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Question 1

When you don't see any other vehicles around you while driving:

	It is a good habit to signal for turns and lane changes anyway
	You may legally exceed the posted speed limit
	You are not required to wear your seat belt

Question 2

If you have a conditional driver license, there is (are):

	A special time limit to renew your license
	Age limits imposed on your driver license
	Special restrictions you must follow when driving

Question 3

If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road:

	Continue driving because you have the right-of-way
	Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass
	Move to the right side of your lane and drive slowly

Question 4

To turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street, use:

	Any lane as long as it is safe
	The center left-turn lane
	The lane closest to the left curb

Question 5

This sign means:

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

Question 6

You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car. You should:

	Check your outside mirror to see if the care is in your blind spot
	Look over your shoulder to be sure the care isn't in your blind spot
	Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly

Question 7

You should check traffic behind you:

	Only on a freeway or highway
	So you will know if you are being followed by a tailgater
	Only when you are slowing down

Question 8

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

	Pedestrians, but only with the green 'WALK" signal
	Pedestrians always have the right-of-way
	Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful

Question 9

Solid yellow lines separate:

	Vehicles traveling in opposite directions
	Bicycle lanes from regular traffic
	Traffic lanes on one-way streets

Question 10

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

Question 11

This lane is used to:

	Begin or end left turns when traffic permits
	Pass other vehicle when traffic permits
	Make right turns when traffic permits

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

It is illegal to block an intersection:

	Unless some of the cross traffic can get around you
	Under any circumstances
	Unless you have the right-of-way

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:

	Only if you or the other driver is injured.
	If there is property damage in excess of $500 or if there are any injuries.
	Only if you are at fault.

Question 17

This sign means:

	The road curves to the left
	You cannot make a left turn
	Left turn permitted on green arrow only

Question 18

When parking a car, you should:

	Leave your vehicle in neutral
	Leave your vehicle in gear or the "park" position
	Keep your front wheels parallel to the road

Question 19

A white painted curb means:

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

Question 20

Why should you scan 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you?

	To avoid using your side mirror
	Its a legal requirement
	to avoid last minute moves

Question 21

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ______

	25 mph
	20 mph
	30 mph

Question 22

Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following except:

	Tapping your horn before you back up
	Looking over your right shoulder as you back up
	Checking behind your vehicle before you get in

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and you see this sign. Which of the following is true?

	You must exit the freeway if you remain in your lane.
	Another lane is merging with yours from right.
	Left lane ends ahead. Merge right.

Question 25

When parked on any hill, always set your parking brake and:

	Leave your vehicle in gear or the "park" position
	keep your front wheels parallel to the road
	Leave your vehicle in neutral

Question 26

Merging onto a road is safest if you:

	Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road
	Slowly move into the nearest lane so other drivers will make room for you
	Drive on the shoulder of the road until there is an opening

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

	Any lane (as long as it is safe)
	The lane closest to the left curb
	The lane in the center of the road

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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 31

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:

	Are driving much slower than other traffic
	Are backing out of a parking space
	Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead

Question 32

When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver:

	who arrives before you
	Approaching on your left
	Approaching on your right

Question 33

This sign means:

	Slow moving vehicle
	Vehicle has the right-of-way
	Yield to the vehicle

Question 34

This sign means:

	One-way road widens into two lanes ahead
	There is a divided highway ahead
	Vehicles on this road travel in two directions

Question 35

During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it snows or rains?

	Areas paved with asphalt rather than concrete
	Roadways in shady areas
	The tops of hills

Question 36

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

	Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop
	Not turn in that direction until the light turns green
	Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic

Question 37

If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:

	Stop your vehicle before entering the intersection anyway
	Enter the intersection carefully and continue across
	Stop your vehicle in the intersection and back up carefully

Question 38

You must make a full stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

	You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
	There are no warning signals or gates at the crossing
	The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic

Question 39

Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

	Recommended because it gives you an 'escape route'
	A good defensive driving technique to avoid driver's blind spots
	Dangerous because you're probably in one of the driver's blind spots

Question 40

You want to park downhill and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

	Towards the side of the road
	Parallel to the road
	Towards the center of the road

Question 41

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
	Use your horn and swerve into the next lane
	Honk your horn and maintain your speed

Question 42

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

	The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.
	5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the freeway.
	At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

Question 43

Which of these statement is true about light rail vehicles?

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

Question 44

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 45

Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

	Keeping your parking lights on at all times
	Using your emergency flashers at least 200 feet before turning
	Signaling at least 100 feet before turning

Question 46

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
	Proceed, but carefully drive around the person
	Wait until the person crosses the street

Question 47

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no-curb, your front wheels should be:

	Parallel with the pavement
	Turned to the left (towards the street)
	Turned to the right (away from the street)

Question 48

A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the:

	Pickup bed has a seat bolted to the frame
	Sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high
	Back of the pickup is equipped with a restraint (seat belt) system

Question 49

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

	Your front wheels must be turned towards the street.
	Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
	One of your rear wheel must touch the curb.

Question 50

If you are being tailgated, you should:

	Step on your brakes
	Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you
	Increase your following distance

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