Driving Regulations and Safety Procedures

Questions and Answers

You may not park your vehicle:

Next to a red painted curb. (correct)

On the side of the freeway in an emergency.

Within 100 feet of an elementary school.

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Fail a smog test for your vehicle.

Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

Sell or transfer your vehicle. (correct)

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

Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.

May not be crossed for any reason. (correct)

May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway.

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Signal for 100 feet before turning. 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

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

In an unmarked crosswalk. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. Signup and view all the answers

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

At all times. Signup and view all the answers

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

Headlights. 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

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

Increase your chances of an accident. 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 a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Traffic on the street moves to the left. Signup and view all the answers

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parking Regulations

Parking next to a red painted curb is illegal.
Unmarked crosswalks are off-limits for parking.
Do not park within three feet of a private driveway.

DMV Notifications

Notify the DMV within 5 days if you sell or transfer your vehicle.

Traffic Lane Markings

Solid, double, yellow lines two or more feet apart cannot be crossed for any reason.

Right Turn Procedures

Signal for at least 100 feet before making a right turn.
Avoid driving in the bicycle lane when preparing to turn.

Speed Limits on Freeways

Legally, do not exceed the posted speed limit, even if traffic flows faster.

Use of Mobile Phones While Driving

The safest option is to use hands-free devices to keep both hands on the wheel.

Intersection Protocols

With a green light, stay out of an intersection if traffic blocks it.
Always obey instructions from school crossing guards.

Visibility Conditions

During dust storms, drive slowly and turn on headlights for visibility.

Passing Other Vehicles

Do not assume other drivers will make space for you when passing; make sure to check.

Accident Risks

Continuous passing of vehicles on a one-lane road increases the chances of an accident.

Railroad Safety

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials must stop at railroad tracks.

Turning Regulations

On a one-way street, you may turn left onto another one-way street if traffic moves to the left.

Truck Maneuvers

Large trucks may need to swing wide to complete a right turn, affecting lane usage.

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Test your knowledge of essential driving regulations and safety procedures. This quiz covers topics like parking rules, traffic signaling, and mobile phone usage while driving. Brush up on your understanding to ensure safe and legal driving practices.