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
