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What can happen if you tailgate other drivers?

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

  • Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
  • Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
  • Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. (correct)
  • What should you do when there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead?

  • Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street. (correct)
  • Make eye contact and then pass him/her.
  • Slow down as you pass him/her.
  • Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line indicate about passing?

    <p>Next to the broken line may pass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

    <p>Under no circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:

    <p>15 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

    <p>Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

    <p>At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When driving in fog, you should use your:

    <p>Low beams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A white painted curb means:

    <p>Loading zone for passengers or mail only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

    <p>Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    California's 'Basic Speed Law' says:

    <p>You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within _____ days.

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>10 to 15 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

    <p>Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:

    <p>Both of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

    <p>25 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You may legally block an intersection:

    <p>Under no circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Turned to the right (away from the street).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With a Class C driver's license, a person may drive:

    <p>A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

    <p>The lane closest to the left curb.</p> 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:

    <p>If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Roadways are the most slippery:

    <p>The first rain after a dry spell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You may not park your vehicle:

    <p>Next to a red painted curb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

    <p>Sell or transfer your vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>May not be crossed for any reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signal for 100 feet before turning.</p> 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:

    <p>No faster than 65 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is illegal to park your vehicle:

    <p>In an unmarked crosswalk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

    <p>Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

    <p>At all times.</p> 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:

    <p>Headlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

    <p>Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.</p> 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:

    <p>No faster than 65 mph.</p> 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:

    <p>Traffic on the street moves to the left.</p> 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:

    <p>May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.</p> 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:

    <p>Increase your chances of an accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

    <p>Your side of the road is a broken line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You drive defensively when you:

    <p>Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.</p> 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:

    <p>Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

    <p>You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

    <p>At all times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can you drive in a bike lane?

    <p>When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):

    <p>You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Passing and Roadway Rules

    • Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is prohibited under all circumstances.
    • The speed limit near a railroad crossing with no warning devices and limited visibility is 15 MPH.
    • When parking parallel to the curb on a level street, wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

    Merging and Speed Regulations

    • Merge onto the freeway at or near the same speed as existing traffic.
    • Low beams should be used when driving in fog for maximum visibility.
    • California's Basic Speed Law prohibits driving faster than safe conditions, regardless of posted limits.

    School and Traffic Bus Regulations

    • Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and remain stopped until the lights turn off.
    • Notify DMV within 5 days when selling a vehicle.
    • You must signal for 100 feet before making a left turn.

    Vehicle and Collision Guidelines

    • Large trucks have larger blind spots compared to most passenger vehicles.
    • In a minor accident with a parked vehicle, leave a note and report to the police or CHP.
    • The speed limit in residential areas is typically 25 MPH unless otherwise posted.

    Intersection and Curb Parking Rules

    • Blocking intersections is not permitted under any circumstances.
    • Parking uphill on a two-way street with no curbs means front wheels should be turned away from the street.
    • Under a Class C driver's license, you can drive a 3-axle vehicle if it weighs less than 6,000 pounds.

    Lane and Turn Protocols

    • To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, start from the lane closest to the left curb.
    • Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when there's not enough room on the other side.
    • Vehicles towing trailers weighing more than 4,000 pounds must stop before crossing railroad tracks.

    Driving Practices and Caution

    • Drive defensively by keeping eyes moving for potential hazards.
    • Use headlights in poor visibility conditions caused by dust storms or fog.
    • You cannot assume other drivers will make space for you while passing.

    General Traffic Signs and Lane Use

    • Obey instructions from signal people at construction sites at all times.
    • In a lane next to a double yellow line, you may cross if the line on your side is broken.
    • Stay out of intersections if traffic is blocking them, even with a green light.
    • Yield to pedestrians crossing in your lane; stop if necessary.
    • Using headphones while driving can be illegal, especially if they cover both ears.
    • Tailgating is discouraged as it can frustrate other drivers and lead to accidents.

    Additional Traffic Signals and Curb Designations

    • A flashing yellow signal means to slow down and proceed with caution.
    • A solid yellow line next to a broken line allows vehicles next to the broken line to pass.
    • Always drive at a speed that matches the conditions; driving too slowly can obstruct traffic.

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    Test your knowledge on driving regulations and safety guidelines with this quiz. It covers critical scenarios, such as passing vehicles and approaching railroad crossings. Perfect for anyone preparing for a driving test or seeking to refresh their road safety knowledge.

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