-way when the light turns green?

Answer 1

the bicycle

Question 2

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate

Answer 2

a barrier

Question 3

A double solid white line_____

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 4

headache and dizziness and sudden fatigue

Question 5

what does the green airplane sign mean?

Answer 5

you’re approaching an airport

Question 6

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should

Answer 6

yield and then proceed with caution

Question 7

You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.

Answer 7

30 minutes

Question 8

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

Answer 8

braking too hard at a high speed

Question 9

The only cure for carbon monoxide poisoning is

Answer 9

a good supply of fresh air

Question 10

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

Answer 10

turn on your right signal

Question 11

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the

Answer 11

3 second rule

Question 12

A steady red arrow signal means

Answer 12

you must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow

Question 13

While driving in fog, you should use your

Answer 13

low beam headlights

Question 14

The squiggly twin arrows with a bottom divider warning sign represents

Answer 14

the end of a divided highway

Question 15

A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous.

Answer 15

diamond-shaped

Question 16

When you want to enter a freeway, you should

Answer 16

enter the freeway at or near speed of freeway traffic

Question 17

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should

Answer 17

slow down gradually

Question 18

If a California driver is stopped by a police officer for suspected drugged driving, they may have to undergo a ____ test to determine if they are driving under the influence of drugs.

Answer 18

blood

Question 19

If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?

Answer 19

pull off the road and away from traffic

Question 20

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

Answer 20

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians

Question 21

the single squiggly arrow warns you about

Answer 21

a winding road

Question 22

Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?
a) a broken yellow line between lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line. b) a double solid line between opposing lanes of traffic means that vehicles on either sides can pass. c) a solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

Answer 22

c) a solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

Question 23

If all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years of age, a child under 8 years of age may

Answer 23

ride in the front seat if properly secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system

Question 24

A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to

Answer 24

turn right

Question 25

the sign with a kid and a guardian represent

Answer 25

a school zone

Question 26

To help manage sun glare you should

Answer 26

make sure your car visor works, keep your windshield clean, and wear sunglasses

Question 27

In a roundabout, you must drive in

Answer 27

a counterclockwise direction

Question 28

Any person who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement performing their duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by

Answer 28

up to one year of imprisonment in a county jail

Question 29

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

Answer 29

the vehicle traveling uphill

Question 30

what does the diamond shaped warning sign with an arrow and a stop sign represent

Answer 30

there is a stop sign ahead

Question 31

A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within

Answer 31

10 days

Question 32

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

Answer 32

continue through the intersection, then move to the right snd stop

Question 33

On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.

Answer 33

55 mhp

Question 34

which sign indicates two way traffic? a) three arrows forming a circle. b) two R's with an x in the middle. c) two arrows going opposite ways. d) two parallel arrows and a dotted line

Answer 34

c) two arrows going opposites ways

Question 35

When you see livestock near the roadway, you should

Answer 35

slow down or stop

Question 36

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

Answer 36

allow vehicles to pass

Question 37

At 55 mph, under good conditions, a passenger vehicle can stop within

Answer 37

300 feet

Question 38

You can make a left turn on a red light

Answer 38

only from a one-way street onto another one-way street

Question 39

A ___ painted curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.

Answer 39

blue

Question 40

If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, you should

Answer 40

report the incident to the police

Question 41

If all vehicles are traveling at 55 mph and have to make a sudden stop, which vehicle will take the longest to come to a stop?

Answer 41

a truck

Question 42

the diamond shaped warning sign with an arrow curving to the right represents

Answer 42

the road ahead curves to the right and then the left

Question 43

the rectangular black and yellow striped line indicates

Answer 43

an object marker on a roadway

Question 44

If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may

Answer 44

be sent to jail and/or pay a hefty fine

Question 45

If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to _____ if this was your first offense.

Answer 45

$20

Question 46

Which of these pavement markings separates two lanes traveling in the same direction? a) a solid yellow line. b) a double solid yellow line. c) a double solid white and yellow line

Answer 46

non of the above

Question 47

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

Answer 47

left-edge lines

Question 48

You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights

Answer 48

300 feet

Question 49

In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?

Answer 49

when you are in a carpool/hov lane with a designated entrance on the left

Question 50

You should cut your speed in half when the road is

Answer 50

packed with snow

Question 51

In which of the following places is a U-turn permitted?

Answer 51

across a double yellow line

Question 52

If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a law enforcement officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties?

Answer 52

up to one year of jail

Question 53

Can you pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or a hill?

Answer 53

yes but only if there is enough space

Question 54

A _________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

Answer 54

solid white line

Question 55

When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into

Answer 55

any safely open lane

Question 56

You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.

Answer 56

You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.

Question 57

You will be fined up to ___ if convicted of assaulting a highway worker.

Answer 57

$2,000

Question 58

When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into

Answer 58

any safely open lane

Question 59

The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a

Answer 59

limit line

Question 60

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

Answer 60

try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly

Question 61

You are driving on the freeway and notice another driver using a handheld cell phone. What is the best thing to do?

Answer 61

increasing your following distance

Question 62

Following too closely behind another vehicle is called

Answer 62

tailgating

Question 63

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to

Answer 63

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes

Question 64

It is unsafe for you to pass when

Answer 64

you are moving through an intersection

Question 65

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by

Answer 65

yellow lines

Question 66

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

Answer 66

when driving in open country at night or on dark city streets

Question 67

If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded.

Answer 67

look toward the right edge of the road

Question 68

Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is true?

Answer 68

always signal before passing and do not pull out to pass unless you know you will have enough space to pull back into your lane

Question 69

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

Answer 69

intersections

Question 70

All regulatory devices on the road tell you

Answer 70

to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed

Question 71

When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.

Answer 71

right

Question 72

On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, vehicles passing others or turning left should use

Answer 72

the left lane

Question 73

High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for

Answer 73

carpools and vehicles with more than one person

Question 74

what does the forward arrow combining with the left arrow mean?

Answer 74

turn left or go straight

Question 75

Your vehicle breaks down on a freeway. You are not able to move the vehicle off the road completely as the road shoulder is too narrow. What is the best thing to do?

Answer 75

exit on the right side of your vehicle and proceed to a safe place

Question 76

When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should NOT

Answer 76

lower your windows

Question 77

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.

Answer 77

to the rear

Question 78

what does the forward arrow with the word "only" on it mean

Answer 78

you can only go straight

Question 79

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must

Answer 79

start signaling when you are in the intersection

Question 80

What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

Answer 80

slow down and let oncoming vehicle pass first to leave extra room for bicycle

Question 81

In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is

Answer 81

15mph

Question 82

You must use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except

Answer 82

in fog, snow, or heavy rain

Question 83

When parking on a public road, you must park parallel to and within ____ inches of the curb or edge of the roadway.

Answer 83

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