150 DMV Questions and Answers Flashcards

150 DMV Questions and Answers Flashcards If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a

speeding ticket:

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a

California highway, you should:

Call the humane society If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to

complete and submit a written report to the DMV:

If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation When should you yield your right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions

To help prevent crashes, you should:Communicate with other road users

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the: Three-second rule

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:Look left first, then right, then left again You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by

motor vehicles because they:

Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road

with its hazard lights on. You should:

Slow down and pass very carefully It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that

has been opened if the container is:

In the trunk

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:Yield to pedestrians

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18

years of age is present is:

Illegal at all times A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ___, unless otherwise posted 25 mph It is illegal to leave a child age ___ or younger alone in a vehicle Six An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

Slow-moving vehicle If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device you should Let the call go to voicemail You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before the turn 100 Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential

area is:

25 mph

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:On an incline

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping When using a roundabout, drivers should: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles Next to the broken line may pass If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver What usually causes a locked wheel skid? Braking too hard at a fast speed California's Move Over law requires:All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing

It is best to keep a space cushion:On all sides of the vehicle

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way

road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:Motorcycle

To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down

the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

10 to 15 seconds You may not park your vehicleNext to a red painted curb You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should Make room for the merging traffic, if possible If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights

flashing, you will:

Be fined up to $1,000 You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is 15 mph At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the

speed limit is:

15 mph You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle Under no circumstances

Placard abuse will result in:Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time

You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when

an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:

Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level

street:

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road

Check your rearview mirrors:Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly than usual

When driving on slippery roads, you should: Increase your following distance

You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:Jail time

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or

unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can

be punished by being:

Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year You consent to take aa chemical test for the alcohol

content of your blood, breath, or urine:

Whenever you drive in California When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks

When approaching a roundabout, you should always: decrease your speed

You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally

drive:

No faster than 65 mph

Roads freeze quickly when they are:Shaded

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane No more than 200 feet before making a right turn A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the

street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least five seconds

You should turn on your headlights:One half hour (30 minutes) after sunset

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road

ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to

serve:

Up to six months in jail When making a turn, you must _____ your speed. Reduce You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You

should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop You want to turn left in an upcoming corner. Give the right

of way to:

All approaching vehicles Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change

lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

to:

Stop driving If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket Drivers must use their seat belt:And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window

The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve

Fines in a construction zone are:Doubled

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder You may make a left turn on a red light only from aOne-way street onto a one-way street A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a

street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog At all times When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?Take your foot off the gas pedal If you come across livestock or other animals on the

roadway, you should:

Slow down and stop

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:Stop, then proceed when safe

The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?Never There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive

faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted Under no circumstances You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage, you should Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn.

You should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should checkOver your shoulders Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart May not be crossed for any reason When you drive through an area where children are

playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking