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Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?
Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?
- A 9-year-old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall
- A 10-year-old who is 5 feet 3 inches tall
- A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall (correct)
When you tailgate other drivers, you can?
When you tailgate other drivers, you can?
- Help reduce traffic congestion
- Not result in a traffic citation
- Frustrate the other drivers and make them angry (correct)
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should?
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should?
- Check the incoming number before answering the call
- Let the call go to voicemail (correct)
- Answer the call because it may be an emergency
Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking, you should?
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking, you should?
This black and yellow diamond sign means:
This black and yellow diamond sign means:
This black and yellow road sign with a truck going downhill marked with "HILL" means:
This black and yellow road sign with a truck going downhill marked with "HILL" means:
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must?
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must?
This sign with an arrow turning to the left with a red cancel mark means:
This sign with an arrow turning to the left with a red cancel mark means:
You must notify the DMV within five days if you?
You must notify the DMV within five days if you?
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is?
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is?
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in?
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in?
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means?
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means?
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
This yellow sign with a traffic signal on it means?
This yellow sign with a traffic signal on it means?
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane?
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane?
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is?
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is?
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must?
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must?
You should allow an extra cushion space:
You should allow an extra cushion space:
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic?
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic?
This black and yellow road sign with a truck going downhill means:
This black and yellow road sign with a truck going downhill means:
U-turns in residential districts are legal?
U-turns in residential districts are legal?
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to?
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to?
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:
Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:
This red and white sign that says "DO NOT ENTER" means:
This red and white sign that says "DO NOT ENTER" means:
This yellow circular sign means:
This yellow circular sign means:
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve?
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve?
You may not park your vehicle?
You may not park your vehicle?
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:
While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you?
While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you?
This sign of an arrow turning to the right with a red cancel mark means:
This sign of an arrow turning to the right with a red cancel mark means:
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
In inclement weather, you should?
In inclement weather, you should?
When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must?
When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must?
If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should?
If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should?
If a tire blows out, you should?
If a tire blows out, you should?
Which statement is true?
Which statement is true?
This bicyclist is signaling:
This bicyclist is signaling:
Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?
Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?
When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:
When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:
You should use your horn when?
You should use your horn when?
Placard abuse will result in?
Placard abuse will result in?
This sign means (double squiggles, both sides of wheels, yellow diamond, car foreground)
This sign means (double squiggles, both sides of wheels, yellow diamond, car foreground)
When driving at night, you should?
When driving at night, you should?
On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights?
On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights?
If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you?
If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you?
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you?
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you?
If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should?
If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should?
You are driving on a one-way street. You may only turn left onto another one-way street if:
You are driving on a one-way street. You may only turn left onto another one-way street if:
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
A U-turn is not permitted?
A U-turn is not permitted?
A diamond-shaped sign means?
A diamond-shaped sign means?
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer?
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer?
At a railroad crossing, you must?
At a railroad crossing, you must?
Alcohol in any concentration is:
Alcohol in any concentration is:
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always?
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always?
If your vehicle has a two-part safety system, you should?
If your vehicle has a two-part safety system, you should?
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the _____ next to your side of the road is a broken line.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the _____ next to your side of the road is a broken line.
Study Notes
Child Passenger Restraints
- A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall must use a child passenger restraint system.
Tailgating Consequences
- Tailgating can frustrate other drivers, potentially leading to anger and unsafe situations.
Cell Phone Use While Driving
- If a cell phone rings while driving without hands-free, let the call go to voicemail.
Driving Speed
- It is not advisable to always drive slower than other traffic as it may block traffic flow.
Parking Guidelines
- Ensure your vehicle is visible to approaching drivers when parking in non-designated areas.
Traffic Signs
- Black and yellow diamond signs indicate roadwork or maintenance. A steep grade sign warns of a steep downhill slope.
School Bus Safety
- When a school bus is loading or unloading children with flashing red lights, stop until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm retracts.
Turn Restrictions
- A sign with a left-turn indication and a red cancel mark means no left turn is permitted.
DMV Reporting
- Notify the DMV within five days if you sell or transfer your vehicle.
Residential Speed Limits
- The default speed limit in residential areas is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
Alcohol and Driving
- Alcohol negatively affects judgment, crucial for safe driving.
School Bus Procedures
- Vehicles must remain stopped until the school bus's stop arm is retracted and it resumes motion.
Lane Identification
- Broken white lines on the left indicate you are likely in an exit lane.
Traffic Signal Responses
- A flashing yellow light means to slow down and navigate through the intersection carefully.
Traffic Flow
- Driving slower than traffic can lead to interference and the possibility of receiving a traffic ticket.
Traffic Signal Ahead
- A yellow sign with a traffic signal indicates a traffic signal is approaching.
Bike Lane Use
- You may use a bike lane for up to 200 feet before making a right turn.
Pedestrian Right-of-Way
- Always give the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing any street.
Basic Speed Law
- Drivers must never exceed a safe speed based on current driving conditions.
Following Distance
- Increase following distance when behind vehicles that obstruct the driver's view.
Multilane Traffic
- When on a multilane street with two-way traffic, it's safer to drive ahead of or behind other vehicles.
Aggressive Driving
- If faced with an aggressive driver, getting out of their way is the safest response.
Hydroplaning
- Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 35 mph on wet surfaces.
Night Driving
- Increase following distances at night to accommodate reduced visibility.
Visibility in Inclement Weather
- In poor visibility conditions, use headlights and increase following distances.
Flashers and Emergency Signals
- Use hazard lights to warn other drivers of a collision or danger ahead.
Fatigue Management
- If feeling fatigued, find a safe spot to rest rather than continuing to drive.
Railroad Crossing Rules
- Always stop at railroad crossings when directed by signs or signals.
U-Turn Restrictions
- U-turns are not allowed near curves or hills due to reduced visibility.
Sign Recognition
- A diamond-shaped sign serves as a warning of potential hazards.
Bicycle Signaling
- Hand signals indicate turns, with a left turn being signaled by extending the left arm.
Safe Distance at Intersections
- Always check for oncoming traffic at intersections and railroad crossings.
Vehicle Safety Systems
- Use both lap and shoulder belts when available to maximize safety.
Double Yellow Line Crossing
- Crossing double yellow lines to pass is allowed only if your side has a broken line.
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