California DMV Practice Test: Driving Safety and Regulations

California DMV Practice Test: Driving Safety and Regulations

Flashcards Both of the aboveWhen driving behind another vehicle at night, you should

:1) Keep your headlights on the low beam setting2) Using

your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead3) Use your high beam headlights In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?1) When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light2) When parked on a hill or sloping driveway3)When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb When parked on a hill or sloping driveway

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:1) low beams2) high

beams3) fog lights only Low beams

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should :1)

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights2)Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you3) Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights

When driving under snowy or icy conditions :1) It is safe to

use your cruise control2) Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise3) Drive as you would under normal conditions Make speed and directional changed more gradually than you would otherwise If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without

stopping, you should :1) Stop until the light turns green2)

Go through the intersection without stopping3) Come to a complete stop before proceeding Go through the intersection without stopping A 7- year old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper)1) You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry2) Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation3) You help reduce traffic congestion

When driving in work zones, you should :1) Increase your

speed to get through the zones as quickly as possible2) Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly3) Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:1) Are following a small

passenger vehicle2)Are being tailgated by another driver3)Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit Are being tailgated by another driver

This sign means :(yellow sign with person

walking)1)Pedestrians walking along the road ahead2) Pedestrian crossing ahead3) Pedestrians must not across here Pedestrian crossing ahead If a truck of bus is making a right turn where you also need

to make a right turn, you should:1)Quickly turn before the

truck or bus is able to2)Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn3)Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb Wait until the truck of bus turns before you turn From top to bottom, the following is the proper order from

traffic lights :1) Red, yellow, green2) Red, green, yellow3)

Green, red, yellow When passing, you should move back into the right land

when :1) You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed

vehicle2) You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror3) You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

This sign means :(U arrow with a cross)1) No U-turn2)

Traffic signal ahead3) Railroad ahead

A broken yellow centerline means that :1) Passing is not

permitted2) Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear3) Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

When being passed by another vehicle :1) Brake hard2)

Maintain a constant speed3) Speed up Maintain a constant speed

Do not passIt is necessary to use your low beams any time you are :1)

On a lighted street2) On a freeway3) In fog Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?1)Slowing down to look at collision scene2) Avoiding unnecessary lane changes3) Using public transportation instead of your vehicle Slowing down to look at collision scene A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck

when:1)The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches

high2)The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell3) In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt Keep your headlights on the low beam setting A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:1) Reduce your speed2) traffic light aead3) Do not pass drinking alcoholWhich of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?1) Tailgating another vehicle2) Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment3) Both of the above When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?1) Merging into another lane2) Decreasing your following distance3) Changing lanes frequently Merging into another lane

This sign means :(red triangle saying, "Yield")1) Cars on

the right move first2) You have the right-of-way3) Let cross

traffic pass before proceeding Let cross traffic pass before proceeding

Stop until the person is well away from your path of travelWhen you see this black and yellow sign, it means :(yellow sign with a black arrow pointing right)1) The road to the right is for one-way traffic only2) There is a detour to the right due to road construction3) The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowlyWhich child would require a child passenger restraint system?1) A 9- year old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall2) A 10 -year old who is 5 feet 3 inches tall3) A 7- year old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?1) Weight2) Height3) Intelligence Weight You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror Reaction time is slower after1) Drinking alcohol2) Sleeping3) Working hard

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should :1) Be

ready to use your horn2) Drive more slowly3) Allow a larger following distance Allow a larger following distance Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?1) Any prescription is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy2) Even over-the-coounter drugs can impair your driving3) Only illegal drugs can impair your driving Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?1) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly2) Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique3) Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angleIf you must part your vehicle in an area not usually used for

parking :1) Park with your reverse lights on2) Make sure

your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction3) Park five feet from the curb

When you see this sign, you:(Yellow Circle with Black

X)1)Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop2)Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing3)Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?1) You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.2) Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.3) Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots Look over your right shoulder for a right land change and your left shoulder for a left lane change No U- turnWhen approaching a person who is crossing the street

while using a white cane or guide dog, you should :1) Stop

until the person is well away from your path of travel2) Honk your horn as you proceed past them3) Carefully drive around them