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Term 1

When can you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?

Definition 1

Under no circumstances.

Term 2

The speed limit when approaching a railroad crossing w/ no warning devices & can't see 400 ft down the road is:

Definition 2

15 mph

Term 3

When parking, your wheels must be within __ inches of the curb

Definition 3

Term 4

When merging onto the freeway, how fast should you be driving?

Definition 4

At or near the same speed as traffic

Term 5

When driving in fog, use ____ lights/beams.

Definition 5

Low Beams

Term 6

White Painted Curb

Definition 6

Loading zone for passengers/mail only

Term 7

How long should you stop when a school bus ahead of you has their red lights flashing?

Definition 7

Stop as long as they are flashing

Term 8

"Basic Speed Law"

Definition 8

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Term 9

You must notify the DMB within ___ days of selling your vehicle

Definition 9

Term 10

To avoid last min moves, you should be looking down the road to where your car will be in about ___ to ___ seconds.

Definition 10

10-15

Term 11

You must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before making a left turn

Definition 11

100

Term 12

What is true about blind spots?

Definition 12

Large trucks haver bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

Term 13

When you're in a minor collision w/ a parked car w/o the owner present, what do you do?

Definition 13

Leave a note on the vehicle & report the accident without delay to the city police or CHP

Term 14

The speed limit in a residential area is ___

Definition 14

25 mph

Term 15

When can you legally block an intersection?

Definition 15

Under no circumstances.

Term 16

When parking uphill on a 2 way street with no curb, your front wheels should be ______

Definition 16

turned to the right (away from the street)

Term 17

A person with a Class C drivers license may drive ______

Definition 17

a 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 lbs

Term 18

To turn left in a multilane 1 way street onto a one way street, you should start your turn from:

Definition 18

the lane closest to the left curb

Term 19

You only have to submit a written report to the DMV after a collision if:

Definition 19

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

Term 20

Roadways are the most slippery ....

Definition 20

the first rain after a dry spell

Term 21

You may not park your vehicle...

Definition 21

next to a red painted curb

Term 22

Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are 2 or more feet apart may be crossed when?

Definition 22

Never

Term 23

You should signal ___ ft before turning right

Definition 23

100

Term 24

The freeway is posted 65 mph. The traffic is traveling 70 mph. You may legally drive ___ mph

Definition 24

No faster than 65 mph

Term 25

It is illegal to park your vehicle...

Definition 25

in an unmarked cross walk

Term 26

The safest precaution for using cell phones & driving

Definition 26

hands free devices

Term 27

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

Definition 27

stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

Term 28

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

Definition 28

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

Term 29

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards when?

Definition 29

At all times

Term 30

It is windy and a dust storm reduces your visibility on the freeway. You should drive slower and turn on your:

Definition 30

Headlights

Term 31

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should not assume what?

Definition 31

that they will make space for you to return to your lane

Term 32

If you drive faster than others & continually pass other cars, you will:

Definition 32

increase your chances of an accident

Term 33

Which vehicle must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Definition 33

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

Term 34

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

Definition 34

traffic on the street moves to the left

Term 35

A truck turning right with 2 lanes in each direction may...

Definition 35

have to swing wide to complete the right turn

Term 36

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to you is _____

Definition 36

broken

Term 37

At intersections, cross walks, and railroad crossings, you should always...

Definition 37

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

Term 38

You drive defensively when...

Definition 38

you keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Term 39

You should rive how far behind a large truck when on the freeway?

Definition 39

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

Term 40

Which common dangerous practice is illegal while driving?

Definition 40

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

Term 41

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when...

Definition 41

you don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

Term 42

When you tailgate, you can...

Definition 42

frustrate other drives and make them angry

Term 43

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

Definition 43

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

Term 44

When you you obey a signal person at a road construction site ahead?

Definition 44

At all times

Term 45

When can you drive in a bike lane?

Definition 45

when you are w/in 200 ft of a cross street where you plan to turn right

Term 46

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection mean?

Definition 46

Slow down & cross carefully

Term 47

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

Definition 47

Stop and let them finish crossing the street

Term 48

You must dim your lights to low beams within ___ ft of a vehicle you are following

Definition 48

300

Term 49

About 1/10 of drivers...

Definition 49

are involved in a crash each year

Term 50

You must signal for at least ___ seconds before changing lanes at freeway speed

Definition 50

Term 51

Never park or leave your vehicle within ___ ft of a railroad track

Definition 51

7 1/2

Term 52

Bicyclists often create unsafe situations by riding _____ for the traffic environment and weather conditions

Definition 52

at excessive speeds

Term 53

If you must stop suddenly in an emergency, you should...

Definition 53

hit the brakes hard, but not hard enough to lock the wheels, and steer in the direction you want to go

Term 54

When approaching a stop sign with no stop line, you should:

Definition 54

stop just before you enter the intersection

Term 55

If you must drive through a deep puddle, you should:

Definition 55

drive through it as slowly as possible and apply the brakes after you get through the puddle to dry them out

Term 56

When pulling away from he curb, you should:

Definition 56

signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when safe

Term 57

Why is it necessary to should check when changing lanes?

Definition 57

No matter how you adjust your mirrors, you will always have blind spots

Term 58

If a vehicle in front of you is stopped at a crosswalk on a multi lane road, you should:

Definition 58

stop before passing this vehicle and make sure there are no peds in the crosswalk

Term 59

If you find that your car is hydroplaning, you should:

Definition 59

decelerate and drive straight ahead without hitting the brakes

Term 60

When driving at night, it is a good idea to:

Definition 60

glance to the right edge of the road to avoid glare from oncoming lights

Term 61

When entering a tunnel on a sunny day, you should

Definition 61

slow down to let your eyes adjust to the lower light levels

Term 62

If you are going into a curve too quickly, you should

Definition 62

ease off the accelerator, and then speed up slightly as you regain traction

Term 63

When changing lanes, you should:

Definition 63

check your mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, and then proceed

Term 64

When driving in the fast lane, if you are tailgated, what should you do?

Definition 64

move to the right and let the tailgater pass

Term 65

Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green signal because

Definition 65

other vehicles may enter the intersection against a red signal

Term 66

What should you see in your rear view mirror before attempting to reutrn to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left?

Definition 66

the front bumper of the car I am passing

Term 67

When slowing down behind another vehicle, you should...

Definition 67

apply your brakes early as a signal to the other vehicles behind you

Term 68

When you come to a corner where there are no traffic lights or stop signs, you should...

Definition 68

slow down so you can stop if necessary

Term 69

Before turning left, yield to oncoming vehicles

Definition 69

Term 70

What to do during a brake failure:

Definition 70

pump the brake pedal several times, if this does not work, use the hand/emergency brake, pulling slowly so the wheels do not lock

Term 71

Yellow lines are used to separate:

Definition 71

lanes traffic moving in opposite directions

Term 72

Before turning left, the right of way should be given to oncoming cars...

Definition 72

until it is safe to turn

Term 73

Red Painted Curb Means...

Definition 73

No stopping or parking (except buses)

Term 74

When stopping on the highway, other than for traffic, you should...

Definition 74

stop off the pavement, on the shoulder

Term 75

At a blind intersection, you should...

Definition 75

always stop

Term 76

The 2 Second Rule

Definition 76

the method to determine safe following distance

Term 77

Speed limits indicate the max speed during...

Definition 77

ideal conditions

Term 78

Alcohol is...

Definition 78

a depressant

Term 79

You park your car on the side of the road and you are facing uphill. You should...

Definition 79

Place the manual transmission in low gear or place the automatic transmission in park

Term 80

You should never coast in neutral or with the clutch in because...

Definition 80

you need to be in gear to safely control your vehicle

Term 81

A solid yellow line on your side of the road means...

Definition 81

you are in a no passing zone

Term 82

To pass a large truck, you must...

Definition 82

make sure you have room to complete the maneuver without excessive speed

Term 83

You park your car on the side of the road facing downhill with no curb. You should..

Definition 83

place the manual transmission in reverse or place the auto transmission in park

Term 84

Implied Consent Law

Definition 84

A law stating that you agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking & driving

Term 85

Doubling your speed has what effect on braking distance?

Definition 85

twice the speed=4 times the breaking distance

Term 86

What do you do when you have a tire blowout?

Definition 86

Hold the steering wheel tightly, and keep the vehicle going straight. take you foot off the gas and brake lightly. pull off the road if possible

Term 87

Flashing Red Light Intersection

Definition 87

stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows

Term 88

When driving in bad weather, increase the 2 Second Rule to

Definition 88

3-4 seconds

Term 89

You are driving too slow if...

Definition 89

you blcok other vehicles moving at normal, safe speeds

Term 90

What is a likely effect of taking another drug while drinking alcoholic beverages?

Definition 90

The effect could be multiplied

Term 91

Motorcycle riders...

Definition 91

are hard to see

Term 92

You park your car on the side of the road. You are facing uphill and there is a curb presentl. Turn the steering wheel...

Definition 92

Away from the curb

Term 93

When there are two lanes of traffic going your way, it is usually safe to

Definition 93

use the right lane to pass vehicles that are making left turns

Term 94

You park your car on the side of the road. You are facing downhill and there is a curb present. You should...

Definition 94

turn the steering wheel toward the curb

Term 95

You are driving on a road with 2 or more lanes travelling in the same direction. You should drive in the _____ lane except to pass

Definition 95

right

Term 96

In what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right?

Definition 96

When another vehicle is making a left turn, or on a one way road where not restricted

Term 97

In most situations, on which side should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction?

Definition 97

Left

Term 98

What causes most rear end collisions?

Definition 98

Following too closely

Term 99

What to do during power failure

Definition 99

Keep strong grip on wheel, press hard on brakes; pull off roadway

Term 100

Where should you stop your vehicle if it has a stop sign, a stop line, and a cross walk?

Definition 100

stop line

Term 101

At what speed can hydroplaning occur?

Definition 101

30 mph

Term 102

You should prob move into the left lane on an expressway when traffic is ____ and...

Definition 102

light & cars are merging onto the expressway from the right

Term 103

One of the most common causes of collisions is...

Definition 103

unsafe speed

Term 104

Driving with only you're parking lights on is...

Definition 104

never legal

Term 105

When planing to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned:

Definition 105

straight ahead

Term 106

When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign you should...

Definition 106

look for the roadwork

Term 107

When is it legal to cross a double solid yellow line?

Definition 107

Only when making a left turn into a business or home driveway

Term 108

If you car begins to skid, you should...

Definition 108

take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid

Term 109

To safely navigate through a curve, you should...

Definition 109

slow down before entering a curve & avoid braking while in the curve

Term 110

What does an 8 sided sign mean?

Definition 110

Stop sign

Term 111

How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway?

Definition 111

About a quarter of a mile

Term 112

Under most conditions what is a safe following distance? (in seconds)

Definition 112

Term 113

When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you must...

Definition 113

stop if it is safe to do so

Term 114

You may not park within ___ ft of a fire hydrant

Definition 114

Term 115

Drivers under 18 arrested for a DUI who refuse to submit a blood test will have their license suspended for ____ months

Definition 115

Term 116

You may not park within ___ ft of a stop sign

Definition 116

Term 117

When you can't see more than 100 ft ahead of you in bad weather, you should drive no faster than ___ mph

Definition 117

Term 118

You must signal for at least _ seconds before changing lanes at freeway speed

Definition 118

Term 119

You must dim your lights to low beams within __ ft of a vehicle you are following

Definition 119

300