CA DMV Test : 150 Questions Flashcards

CA DMV Test : 150 Questions 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.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher.A. 0.08%B. 0.10%C. 0.05%

A. 0.08%

A peace officer is signaling for 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.

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

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

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

You should turn on your headlights:One half hour after sunset.

It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that

has been opened only if the container is:

In the trunk.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.You should signal at least how many feet before you turn?100 When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?Never.

You may not park your vehicle:A. On the side of the

freeway in an emergencyB. Within 100 feet of an elementary schoolC. Next to a red painted curb

• Next to a red painted curb

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should:A. Leave your vehicle in the traffic

lane until law enforcement arrivesB. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possibleC. Not move your vehicle for any reasons

• Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible

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.

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

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:A. under no circumstancesB. if the

medication was prescribed by a physician.C. if your car is regularly insured.

• under no circumstances

You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.

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

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:A. turn in that direction after you come to a complete

stop.B. turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic.C. not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

• not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

When approaching a roundabout, you should always: Decrease your speed.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:One-way street onto a one-way street.The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwiseposted.25 mph The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:A. Farther behind the truck than for a

passenger vehicleB. To the right side of the truck and wait to passC. Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle

• Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by yourheadlights.You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.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.When using a roundabout, drivers should: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

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

What usually causes a locked wheel skid? Braking too hard at a fast speed

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

Roads freeze quickly when they are:Shaded.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Fines in a construction zone are:Doubled.

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

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

At all times.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 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.Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

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

the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

10 to 15 seconds.If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights

flashing, you will:

Be fined up to $1,000.When you drive through an area where children are

playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking.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 It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle.Six When should you yield your legal right-of way?A. often, even at controlled intersectionsB. when it helps prevent collisionsC. never, it confuses other drivers

• when it helps prevent collisions

If you come across livestock or other animals on the

roadway, you should:

Slow down and stop.

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

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 If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

California has a Basic Speed Law, which means that:A.

drivers may never drive faster than is safe for current conditionsB. drivers can disregard the posted speed limit when it is raining, foggy, windy, snowing, or dustyC. drivers must always drive at least 10 MPH less than the posted speed limit

• drivers may never drive faster than is safe for current

conditions You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of

your blood, breath, or urine:A. only if you have been

drinking alcoholB. whenever you drive in CaliforniaC. only if a collision has occurred

• whenever you drive in California

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be

driving:A. The posted speed limit for traffic on the

freewayB. 10 to 15 MPH slower than the traffic on the freewayC. At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

• At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

California's Move Over law requires:All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped withits lights flashing.You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change

lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see.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.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. Reduce If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

to:

Stop driving.