Vehicle Registration and Traffic Regulations
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Where must your registration be?

In the car

What does 'road ahead is closed' indicate?

N/A

What is an interchange?

A series of ramps that connects a highway to a road

What does 'divided highways ends ahead' mean?

<p>N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as?

<p>Left edge lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'slow moving vehicle ahead' warn about?

<p>N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

When passing other vehicles, what should you always do?

<p>Always signal before passing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

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

What do regulatory devices on the road tell you?

<p>To stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

<p>When driving in the country at night or dark city streets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe a situation on a highway with 3 or more lanes.

<p>The middle lane or lanes are usually the smoothest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching?

<p>You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must?

<p>Hold the steering wheel tight and keep the vehicle straight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is unsafe for you to pass when?

<p>You are moving through an intersection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can use High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes?

<p>Carpools; more than one person</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded.

<p>Look toward the right edge of the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to _______.

<p>The sum of your braking distance and the reaction distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?

<p>To move into the proper lane fully (far left or far right lane)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a ____________.

<p>Limit line (stop line)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do after sunset?

<p>Use your headlights 30 minutes after sunset.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane ____________________.

<p>Slow down gradually, but do not apply the brakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

A driver signaling with a hand and arm pointing upward wants to?

<p>Turn right</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you litter on the roadside you are subject to...

<p>$1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are in an intersection and you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should________.

<p>Continue through the intersection. Then move to the right as soon as you can and stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

At 'T' intersections without 'stop' or 'yield' signs, traffic on the ___________ has the right-of-way.

<p>Through road</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a yield sign indicate?

<p>Drivers must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle or pedestrian pass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A driver who is involved in a collision must report it to the DMV within __ days.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are special 'turnout' areas marked on a two-lane road for?

<p>To allow cars behind you to pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ mph.

<p>55</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'end of a divided highway' mean?

<p>N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?

<p>High beams when traveling behind other vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a roundabout, you must drive in ___________.

<p>Counterclockwise direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the law regarding minors using a cell phone while driving?

<p>It is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone while driving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can make a left turn on a red light.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A child under 8 years old can ride in the front seat when all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years old.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a __________ curb.

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

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are ______________.

<p>Considered a barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When entering a freeway, you should ___________.

<p>Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?

<p>Turn on your right turn signal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of traffic is indicated at two-way traffic signs?

<p>Traffic can move in both directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by?

<p>Braking too hard at high speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the ___________ rule.

<p>Three-second</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your parked car rolls and hits another car, you should?

<p>Leave a note with your name, phone number, and address.</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a steep hill with two cars going both ways, who has the right of way?

<p>The car going uphill has the right of way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

While driving in fog, you should use your?

<p>Low-beam headlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

There must always be a license plate on the ___________ of the car.

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

If you move, get a new car, or motor, you must notify the DMV within ______ days.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to travel faster than _____ mph on a highway.

<p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a two-lane, undivided highway, it is illegal to drive faster than ________ mph unless otherwise posted.

<p>55</p> Signup and view all the answers

In alleyways, approaching railroads, or an intersection you must drive ____________ mph.

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

In business/residential districts, approaching or passing a school (when kids are going in/out), and passing a senior center you must drive ________ mph unless otherwise posted.

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

You may turn _______ at a red light unless posted otherwise.

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

At intersections, if all drivers arrive at the same time, the driver on the _______ has the right of way.

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

On a multilane road, slow vehicles must go on the _____________ hand lane.

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

Turn signals must be used _______ ft before turning.

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

Hand signal: hand straight means...

<p>Left turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hand signal: hand up means...

<p>Right turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hand signal: hand down means...

<p>Slowing down</p> Signup and view all the answers

Always pass on the ______-hand side unless on a divided, one-way highway.

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

When U-turning, there can be no traffic in either direction for ___________ ft.

<p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashing yellow over a lane means the lane can only be used to make _________ turns off or on the highway.

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

Flashing yellow is the same as a?

<p>Stop sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

Curbs marked white are for?

<p>Only drop-off/pickup passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Curbs marked green are for?

<p>Time limited parking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stop lamps must be visible from _____ ft day and night.

<p>300</p> Signup and view all the answers

Must be able to see _________ ft with a rear view mirror.

<p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under-aged DUI suspends license for ______.

<p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

You get ___ point on your record when in an accident.

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when changing lanes?

<p>Always signal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To prevent a : - accelerator and avoid brake -turn _______ the skid -______ accelerato, and brake.

<p>Skid, stop, into, alternate</p> Signup and view all the answers

________ beam headlights are for fog.

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

________ beam headlights can only be used if there is not a vehicle within _______ ft and are usually used at night.

<p>High, 500</p> Signup and view all the answers

Headlights must be on when visibility is reduced below ______ ft.

<p>1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hydroplaning?

<p>When there is a layer of water between the car and the road, causing tires to lose traction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must fill out a form _____ days after an accident if an injury or property damage exceeds $750.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

When someone else drives your car, you are responsible for?

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

Accelerate before merging onto the ___________.

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

What type of lines indicate you cannot pass anyone going the same way?

<p>Solid white lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can't pass on __________.

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

Tap the horn to warn a car ahead that you are going to?

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

You cannot speed up to __________ someone.

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

What does 'stalling' mean?

<p>When the engine stops working.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most dangerous time to be on the road?

<p>After rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects tires to the mainframe?

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

What type of brake is used to slow the vehicle?

<p>Service brake</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of brake is for emergencies to be pulled manually?

<p>Parking brake</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ABS stand for?

<p>Anti-lock brake system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color are brake/tail lights?

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

What color are reverse lights?

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

What is illegal to hang from the rearview mirror?

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

What type of transmission requires the clutch to be used before changing gears?

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

Where is the accelerator located?

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

Where is the brake located?

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

What happens when you turn headlights twice toward you?

<p>Activate low beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you pull the headlights?

<p>Activate high beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you turn the headlights once away?

<p>Activate parking lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

Check the brake system ______ times a year.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____% alcohol means you can't drive.

<p>.08</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Registration and Vehicle Requirements

  • Vehicle registration must be kept inside the car at all times.
  • License plates are required on the back of the vehicle.
  • Failure to notify the DMV of address changes or new vehicles must be done within 10 days.

Traffic Control and Regulations

  • Regulatory devices define mandatory driver actions, such as stop signs and speed limits.
  • Flashing yellow lights indicate caution, similar to a stop sign, and direct usage for left turns off/on highways.
  • Speed Limits:
    • Blind intersection speed limit: 15 mph.
    • Standard highway speed limit: 65 mph, with a maximum of 55 mph on two-lane undivided highways.
    • Residential/business district: 25 mph.

Lane and Turn Regulations

  • Divided highways should not be entered or exited unless via designated openings; indicated by solid double yellow lines.
  • On one-way roads, yellow lines denote the left edge.
  • Always signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.

Highways and Merging

  • In three or more lanes, the left lane is for faster-moving traffic.
  • Merge onto freeways at or near traffic speed to maintain safety.
  • An uphill vehicle always has the right of way on narrow hills.

Vehicle Safety and Maintenance

  • Stopping distance is a combination of reaction time and braking distance, influenced by speed and road conditions.
  • Check the brake system twice a year for optimal performance.
  • ABS (anti-lock brake system) helps maintain traction during braking.

Emergency Situations and Handling

  • In case of a flat tire, maintain a firm grip and keep the vehicle steady.
  • If hydroplaning, gradually slow down without braking harshly to regain control.
  • Know the legal implications of accidents: report to DMV within 10 days if exceeding $750 in damage or injury.

Special Traffic Situations

  • High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for carpools with multiple passengers.
  • Always keep a lookout for pedestrians, especially in school zones and near senior centers.
  • Use low-beam headlights in fog to reduce glare and maintain visibility.

Driver Responsibilities

  • A driver must leave a note with contact details if they hit a parked vehicle.
  • Underage DUI results in a one-year license suspension.
  • You are responsible for any damages caused by anyone driving your vehicle.

Hand Signals and Communication

  • Use hand signals to indicate turns: hand straight for left, hand up for right, and hand down for slowing down.
  • Tap your horn to signal your approach when passing another vehicle.

General Road Rules

  • It’s illegal to hang objects from the rearview mirror or speed up to pass someone.
  • Do not use high-beam headlights when following other vehicles or in fog conditions.

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This quiz covers essential vehicle registration requirements, traffic control devices, and lane regulations. Ensure you understand the speed limits and rules for safe driving. Test your knowledge on the legal requirements for vehicle operation and the correct actions to take in various traffic situations.

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