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Question 1

Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

	They do not freeze because they are made of concrete
	They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
	They tend to freeze after the rest of the road does

Question 2

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 3

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

Question 4

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
	Drive on the freeway shoulder until a gap appears
	Make room by forcing your way into a small gap

Question 5

This lane is used to:

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

Question 6

On the highway, you should look far down the road:

	In order to see hazards early
	because it helps you keep up with traffic
	because it takes 1/4 mile to stop your vehicle completely

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

You should never park:

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

Question 10

This sign means:

	There is a "T" intersection ahead
	Medical services ahead
	Another road crosses yours ahead

Question 11

A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?

	Take your foot off the gas
	Swerve into the lane next to you
	Honk and step on the brake firmly

Question 12

Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

	The road is probably being repaired by slow moving vehicles
	If a street car is stopped at a safety zone controlled by a traffic signal, you can pass at 25 m.p.h.
	It is a space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings

Question 13

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 14

Backing your vehicle is:

	Only dangerous in large vehicles
	Always dangerous to do
	Not dangerous if you have a helper

Question 15

You may legally park your car in front of a driveway:

	If the driveway is in front of your house
	As long as it is not parked for longer than 15 minutes
	Under no circumstances

Question 16

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

	Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
	Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
	Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.

Question 17

You can drive in a carpool lane if you:

	Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign
	Want to pass the vehicle ahead
	Are driving an empty 15 passenger van

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

	Large tour bus
	Passenger car
	Station wagon

Question 20

Which of these statements is true about blind spots?

	Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots
	Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change
	You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left

Question 21

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:

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

Question 22

You are going to make a right turn from a dedicated right-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. you should:

	Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
	Stop and do not make the turn under any circumstances
	Check for pedestrians and then turn with caution

Question 23

Which of these two driving behaviors contribute to traffic congestion:

	Rubbernecking and unnecessary lane changes
	Tailgating and merging
	Inexperience and inattention

Question 24

This sign means:

	Make a complete stop before turning
	The driver on the right goes first
	All other drivers go first

Question 25

Large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is required for:

	The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
	Other drivers to use when merging onto an offramp
	Other drivers to use when they want to slow down

Question 26

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
	You have the right-of-way because your light is green
	The pedestrian has the right-of-way

Question 27

This sign means:

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

A driver unexpectedly pulls in front of you. The handbook recommends:

	Swerving into the lane next to you
	Driving onto the shoulder of the road
	Taking your foot off the gas pedal

Question 30

A green painted curb means:

	Parking for emergency vehicles only
	Stopping or parking for a limited time only
	Passenger loading or unloading area

Question 31

Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following except:

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

Question 32

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the track in one direction. The speed limit is:

	25 mph
	15 mph
	20 mph

Question 33

When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

	Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic
	Should expect merging of vehicles at on-ramps
	Must be driving slower than other traffic

Question 34

There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

	Slow down before crossing
	Stop only if you see a train coming
	Stop, then proceed when safe

Question 35

You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

	Are entitled to share the road with you
	Must ride facing oncoming traffic
	Usually have the right-of-way

Question 36

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:

	Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light
	Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
	Unless you entered the intersection on a green light

Question 37

This sign means:

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line?

	At the corner
	After the crosswalk
	Out far enough to see cross traffic

Question 40

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 41

You must use your seat belt:

	Unless you are riding in the back of a pickup/camper
	Whenever you are driving or riding in a motor vehicle
	Unless you are driving in a private parking lot

Question 42

You exit a freeway and see that the off ramp curves downhill. You should:

	Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking
	Slow to a safe speed before the curve
	Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway

Question 43

What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

	You don't have to worry about the driver next to you
	If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
	There is none, other drivers just crowd in front of you

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

A curb painted blue means:

	Parking for a disabled person with a placard
	Loading or unloading passengers only
	Parking for a limited time

Question 46

If it starts to rain on a hot day, the road is the most slippery:

	After it has stopped raining
	After it has been raining for a few hours
	For the first few minutes

Question 47

This sign means:

	The driver on the right goes first
	Give way to the other drivers
	Make a complete stop before turning

Question 48

You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

	If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle.
	Under no circumstances.
	If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

You should not pass another vehicle:

	Where someone is likely to enter or cross the road
	When a broken, yellow line is on the left side of your lane
	On multi-lane freeways within 65 mph speed limits

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