Driving Flashcards Quiz

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

55 mph

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

Turn left

Turn right (correct)

Stop

Go straight

What does a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow mean?

Yield and then proceed with caution

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

10 days Signup and view all the answers

What does a double solid white line mean?

A double solid white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited. Signup and view all the answers

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

Braking too hard at a high speed Signup and view all the answers

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

blue Signup and view all the answers

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

A barrier Signup and view all the answers

At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet before stopping.

400 Signup and view all the answers

If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

Yield to the bicycle Signup and view all the answers

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:

Left turns only Signup and view all the answers

Before backing up your vehicle, you should continue to look ______ while backing.

To the rear Signup and view all the answers

Blind pedestrians may carry _______ canes or use guide dogs.

White Signup and view all the answers

It is unsafe for you to pass when:

You are moving through an intersection Signup and view all the answers

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

Any safely open lane Signup and view all the answers

If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________.

Look toward the right side of the road Signup and view all the answers

In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is:

15 mph Signup and view all the answers

You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before making a left turn.

100 ft Signup and view all the answers

You are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV if:

There is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries. Signup and view all the answers

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive at what speed?

No faster than 65 mph Signup and view all the answers

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

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

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Sell or transfer your vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on a California two-lane undivided highway.

55 mph Signup and view all the answers

When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into:

The lane nearest to the right edge of the road Signup and view all the answers

A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that:

The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph Signup and view all the answers

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from which direction?

Right Signup and view all the answers

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

Interchange Signup and view all the answers

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

If you are in a carpool/HOV lane that has a designated entrance on the left. Signup and view all the answers

If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a police pursuit, you may be fined at least:

$2000 Signup and view all the answers

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

300 ft Signup and view all the answers

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

Up to 1 year in jail Signup and view all the answers

Under California law, if you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to for a first offense and up to for each subsequent offense.

$20, $50 Signup and view all the answers

If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may be sentenced to jail for:

6 months Signup and view all the answers

In California, you must not park within _______ of a railroad track.

7.5 ft Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop. Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

25 mph Signup and view all the answers

U-turns in business districts are legal at:

Legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them. Signup and view all the answers

Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb?

Away from the curb Signup and view all the answers

What is reaction distance?

How far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes. Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to leave a child ___ years or younger unattended in a motor vehicle.

6 Signup and view all the answers

The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally:

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may be sentenced to:

Serve up to six months in jail. Signup and view all the answers

If you are under 21 years of age and your BAC measures 0.01% or higher on the breath test (PAS), you may be suspended for:

One year. Signup and view all the answers

A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:

Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Signup and view all the answers

What does this sign mean?

Phone service ahead Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?

Blue indicates road user services. Signup and view all the answers

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, drivers should:

Steer their vehicle around the water, if possible. Signup and view all the answers

If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket. Signup and view all the answers

You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?

Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. Signup and view all the answers

At 55 mph, it takes about ____ feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

400 Signup and view all the answers

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

At any time for any reason. Signup and view all the answers

What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

Arrows Signup and view all the answers

A thumping sound can be a warning:

That a tire blowout is about to occur. Signup and view all the answers

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:

Flash your headlights to high beam for a second, then return to low beam, move your eyes to the right. Signup and view all the answers

What does this sign mean?

Displayed on the rear of slow-moving vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Speed Limits and Regulations

Maximum speed limit while towing trailers on a two-lane undivided highway is 55 mph unless posted otherwise.
Maximum speed limit in a California business district is 25 mph.
On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit is also 55 mph unless stated differently.

Signaling and Turns

A driver signaling with hand and arm pointed upward indicates intent to turn right.
Continuously signal 100 feet before making a left turn from a one-way street to another one-way street; left turns should enter any safely open lane.
A center lane between opposing traffic lanes is designated for left turns only.

Traffic Signals and Signs

A flashing yellow arrow traffic signal requires drivers to yield and proceed with caution.
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates it cannot travel faster than 25 mph.
Blue traffic signs provide information about road user services.

Collisions and Reporting

Significant collisions must be reported to the DMV within 10 days.
A written report (SR1) to the DMV is required if property damage exceeds $1,000 or if there are injuries.

Road Markings and Distances

A double solid white line prohibits crossing lanes traveling in the same direction.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two feet apart indicate a barrier.
At 55 mph under ideal conditions, a vehicle travels approximately 400 feet during the driver's reaction time before stopping.

Interactions with Other Vehicles

Yield the right-of-way to bicycles when they reach an intersection simultaneously.
When approaching with high-beam headlights from another vehicle, look to the right side of the road to avoid temporary blindness.
Emergency vehicles with lights and sirens may pass red lights and exceed speed limits.

Parking and Road Safety

Do not park within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.
Front wheels should be turned away from the curb when parked uphill next to a curb.
Children 6 years or younger should not be left unattended in a vehicle.

Legal Obligations and Penalties

Notify the DMV within 5 days upon selling or transferring a vehicle.
Offenders convicted of driving without a seat belt may face fines up to $20 for the first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses.
Serious injury attempts to evade police may incur fines of at least $2,000.

Driving Behavior and Safety Practices

If a driver hits a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, they must leave a note with contact information.
If the rear wheels start to skid, steer in the direction the vehicle is attempting to go.
If driving slower than traffic, you might disrupt flow and risk a ticket.

Pedestrian Regulations

Blind pedestrians use white canes or guide dogs for mobility.
Vehicles must yield to vehicles coming from the right when there are no stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals at an intersection.
A safety zone for passengers boarding buses or trolleys cannot be driven through at any time.

Miscellaneous Driving Rules

Locked wheel skids are often caused by braking too hard at high speeds.
Bicyclists and pedestrians have specific right-of-way regulations that must be followed by drivers.
Arrows on pavement markings guide which lane to use for turning.

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Questions and Answers

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

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

What does a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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

What does a double solid white line mean?

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

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

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

At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet before stopping.

If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:

Before backing up your vehicle, you should continue to look ______ while backing.

Blind pedestrians may carry _______ canes or use guide dogs.

It is unsafe for you to pass when:

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

If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________.

In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is:

You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before making a left turn.

You are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV if:

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive at what speed?

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

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on a California two-lane undivided highway.

When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into:

A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that:

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from which direction?

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

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

If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a police pursuit, you may be fined at least:

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

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

Under California law, if you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to __ for a first offense and up to __ for each subsequent offense.

If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may be sentenced to jail for:

In California, you must not park within _______ of a railroad track.

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

U-turns in business districts are legal at:

Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb?

What is reaction distance?

It is illegal to leave a child ___ years or younger unattended in a motor vehicle.

The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally:

If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may be sentenced to:

If you are under 21 years of age and your BAC measures 0.01% or higher on the breath test (PAS), you may be suspended for:

A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:

What does this sign mean?

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, drivers should:

If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?

What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?

At 55 mph, it takes about ____ feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

A thumping sound can be a warning:

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:

What does this sign mean?

Study Notes

Speed Limits and Regulations

Signaling and Turns

Traffic Signals and Signs

Collisions and Reporting

Road Markings and Distances

Interactions with Other Vehicles

Parking and Road Safety

Legal Obligations and Penalties

Driving Behavior and Safety Practices

Pedestrian Regulations

Miscellaneous Driving Rules

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