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If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, what should you do?
If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, what should you do?
Yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first, or to the vehicle or bicycle on your right.
What should you do if you are approaching an airport?
What should you do if you are approaching an airport?
What do broken white lines on the pavement indicate?
What do broken white lines on the pavement indicate?
Passing is allowed but only when it can be done safely.
If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, what should you do?
If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, what should you do?
Can you make a left turn on a red light?
Can you make a left turn on a red light?
What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers on a two-lane undivided highway?
What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers on a two-lane undivided highway?
What does a three-sided red yield sign indicate?
What does a three-sided red yield sign indicate?
What should you do in special 'turnout' areas marked on a two-lane road?
What should you do in special 'turnout' areas marked on a two-lane road?
How many days does a driver involved in a collision have to report to the DMV?
How many days does a driver involved in a collision have to report to the DMV?
What does it mean if a driver is signaling with their hand and arm pointing upward?
What does it mean if a driver is signaling with their hand and arm pointing upward?
What does a five-sided sign depicting persons carrying schoolbooks indicate?
What does a five-sided sign depicting persons carrying schoolbooks indicate?
What should a minor do if he or she receives a phone call while driving?
What should a minor do if he or she receives a phone call while driving?
If you litter on the roadside, what fine are you subject to?
If you litter on the roadside, what fine are you subject to?
What should you do if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle while in an intersection?
What should you do if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle while in an intersection?
What does a regulatory sign indicating 'No U-turn' mean?
What does a regulatory sign indicating 'No U-turn' mean?
If you're having vehicle trouble and need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?
If you're having vehicle trouble and need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?
What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
What is the blood alcohol content (BAC) threshold for drivers under the age of 21?
What is the blood alcohol content (BAC) threshold for drivers under the age of 21?
A painted _____ curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.
A painted _____ curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.
Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.
If a person is convicted of causing serious bodily injury while trying to evade a police officer, what is the maximum imprisonment time?
If a person is convicted of causing serious bodily injury while trying to evade a police officer, what is the maximum imprisonment time?
Which sign represents two-way traffic?
Which sign represents two-way traffic?
A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck's load is potentially dangerous.
A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck's load is potentially dangerous.
You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.
You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.
What usually causes locked wheel skids?
What usually causes locked wheel skids?
What does a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow mean?
What does a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow mean?
At an unmarked crosswalk, what must you do?
At an unmarked crosswalk, what must you do?
To avoid tailgating, one should follow the _____.
To avoid tailgating, one should follow the _____.
In a roundabout, which direction must you drive?
In a roundabout, which direction must you drive?
What do two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate?
What do two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate?
A child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle if __________.
A child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle if __________.
What does a winding road warning sign indicate?
What does a winding road warning sign indicate?
What does a warning sign indicating the end of a divided highway represent?
What does a warning sign indicating the end of a divided highway represent?
When you see livestock near the roadway, what should you do?
When you see livestock near the roadway, what should you do?
What does a warning sign about a stop sign ahead mean?
What does a warning sign about a stop sign ahead mean?
While driving in fog, what should you do?
While driving in fog, what should you do?
At intersections without a stop sign or yield sign, who has the right-of-way?
At intersections without a stop sign or yield sign, who has the right-of-way?
What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?
What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?
When you want to enter a freeway, what should you do?
When you want to enter a freeway, what should you do?
_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
Which sign indicates a hospital ahead?
Which sign indicates a hospital ahead?
When turning left from a multiple-lane one-way road onto another one-way road, from which lane should you start?
When turning left from a multiple-lane one-way road onto another one-way road, from which lane should you start?
What must you do when approaching a stop sign?
What must you do when approaching a stop sign?
What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?
What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?
In which situations must you use your high-beam headlights?
In which situations must you use your high-beam headlights?
A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down and be prepared to _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.
A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down and be prepared to _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.
At an intersection, under what conditions should you yield to another vehicle?
At an intersection, under what conditions should you yield to another vehicle?
Who are High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes reserved for?
Who are High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes reserved for?
What can the center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions be designated for?
What can the center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions be designated for?
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you start signaling?
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you start signaling?
What does a single solid white line across a road at an intersection indicate?
What does a single solid white line across a road at an intersection indicate?
When there are three or more lanes going in one direction, which lanes are usually the smoothest?
When there are three or more lanes going in one direction, which lanes are usually the smoothest?
What is the wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection known as?
What is the wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection known as?
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle approaches simultaneously?
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle approaches simultaneously?
What is a vehicle's stopping distance equal to?
What is a vehicle's stopping distance equal to?
Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look __________ while backing.
Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look __________ while backing.
When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the __________ of the central island.
When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the __________ of the central island.
Blind pedestrians may carry __________ canes or use guide dogs.
Blind pedestrians may carry __________ canes or use guide dogs.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?
What does the sign indicating 'You can only go straight' mean?
What does the sign indicating 'You can only go straight' mean?
It is unsafe to pass when?
It is unsafe to pass when?
On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, which lane should vehicles passing others or turning left use?
On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, which lane should vehicles passing others or turning left use?
What should you do if a tire suddenly goes flat while driving?
What should you do if a tire suddenly goes flat while driving?
When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?
When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must __________, and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must __________, and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is true?
Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is true?
What is referred to as following too closely behind another vehicle?
What is referred to as following too closely behind another vehicle?
What should you do when you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, if you have traffic following you?
What should you do when you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, if you have traffic following you?
What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?
What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?
What do all regulatory devices on the road tell you?
What do all regulatory devices on the road tell you?
What should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing ahead?
What should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing ahead?
What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?
What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?
When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street, what should you NOT do?
When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street, what should you NOT do?
Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by?
Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by?
What does a sign mean if it indicates a place reserved for persons with disabilities?
What does a sign mean if it indicates a place reserved for persons with disabilities?
What can large electronic flashing arrow panels be used for in work zones?
What can large electronic flashing arrow panels be used for in work zones?
When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, where should you turn into?
When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, where should you turn into?
What does a sign mean that indicates 'Turn left or go straight'?
What does a sign mean that indicates 'Turn left or go straight'?
If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, what should you do?
If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, what should you do?
It is unsafe for you to pass when?
It is unsafe for you to pass when?
All regulatory devices on the road tell you?
All regulatory devices on the road tell you?
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you start signaling?
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you start signaling?
When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, where should you turn into?
When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, where should you turn into?
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for?
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for?
What is the wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection known as?
What is the wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection known as?
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?
What is a vehicle's stopping distance equal to?
What is a vehicle's stopping distance equal to?
Before backing up your vehicle, what should you look towards?
Before backing up your vehicle, what should you look towards?
When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the ____ of the central island.
When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the ____ of the central island.
Blind pedestrians may carry _____ canes or use guide dogs.
Blind pedestrians may carry _____ canes or use guide dogs.
What does this sign indicate?
What does this sign indicate?
What should you do when driving through an intersection?
What should you do when driving through an intersection?
Which of these statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?
Which of these statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?
Study Notes
Intersections and Right-of-Way
- Yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first at intersections. If two arrive simultaneously, yield to the vehicle on your right.
- A three-sided red yield sign indicates drivers must slow down and be prepared to stop for vehicles or pedestrians with the right-of-way.
Traffic Signs and Signals
- Broken white lines on the road allow passing when safe.
- A five-sided sign indicates a school zone; stop for children in crosswalks.
- A flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal alerts drivers to proceed with caution.
Emergency and Incident Procedures
- Report a collision to the DMV within 10 days.
- If involved in an accident causing serious bodily injury to evade police, the maximum imprisonment is 7 years.
Safe Driving Practices
- Use "hand-over-hand" steering to correct skids.
- In foggy conditions, drive slowly while using low-beam headlights.
- Avoid tailgating using the "three-second rule" to maintain safe distances.
- When hydroplaning, slow down gradually without braking abruptly.
Parking and Stopping Guidelines
- A painted blue curb indicates special parking for disabled persons with placards.
- Before backing up, check all sides and continue looking to the rear.
- Use turnouts on two-lane roads to allow faster vehicles to pass when you are driving slowly.
Vehicle and Highway Rules
- Vehicles towing trailers on two-lane undivided highways have a maximum speed limit of 55 mph unless otherwise posted.
- On a two-lane road, vehicles must yield to those traveling uphill on steep mountains where neither can pass.
- Enter freeways at or near the traffic speed and always signal before turning.
Headlights and Visibility
- Turn on headlights 30 minutes after sunset and when visibility is poor due to weather conditions like fog or rain.
- Protect yourself from high-beam headlights by looking at the right edge of the road when approached by an oncoming vehicle.
Regulatory Device Compliance
- Regulatory signs instruct drivers to stop, limit speed, or direct movement.
- Fines for littering roadside can reach $1000.
Child Safety and Seatbelt Regulations
- Children under 8 may ride in the front seat only if all rear seats are occupied, provided they are properly secured.
- All drivers must ensure children are safely restrained based on their age and height.
Driving Area Behaviors
- In a roundabout, always drive counterclockwise and yield to pedestrians.
- Be mindful when passing, ensuring you have enough space to pull back into your lane safely.
Enforcement and Legal Limits
- It is illegal for drivers under 21 to use cell phones while driving; violators face fines.
- The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is zero for minors; for adults over 21, it is 0.08%.
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