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Ch.10 - Practice Permit Test - 46 Questions Flashcards
- If your vehicle starts to lose control on wet roads
(hydroplaning) you should:A. Immediately slam on the
brakesB. Remain at the same speed and remain in your laneC. Slow down gradually and gently apply the brakesD.Pump your brakes
Answer:C. Slow down gradually and gently apply the
brakes
- After passing a vehicle it is safe to return to your
original lane when:A. You can see both headlights of the
vehicle you passed in your rear viewB. You can see the front end of the car you passed in your side viewC.NeverD. Anytime you feel it is safe
Answer:A. You can see both headlights of the vehicle you
passed in your rear view
- In California what BAC constitutes DrivingUnder the
Influence (DUI):A..12B. .02C. .18D. .08
Answer:D. .08
- Motorcycles present a safety risk to motor vehicle
because:A. Less likely to see in blind spots as compared to
carsB. They are less stable than carsC. Drivers are more often not to see themD. All of the above
Answer:D. All of the above
18. If you pass your exit on the expressway you should:A.
Back up on the shoulder to your exitB. Get off the next exitC. Pull over and execute a three point turnD. Do a u turn on the highway divider
Answer:B. Get off the next exit
- What is the best rule to follow in a driving emergency
situation?A. Don't panicB. Slam on the brakesC. Speed upD. Steer sharply to the left
Answer:A. Don't panic
- What will happen if you are under the age of 21 and are
found to have a BAC of .01 or more?A. Your license will be revokedB. A two year jail sentenceC. Your license will be suspendedD. No action will be taken
Answer:A. Your license will be revoked
- The minimum drinking age in California is?A. 18B. 19C.
21D.22
Answer:C. 21
45. To warn drivers of a collision you should:A. Use flares
to warn driversB. Use reflective triangles to warn driversC.Wave a flash lightD. All of the above
Answers:D. All of the above
8. If there are no sidewalks a pedestrianshould walk:A. On
the left side of the roadB. Facing oncoming trafficC. With trafficD. On the side with the lightest traffic
Answer:D. On the side with the lightest traffic
- What must you do when you see a schoolbus stopped
and its red lights are flashing?A..You may pass if the left lane is clearB.. You must stop and wait for lights to stop flashingC. You may pass if no children are in sightD. You may pass if you are facing the school bus
Answer:B. You must stop and wait for the lights to stop
flashing
- What action should you take if you notice the traffic light
has been green since you first saw it?A. Slow down and predict it will change to redB. Speed up to get through light before it changesC. Predict it will stay greenD. Check traffic quickly and speed up
Answer:A. Slow down and predict it will change to red
32. When a large truck begins to pass you it is best to:A.
Slow down and allow truck to passB. Speed up and go ahead of truckC. Change lanes and accelerateD. Stay alongside the truck Answer:A: Slow down and allow truck to pass
- Which driving skills are impeded by the consumption of
alcohol?A. CoordinationB. Reaction timeC. AlertnessD. All of the above Answer:D: All of the above
28. Blocking an intersection during heavy traffic is:A. Is
permitted if you are on a motorcycleB. Is not permitted at any timeC. Is ok if you have the right of wayD. Is ok if traffic can get around you
Answer:B. Is not permitted at any time
9. When a motorist approaches a bicycle they should:A.
Speed up and passB. Slow down and give them spaceC.Proceed as normalD. Swerve into the opposite lane
Answer:B. Slow down and give them space
14.(Stop sign)This sign meansA. Slow down and stop if you need toB. Come to a full stopC. Yield to oncoming trafficD.Proceed through the intersection without stopping
Answer:B. Come to a full stop
4. Seat belts are most effective in preventinginjuries if:A.
They are worn by the driver onlyB. They are worn on short drivesC. They are worn on long drivesD. They are worn by the driver and passengers anytime they are in the vehicle
Answer:D. They are worn by the driver and passengers
anytime they are in the vehicle
19. When you combine alcohol with another drug it:A.
Reduces both effectsB. Has no effect on drivingC. Will reduce the effect of the alcoholD. Can increase the effects of both
Answer:D. Can increase the effects of both
29. You should increase your following distance when:A.
You increase your speedB. When you follow large trucksC.When you cannot see well in front of youD. All of the above
Answer:D. All of the above
- What is the only true way to reduce yourblood alcohol
content (BAC):A. Take a cold showerB. Drink a cup of
coffeeC. Sweat the alcohol outD. Allow your body time to oxidize the alcohol
Answer:D. Allow your body time to oxidize the alcohol
33. When parking your car on an uphill grade it is best to:A.
Point your front tires away from curbB. Keep your tires straightC. Point your tires anyway it doesn't matterD. Point your tires into the curb
Answer:A. Point your front tires away from curb
36. If skidding occurs on wet pavement it is best to:A.
Speed upB. Slow down and ease your foot of the gas pedalC. Shift to a lower gearD. Put your flashers on Answer:B: Slow down and ease your foot of the gas pedal
- When making a left hand turn from a one way street
into a two way street:A. Turn into the left laneB. Turn i to
the center laneC. Turn into the right laneD. Turn into any lane Answer:A: Turn into the left lane
- If another driver exhibits road range to you or your
passengers you should:A. Scream back at themB. Speed
up at get awayC. Slow down and do not make eye contact with themD. State them down
Answer:C. Slow down and do not make eye contact with
them
27. When preparing to leave a curb you should:A. Signal
and enter traffic slowlyB. Wait for a break in traffic large enough to maintain speed of trafficC. Wait for someone to let you inD. Signal and accelerate into traffic
Answer:B. Wait for a break in traffic large enough to
maintain speed of traffic
- Driving at night is more dangerous because
of:A.Reduced visionB. Increased trafficC. Increase in
pedestriansD. Increased speed
Answer:A. Reduced vision
3. Proper Defensive Driving involves:A. Correct use of
hornB. Scanning the roadway ahead and predicting the actions of othersC. Predicting that other drivers will make up for your mistakesD. Looking straight down the road
Answer:B. Scanning the roadway ahead and predicting the
actions of others
34. Traffic moving in the same direction is divided by:A.
Yellow linesB. Red linesC. Green linesD. White lines
Answer:D. White lines
- What is the speed limit if it is not posted?A. 65 mphB.
45 mphC. 55 mphD. 35 mph
Answer:C. 55 mph
43. When driving in fog it is best to:A. Drive with high
beams onB. Drive with no lights onC. Use your flashers onlyD. Drive with your low beams on
Answer:D. Drive with your low beams on
22. When visibility is reduced the best action to take is:A.
Slow downB. Clear your windshieldC. Stop immediatelyD.Maintain current speed
Answer:A. Slow down
- If you are under the age of 21 it is legal to drive with
alcohol in the car:A. If it is in the back seatB. If bottle is half
fullC. If a parent is in the car and it is unopenedD. If your passenger is holding it
- If a parent is in the car and it is unopened
- By law what vehicle must stop at all railroad
crossings?A. Emergency vehicleB. Cars towing trailersC.TrucksD. School and passenger busses
Answer:D. School and passenger busses
31. Roadway surfaces are most slippery:A. Before a
rainfallB. First 5 minutes of a rainfallC. Accelerate quicklyD.Signal, check your mirrors and check your blind spot
Answer:B. First 5 minutes of a rainfall
- A traffic light that has a red arrow pointing right
means:A. You may not make a right hand turnB. Make a
right hand turn after a complete stopC. Make a right turn anytimeD. Turn right after checking for pedestrians
Answer:A. You may not make a right hand turn
- In order to overcome the forces of inertia in a car it is
best to:A. Pump your brakesB. Use all weather tiresC.
Wear your seat beltD. Stop your car
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