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You may turn right on a solid red light:
You may turn right on a solid red light:
- Only if the way is clear
- Anytime
- Never
- Only after stopping, unless otherwise posted (correct)
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You:
You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You:
Should slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
During the second six months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you:
During the second six months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you:
You have consented to take the test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
You have consented to take the test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
What does a sign indicating a sharp turn to the right mean?
What does a sign indicating a sharp turn to the right mean?
What does a sign indicating a merging lane ahead mean?
What does a sign indicating a merging lane ahead mean?
When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
You should usually drive your vehicle slower when:
You should usually drive your vehicle slower when:
The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet:
The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet:
You can be fined up to $1,000.00 and jailed for six months if you are cited for:
You can be fined up to $1,000.00 and jailed for six months if you are cited for:
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled 'T' intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled 'T' intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
It is very foggy. You should slow down and turn on your:
It is very foggy. You should slow down and turn on your:
Which of the following children requires a child restraint system?
Which of the following children requires a child restraint system?
An orange and red sign of this shape always means:
An orange and red sign of this shape always means:
If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with:
If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with:
This sign means:
This sign means:
You are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead that blocks your view. You must:
You are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead that blocks your view. You must:
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle:
You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle:
Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look:
Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look:
On a green arrow, you must:
On a green arrow, you must:
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street:
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street:
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This lane is used:
The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This lane is used:
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should:
You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should:
When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:
When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:
Cargo extending more than 4 feet from your rear bumper:
Cargo extending more than 4 feet from your rear bumper:
This sign means you should:
This sign means you should:
When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle:
When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle:
When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and:
When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and:
Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If it is absolutely necessary, you may:
Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If it is absolutely necessary, you may:
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
Which of these is recommended when driving at night on a dimly lit street?
Which of these is recommended when driving at night on a dimly lit street?
To see cars in your blind spots, you should check:
To see cars in your blind spots, you should check:
If another driver 'cuts' in front of you, it would be better if you:
If another driver 'cuts' in front of you, it would be better if you:
You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time:
You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time:
If you are involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and:
If you are involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and:
There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this sign, you should:
There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this sign, you should:
When a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, you should:
When a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, you should:
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
This sign means:
This sign means:
Is it illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.
Is it illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.
You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they:
You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they:
Study Notes
General Traffic Rules
- Right turn allowed on solid red after a complete stop, unless posted otherwise.
- Notify DMV within 5 days if vehicles are sold or transferred.
- At uncontrolled intersections, slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.
Driving Around Curves & Freeway Exits
- Slow down to a safe speed before descending a curved ramp when exiting a freeway.
Underage Driving Regulations
- During the first six months post-licensure, parents or guardians must accompany drivers transporting minors between midnight and 5:00 AM.
Driving Safety and Responsibilities
- Consent to alcohol testing when driving in California.
- Alertness needed for brake lights from vehicles ahead, indicating potential stops.
Speed and Weather Conditions
- On wet roads with a posted limit of 55 mph, reduce speed by 5-10 mph for safety.
Legal Consequences
- Fine and possible jail time for abandoning animals on highways (up to $1,000 and six months).
Intersection Protocols
- Green light requires waiting for cleared intersections before proceeding.
- Always stop for solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out signals.
- The vehicle on the through road has the right-of-way at uncontrolled "T" intersections.
Night Driving Strategies
- Use low beam headlights in foggy conditions; drive slowly on dimly lit streets within the headlights' reach.
Child Safety
- A seven-year-old under 4'9" requires a child restraint system for safety.
Road Sign Interpretations
- Orange and red signs indicate slow-moving vehicles.
- Specific signs warn of slippery roads and merging lanes ahead.
- Pedestrian crosswalks must be approached cautiously.
Merging and Lane Changes
- Never assume other vehicles will make space during lane changes; signal for at least 5 seconds.
- Maintain a 4-second gap when merging or changing lanes.
Vehicle Cargo Regulations
- Cargo extending over 4 feet from the back of a vehicle must be marked with flags or lights.
Rules of the Road
- Yield to right-of-way signs when crossing or entering roads.
- When encountering light rail vehicles, avoid turning in front of them.
Parking and Stopping Regulations
- Always use parking brakes and leave vehicles in gear or "park" when parked on hills.
- Stopping next to red-curbed areas is illegal wherever indicated.
Accident Protocols
- In accidents, exchange driver license information and provide proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
Dealing with Other Drivers
- If cut off by another driver, ease off the gas for safety.
- At overlapping traffic signals, come to a complete stop before proceeding when signals fail.
Bicycles and Blind Spots
- Always check blind spots by looking over shoulders for safety regarding bicycles in traffic lanes.
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