Section 7 and 8

Question 1

True or False: A flashing red light means STOP. But after stopping, you may go when it is safe

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False: A yellow arrow means the protected turning time is ending

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A flashing yellow light is a warning to proceed ___ ___ while a flashing yellow arrow means you can turn, but your turn is not ___

Answer 3

with caution; protected

Question 4

When a traffic light is not working, what should you do?

Answer 4

Stop at intersection as if there are STOP signs in all directions

Question 5

What does a 5 sided sign mean?

Answer 5

You are near a school

Question 6

Diamond shaped signals warn you of…

Answer 6

specific road conditions and dangers ahead

Question 7

True or False: The vehicle that is first to the intersection has right of way

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True of False: You travel in a clockwise direction when in a roundabout

Answer 8

False - counter-clockwise

Question 9

Who is considered a pedestrian?

Answer 9

1) person walking
2) person on something beside a vehicle or bike
3) person w disability

Question 10

True or False: Pedestrians have right of way in marked or unmarked crosswalks

Answer 10

True

Question 11

If two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing ___ has right of way
A. Downhill
B. Uphill

Answer 11

B. Uphill

Question 12

True or False: Large vehicles and truck drivers have large blind spots/No Zones

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or False: The heavier the vehicle and the faster it is moving, the longer it takes to stop

Answer 13

True

Question 14

On a divided highway, large vehicles/trucks may be driven in the two lanes farthest to the __

Answer 14

right

Question 15

__ __ are spaces set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses. Do not drive through it under any condition.

Answer 15

Safety zones

Question 16

It is legal to share lanes with motorcycles, this is known as __ __

Answer 16

lane splitting

Question 17

It is against the law to follow within __ feet of any fire engine/enforcement vehicle

Answer 17

300

Question 18

True or False: You can be arrested if you drive to scene of fire, collision, disaster. Also, failure to pull over in the presence of an emergency vehicle could result in a ticket.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

An orange and red triangle symbol indicates

Answer 19

slow moving vehicle (25 mi or less)

Question 20

NEVs and LSVs reach max speed of ___ and are restricted from roads where speed limit is greater than ___

Answer 20

25 mph; 35 mph

Question 21

What 4 things do you require to bike at night?

Answer 21

1. front lamp - visible from 300 ft
2. red reflector - 500 ft
3. white/yellow reflector on pedals - 200 ft
4. white/yellow reflector on front tire or white/red reflector on back tire

Question 22

If you cannot give at least __ feet, do not pass cyclist

Answer 22

3

Question 23

Fines for traffic violations in a work zone are ___ or more. Anyone convicted of assaulting highway worker faces fines up to ____ and imprisonment for up to 1 year.

Answer 23

1,000; 2,000

Question 24

True or False: Vehicles with hazardous load must stop before crossing railroad tracks

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or False: If you are towing a vehicle or drive a truck with three or more axles, you must drive in far right lane

Answer 25

True

Question 26

The speed limit is ___ mph within 500 ft of a school while kids are outside or crossing the street

Answer 26

25

Question 27

True or False: All vehicles must stop for school buses

Answer 27

True - if bus flashes red, must remained stopped until kids cross - possible 1,000 $ fine and suspended driving privileges if fail to stop

Question 28

What is the speed limit for blind intersection? alley? near railroad?

Answer 28

15 mph

Question 29

What is the speed limit in business or residential districts?

Answer 29

25 mph

Question 30

True or False: You can be fined for smoking in the car with a minor and you can be fined, face 6 mths in prison or both for dumping/abandoning animals on highway

Answer 30

True

Question 31

It is a misdemeanor to use a motor vehicle to flee/attempt to evade law enforcement - this is punishable in a county jail for _ year or less

Answer 31

1

Question 32

Traffic convictions / collisions stay on your record for __ mths or longer

Answer 32

36

Question 33

As an adult, your license can be suspended if shows one of the following point totals 4 points in _ mths 6 points in _ mths 8 points in _ mths

Answer 33

12 months 24 months 36 months

Question 34

True or False: Use the three second rule to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision

Answer 34

True

Question 35

When are two conditions in which you should make more space in the front of your vehicle?

Answer 35

1. Following motorcyclists on metal surfaces/gravel 2. Tailgater is behind you

Question 36

When driving at night, use your ____ lights When it is raining, use your ___ lights

Answer 36

high-beam lights low-beam lights

Question 37

True or False: To prevent skidding, shift to low gear before going down a steep hill

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What causes a locked wheel skid?

Answer 38

Braking too hard when going too fast

Question 39

If you start to skid, where should you turn the wheel? A. Direction of skid B. Against the skid

Answer 39

A. Direction of skid

Question 40

True or False: If you start to skid, do not brake, but remove foot from accelerator

Answer 40

True

Question 41

In which case will your vehicle skid no matter which direction the wheel is turned? A. Slippery Surface Skids B. Locked Wheel Skids

Answer 41

B. Locked Wheel Skids

Question 42

How do you use ABS to get out of a locked skid?

Answer 42

Pressure on brake pedal

Question 43

If your vehicle lacks ABS, how should you get out of a locked skid?

Answer 43

1. Pump breaks 2. Downshift in lower gear/neutral, then emergency break

Question 44

If your breaks get wet, how can you dry them?

Answer 44

Press accelerator and brake pedals at the same time

Question 45

Under which condition should you reduce you speed to no more than 5 mph? A. Ice B. Packed snow C. Wet road

Answer 45

A. Ice

Question 46

Under which condition should you reduce your speed by 5 to 10 mph? A. Ice B. Packed snow C. Wet road

Answer 46

C. Wet road

Question 47

Under which condition should you reduce your speed by half? A. Ice B. Packed snow C. Wet road

Answer 47

B. Packed snow

Question 48

True or False: Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road

Answer 48

True

Question 49

Slow down at first sign of ice/rain/snow on the road. Why is this especially true if it has been dry/hot for sometime?

Answer 49

Because oil and dust on the road's surface have not been washed away

Question 50

True or False: If you cannot see farther than 100 ft in front of you, it is not safe to drive faster than 30 mph

Answer 50

True

Question 51

What are two things you should do if you start hydroplanning?

Answer 51

1. Do not use brakes 2. Slow down gradually

Question 52

Which of the following should you use if there is heavy fog or smoke? A. High beam headlights B. Low beam headlights

Answer 52

B. Low beam headlights

Question 53

What should you do in the case of law enforcement traffic breaks?

Answer 53

Turn on emergency flashers to warn other drivers

Question 54

Kids who are under 2 years old, under 40 lbs, and under 3 ft 4" must be restrained in a ___ facing child passenger restraint system A. front B. rear

Answer 54

B. rear

Question 55

True or False: There are some special cases where kids who are under 8 years old or less than 4 ft tall may ride in front seat

Answer 55

True

Question 56

How should kids who are 8 years or older and at least 4ft 9" be placed in a car?

Answer 56

Use normal seatbelt

Question 57

Both the driver and passenger should be seated at least ___ inches from the airbag cover A. 12" B. 10" C. 8" D. 2"

Answer 57

B. 10"

Question 58

It is illegal to leave a child who is under __ years of age or younger unattended in a vehicle. A child may be left under the supervision of a person who is at least _ years old. A. 12 years old; 6 years old B. 3 years old; 12 years old C. 6 years old; 12 years old

Answer 58

C. 6 years old; 12 years old

Question 59

True or False: It is dangerous and illegal to leave children or animals in a hot vehicle, even if window is open slightly

Answer 59

True

Question 60

What does the Basic Safety law state?

Answer 60

You may never drive faster than is safe for current road conditions

Question 61

What should the speed you are going depend on?

Answer 61

1. Number of vehicles on road 2. Speed of vehicles on the road 3. Road surface 4. Cyclists/ped crossing the road 5. Weather 6. Traffic congestion

Question 62

Unless otherwise posted, the ideal max speed limit on most CA highways is __ mph. It is __ mph on a two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers A. 55 mph; 65 mph B. 65 mph; 55 mph C. 40 mph; 50 mph

Answer 62

B. 65 mph; 55 mph

Question 63

True or False: If you have a tire blowout do not suddenly brake or abruptly remove foot from the accelerator

Answer 63

True

Question 64

True or False: Dial 511 if your vehicle becomes disabled on the highway

Answer 64

True

Question 65

True or False: California Highway Patrol will tow your car

Answer 65

False

Question 66

What is the main source of distracted driving?

Answer 66

Cell phones

Question 67

True or False: it is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone to answer calls or send/respond to texts

Answer 67

True