Questions and Answers
What does a yellow unbroken (solid) line on the center line mean?
When parking uphill, what direction should your wheels be turned?
away from the curb (left)
When parking downhill, what direction should your wheels be turned?
to the curb (right)
What should you do when your car starts to skid on a slippery road?
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What should you do when preparing for a right turn?
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When under 18 and driving with an instruction permit, who is permitted to be your licensed driver?
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What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
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A left turn from a one way street should be made from the ____ ____ lane.
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A left turn onto a one way street should be made into the ____ ____ ____ lane.
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The speed limit in a residential district in a city is __ mph unless a higher speed is posted.
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When must headlights be turned on?
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What should you do when you hear the siren of an approaching emergency vehicle?
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How long is a temporary instruction permit valid for?
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To become an organ donor you must ___.
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At a stop sign you must ___.
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When driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow at night, what will help you see more clearly?
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When must you report an accident to the DMV?
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What does a constant or flashing red traffic signal mean?
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Stopping distance at 60 mph is _______ times as great as at 30 mph.
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When entering a highway from a private driveway, you must?
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When a pedestrian carrying a white cane or with a guide dog starts to cross the street, you must ____.
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When leaving the curb from a parked position, best visibility can be gained by ____.
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When backing your car, you should ____.
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On a 4 lane highway, slow vehicles should be driven in the ____.
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What determines the proper speed limit?
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Why is driving too slow for conditions dangerous?
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If a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a divided highway, what should oncoming traffic do?
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After passing another vehicle such as a semi, when is returning to your lane safe?
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Study Notes
Driving Regulations and Safety Indicators
- A YELLOW unbroken line in the center indicates no passing zone; traffic moves in both directions.
- Wheels direction when parking: uphill - turn away from curb (left); downhill - turn toward curb (right).
- During a skid, reduce speed by letting off the gas, avoid braking, and steer in the direction of the skid.
Traffic Procedures
- Signal at least 100 ft before a right turn, check traffic behind, and stay in the right lane.
- Under 18 with an instruction permit must be supervised by a licensed parent or guardian at least 21 years old, or a 21+ licensed adult with guardian permission.
- Speed limit in a school zone with children present is 15 mph.
Lane and Speed Regulations
- Left turn from a one-way street: use the extreme left lane; to a one-way street: enter the first open left lane.
- Speed limit in a residential district: 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
- Headlights must be on 30 minutes after sunset and before sunrise, during low visibility, and in funeral processions.
Emergency and Reporting Procedures
- On hearing an emergency vehicle siren, pull over to the right; if in an intersection, clear it first.
- Report accidents to the DMV if there are injuries or property damage exceeding $1,000, or $200 to government property.
Traffic Signals and Distances
- A constant or flashing red light means to stop unconditionally.
- Stopping distance at 60 mph is three times that at 30 mph.
- Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians when entering a highway from a private driveway.
Pedestrian and Vehicle Interactions
- Stop at least 10 feet away when a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog crosses the street.
- When leaving a curb from a parked position, check the proper shoulder for visibility; avoid reliance on mirrors.
- While backing, look over your right shoulder out of the rear window.
Road Usage Guidelines
- Slow vehicles should travel in the right-hand lane of a four-lane highway.
- Drive according to weather conditions rather than fixed speed limits.
- Driving too slow can create hazards as cars may accumulate behind, increasing the risk of accidents.
School Bus Regulations
- On a divided highway when a school bus has flashing red lights, oncoming traffic in the opposite lane is not required to stop.
- After passing a vehicle, safely return to your lane when you can see its headlights in your rearview mirror.
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