| # | At what minimum age will the DMV issue a license to operate | a two-wheel vehicle without completing a CHP approved motor- | cycle rider training program? | 16 | | 18 | | 21 | | 13 | | 3
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| 1 | What additional thing is required to receive a license to | operate a two-wheel vehicle? | | Take the driving test. | | Have your parent's permision | | Complete the CHP approved motorcycle rider training program | certified on DMV form DL 389. | Know someone who works in the DMV. | | 3 |
| 2 | To receive a driver license for the first time, what | additional document is required? | | Social Security number. | | Green card. | | Baptismal certificate. | | All of the above. | | 1 |
| 3 | If you are a visitor in California over 18 years old, you | can drive if you- | | Have your parent's permission in writing. | | Have a valid driver's license from another state. | | Can prove that you are intending to live in California. | | Just passing through. | | 2 |
| 4 | A minor who has a learner's permit can drive in California | if they- | | Have a friend riding with them. | | Obey all the laws of the road. | | Are very careful. | | Have an adult riding with them. | | 4 |
| 5 | A red light or arrow means- | | | Stop, look both ways then proceed. | | Stop until the green appears. | | Ignore it. | | None of the above. | | 2 |
| 6 | A flashing red light or arrow means - | | | Look both ways and proceed if there is no traffic. | | Slow down, then proceed. | | Stop, then proceed when safe, observing the right-of- | way rules. | Wait for the green light to appear. | | 3 |
| 7 | When a yellow light or arrow appears, you should - | | | Increase your speed in order to get through the intersection | | Stop, if you can do safely. If you can't stop, look for | other vehicles that may enter the intersection. | Slam on your brakes, even if it means that you will slide | into the middle of the intersection. | None of the above. | | 2 |
| 8 | When a flashing yellow light appears, you should - | | | Hurry through the intersection. | | Slam on your brakes. | | Increase your speed to avoid anyone beating you through | the intersection. | Slow down - this indicates a hazard. Be especially alert. | | 4 |
| 9 | If the light is green for you, but there are remaining cars | or pedestrians crossing the intersection, you should - | | Honk your horn and inch into the intersection. | | Let all the remaining cars and/or pedestrians clear the | intersection before proceeding. | Go to sleep until everything looks ok. | | Roll your window down and tell the cars or pedestrian what | you think of them for being so slow. | 2 |
| 10 | The international symbol for WAIT or DON'T WALK is: | | | A fist. | | An upraised hand. | | A pointing finger. | | The words 'NO' in flashing orange. | | 2 |
| 11 | What is the international symbol for WALK? | | | A walking person. | | The 'OK' sign. | | A flashing green sign. | | None of the above. | | 1 |
| 12 | At a crossing where there are no special pedestrian signals, | walkers must obey the red, yellow, or green lights. | However, walkers facing a green arow must - | Look both ways, then proceed. | | Wait until the arrow turns yellow. | | Must not cross the street. | | Walk the same direction as the arrow. | | 3 |
| 13 | A STOP SIGN means - | | | Slow down sufficiently so that traffic sees you then | procceed. | Stop anywhere short of going into the intersection. | | Doesn't mean anything. | | Come to a complete stop before a crosswalk or 'limit line', | or if none present, before the corner. | 4 |
| 14 | A YIELD sign means - | | | Slow down and be ready to stop. Let all traffic, including | walkers and bikes, to pass before you proceed. | Only look for vehicles, then proceed. | | Go through the intersection after looking both ways. | | Use good judgement. | | 1 |
| 15 | The DO NOT ENTER or WRONG WAY sign means - | | | You might be in danger. | | This probably is the entrance to a freeway. Drive to the | side and stop. When safe, back out or turn around. | There is construction ahead. Don't proceed. | | The signs were put there by pranksters. | | 2 |
| 16 | A triangle sign with a CROSS in it means - | | | A church is up ahead. Proceed cautiously. | | There might be driveways ahead. Proceed cautiously. | | There is a crossroad ahead. | | None of the above. | | 3 |
| 17 | How are warning signs shaped and what color are they? | | | Triangle and red. | | Triangle and yellow. | | Square and green. | | Round and blue. | | 2 |
| 18 | What colors do GUIDE SIGNS come in? | | | Green, yellow and red. | | Blue, green and yellow. | | Orange, yellow and red. | | Blue, green and brown. | | 4 |
| 19 | Regulatory signs are - | | | Black and white. | | Yellow and black. | | Green and black. | | Red and black. | | 1 |
| 20 | If you have the right-of-way, you should. | | | Always insist on your right. | | Nod your head at the other driver, then proceed. | | Never insist on taking the right-of-way. | | Play chicken with the other driver. | | 3 |
| 21 | It is against the law to enter an intersection or | crosswalk when: | | You cannot cross without obstructing traffic, even though | the light is green. | The light is flashing red and you have already made your | legal stop. | You approach a gridlock situation. | | The light is yellow. | | 1 |
| 22 | While driving at night, a car with bright headlights | approaches you. What should you do? | | Look above the oncoming vehicle's headlights. | | Look below the oncoming vehicle's headlights. | | Look toward the right side of the lane. | | Turn on your high beams. | | 3 |
| 23 | The DO NOT PASS sign means: | | | Passing Lane ahead. | | Do not pass unless safe to do so. | | No passing for the next 500 feet. | | All the above. | | 3 |
| 24 | The law changed on January 1, 1990, lowering the | maximum legal Blood Alcohol Concentration(BAC) level | for adults to: | Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent or greater. | | One hundredth (0.01) of one percent. | | Five hundredths (0.05) of one percent. | | Three hundredths (0.03) of one percent. | | 1 |
| 25 | To keep a safe following distance between your car and | the car ahead, you chould use the: | | Two-second rule. | | Ten-second rule. | | Three-second rule. | | Five-second rule. | | 3 |
| 26 | At a STOP, making an eye-contact with a pedestrian will - | | | Ensure that they will honor your right-of-way. | | Think that you have given them the right-of-way. | | Mean that they are unsure of your intentions. | | Mean that they are aware of you but may not yield your | right-of-way. | 4 |
| 27 | You must STOP for the following: | | | Elderly person. | | Babies. | | Blind person using a guide dog. | | Person in a wheel chair. | | 3 |
| 28 | Whenever you have parked off the road - | | | You can enter at will because the vehicles know you are | there and can see your turn light. | Turn on your flashers before proceeding. | | You must yield to traffic. | | Open your car door and look back to make sure that there | are no cars before proceeding. | 3 |
| 29 | What is the California's 'Basic Speed Law'? | | | Travel only as fast as the posted speed limit. | | Drive only as fast as is safe regardless of the speed | limit. | Make sure that you drive 'under' the speed limit. | | All of the above. | | 2 |
| 30 | The maximum speed limit in California is _____ even | when there is no posted speed signs. | | 55. | | 65. | | 50. | | 60. | | 1 |
| 31 | The faster you go, the less time you have to avoid a hazard | or accident. The force of a 60 mph crash isn't just twice | as great as at 30 mph, it's - | Three times greater. | | Four times greater. | | Five times greater. | | Six times greater. | | 2 |
| 32 | What is the speed limit when you come within 100 feet | of a railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks | for 400 feet in both directions? | 25 mph. | | 20 mph. | | 30 mph. | | 15 mph. | | 4 |
| 33 | What is the speed limit when near a school ground that has | no fence and children are outside playing (regardlsess of | the posted speed sign)? | 15 mph. | | 25 mph. | | 20 mph. | | 30 mph. | | 2 |
| 34 | When near a school, which of the following should you be | looking for? | | Watch for bicycles near schools. | | Look for school safety patrols or school crossing guards | and obey their directions. | Look for stopped school buses. Be prepared for children | crossing the street. | All the above. | | 4 |
| 35 | What is the speed limit in an alley or BLIND intersection? | | | 20 mph. | | 15 mph. | | 10 mph. | | 25 mph. | | 2 |
| 36 | What is the designation of a BLIND intersection? | | | You cannot see for 100 feet in both directions in the | last 100 feet before crossing. | You cannot see for 150 feet in both directions in the | last 100 feet before crossing. | You cannot see for 200 feet in both directions in the | last 100 feet before crossing. | You cannot see for 75 feet in both directions in the | last 100 feet before crossing. | 1 |
| 37 | In Business or Residence Districts, the speed limit is ____ | unless otherwise posted. | | 20 | | 30 | | 25 | | 35 | | 3 |
| 38 | When you drive slower than other cars on the road, you must | drive on the: | | Right side. | | Center. | | Left side. | | None of the above. | | 1 |
| 39 | If you are driving on a two-lane road and are slower than | the other cars behind, you must pull to the side if ___ | or more cars are following you. | 3 | | 2 | | 5 | | 6 | | 3 |
| 40 | If the speed limit is posted at 55, and you are going | slower than the rest of the cars, you must: | | Travel to the left in order to slow the traffic down to | the posted speed. | Move to the right lane. | | Honk your horn at those who are going faster to let them | know they are are disobeying the speed limit. | Try and find the nearest police car to let them know about | the speeders. | 2 |
| 41 | If you are towing a trailer or car, driving a bus or a | large truck, you will probably be traveling slower, so | you must: | Drive in the right-most lane. | | Drive in the lane provide for you. | | If it is four lanes in your direction, you can drive in the | two lanes closest to the right side of the road. | All of the above. | | 4 |
| 42 | If you are towing a trailer and following a vehicle towing a | trailer and you are not in a business or residence district, | or multiple lane highway, you must be at least ___ feet back | 100 | | 200 | | 400 | | 300 | | 4 |
| 43 | On a two-lane road, a broken yellow center lane says that | you can: | | Pass safely. | | Must not pass. | | Go slower than the posted limit. | | None of the above. | | 1 |
| 44 | Two solid yellow lines mean: | | | It is ok to pass if the car ahead is under the speed limit. | | You can pass if your vision is not obscurred by a hill. | | Never drive to the left of these lines. | | Go to the furthest right. | | 3 |
| 45 | You must drive on the right side of the road except: | | | When turning left. | | When the right half of the road is closed or blocked. | | On a one-way road. | | All the above. | | 4 |
| 46 | When changing lanes, check the following: | | | Look in the mirror. | | Check beside your vehicle. | | Signal. | | All of the above. | | 4 |
| 47 | When turning left: | | | Get into the lane close to the center divider. | | Turn your flashers on so you can be seen before making | the turn. | You only need to look to make sure that the traffic is | clear. | Only turn right so that it doesn't impede traffic. | | 1 |
| 48 | There are 'bike lanes', shown by a solid white line along | either side of the street. Don't make a right turn until | you are no more than ___ feet from the corner. | 100 | | 200 | | 300 | | 400 | | 2 |
| 49 | Bicycle lanes cannot be used by: | | | Pedestrians, when there is a sidewalk available. | | Motorized bicycles. | | Autos. | | None of the above. | | 1 |
| 50 | How do you recognize 'Saftey Zones'? | | | By wide white lines. | | Raised buttons or markers. | | Signs. | | Orange blocks of paint. | | 2 |
| 51 | Passing to the right is legal only: | | | If an open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes | of vehicles moving in your direction of travel. | If the driver of the other vehicle is making a left turn. | | When it is safe. | | All of the above. | | 4 |
| 52 | Carpool lanes will have a sign posted with the number of | persons in the vehicle. They are: | | 3 person minimum. | | 2 to 3 person minimum. | | 4 person minimum. | | 5 person minimum. | | 2 |
| 53 | You may cross a solid double yellow line: | | | To pass a slower vehicle. | | Anytime. | | Only if there are red cones on the street. | | To turn left. | | 4 |
| 54 | If you see two sets of solid double yellow lines, you: | | | Can use this area as a safe place before turning left. | | Must avoid crossing it at any cost. | | Cannot make a left turn or U-turn across it. | | None of the above. | | 3 |
| 55 | If you need to turn left, you can use the left turn lane | for how many feet before you must make the turn? | | 200 feet | | 100 feet | | 300 feet. | | 150 feet | | 1 |
| 56 | If you are turning left onto a four lane road, you: | | | Must end your turn in the left-most lane. | | Must end your turn in the right-most lane. | | Can use either lanes to end your turn. | | None of the above. | | 3 |
| 57 | When you turn right, you: | | | Can end your turn in any lane. | | Must end your turn in the right-most lane. | | Must speed up to avoid any oncoming cars. | | None of the above. | | 2 |
| 58 | You can NEVER make a left turn on a red light, except: | | | When the light appears to be stuck. | | When there is absolutly no traffic around. | | When you are on a one-lane street. | | All of the above. | | 3 |
| 59 | When you encounter a red arrow, you: | | | Must not turn until the red arrow turns green. | | Can make a stop, look out that there is no traffic coming | and then make your turn. | Go through if there is not traffic coming. | | None of the above. | | 1 |
| 60 | In making a U-turn, which of the following is NOT true? | | | You may cross a double white or yellow line. | | Make the U-turn from any lanes. | | If no vehicle approaching you is closer than 200 feet. | | Whenever a traffic sign or signal protects you from | vehicles which are close. | 2 |
| 61 | When parking on a hill: | | | If you car is pointed downhill and there is a curb, turn | your front wheels outward. | If your car is pointed uphill and there is a curb, turn | your front wheels inward. | If your car is pointed uphill and there is no curb, turn | your front wheels inward. | If your car is pointed dowhill and there is no curb, turn | your front wheels inward. | 3 |
| 62 | How close to a fire hydrant or fire station driveway can | you park? | | 20 feet. | | 10 feet. | | 15 feet. | | 7 feet. | | 3 |
| 63 | Double parking is: | | | Allowed if all the parking spaces on the street are taken. | | If you have an emergency. | | Always against the law. | | Dangerous. | | 3 |
| 64 | If you park off the highway, your car should be visable in | both directions for how many feet? | | 300 | | 200 | | 100 | | 500 | | 2 |
| 65 | Looking 10 to 15 seconds ahead helps you to see: | | | Vehicle license plates. | | Signs warning of problems ahead. | | How close the trees are to the road. | | Garbage off to the side of the road. | | 2 |
| 66 | An intersection is any place where one lane of traffic | meets another. It includes: | | Cross streets and side streets. | | Freeway entrances. | | Driveway and shopping center entrances. | | All the above. | | 4 |
| 67 | When the light turns green for you: | | | You should proceed quickly so as to not annoy the drivers | behind you. | Honk your horn, then proceed through the intersection. | | Creep into the intersection, then step on the gas. | | Look to the left first, then to the right. Take one more | look to the left before you pull out. | 4 |
| 68 | Crosswalks must always be marked by white or yellow | lines. True of false? | | TRUE | | FALSE | | | | | | 2 |
| 69 | Mirrors in cars are for: | | | Checking for traffic behind. | | Putting on lipstick. | | Personal grooming. | | Checking your teeth after eating. | | 1 |
| 70 | Reacting to an emergency at 55 mph will require how many | feet to stop? | | 106 | | 200 | | 228 | | 300 | | 3 |
| 71 | Reacting to an emergency at 35 mph takes how many feet | to stop the vehicle? | | 106 | | 162 | | 228 | | 306 | | 1 |
| 72 | What is the best advice for driving in FOG? | | | DON'T. | | Turn on your high beams. | | Use only your parking lights. | | None of the above. | | 1 |
| 73 | What is the rule for turning on your headlights? | | | Turn them on 30 minutes after sunset. | | Leave them on until 30 minutes before sunrise. | | Turn them on if you can't see 1000 feet ahead. | | All the above. | | 4 |
| 74 | If you are using your high beams, you must dim them if: | | | You come to an intersection. | | Out in the country. | | You are 500 feet from an oncoming vehicle. | | One of your low beams is burnt out. | | 3 |
| 75 | It is a good idea to slow down when you come to a hill, | because: | | There might be a steep decline on the other side. | | There might be a vehicle off to the side of the road. | | There might be a car passing. | | All of the above. | | 2 |
| 76 | If a vehicle ahead is going slow, it is not a good idea to | honk your horn because: | | The driver might be ill or having problems with their car. | | They might get angry with you. | | You might startle them. | | There might be an ordinance against noise in that part of | town. | 1 |
| 77 | On sunny days, when the sun is bright and you need to make | a turn, it is a good idea to: | | Make a turn quickly so you won't confuse the drivers ahead | or behind. | Use arm signals as well as signal lights. | | Turn on your flashers. | | All the above. | | 2 |
| 78 | If another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, you | should: | | Give him the highway salute. | | Apply your brakes quickly to avoid hitting him. | | Slow down by taking your foot off the gas. | | Go faster to force him out of the space in front of you. | | 3 |
| 79 | If a 'tailgater' is behind you, you should: | | | Give them the 'highway salute'. | | Slam on your brakes to show your displeasure. | | Change lanes quickly. | | Tap your brakes lightly, then slow down and change lanes | if you can. | 4 |
| 80 | If someone is on a bicycle and a car is approaching, you | should: | | Go faster to be there first. | | Move toward the bicycle rider so that you won't be in | danger of being hit by the oncoming car. | Slow down so that you both won't cross when the bicycle | rider is alongside. | Brake quickly and then follow the bicycle rider. | | 3 |
| 81 | Some of the excuses for NOT wearing seat belts are: | | | Safety belts can trap you inside a car. | | Safety belts are good on long trips, but I don't need | them if I'm driving around town. | Some people are thrown clear in a crash and walk | away without hardly a scratch. | All of the above. | | 4 |
| 82 | When you cross or enter traffic from a full stop on city | streets, you need enough of a gap from approaching cars | of: | About 100 feet. | | About 200 feet. | | A full city block. | | About a half a block. | | 4 |
| 83 | What is illegal to throw out of your car when on a highway? | | | Cigarette. | | Cigar. | | Burning material. | | All of the above. | | 4 |
| 84 | Which one of the following can be towed by a car? | | | A sled. | | A bicycle. | | Another car. | | A toy vehicle. | | 3 |
| 85 | There are blind spots in back of you, even though you | have a rear-view mirror? (True or False). | | TRUE | | FALSE | | | | | | 1 |
| 86 | When changing lanes on a highway, it is important to: | | | Speed up so you don't hit the car beside you. | | Check all traffic, then signal before changing. | | Honk your horn before you move over. | | Turn on your flashers and speed up. | | 2 |
| 87 | Which of the following is important if you have an | emergency on the highway? | | Get out into the highway and try and flag down another | car. | Turn on your flashers and sit in your car. | | Get out of your car and sit down beside the highway. | | Just sit in your car and hope someone sees you. | | 2 |
| 88 | If you see an accident ahead on the highway, you should: | | | Pull over to view what is happening. | | Check to see if an emergency vehicle is present, and if so, | continue on. | Slow down so as to see what is happening. | | Go as fast as you can so you won't see any blood. | | 2 |
| 89 | If you are traveling on a freeway and someone is trying | to merge in, you should: | | Stop completely and let them merge. | | Speed up so that they can't cut you off. | | Slow down so they can merge in. | | Quickly change lanes so you won't be in the way. | | 3 |
| 90 | At what age should a child be in a car seat? | | | Up to 4 years of age or under 40 lbs. | | If the child is small. | | Does not need to be in a seat. Seat belts are ok. | | None of the above. | | 1 |
| 91 | If you are in a car crash and you are wearing a lap and | shoulder belt, your chances of surviving are how many | times greater? | Three to four times. | | Five times. | | Six times. | | Twice. | | 1 |
| 92 | How much room do you need to pass safely on a two-lane | road? | | Half of a mile. | | Two thirds of a mile. | | A mile. | | A quarter of a mile. | | 2 |
| 93 | If a school bus is stopped ahead of you with its lights | flashing, you should: | | Proceed slowly. | | Stop until the bus continues on. | | Find another street to turn into to avoid the bus. | | Pull over to the curb and turn your motor off. | | 2 |
| 94 | What are the shapes of the signs on trucks carrying | hazardous loads? | | Square. | | Round. | | Rectangle. | | Triangle. | | 4 |
| 95 | Starting in January 1990, how many days do you have to | report to DMV the sale or transfer of your vehicle? | | 5 days. | | 10 days. | | 15 days. | | 20 days. | | 1 |
| 96 | You must always look carefully for motorcycles before | you change lanes or make a left turn because they: | | Have the right-of-way. | | Are hard to see. | | Are driven too fast. | | Are driven carelessly. | | 2 |
| 97 | You must make a financial reponsibility report after an | accident when damage to one of the vehicles is over $500: | | No matter whose fault it was. | | Only if you are not insured. | | Only if it was your fault. | | Only if someone was injured. | | 1 |
| 98 | If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway | you must: | | Slow down because the road ends. | | Watch out for workers and slow moving equipment. | | Change lanes and maintain speed. | | Pull over to the side of the road and wait for a signal | person to appear. | 2 |
| 99 | Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you | drive unsafely is: | | Permitted if it is prescribed by a doctor. | | Against the law. | | Permitted as long as it is only a diet pill or cold | medicine. | Not covered under the Vehicle Code. | | 2
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