practice test 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
When it is legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle?
A) If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
B) It is not legal under any conditions.
C) If there are two or more one-way lanes.
The correct answer is B.
It is not legal under any conditions.
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
B) 10 mph
C) 25 mph
The correct answer is A.
15 mph.
Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking?
A) Drive forward into the space without stopping.
B) Stop next to the vehicle behind the open space, and then drive forward into the space.
C) Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space.
The correct answer is C.
Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space.
What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?
A) At or near the speed of traffic.
B) Faster than the speed of traffic.
C) Slower than the speed of traffic.
The correct answer is A.
At or near the speed of traffic.
How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?
A) 900 feet
B) 700 feet
C) 500 feet
The correct answer is C.
500 feet.
Who can legally park next to curb painted blue?
A) Someone who is either picking up or dropping off passengers at this location.
B) A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.
C) A person who will only be parked at the curb for less than 15 minutes.
The correct answer is B.
A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.
What should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights?
A) Slow down and prepare to stop.
B) Stop immediately and remain stopped.
C) Cautiously pass the school bus on the left.
The correct answer is A.
Slow down and prepare to stop.
Which of the following is a requirement of California’s Basic Speed Law?
A) Always drive the speed limit, regardless of conditions.
B) Match your speed to that of your surrounding traffic.
C) Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
The correct answer is C.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You must notify the DMV with 5 days, if you:
A) Paint your vehicle a different color.
B) Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.
C) Receive a traffic violation.
The correct answer is B.
Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle.
Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?
A) Staring only at the middle of the road.
B) Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.
C) Using your high-beam headlights in the fog.
The correct answer is B.
Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.
