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DMV Sample Tests
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49
Driving Skills
Not Applicable
10/28/2013

Additional Driving Skills Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

Definition
under no circumstances
Term

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:

Definition
15 mph
Term

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.

Definition
your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
Term

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Definition
at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
Term

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Definition
low beams
Term

A white painted curb means:

Definition
loading zone for passengers or mail only
Term

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

Definition
stop as long as the red lights are flashing
Term

California's "Basic Speed Law" says:

Definition
you should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
Term

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.

Definition
5
Term

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.

Definition
10 to 15 seconds
Term

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

Definition
100
Term

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Definition
large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
Term

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:

Definition
both of the above
Term

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

Definition
25 mph
Term

You may legally block an intersection:

Definition
under no circumstances
Term

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Definition
turned to the right (away from the street)
Term

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Definition
the lane closest to the left curb
Term

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:

Definition
if there is property damage in the excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
Term

Roadways are the most slippery:

T
Definition
the first rain after a dry spell
Term

ou may not park your vehicle:

Definition
next to a red painted curb
Term

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Definition
sell or transfer your vehicle
Term

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

Definition
may not be crossed for any reason
Term

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Definition
signal for 100 feet before turning
Term

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

Definition
no faster than 65 mph
Term

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

Definition
in an unmarked crosswalk
Term

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:

 Review the number before answering a call. 
Definition
use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
Term

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

Definition
stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
Term

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Definition
slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn
Term

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

Definition
at all times
Term

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

Definition
headlights
Term

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

 
Definition
not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
Term

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive:

Definition
no faster than 65 mph
Term

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

 
Definition
increase your chances of an accident
Term

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Definition
tank trucks marked with hazardous material placards
Term

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Definition
traffic on the street moves to the left
Term

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

Definition
may have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Term

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

Definition

your side of the road is a broken line

 

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Term

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Definition
look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
Term

You drive defensively when you:

Definition
keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
Term

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

  • Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead.
  • Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
  • No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
Definition
father behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
Term

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

  • Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
  • Adjusting your mirror outside.
  • Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
Definition
listening to music through headphones that cover both ears
Term

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

  • You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
  • The railroad crosing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffice.
  • You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
Definition
you don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
Term

When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):

  • You can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
  • Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation
  • You help reduce traffic congestion.
Definition
you can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
Term

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

  • No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
  • Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
  • Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
Definition
no, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
Term

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

  • Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
  • Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
  • At all times.
Definition
at all times
Term

When can you drive in a bike lane?

  • During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.
  • When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
  • When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
Definition
when you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right
Term

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

  • Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
  • Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
  • Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
Definition
slow down and cross the intersection carefully
Term

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

  • Make eye contact and then pass him/her.
  • Slow down as you pass him/her.
  • Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
Definition
stop and let him/her finish crossing the street
Term

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

  • In both directions may pass.
  • Next to the broken line may pass.
  • Next to the solid line may pass.
Definition
next to the broken line may pass
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