- Two-axle vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less
- Three-axle vehicle weighing 6000 lbs. or less (gross)
- House car [designed for human habitation (RV)] that is 40 ft. or less
- Three-wheel motorcycle with two wheels located in the front or back
- Vanpool vehicle designed to carry between 10 and no more than 15 people (including the driver)
With a Class C driver's license, you may tow:
- A single-vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less (including tow dolly)
- With a vehicle weighing 4,000 lbs. or more unladen, a:
-Trailer coach or fifth-wheel travel trailer under 10,000 lbs. GVWR when towing is not for compensation.
-Fifth-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 lbs. but under 15,000 lbs. GVWE when towing is not for compensation, & with endorsement.
What is GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
A farmer (or employee of a farmer) may drive:
Any combination of vehicles weighing 26,000 lbs. GVWR or less (if used only in agricultural operations and not for hire or compensation)
Drivers with a Class C license may tow how many vehicles?
No more than one vehicle
A passenger vehicle (regardless of weight) may tow how many vehicles?
No more than one vehicle
A motor vehicle weighing under 4,000 lbs (unladen) may not tow?
any vehicle weighing 6000 lbs. or more gross
If you receive a traffic ticket and fail to appear in court, the DMV may?
The DMV may suspend your driving privilege until you appear in court
If you have 1 "at fault" collision or traffic violation conviction:
That means you were found responsible
If you have 2 "at fault" collisions, 2 traffic violation convictions, or 1 of each, then . . .
You may not drive for 30 days unless a licensed adult at least 25 years old rides with you.
If you have 3 "at fault" collisions, 3 traffic violation convictions, or a combination, then . . .
Your driving privilege will be suspended for 6 months & you will be on probation for 1 year
If you get more "at fault" convictions during probation, your license will be suspended again.
If you are between 13-21 years old and are convicted of using alcohol and/ or a controlled substance, then . . .
The court will order the DMV to suspend your driving privilege for 1 year or delay your eligibility to apply for a driver's license
If you change your address, in what duration must you notify the DMV?
Within 10 days
Is wearing a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving against the law?
Yes
What are the consequences of driving with fatigue?
Fatigue & drowsiness can affect your vision and increase reaction time to hazards.
True or False:
All prescription and over-the-counter medicines are safe to drive with
False
. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can make you an unsafe driver and some can make you sleepy
You should signal:
- at least 100 ft. before you turn
- before every lane change
- at least 5 seconds before you change lanes on a freeway
- before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb
- even when you don't see other vehicles
- if you plan to turn after crossing an intersection
True or False:
You should use your horn to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 ft. ahead of your vehicle
True
Use your horn to:
Avoid collisions (only when necessary) and alert another driver of a hazard
True or False:
You should use your horn to alert other drivers that they've made a mistake
False
. This may cause them to make more mistakes.
Why should you not honk at pedestrians?
do not honk at pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists (unless necessary to avoid collision) because the horn sounds way louder outside the vehicle and may scare them.
You should turn on your headlights if you cannot clearly recognize a person or vehicle from ____ ft away
1000 ft away
During what time in the day is should you turn on and off your headlights?
Beginning 30 min after sunset until 30 min before sunrise
In adverse weather, like rain or snow, you should turn on:
B. Turn on low beam headlights
Turn on headlights when:
- Conditions (like clouds, dust, smoke, or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles
- on small country or mountain roads and in tunnels (day and night)
- when regulatory white signs state it should be on
To warn other drivers of a collision or hazard ahead, you should:
- Turn on your emergency flashers
- lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times
- use a hand signal when slowing and stopping
What is a traffic lane?
A section of the road for a single line of traffic
What does a single solid yellow line mean?
It marks the center of a road with two-way traffic.
True or False:
You are allowed to cross over a single solid yellow line into oncoming traffic
False
. You are not allowed; it is a solid line.
True or False:
You may not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going in your direction and a solid yellow line on your side of te road.
True
True or False:
Double Solid Yellow Lines can be passed over.
False
. Do not cross double solid yellow lines
Some exceptions to driving to the left of Double Solid Yellow Lines include:
A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) that has an designated entrance on the left.
Being instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side of the road is closed or blocked.
Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit driveway or private road or make a U-turn
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered a _______.
A barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn, or make a U-turn across it, except at designated opening.
What does a broken yellow line indicate?
A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane
What does a single solid white line mark?
A single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction, including one-way streets
True or False:
You are not allowed to change lanes over double solid lines
True. Even though they mark traffic traveling in the same direction, you should wait until you see a broken white line to merge.
What is an example of double solid white lines being a barrier between a regular use lane and a preferential use lane?
Carpool lanes
What do broken white lines separate?
Traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction
What are end-of-lane markings?
They are large broken lines at the end of a lane
When do end-of-lane markings appear?
They usually appear at freeway exits, so where that lane is ending, or ending street lanes. Usually, there will be an accompanying sign that says to exit or to merge
What are yield lines?
A yield line is a solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop. The triangles point towards approaching vehicles.
Yield lines are also known as __________.
"Shark's teeth"
What is the left lane used for?
To pass or turn left
What is the right lane used for?
To enter or exit traffic
How are lanes numbered?
From left to right. The innermost left lane is lane 1 and every lane to the right increases in number
When might you change lanes?
- Moving from one lane to another
- Entering the freeway from an on-ramp
- Exiting the freeway
- Entering the road from a curb or shoulder
Before you change lanes, you must:
D) All of the above
What should you always do before you change lanes in addition to signaling and checking your mirrors?
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear, check your blind spots for incoming traffic, and make sure there is enough space for your vehicle in the next lane
True or False:
Weaving in and out of traffic is safe driving.
False
Last-minute lane or direction changes may cause collisions. Stay in one lane as much as possible.
True or False:
If you begin making a turn, follow through.
True
Yes, this ensures safe driving.
What is a passing lane?
On a multilane road, the passing lane is the lane closest to the center divider and is used to pass other vehicles. It is known as the fast lane because it's used by faster moving vehicles
The minimum amount your insurance must cover for injury or death of two persons is:
A) $30,000
A lane with this pavement marking may be used by:
C) Both bicyclist and motorists
The shared lane marking may be used on some roadways to assist bicyclists in lateral positioning, to encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, to reduce the incidence of wrong way bicycling, and to inform all users that the lane may be legally used by both bicyclists and motor vehicles.
When arriving at an uncontrolled T-intersection:
B) Vehicles on the through road must be given the right-of-way
At T-intersections without signs or signals, yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road. They should be given the right-of-way.
The DMV issues a driver's license for:
B) Five years
This sign means that traffic in left lane:
B) Must turn left
Lane use control.
Traffic in the right lane may proceed straight ahead or turn left. Traffic in the left lane must turn left.
Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?
A) They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
When passing a truck, you should pass:
C) On the left side
Always pass a large truck on the left side, and after you pass the truck, move ahead of it. Do not linger.
If the pavement is wet when you approach this sign, you can lose control of your vehicle if you:
A) Turn fast
Some road surfaces are more slippery than others when wet and usually have warning signs posted. To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces:
-Drive slowly and stay farther behind the vehicle ahead of you.
-Slow down as you approach curves and intersections.
-Avoid fast turns.
-Avoid quick stops.
Which is one factor that greatly affects your stopping distance?
C) Roadway conditions
Car skids are mainly caused by
C) Driver error
Skids are mainly caused by drivers traveling too fast for conditions. A road that is normally safe can become dangerous when it is slippery. Slow down to a speed at which you can control the car.
If there seems to be a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
C) Slow down and avoid the puddle, if possible
To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces avoid especially slippery areas, such as ice patches, wet leaves, oil, or deep puddles.
Which distance should you keep from an emergency vehicle on its way to an emergency?
B) More than 300 feet
It is against the law to follow within 300 feet of any emergency vehicle answering an emergency call.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on two-lane undivided highways is:
A) 55 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on two-lane undivided highways is 55 mph.
You are driving on a narrow residential street. There are oncoming vehicles on your left and parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:
B) A middle course between oncoming and parked vehicles
Sometimes there will be dangers on both sides of the road at the same time. For example, there will be parked cars to the right and oncoming cars to the left. In this case, the best thing to do is split the difference. Steer a middle course between the oncoming cars and the parked cars.
If you are in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind, you should:
C) Proceed through the roundabout before stopping
If you are in an intersection or roundabout when you see an emergency vehicle, continue through the intersection, and then drive to the right as soon as you can and stop. Never stop in an intersection or roundabout.
Written evidence of financial responsibility is needed:
A) Whenever you drive
You must carry written evidence of financial responsibility whenever you drive, and you must show it to a law enforcement officer after a citation stop or accident. You may have to pay a fine or have your vehicle impounded if you don’t.
Can you make a U-turn on a divided highway?
C) Yes, if an opening is provided in the center divider
You may make a legal U-turn on a divided highway, only if an opening is provided in the center divider.
You are approaching an intersection with traffic signals where a bus has stopped. The passing speed limit is:
B) 10 mph
If you are less than 17 1/2 years, you cannot start driving with an instruction permit until it is validated by:
B) Your driver instructor
If your vehicle stalls in the path of an oncoming train, you should run away from the tracks and move in which direction?
C) Toward the approaching train
When a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the other side of a two-lane roadway with a center turning lane, you must:
A) Always stop
When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing. The law requires you remain stopped if the red lights are flashing.
If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop.
A lane with this pavement marking may be used by: