Speed
What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?
At or near the speed of traffic.
What should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights?
Slow down and prepare to stop.
Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice:
A. Staring only at the middle of the road.
B. Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.
C. Using your high-beam headlights in the fog
B. Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.
You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. What hours are you legally allowed to be on the road?
Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
What color curb does not allow vehicles to stop or park?
Red
What is the speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
What is indicated by two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart?
Barrier
What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions?
Distracted drivers
Which of the following is a requirement of California’s Basic Speed Law:
A. Always drive the speed limit, regardless of conditions.
B. Match your speed to that of your surrounding traffic.
C. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
C. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
In addition to setting your parking brake, what should you do when parking on a hill?
Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear.
When can you be given a speeding ticket even when you're driving the speed limit?
If road or weather conditions require a slower speed
When it is legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle?
It is not legal under any conditions
What should you do if your cell phone rings and you do not have a hands-free device?
Do not answer the phone and let it go to voice mail.
How many days to do you have to notify the DMV if you sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle?
Within 5 days
Who can legally park next to curb painted blue?
A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.
A highway has a posted speed limit of 65 mph. What does this mean?
You must drive 65 mph only if driving conditions are ideal.
If a traffic signal is green, but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?
Wait and do not enter the intersection until your vehicle can get completely across.
Which of the following is illegal while driving?
A. Wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers both ears.
B. Wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers one ear.
C. Using cruise control on residential streets.
A. Wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers both ears.
What is the penalty for any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement, during which a person is seriously injured?
Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years.
What is the proper procedure for parallel parking?
Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space.
When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?
15 mph
How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?
500 feet
What should you do if a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk after the “DON”T WALK” sign begins to flash and your light has turned green?
Wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street completely before proceeding.
You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR-1) form if:
A. You allowed a licensed driver from another state to drive your vehicle.
B. You were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages.
C.You failed to pay your registration fees.
B. You were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages.
When is parking in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area allowed?
It is never allowed to park in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area.