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Question 1

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

	Drugs and alcohol can be used at the same time
	Prescription drugs are safe to take at any time
	Most drugs taken for headaches or colds can make a person drowsy

Question 2

Which of the following is true about double parking?

	It is allowed if you are making a delivery
	It is illegal unless you wait in the vehicle
	It is illegal under all circumstances

Question 3

You park your car at the curb on a level two-way street. before getting out of your car, you should:

	Make sure you are parked at least tow feet from the curb
	Turn your front wheels towards the curb
	Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle

Question 4

You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should:

	Start braking as soon as you enter the curve
	Do not brake unless it's absolutely necessary
	Start braking before you enter the curve

Question 5

You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at the corner. give the right-of-way to:

	Vehicles stopped at a red light
	Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "WALK" signal
	Any vehicle coming towards you

Question 6

You should be prepared to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine:

	If asked by law enforcement
	Only if an accident has occured
	Only if you have been drinking alcohol

Question 7

Which of these statement is true about light rail vehicles?

	You must always pass a light rail vehicle on the right
	Light rail vehicles can preempt traffic signals
	Light rail vehicles do not have the same responsibilities as other vehicles on public roadways

Question 8

When driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated:

	With your head positioned directly above the steering wheel
	Within 6 1/2 inches of the steering wheel
	At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel

Question 9

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "don't Walk" signal starts to flash. The person is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should:

	Proceed if the person is not in your lane
	Wait until the person crosses the street
	Proceed, but carefully drive around the person

Question 10

Which of the following children requires a child passenger restraint system?

	A five year old weighing 55 lbs
	A six year old weighing 45 lbs
	A five year old weighing 65 lbs

Question 11

It is your responsibility to know:

	How your medications affect your brain chemistry
	When your doctor prescribes the wrong medication
	How your medications affect your driving

Question 12

You are about to make a left turn. You must signla continuously during the last ______ feet before the turn.

	100
	50
	75

Question 13

This sign means:

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

Question 14

Large trucks are most likely to lose speed and cause a hazard:

	On long, gradual curves
	Going up long or steep hills
	Going down long gradual hills

Question 15

Which of the following is true about safety belts and accidents?

	They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents
	They trap you in your car if it catches on fire in an accident
	They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents

Question 16

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

	Maintain your speed and position
	Always slow down to let the vehicles merge
	Make room for the merging traffic, if possible

Question 17

If a driver looks like he or she is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:

	Slow or stop your car and use your horn
	Honk your horn and maintain your speed
	Use your horn and swerve into the next lane

Question 18

If you are arrested for drunk driving and refuse to take a test of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC):

	Your license will be suspended for at least one year
	You have the right to speak to a lawyer before taking the test
	You will not be forced to have blood drawn

Question 19

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

Question 20

You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they:

	Must ride facing oncoming traffic
	Could be hidden in your blind spots
	Usually have the right-of-way

Question 21

When driving near road construction zones, you should:

	Decrease your following distance
	Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid "rubbernecking"
	Slow down to watch the construction as you pass

Question 22

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?

	To the right - into the curb
	To the left - away from the curb
	Parallel to the curb

Question 23

You are driving 55 mph on a two lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

	Wait until solid double, yellow lines separate the lanes
	Increase your speed to 65 mph
	Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic

Question 24

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______

	15 to 20 seconds
	10 to 15 seconds
	5 to 10 seconds

Question 25

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

	Pull to the right int he intersection and stop
	Stop immediately in the intersection until it passed
	Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop

Question 26

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

	Always, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls
	Except when they are being helped by a person who can see
	Only when the dog is leading the person across a street

Question 27

If you get sleepy while you are driving, you should

	Drive to a safe place, stop and rest
	Play the radio loudly, and roll down the windows
	Drink coffee to make you more alert

Question 28

When sharing the road with a light rail train or trolley, you:

	May turn in front of an approaching trolley at an uncontrolled intersection
	Should monitor all traffic signals closely because they can change for the trolley
	May not drive in the lane next to the trolley

Question 29

Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

	Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles
	They do not need more space to stop and start
	They do not need more space for turns

Question 30

Orange colored road signs:

	Advise you of rest stops and points of historical interest
	Warn you of an increase in the posted speed limit
	Tell you of road workers or road equipment ahead

Question 31

If the road is wet from a heavy rain, you should:

	Drive one car-length behind the car ahead
	Increase the distance between your vehicle and the car ahead
	Use the "two second" following distance rule

Question 32

Accidents tend to happen when:

	All vehicles are traveling near or at the same speed
	One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
	One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the others

Question 33

You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do?

	Call your insurance company when you get home
	Wait for the owner to return
	Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car

Question 34

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

Question 35

You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by using:

	Only your rear view mirror
	the inside and outside mirrors only
	All mirrors and turning your head

Question 36

If you are involved in an accident, you must show your driver license, ___________ and ___________ to the other person(s) involved:

	Proof of financial responsibility and current address
	Vehicle registration and current address
	Proof of financial responsibility and vehicle registration

Question 37

You should never park:

	Twenty feet from a railroad track
	In a bike lane
	In a space marked with a cross-hatched pattern

Question 38

This sign means:

	Traffic on this road travels in both directions
	The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions
	You may not enter the road from your direction

Question 39

Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may:

	Drive on the freeway shoulder until a gap appears
	Make room by forcing your way into a small gap
	Stop before merging with freeway traffic

Question 40

You are waiting to turn right at a red traffic light. There is a pedestrian on the right side of your vehicle waiting to cross the street you want to enter. Who has the right-of-way when your light turns green?

	You have the right-of-way only if the crosswalk is not marked
	The pedestrian has the right-of-way
	You have the right-of-way because your light is green

Question 41

When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate?

	When you can see clearly in both directions
	Under no circumstances
	When the gate does not seem to be working correctly

Question 42

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passenges to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

	At any time or for any reason
	When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers
	Until all passengers have reached the sidewalk

Question 43

A white painted curb means:

	Loading zone for freight only.
	Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
	Loading zone for freight or passengers.

Question 44

Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

	Driving conditions become more dangerous as the temperature rises above freezing
	When the temperature drops, bridges freeze before open roads
	Roads become more slippery as rain continues then when it begins

Question 45

You are involved in an accident and there is more than $500 in damages. You must:

	Make a written report (SR 1) to the DMV
	Show evidence that you have insurance only to a peace officer
	Make a written report (SR 1) to the highway patrol only if anyone is injured or killed

Question 46

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

	Next to the broken line may pass
	In both directions may pass
	Next to the solid line may pass

Question 47

You are driving 55 m.p.h on a two lane road and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need a _______ gap in the oncoming traffic.

	10-12 seconds
	7 seconds
	5 seconds

Question 48

When driving in fog, you should use your:

	Low beams
	Fog lights only
	High beams

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

When you look ahead while driving, it is best to:

	Look only at the back of the car ahead of you
	Look beyond the car ahead of you
	Focus on the right side of your lane

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