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You must notify the DMV of a change of address within _____ days.

Drivers who refuse to complete a chemical test after being stopped for suspicion of a DUI will have their license suspended under the ________ law.

implied consent

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down at the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______.

10 to 15 seconds

When driving in fog, you should use your...

low beams. Signup and view all the answers

The State of California uses a mechanism known as _________ to rehabilitate chronic violators of driving laws.

NOTS Signup and view all the answers

The law requires drivers to pass bicyclists...

at a distance of no less than 3 feet. Signup and view all the answers

The minimum liability insurance coverage required in California is referred to as...

15/30/5. Signup and view all the answers

During the first 12 months that you hold a provisional license, you may not drive between 11 p.m. and ________ unless accompanied by a licensed parent/guardian or other licensed driver at least 25 years of age.

5 a.m. Signup and view all the answers

If you encounter an animal on the roadway, it's best to...

simply wait for it to clear on its own. Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a rural highway or freeway, you should look ahead in traffic...

a quarter mile. Signup and view all the answers

Check tire pressure...

at least monthly. Signup and view all the answers

"Velocitation" is the tendency to...

gradually accelerate without noticing. Signup and view all the answers

"Sharrows"...

remind drivers to share the roadway with bicyclists. Signup and view all the answers

You may legally block an intersection...

False Signup and view all the answers

You are driving down a rural road at night and approach a slower vehicle from the rear. You are to dim your high beams before coming within _________ of the vehicle.

300 feet Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV....

if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries. Signup and view all the answers

In California, the minimum amount of automobile liability coverage for a single death or injury is...

$15,000. Signup and view all the answers

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be...

turned to the right (away from the street). Signup and view all the answers

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. Signup and view all the answers

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should...

not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. Signup and view all the answers

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if...

traffic on the street moves to the right. Signup and view all the answers

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always...

look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Signup and view all the answers

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive...

farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means...

slow down and cross the intersection carefully. Signup and view all the answers

Drivers are required to activate their headlights...

when visibility is limited to less than 1,000 feet. Signup and view all the answers

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones when driving is:

use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to park your vehicle...

True Signup and view all the answers

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. The traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive...

no faster than 65 mph. Signup and view all the answers

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart...

may not be crossed for any reason. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driver's Education Key Points

Notify DMV of a change of address within 10 days.
Refusal of a chemical test under DUI suspicion leads to license suspension due to implied consent law.
Look ahead on the road for about 10 to 15 seconds to avoid last minute moves.
Use low beams when driving in fog for better visibility.
California's NOTS program aims to rehabilitate chronic driving law violators.
Maintain a safe distance of at least 3 feet when passing bicyclists.
Minimum liability insurance coverage in California is set at 15/30/5.
During the first year of holding a provisional license, night driving is limited between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless accompanied.
If an animal is on the road, it's best to wait for it to clear on its own.
On rural highways or freeways, look ahead a quarter mile in traffic.
Check tire pressure monthly to ensure safety.
Velocitation refers to the tendency to accelerate gradually without awareness.
Sharrows indicate that drivers should share the road with bicyclists.
Blocking an intersection is illegal under all circumstances.
Dim high beams when approaching another vehicle from the rear within 300 feet.
Submit a written report to DMV after an accident with over $750 in property damage or any injuries.
Minimum automobile liability coverage for a single injury or death in California is $15,000.
When parking uphill on a two-way street without a curb, turn front wheels to the right.
Listening to music through headphones covering both ears while driving is both dangerous and illegal.
Do not assume other drivers will make space for you when planning to pass another vehicle.
You may turn left onto a one-way street if traffic is moving to the right.
Always look to the sides at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings for approaching traffic.
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials must always stop before crossing railroad tracks.
Keep a greater distance behind large trucks on the freeway than you would for passenger vehicles.
A flashing yellow traffic signal indicates to slow down and cross carefully.
Activate headlights when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.
The safest practice for cellular phone usage while driving is to use hands-free devices to keep both hands on the wheel.
It is illegal to park in an unmarked crosswalk.
When driving on a 65 mph freeway, the legal speed limit remains 65 mph, even if other traffic is traveling faster.
Two sets of solid, double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart cannot be crossed for any reason.

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Test your knowledge on essential driver's education terms with these flashcards. This quiz covers important laws, rules, and practices related to driving and vehicle operation. Perfect for anyone preparing for their driver's license exam.