CALIFORNIA STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.   Q:  For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
      A:  Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.

2.   Q:  When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should:
      A:  Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe.

3.   Q:  When driving in fog, snow, or, rain, you should use your:
      A:  Low beam headlights.

4.   Q:  If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, DMV will:
      A:  Revoke your driving privilege.

5.   Q:  Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:
      A:  Must be marked with a red flag, or lights.

6.   Q:  When looking ahead while driving, you should:
      A:  Scan from side to side.

7.   Q:  To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:
      A:  Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter.

8.   Q:  The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk.  What should you do?
      A:  Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed.

9.   Q:  You have had your license for eight months.  You may:
      A:  Drive between 5:00 AM and 5:00PM unaccompanied.

10.  Q:  Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed:
       A:  At all times.

11.  Q:  You should use your horn:
       A:  To alert a driver who may try to turn in front of you.

12.  Q:  You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway, a line of five cars
              merging into your lane ahead from an onramp.  You should:
       A:  Should make room for the merging vehicles, if possible.

13.  Q:  When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
       A:  At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

14.  Q:  You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors:
       A:  Before you start driving.

15.  Q:  If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
       A:  Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible.

16.  Q:  You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:
       A:  Any time a train may be approaching, even if you cannot see it.

17.  Q:  To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street start from:
       A:  The lane closest to the left curb.

18:  Q:  You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks
             because:
       A:  You need the extra room to see around the truck.

19.  Q:  A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
       A:  Stop before entering.

20.  Q:  What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid
             red lights?
       A:  You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first.

21.  Q:  Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?
       A:  Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

22.  Q:  You were in an accident which caused more than 750 dollars worth of damage.
             You must report the accident within 10 days to :
       A:  The DMV

23.  Q:  It is illegal for a teenager or an adult to drive with a BAC of?
       A:  teenager .01 - adult - .08

24.  Q:  Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumpers):
       A:  Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

25.  Q:  When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
       A:  Signal for at least 5 seconds.

26.  Q:  You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 45 mph.  All the other vehicles
             are driving 50 miles an hour or faster.  You may legally drive:
       A:  No faster than 45 mph.

27.  Q:  When parking your vehicle on any hill:
       A:  Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or park.

28.  Q:  Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
       A:  Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn.

29.  Q:  To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from:
       A:  The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.

30.  Q:  If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust of smoke blowing across
             the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:
       A:  Low beam headlights.

31.  Q:  Backing your vehicle is:
       A:  Always dangerous to do.

32.  Q:  Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind:
       A: Signaling at least 100 feet before turning.

33.  Q:  When you park on a level road next to a curb:
       A:  Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

34.  Q:  You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
       A:  Sell or transfer your vehicle.

35.  Q:  To see cars in your blind spots you should check:
       A:  Over your shoulders.

36.  Q:  You are driving defensively when you:
       A:  Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

37.  Q:  The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is___, unless
             otherwise posted.
       A:  25 mph

38.  Q:  If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:
       A:  Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

39.  Q:  To pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when a car is approaching:
       A:  Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist.

40.  Q:  Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because:
       A: They may not see you.

41.  Q:  Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
       A:  Babies should not ride in the front seat if there is a passenger-side air bag.

42.  Q:  You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase.  You should:
       A:  Stop the engine and set the parking brake.

43.  Q:  You may legally park you car:
       A:  In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it.

44.  Q:  You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick
             broken white lines on the left side of your lane.  You are driving in:
       A:  An exit lane.

45.  Q:  The speed limit in any alley is?
       A: 15 mph.

46.  Q:  The California Driver Handbook recommends several tips to help you keep
             alert on long drives.  One of these tips is:
       A:  Pull off the road and rest.

47.  Q:  You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when:
       A:  You are involved in an accident when there is an injury.

48.  Q:  Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
       A:  Parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

49.  Q:  Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection.  One vehicle
             is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends.  Who has the right-
             of-way at the intersection?
       A:  The vehicle on the through road.

50.  Q:  When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:
       A:  Need at least a four second gap in traffic.

51.  Q:  You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on
             to re-enter traffic.  However, traffic is heavy. You should:
       A:  Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane.

52.  Q:  Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow ?
       A:   Not  slowing down to at an accident scene.

53.  Q:  You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing
             lights behind you.  What should you do?
       A:  Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

54.  Q:  You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into
             a driveway.  You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:
       A:  If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so.

55.  Q:  Check your rearview mirrors:
       A:  Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

56.  Q:  Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
       A:  Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

57.  Q:  At dawn or disk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen.
            A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to:
       A:  Turn on your low beam headlights.

58.  Q:  While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?
       A:  Listening to music through a set of dual headphones.

59.  Q:  At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
       A:  Look to the sides of your vehicles.

60.  Q:  Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?
       A:  Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving.

61.  Q:  Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?
       A:  You are responsible for the safety of the road workers.

62.  Q:  When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
       A:  Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane.

63.  Q:  You are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to
             pass.  There is a curve ahead which blacks your view.  You must:
       A:  Not pass the other vehicle.

64.  Q:  Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
       A:  They are properly secured.

65.  Q:  If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving
             a traffic ticket, DMV will:
       A:  Suspend your driving privilege until you appear in court.

66.  Q:  you may drive in a bike lane:
       A:  No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

67.  Q:  Highways are typically most slippery:
       A:  When it first starts to rain after a dry spell.

68.  Q:  If you know you will block the intersection, do not start across:
       A:  Under any circumstance.

69.  Q:  If you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections
             you are most likely:
       A:  Causing traffic delays.

70.  Q:  You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
       A:  Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

71.  Q:  It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor
             vehicle:
       A:  When the keys are in the ignition.

72.  Q:  If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
       A:  Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

73.  Q:  A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes.  You want to pass the large
             truck.  It is best to pass:
       A:  Quickly on the left and move ahead of it.

74.  Q:  The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mpg.  Then this road is wet:
       A:  Drive 5 to 10 mph under the limit.

75.  Q:  You can be fined up to 1000 dollars and jailed for six months if you are cited for:
       A:  Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway.