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Roadways are most slippery ______________.
Roadways are most slippery ______________.
- When it first starts to rain (correct)
- After it has been raining for awhile
- During a heavy downpour
What sign means another road crosses yours ahead?
What sign means another road crosses yours ahead?
What sign means pedestrian crosswalk ahead?
What sign means pedestrian crosswalk ahead?
What does a sign indicating you must make a full stop before entering the intersection mean?
What does a sign indicating you must make a full stop before entering the intersection mean?
If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, ________________________
If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, ________________________
When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is ____ mph.
When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is ____ mph.
Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.
Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.
What sign means you must not turn right here?
What sign means you must not turn right here?
What sign indicates a right curve with a safe speed indicator?
What sign indicates a right curve with a safe speed indicator?
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart ______________.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart ______________.
If a truck in front of your car begins to turn left, but its right turn signals are flashing, it is most likely that the truck driver __________________.
If a truck in front of your car begins to turn left, but its right turn signals are flashing, it is most likely that the truck driver __________________.
Driving slower than other cars ______________.
Driving slower than other cars ______________.
To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds.
To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds.
What color are regulatory signs?
What color are regulatory signs?
When you are about to make a turn in the direction of a lighted green arrow, which of the following is true?
When you are about to make a turn in the direction of a lighted green arrow, which of the following is true?
A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is _______________.
A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is _______________.
What are guide signs?
What are guide signs?
To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit ______________.
To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit ______________.
You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should ______________.
You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should ______________.
When you see road workers at a construction site, you should obey their instructions __________________.
When you see road workers at a construction site, you should obey their instructions __________________.
What sign means let traffic crossing your path go first?
What sign means let traffic crossing your path go first?
When you want to back out of a parking space, you should do it slowly and look _____________ while backing.
When you want to back out of a parking space, you should do it slowly and look _____________ while backing.
What sign means cars may be merging from the side?
What sign means cars may be merging from the side?
What sign means the traffic in the left lane must turn left?
What sign means the traffic in the left lane must turn left?
When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle, you are ______________.
When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle, you are ______________.
The California Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than _______________.
The California Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than _______________.
Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians ___________.
Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians ___________.
What sign warns the road ahead may be slippery?
What sign warns the road ahead may be slippery?
When involved in a collision, exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and _________.
When involved in a collision, exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and _________.
When making a right turn ______________________.
When making a right turn ______________________.
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means ______________.
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means ______________.
Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________.
Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________.
A person with a Class C driver's license may operate ________________.
A person with a Class C driver's license may operate ________________.
What is the sign for a school nearby?
What is the sign for a school nearby?
When can you enter a bike lane?
When can you enter a bike lane?
If you see a YIELD sign ahead, be prepared to __________.
If you see a YIELD sign ahead, be prepared to __________.
You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should ______________.
You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should ______________.
California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________.
California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________.
In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs?
In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs?
What does a driver signaling mean when they are going to be turning right?
What does a driver signaling mean when they are going to be turning right?
At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by ____________________.
At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by ____________________.
What does a railroad crossing sign indicate?
What does a railroad crossing sign indicate?
If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are ____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you.
If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are ____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you.
When driving at night, only use your high-beam headlights ______________.
When driving at night, only use your high-beam headlights ______________.
What sign says the maximum allowed speed limit is 25 mph?
What sign says the maximum allowed speed limit is 25 mph?
In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more.
In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more.
Study Notes
Roadway Safety and Conditions
- Roadways are most slippery when it first starts to rain due to oil and dust not being washed away.
- Slow down at the first sign of rain, drizzle, or snow.
Traffic Signs and Meanings
- A sign indicating another road crosses yours ahead warns drivers of intersections.
- Signs for pedestrian crosswalks notify drivers of upcoming pedestrian areas.
- A full stop is required at stop signs before entering intersections.
Lane Usage and Traffic Rules
- Use the left lane for faster driving, passing, or turning left when three lanes are available.
- For uncontrolled railroad crossings, the speed limit is 15 mph if you cannot see tracks for 400 ft in both directions.
- Two yellow lines indicate that vehicles next to the broken line may pass; the solid line prohibits passing.
Driver Behavior and Safety
- If you follow a truck, pay attention to its turn signals as a right signal may indicate a left turn.
- Driving slower than surrounding traffic increases the likelihood of collisions; maintain a reasonable speed.
- Maintain a following distance of at least three seconds for safety.
Sign Colors and Meaning
- Regulatory signs are primarily white.
Turning and Yielding Rules
- When turning with a green arrow, you may proceed if oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light.
- Children must be secured in a child restraint system until at least seven years old and 4'7" tall.
- Obey instructions from road workers at all times, regardless of additional road signage.
Parking and Backing Up
- When backing out of a parking space, look over your right shoulder, as mirrors alone may not provide adequate visibility.
Special Traffic Situations
- The California Basic Speed Law mandates driving no faster than is safe for current conditions.
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks.
- Blue lane usage rules allow entering bike lanes only for right turns within 200 ft of the intersection.
Legal Requirements and Guidelines
- Headlights must be used no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until 30 minutes before sunrise.
- Consent to a blood, breath, or urine test for alcohol or drugs is given when applying for a California driver's license.
- The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers aged 21 and older.
Night Driving
- Dim high-beam headlights 500 ft from oncoming vehicles or when following another vehicle within 300 ft.
- Use high-beam headlights legally and safely, typically on unlighted streets or rural areas.
Additional Information
- At freeway entrances, check traffic by using all mirrors and looking over your shoulder.
- In a collision, share driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and current address with involved parties.
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