California Driver

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

-Are cited for a traffic violation
-Sell or transfer your vehicle
-Paint your vehicle a different color

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher.

-0.08% - Eight hundredth of one percent
-0.10% - One tenth of one percent
-0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent

You may drive in a bike lane:

-If you drive slower than 15 mph
-No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
-Whenever bicyclists are not present

A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane?      

-A convertible with an adult and a child
-A carpool van containing only the driver
-A sport utility vehicle containing an adult and a family pet

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

-Slow down before entering
-Stop before entering
-Stop and wait for the green light

If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are:

-Only required to use the lap belt
-Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts
-Only required to use the shoulder belt

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

- Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding
-Cautiously drive around the pedestrian
-Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

-Answer the call because it may be an emergency
-Let the call go to voice mail
-Check the incoming number before answering the call

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

-Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
-Assert your right-of-way by driving faster
-Always slow down and maintain your position

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:

-Legal, if it is your child
-Illegal at all times
-Not restricted by law

Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

-They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
-They do not freeze because they are made of concrete
-The tend to freeze after the rest of the road does

Tailgating other drivers (driving to close to their rear bumper):

-Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
-Cannot result in a traffic citation
-Reduces collisions by preventing you from being "cut off"

To see cars in your blind spots, you should check:

-The inside rearview mirror
-The outside rearview mirror
-Over your shoulders

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

-So they face straight ahead
-Right - towards the side of the road
-Left - towards the center of the road

You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corner at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right of way?

-The driver on your left has the right-of-way
-You have the right-of-way
-Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right of way

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

This yellow sign means

-The road ahead has many curves
-There is a sharp curve in the road ahead
-The road ahead may be slippery

To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in:

-The far left lane
-Any lane available
-The lane closest to the middle of the street

This yellow sign means

-Controlled railroad crossing ahead
-Be prepared to stop if the light is flashing
-There is a traffic signal ahead

Backing your vehicle is:

-Always dangerous to do
-Dangerous if you have a helper
-Only dangerous in large vehicles

When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:

-Drive alongside the other vehicles so the drivers can see you
-You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
-It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

-You should treat the signal like a stop sign
-Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection
-Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

-Closer behind the truck than for a passenger car
-Farther behind the truck than for a passenger car
-To the right side of the truck and wait to pass

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

-Under no circumstances
-If you don't feel drowsy
-If it is prescribed by a physician

Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?

-Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
-Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions
-Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain

California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:

-Keep your speed close to that of other traffic
-Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
-Always drive at the posted speed limit

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights behind you. What should you do?

-Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down
-Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
-Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass

You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. you should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

-You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
-The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
-You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

-Only when a guide dog is leading the person across the street
-At all times
-Only if a crossing guard is present

While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?

-Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
-Adjusting your outside mirrors
-Reading a road map

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

-Security guards patrolling parking lots
-Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway
-Flaggers (signal persons) at the construction sites

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and a very little vehicle damage. You should:

-Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until the law enforcement arrives
-Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
-Not move your vehicle for any reason

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

-Only when pulling away from the curb
-When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb
-When pulling next to or away from a curb

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:

-Unless you entered the intersection on a green light
-Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
-Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

-No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
-Yes, it is good defensive technique
-Yes, it is always safer than driving faster

What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

-Other drivers can "cut" in front of you, improving traffic flow
-If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to  react
-It inflates to protect you from injury in case of a collision

You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use your:

When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:

Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is one the road that ends. Who has the right of way of the intersection?

Which of the following is true about large trucks?

-In a school zone, you're not allowed to go 25
-It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side
-trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

When a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection you should:

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog, or white cane waiting to cross the corner you should:

A speed limit for a school zone where children are present:

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

-Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals
-Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights
-Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights

To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:

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

Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:

This red and white sign means you should:

When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

This white sign means:

You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle:

All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?

-Waring a headset that covers both ears
-Having one or more interior lights on
-Using cruise control on residential streets

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

The speed limit in any alley is:

Cargo extending four feet from your rear bumper:

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

you must file a report of traffic accident occurring in california (SR1) with DMV if you:

You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. you may legally pass the vehicle on the right:

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

-Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
-Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages
-Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor

Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed:

When you see this yellow sign, you should:

A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the peace officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. you should:

Which of these statements is true about children passengers?

-Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride  in the front seat
-Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles
-The front seat is generally the safest place in the car for children six years of age and older

You should stop before crossing railroad tracks: