1. If you get ____ points in 36 months, you are considered a negligent
operator.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8 <---
2. In which of the following cases does the DMV refuse to issue a driver
license?
A. You have a history of alcohol or drug abuse
B. You have used the license illegally
C. You have lied on your application
D. All of the above <---
3. Drunk driving (DUI) violations stay on your license for ______ years.
A. 7
B. 10 <---
C. 14
4. The DMV keeps a record of your traffic convictions for _________.
A. 3 months
B. 12 months
C. 24 months
D. 36 months <---
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1. It is legal in California to turn right at a red light.
A. True <--
B. False
2. After getting a green light at an intersection ____________.
A. immediately proceed through the intersection
B. do not attempt to proceed until all traffic has cleared the
intersection safely <---
C. presume that you have the right-of-way because the light is green
D. ignore pedestrians who are still crossing the street
3. In this graphic, if both cars arrive at the same time Car B should yield
to Car A.
A. True <---
B. False
4. A safe driver understands that the right-of-way must be _____________.
A. always taken
B. always given up
C. given up to avoid hazardous situations <---
D. never given up
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1. When you park alongside a curb, the front and back wheels must be parallel
within ____ of the curb.
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches <---
C. 24 inches
D. 36 inches
2. The speed limit when passing a school while children are present (unless
otherwise posted) is ____ mph.
A. 15
B. 25 <---
C. 35
D. 45
3. The legal speed limit on most California freeways is ____ mph.
A. 45
B. 65 <---
C. 75
D. 85
4. If you park alongside a curb with your car facing downhill, you should set
the parking brake and ______________.
A. shift into neutral
B. turn the wheels away from the curb
C. turn the wheels into the curb <---
D. keep the wheels straight forward
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1. Always search the area in and near your intended path of travel ____ in
front of your car.
A. 2 seconds
B. 3 seconds
C. 4 seconds <---
D. 6 seconds
2. The four basic categories a driver can use to group information are signs,
signals, and roadway markings, the highway, motorized vehicles,
and ___________.
A. motorcycles
B. traffic lights
C. non-motorized highway users <---
D. trucks
3. Perception time depends on __________.
A. visibility
B. the driver's physical condition
C. the road situation
D. all of the above <---
4. IPDE stands for ____________________.
A. Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute <---
B. Identify, Predict, Deal, and Emergency
C. Interpret, Predict, Divide, and Execute
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1. A large tractor-trailer often appears to be going at a faster speed because
of its size.
A. True
B. False <---
2. Why do some motorists fail to see a motorcyclist on the road?
A. They tend to look for other cars, not for smaller vehicles
like motorcycles
B. Estimating a motorcyclist's distance and speed is difficult for
many drivers
C. They require frequent lane movement to adjust to changing road
conditions
D. All of the above <---
3. In almost _____ of motorcycle collisions, it is the fault of the driver
not the motorcyclist.
A. all
B. one-third
C. two-thirds <---
D. none
4. Truck drivers probably can't see your vehicle if ______________.
A. you cannot see the truck driver in your side or rearview mirrors
B. you cannot see the truck driver in his or her side mirrors <---
C. the truck is tailgating you
5. California State Law requires motorcycle riders to ride with helmets
on ________________.
A. any time they are on the roadways <---
B. only when riding on the city streets
C. only when riding near schools
D. none of the above
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1. Which of the following types of road users are prohibited from crossing a
railroad crossing gate while the gate is closed?
A. Pedestrians
B. Bicyclists
C. Trucks
D. All of the above <---
2. California law requires bike riders under ____ years of age to wear a
properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.
A. 12
B. 16
C. 18 <---
D. 21
3. While crossing a crosswalk, pedestrians should keep to their ________.
A. right <---
B. left
C. it doesn't matter
4. Bicyclists can legally make left turns from the left lanes as well as move
left to pass other vehicles or bicycles.
A. True <---
B. False
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1. Which is the safest place for children under 12 when traveling in a car?
A. Front seat
B. Back seat <---
C. Both back and front seats are safe
2. Which of the following statement(s) are true about air bags?
A. Air bags prevent passengers from hitting the dashboard, steering wheel,
or windshield
B. Air bags are standard equipment in most new cars
C. Airbags are not a substitute for wearing your seat belt
D. All of the above <---
3. Babies up to 20 lbs. and age ____ or less should ride in a child safety
seat that is secured to the back seat and faces to the rear of the car.
A. one <---
B. two
C. three
D. six
4. Most collisions occur at speeds less than ___ mph.
A. 70
B. 60
C. 50
D. 40 <---
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1. Your taillights should be visible ___________ to the rear of your vehicle
if your car was made in 1969 or later.
A. 500 ft
B. 1000 ft <---
C. 1500 ft
2. Do not use your high-beam headlights under which of the following
conditions?
A. When there is a car in front of you within 300 feet
B. When a car is passing you
C. Both A and B <---
3. Tires inflated to the recommended pressure will improve gas mileage
and ______________.
A. vehicle control <---
B. cruise control
C. driving speed
4. Your brakes should be capable of stopping your vehicle within a distance
of 25 ft or less from an initial speed of ____ mph.
A. 15
B. 20 <---
C. 30
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1. If you come to a yield sign, __________________.
A. stop 10 feet past the sign
B. yield to traffic in the cross street <---
C. do not pay attention to the traffic in the cross street
D. stop, and proceed with caution
2. _________ signs provide service-related information, such as where to find
food, lodging, or gas.
A. Brown
B. White
C. Blue <---
3. Tunnels have specific traffic control signs which tell you
about ________________.
A. minimum and maximum speeds
B. prohibited cargo
C. appropriate use of headlights
D. all of the above <---
4. You should slow down _________ you enter a curve.
A. before <---
B. after
C. it doesn't matter
5. A flashing red light means ________________.
A. stop until the green light comes on
B. slow down
C. detour
D. stop, look, evaluate, and proceed when safe <---
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1. Stop at least ___ feet from the railroad track when a person or a signal
warns that a train is coming.
A. 10
B. 15 <---
C. 20
D. 25
2. You may drive for no more than ____ feet in a center left-turn lane.
A. 50
B. 100
C. 150
D. 200 <---
3. It is illegal to make a U-turn _____________.
A. where visibility is limited
B. in front of a firehouse
C. across a divider on highways
D. all of the above <---
4. Which braking technique provides a smooth transition from acceleration
to braking?
A. Cover braking <---
B. Pumping the brake
C. Skid braking
D. None of the above
5. When making a right or left turn, if your view is blocked, you must do
which of the following?
A. Stop and wait until no cars are passing the intersection
B. Honk to notify other drivers that you are making a turn
C. Yield and move very slowly until you have good visibility <---
D. None of the above
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1. In order to avoid last minutes moves, you should anticipate hazards to
come. To do this, look down the road ______ seconds ahead.
A. 1 to 5
B. 5 to 7
C. 10 to 15 <---
D. 15 to 20
2. Carpooling and riding buses and trains are good ways to __________________.
A. save fuel
B. reduce the number of vehicles on our highways
C. reduce pollution
D. all of the above <---
3. Which of the following is one of the two most common mistakes when
entering the freeway?
A. Using ABC brakes
B. Suddenly slowing or stopping <---
C. Merging at too high a speed
D. None of the above
4. Curved ramps could require you to slow down to a speed as low
as ___ mph.
A. 20
B. 15
C. 10
D. 5 <---
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1. Animals may wander onto the roadway, especially ___________.
A. when it rains
B. in the morning
C. at night <---
D. all of the above
2. On open highways in rural areas, which of the following hazards and driving
challenges should you be aware of?
A. Rough road conditions <---
B. Intersections
C. Velocitation
D. All of the above
3. If you are forced to share a narrow mountain road with oncoming traffic,
always allow __________ to proceed first.
A. the downhill driver
B. every other driver
C. the uphill driver <---
D. all of the above
4. Passing is prohibited on two-lane roadways when you are within _____
feet of a railroad crossing.
A. 30
B. 50
C. 100 <---
D. 150
5. When you drive uphill, use a ___________ to make climbing the hill easier
for your car.
A. higher gear
B. lower gear <---
C. brake pedal
D. all of the above
6. When you encounter roadwork in a construction zone, you
should __________________.
A. not stop to watch road work <---
B. continue at the same speed
C. speed up
D. stop and remain stopped until asked to go
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1. If you have not designated a driver in advance ________________.
A. drive slower after you have been drinking
B. wait a half an hour after you have been drinking
C. take a taxi, call someone who has not been drinking for a ride <---
D. all of the above
2. The highest intoxication rates in fatal collisions in 2006 were recorded
for drivers ______ years old.
A. 21-24 <---
B. 25-34
C. 35-44
D. 45-54
3. In 2006, alcohol was involved in ______ % of all fatal crashes.
A. 30
B. 32 <---
C. 55
D. 60
4. Most drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever, allergies, or to calm
nerves can make you drowsy and affect your driving.
A. True <---
B. False
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1. Alcohol first impairs your _________.
A. senses
B. motor skills
C. judgment <---
D. visual perception
2. Alcohol is a _____________.
A. depressant <---
B. stimulant
C. hallucinogen
D. narcotic
3. Having food in your stomach keeps alcohol from being absorbed __________.
A. quickly <---
B. slowly
C. completely
D. none of the above
4. A drunk driver often ___________.
A. fails to signal a turn
B. runs a stop sign
C. makes erratic changes in speed
D. all of the above <---
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1. If the vehicle is registered in your name when you are convicted of
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or other drugs (DUI), the court
may take your vehicle away for up to ____ days.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30 <---
D. 40
2. It is illegal for drivers 21 and older to drive in California with a
BAC level of _____ or more.
A. 0.005%
B. 0.01%
C. 0.08% <---
D. 0.015%
3. When you apply for a driver license, the law considers that you have given
implicit consent to a test of ________________.
A. your reaction time in an emergency stop
B. the alcoholic content of your blood <---
C. your ability to comprehend the road condition
D. your knowledge of the area
4. If you are carrying an alcoholic beverage in your car and it is open it
should be ____________.
A. placed in the back seat of your car
B. placed on the front passenger seat of your car
C. kept in the glove compartment
D. put in the trunk of your car <---
5. The Zero tolerance law applies to drivers _________.
A. under the age of 21 <---
B. of all ages
C. over 21
D. none of the above
6. If you are under 21 and refuse to take, or fail to complete, a Preliminary
Alcohol Screening (PAS) test, the DMV will _____________.
A. write you a ticket
B. suspend your driving privilege <---
C. do nothing
D. cite you for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
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1. The best rule for fog is ___________.
A. to downshift to a low gear
B. to use headlights
C. to avoid driving <---
D. none of the above
2. California law states that you must drive with your headlights on from
____ minutes after sunset until ____ minutes before sunrise.
A. 20; 30
B. 30; 30 <---
C. 40; 30
D. 50; 30
3. If you are following another vehicle at night, switch to low-beams when you
get closer than ___ feet.
A. 200
B. 300 <---
C. 400
D. 500
4. The roads are most slippery _________________.
A. when it first starts to rain <---
B. when it has been raining for some time and the road is wet
C. during hot days when the road is too dry
D. roads are not slippery during any of the above
5. If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to
low-beams before you are ____ feet from a vehicle coming toward you.
A. 200
B. 300
C. 400
D. 500 <---
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1. If your brakes fail _____________________.
A. shift into a low gear and slow down, gradually using your parking
brake as a last resort
B. completely stop and start your engine, then proceed with caution
C. sound your horn and flash your hazard lights to warn drivers that
you have a problem
D. A and C <---
2. In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can start at
about __ mph.
A. 55
B. 45
C. 35 <---
D. 25
3. If you are stuck in mud, you should __________________.
A. spin the wheels and try to move in all directions
B. keep your wheels straight and move in a rocking motion back and forth
until you are free
C. if possible put tree branches under the wheels – it will help you
get traction
D. B and C <---
4. If your tire blows out ___________________.
A. steer straight ahead and brake gently – do not brake hard
B. turn on your emergency lights
C. pull off the road when you are safely able
D. all of the above <---
5. If you run off the pavement, you should _______________.
A. hold the steering wheel tightly and steer straight ahead
B. stay on the shoulder and brake gently
C. when safe, turn back on the road at a slow speed
D. all of the above <---
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1. You must provide evidence of financial responsibility when
you _______________.
A. renew the registration of a motor vehicle
B. are cited for a traffic violation
C. are involved in any traffic collision
D. all of the above <---
2. If you do not have the proper insurance coverage, your driving privileges
will be suspended for _________.
A. a month
B. six months
C. a year <---
D. two years
3. If you are involved in a collision, you should ________________.
A. stop and see if anyone is hurt
B. if anyone is hurt, call the CHP
C. report it to the DMV if the damage is greater than 750 dollars or if
someone is hurt or killed
D. all of the above <---
4. If you are involved in a collision and property damage is over $750 dollars,
you must report the collision to the DMV within ____ days.
A. 10 <---
B. 8
C. 5
D. 3
5. The minimum amount of auto insurance in California is $____ for a single
death or injury, $____ for multiple deaths or injuries, and
$____ for property damage.
A. 25,000; 10,000; 5,000
B. 3,000; 15,000; 5,000
C. 15,000; 30,000; 5,000 <---
D. 10,000; 15,000; 20,000
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FINAL TEST
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1. If your brakes fail _____________________.
A. shift into a low gear and slow down, gradually using your parking
brake as a last resort
B. completely stop and start your engine, then proceed with caution
C. sound your horn and flash your hazard lights to warn drivers that
you have a problem
D. A and C <---
2. What do orange signs or cones on the freeway indicate?
A. The road ends
B. Construction site <---
C. Change of speed zones
D. Merging lanes
3. If you are involved in a collision and property damage is over $750 dollars,
you must report the collision to the DMV within ____ days.
A. 10 <---
B. 8
C. 5
D. 3
4. Most drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever, allergies, or to calm
nerves can make you drowsy and affect your driving.
A. True <---
B. False
5. The DMV keeps a record of your 1 point traffic convictions for ____ months.
A. 12
B. 3
C. 24
D. 36 <---
6. California law prohibits all bike riders under ____ years of age from
riding without a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.
A. 12
B. 16
C. 18 <---
D. 21
7. Before changing lanes you must ______________.
A. see if it is safe before making the move <---
B. honk to alert other drivers
C. be driving faster than other traffic
D. adjust your mirrors
8. If you are under 21 and refuse to take, or fail to complete, a Preliminary
Alcohol Screening (PAS) test, the DMV will _____________.
A. write you a ticket
B. suspend your driving privilege <---
C. do nothing
D. cite you for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
9. If you are involved in a collision, you should ________________.
A. stop and see if anyone is hurt
B. if anyone is hurt, call the CHP
C. report it to the DMV if the damage is greater than 750 dollars or if
someone is hurt or killed
D. all of the above <---
10. When you are sure you have the legal right-of-way, a good safety
rule is _____________.
A. always take your right-of-way
B. never insist on it <---
C. always let the other driver have it
D. assume everyone knows you have the right-of-way
11. A flashing red light means _________________.
A. stop until the green light comes on
B. slow down
C. detour
D. stop, look, evaluate, and proceed when safe <---
12. When entering a freeway using an on ramp that allows you to gain speed
to merge, you should be driving at ________________.
A. about 10 mph below the flow of traffic
B. about the same speed as the freeway traffic <---
C. the legal speed of the freeway traffic
D. at least 5 mph faster than freeway traffic
13. The best rule for fog is ___________.
A. to downshift to a low
B. to use headlights
C. to avoid driving <---
D. none of the above
14. California's Basic Speed Law requires you to _____________.
A. drive as fast as you think you are capable of handling
B. drive slower than most vehicles on the roadway
C. drive 5 mph above the speed limit
D. never drive faster than is safe for present conditions, regardless
of the posted speed limit <---
15. If you are stuck in mud, you should __________________.
A. spin the wheels and try to move in all directions
B. keep your wheels straight and move in a rocking motion back and forth
until you are free
C. if possible put tree branches under the wheels – it will help you
get traction
D. B and C <---
16. If you are carrying an alcoholic beverage in your car and it is open
it should be ____________.
A. placed in the back seat of your car
B. placed on the front passenger seat of your car
C. kept in the glove compartment
D. put in the trunk of your car <---
17. The minimum amount of auto insurance in California is $____ for a single death or
injury, $____ for multiple deaths or injuries, and $____ for property damage.
A. 25,000; 10,000; 5,000
B. 3,000; 15,000; 5,000
C. 15,000; 30,000; 5,000 <---
D. 10,000; 15,000; 20,000
18. You must file a traffic collision report (SR1) with the DMV after a collision
when damage to one of the vehicles is over $750 ___________________.
A. regardless of who is at fault <---
B. only if you are insured
C. only if it is your fault
D. only if someone in the other vehicle is injured or killed
19. In California, you may make a right turn at a red light ____________.
A. after a complete stop
B. when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and other cars
C. unless there is a sign prohibiting it
D. All of the above <---
20. You can increase visibility in dense fog by using your ________________.
A. parking lights
B. brake lights
C. low-beam headlights <---
D. high-beam headlights
21. As a driver, which of the following can you adjust to reduce the chances
of a collision?
A. The weather
B. The sharpness of a curve
C. Your speed and position <---
D. Another driver's speed
22. When you come to a corner with a stop sign, you should
stop __________________.
A. far enough back to see cross traffic
B. on the crosswalk or limit line
C. behind the crosswalk or limit line <---
D. 15 feet behind the crosswalk
23. When driving on a 3-lane freeway, you should use the left lane as
the __________.
A. passing lane <---
B. cruising lane
C. slow lane
D. all of the above
24. When you are within 100 ft of an uncontrolled railroad crossing and the
tracks are not visible for more than 400 ft in either direction, you must slow
down to a speed of ______ mph.
A. 15 <---
B. 25
C. 10
D. 35
25. It is unlawful for anyone under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol
level of_____ % or more.
A. 0.001
B. 0.005
C. 0.01 <---
D. 0.003
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