Study Guide

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1. California law requires those under ___________ to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger.

• 12 years of age
• 16 years of age
• 18 years of age
• 21 years of age

2. Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver’s knowledge, you should make a practice of:

• honking your horn before driving
• checking your mirrors carefully
• driving slowly through parking lots
• walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them

3. At an uncontrolled four-way stop, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, __________ has the right-of-way.

• neither driver
• the driver to the left
• the driver to the right
• both drivers

4. Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at ________ for residential zones
and business districts.

• 25 mph
• 30 mph
• 35 mph
• 45 mph

5. You are NOT allowed to make U-turns:

• on two-way streets
• from left turn lanes
• in front of fire stations
• unless a sign permits it

6. You may drive to the left of a broken yellow line when:

• overtaking a vehicle that is parked or going slower than your vehicle
• left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road
• the right side of the road is closed or obstructed
• all of the above

7. When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to:

• pull over
• maintain your speed and lane position
• allow him or her to pass
• accelerate

8. _________ refers to speeding without realizing it.

• Highway hypnosis
• Velocitation
• Road rage
• Inertia

9. Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to
stop at a stop sign are given __________.

• one point
• two points
• three points
• four points

10. Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number ___ cause of
death among people ages 15-30 in the United States.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 5

11. ____________ are the most frequent victims of collisions between
vehicles and pedestrians.

• The handicapped
• Women
• Children
• The elderly

12. The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur:

• at intersections
• in cross-walks
• when a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a vehicle
• in parking lots

13. ______________ is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway
speeds.

• An acceleration lane
• A shoulder
• A carpool lane
• A passing lane

14. _______ paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading,
or unloading.

• White
• Yellow
• Green
• Red

15. _______ of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home.

• One-quarter
• Half
• Two-thirds
• Three-quarters

16. After completing your pass, you should return to your lane:

• when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.
• soon as possible
• when you are one car-length ahead of the vehicle you just passed
• when you see oncoming vehicles approaching

17. To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take:

• your tax returns
• your birth certificate
• a telephone bill
• your social security card

18. The Basic Speed Law: 

• establishes a 55 mph speed limit.
• provides the minimum speed limits for vehicles.
• allows drivers to drive at any speed they reasonably believe to be safe under the circumstances.
• requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make it
• unsafe to follow posted speed limits.

19. A Class ____ license allows you to ride any motor bike.

• C
• MC
• M1
• 2

20. All new residents of California must have a valid California driver
license within:

• 5 working days
• 1 week
• 10 days
• 30 days

21. A _____ limit applies when traveling near school zones where children
are outside or crossing the street.

• 10 mph
• 20 mph
• 25 mph
• 35 mph

22. When backing up, keep your foot __________ while you shift your vehicle
into reverse gear.

• on the brake
• on the accelerator
• on the floorboard
• none of the above

23. When you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you
must stop. If you fail to do so, you may be fined up to:

• $200
• $1,500
• $1,000
• $450

24. If your vehicle stalls in the middle of the roadway, you should:

• turn on your headlights
• move off the roadway as quickly as possible
• immediately call for help
• try to get someone to assist you

25. Diamond lanes, with the exception of motorcycles and certain hybrid vehicles in California, are reserved for vehicles with:

• children
• the elderly
• two or more people
• four or more people

26. Ice tends to form in shady areas, as well as:

• on freeways
• on the shoulder of the road
• on railroad crossings
• on bridges and overpasses

27. _________ indicate the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic.

• White lines
• Medians
• Orange cones
• Yellow lines

28. On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for each

• direction, the middle lane is used for:
• emergency vehicles
• regular through traffic parking
• vehicles making left turns or passing

29. Do not reverse around a corner when your visibility is limited or blocked:

• never
• at night
• unless you have someone else directing you
• if pedestrians are present

30. If one of your front tires blows out, the first thing you should do is:

• Engage your emergency brake
• Hold the steering wheel firmly on a straight course
• Steer your vehicle off the roadway
• Shift to a lower gear
• Bring your car to an immediate stop
• Shift to neutral

31. It is legal to carry an open (unsealed) container of alcohol in your vehicle if:

• it is in the back seat
• it is in the glove compartment
• it is in the trunk
• all of the above

32. At intersections without marked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

• the vehicle on the right
• the vehicle that arrives first
• bicyclists
• pedestrians

33. When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and loose
sand or gravel, you should __________ to retain control of your vehicle.

• slow down
• pull over
• shift to a lower gear
• ride your brakes

34. If your vehicle begins to overheat while climbing a hill, you should:

• turn on the air conditioning
• shift to a lower gear
• turn on the heater
• accelerate

35. In which of the following situations should you refrain from passing another vehicle?

• the driver is slowing down and/or indicating a right turn
• the driver is looking at street signs
• the driver is traveling at or close to the speed limit
• all of the above

36. The high accident rate of large trucks is caused in large part by ________.

• fatigue
• speeding
• weather conditions
• equipment malfunctions

37. When you see animals on the road, you should:

• honk your horn
• flash your headlights
• slow down and be prepared to stop accelerate

38. Large trucks take _________ to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed.

• a longer time
• a shorter time
• the same amount of time
• very little time

39. The Administrative Per Se Law means:

• the DMV has the power to suspend or revoke your license based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.
• the DMV has the power to confiscate your vehicle based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.
• you have the right to speak to an attorney before submitting to an alcohol or drug test.
• you can be arrested and put in jail based on the results of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.

40. A truck takes ________ to accelerate and brake than does a car.

• less time
• the same amount of time 
• more time
• almost as much time

41. Headlights should be switched on by law no later than:

• 6:00 p.m.
• sunset
• dusk
• 30 minutes after sunset

42. If you have a green light, it is __________ to enter an intersection if your way through it is blocked.

• your right
• safe
• to your advantage
• against the law

43. Placing your foot over the brake so that you can brake in less time is called ________ the brake.

• riding
• covering
• pumping
• tapping

44. Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood alcohol concentration test:

• only if ordered by a judge
• only on the advice of an attorney
• if an accident has occurred
• whenever they drive in California

45. Which of the following is an unsafe area to drive?

• in another vehicle's blind spot
• side-by-side another vehicle
• in clusters of vehicles
• all of the above

46. Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of ______.

• 35 mph
• 45 mph
• 55 mph
• 65 mph

47. Which of the following is a permitted use of your horn?

• you reasonably believe safety would be compromised without sounding the horn
• you need to inform another driver that the traffic light has changed
• you see a friend driving by
• another driver is impeding your path of travel

48. _______ paint on a curb allows you to stop long enough to load and unload passengers or objects. Drivers of non-commercial vehicles must stay with their vehicles.

• White
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue

49. _________ occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the tires and pavement and makes steering and braking practically impossible.

• Velocitation
• Highway hypnosis
• Hydroplaning
• Skidding

50. Liability insurance protects you against:

• claims from an uninsured motorist
• claims if you are not at fault in a collision
• claims if you are at fault in a collision.
• all of the above

51. A motorist is guilty of __________ when he/she operates a motor vehicle in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.

• Defensive driving
• Aggressive driving
• Road rage
• None of the above

52. TRUE or FALSE? Talking on a hands-free phone is considered a dangerous driver distraction?

• True
• False

53. If your accelerator gets stuck, you should:

• Turn your vehicle sharply to the right and allow your vehicle to skid to a stop
• Shift into neutral
• Use your emergency brake
• Pump the accelerator

54. To avoid collisions when making a right turn, you should __________

• Drive as close as is practical to the right edge of the roadway
• Signal about 100 feet before the turn
• Reduce your rate of speed
• All the above

55. Texting while driving in California is __________

• Illegal for ALL drivers
• Illegal, but only for drivers under 18
• Illegal, but only for drivers under 21
• Legal for all drivers, but STRONGLY discouraged

56. Which of the following visual habits can help reduce the chances of a collision?

• Performing a head check before moving into another lane
• Looking directly for oncoming traffic and pedestrians when turning right on a red light rather than just using peripheral vision
• Wearing percription lenses or glasses if your eyes need them to see clearly
• All the above

57. TRUE or FALSE: It is illegal to hang items from the rear-view mirror if they can potentially block your view of the environment.

• True
• False

58. Pedestrians are not allowed to walk on __________ unless there is a sidewalk more than three feet wide and signs permitting pedestrian access.

• Toll bridges or highway crossings
• Freeways or park sidewalks
• Railroad tracks or crosswalks
• None of the above

59. Which kind of drugs can potentially result in a driver being charged with a DUI?

• Narcotics
• Stimulants
• Depressants
• All the above

60. TRUE or FALSE: You should activate your turn signal at least 5 seconds before passing on freeways.

• True
• False

61. High beams should be used instead of low beams in which of the following circumstances?

• When driving in crowded city streets at night
• When driving in poorly lit areas, such as open countryside at night
• When you want to give other drivers a message
• When exiting and entering freeway ramps only

62. If an enraged driver is following you on the freeway and you are concerned for your safety, you should:

• Get off at the next exit and go to a safe place, like a police station, if they are still following you
• Open your window and try to talk to them
• Pull over to the side of the road and settle the dispute
• Try to escape by accelerating ahead of them

63. If you see someone driving the wrong way on a one-way street, you should:

• Flash your lights at them
• Honk your horn at them
• Slow down and be ready to stop or pull over to the side to avoid hitting the wrong-way driver
• All the above

64. When exiting the freeway on an off-ramp with a posted speed limit, you should: 

• Drop your speed to half the speed limit at which your car was traveling on the freeway immediately
• Increase your speed
• Gradually slow your speed to the posted speed limit
• Continue at your current speed because drivers exiting a freeway have the right-of-way

65. According to the Basic Speed Law, if conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits, you should:

• Reduce your speed to less than the maximum posted speed limit
• Maintain your speed as close to possible to the maximum posted speed limit
• Increase your speed to more than the maximum posted speed limit
• Increase your speed to more than the minimum posted speed limit

66. Where are you NOT allowed to make a U-turn?

• In front of fire stations
• A lane other than the very left-hand lane at controlled intersections
• One-way streets
• All the above