Why should you visually check for motorcycles when changing lanes?
A.) They are small and can hide easily into the blind spots.
B.) They need more space for maneuvering.
C.) They have the right-of-way at intersections.
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They are small and can hide easily into the blind spots.
Why should you visually check for motorcycles when changing lanes?
A.) They are small and are often hidden in blind spots.
B.) They need more space to maneuver.
C.) They have the right-of-way at intersections.
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They are small and are often hidden in blind spots.
EXPLANATION: When changing lanes or entering a major thoroughfare, make a visual check for motorcycles, in addition to using your mirrors. Motorcycles are small and this allows them to tuck easily into the blind spots of other vehicles.
EXPLANATION: When changing lanes or entering a major thoroughfare, make a visual check for motorcycles, in addition to using your mirrors. Motorcycles are small and this allows them to tuck easily into the blind spots of other vehicles.
If a truck in front of your car begins to turn left, but its right turn signals are flashing, it is most likely that the truck driver __________________.
A.) is preparing to turn right
B.) is actually turning left
C.) is making a U-turn
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is preparing to turn right
Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?
A.) Commercial vehicles
B.) Pickup trucks towing a trailer
C.) All vehicles must stop
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commercial vehicles
When you see a blind person pulling in his or her cane and stepping away from the crosswalk, this usually means _________________.
A.) you may go
B.) wait and let the blind person go first
C.) honk your horn to let the person know of your presence
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you may go
EXPLANATION: When you see a blind person pulling in his or her cane and stepping away from the crosswalk, this usually means you may go. Do not wait too long.
EXPLANATION: When you see a blind person pulling in his or her cane and stepping away from the crosswalk, this usually means you may go. Do not wait too long.
Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians ___________.
A.) within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked
B.) only within marked crosswalk
C.) only when traffic is controlled by signals or signs
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within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked
EXPLANATION: By law, drivers must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
EXPLANATION: By law, drivers must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
Many animals are most active ______________.
A.) in the afternoon
B.) around dusk or dawn
C.) on sunny winter days
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around dusk or dawn
EXPLANATION: Be especially watchful for animals in fair weather periods before storms. Many animals are most active around dusk and dawn when they look for food
EXPLANATION: Be especially watchful for animals in fair weather periods before storms. Many animals are most active around dusk and dawn when they look for food
You should never cross a railroad track if ______________________.
A.) there isn't room on the other side of the tracks
B.) you have passengers in the vehicle
C.) the tracks have frequent train traffic
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there isn't room on the other side of the tracks
EXPLANATION: You should be prepared for a train to come at any time, day or night. Never start across if there isn't room for your vehicle on the other side of the tracks.
EXPLANATION: You should be prepared for a train to come at any time, day or night. Never start across if there isn't room for your vehicle on the other side of the tracks.
When can you enter a bike lane?
A.) If there are no bicyclists in the bike lane
B.) To make a right turn not more than 200 ft before the intersection
C.) When you want to pass a vehicle ahead of you
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To make a right turn not more than 200 ft before the intersection
EXPLANATION: Drivers must check for cyclists before turning right. Do not pass a cyclist just before making a right turn. Merge first, and then turn. Enter into a bike lane to make a right turn no more than 200 ft before the intersection.
EXPLANATION: Drivers must check for cyclists before turning right. Do not pass a cyclist just before making a right turn. Merge first, and then turn. Enter into a bike lane to make a right turn no more than 200 ft before the intersection.
When you see road workers at a construction site, you should obey their instructions __________________.
A.) only if you see orange cones on the road
B.) unless the instructions conflict with the existing signals
C.) at all times
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at all times
To safely share the road with a light rail vehicle, you _________________.
A.) may turn in front of an approaching LRV at an uncontrolled intersection
B.) should never drive in the lane next to the light rail vehicle
C.) should watch traffic signals closely because they can change for the light rail vehicle
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should watch traffic signals closely because they can change for the light rail vehicle
EXPLANATION: Maintain a safe distance from an LRV if it shares a street with vehicular traffic. Never make a turn in front of an oncoming LRV. When you turn across LRV tracks, if a signal is present, turn only when the signal indicates you may proceed. In many cases, LRVs can preempt traffic signals; so do not proceed forward until the signal light indicates you may do so.
EXPLANATION: Maintain a safe distance from an LRV if it shares a street with vehicular traffic. Never make a turn in front of an oncoming LRV. When you turn across LRV tracks, if a signal is present, turn only when the signal indicates you may proceed. In many cases, LRVs can preempt traffic signals; so do not proceed forward until the signal light indicates you may do so.
Driving Conditions and Emergencies
What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
A.) Hold the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the accelerator.
B.) Turn your steering wheel in direction of the blown tire and apply the brake.
C.) Use your brake to slow down and stop to fix the tire.
Get the CORRECT Answer
Hold the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the accelerator.
When driving at night, only use your high-beam headlights ______________.
A.) on unlighted streets
B.) when it is legal and safe
C.) when you cannot see oncoming traffic
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when it is legal and safe
EXPLANATION: Use your high-beam headlights on open highways or in rural areas.
EXPLANATION: Use your high-beam headlights on open highways or in rural areas.
Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
A.) Less dangerous
B.) No more of less dangerous
C.) More dangerous
D.) Easier on your eyes
Get the CORRECT Answer
More dangerous
When driving at night, it is most important for you to.
When driving at night it is most important for you to
A.) Use your high beams at all times.
B.) Drive within the range of your headlights.
C.) Be ready to brake more quickly.
D.) Watch for cars at intersections.
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Drive within the range of your headlights.
Explanation: Your headlights cover about 350 feet ahead. It is important that you drive at a speed that allows you to react and stop safely within that distance. This is called "driving within the range" of your headlights.
California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________.
A.) no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise
B.) when you cannot see at least 2 miles in front of your vehicle
C.) one hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise
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no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise
EXPLANATION: By California law, drivers are required to have headlights on no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise or anytime they do not have enough light to see at least 1,000 ft in front of their vehicle.
EXPLANATION: By California law, drivers are required to have headlights on no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise or anytime they do not have enough light to see at least 1,000 ft in front of their vehicle.
When driving in the fog you should use which of the following?
When driving in fog, you should use your
A.) High-beam headlights
B.) Low-beam headlights
C.) Fog lights only
Get the CORRECT Answer
Low-beam headlights
Roadways are most slippery ______________.
A.) during a heavy downpour
B.) after it has been raining for awhile
C.) when it first starts to rain
Get the CORRECT Answer
when it first starts to rain
EXPLANATION: Slow down at the first sign of rain, drizzle, or snow on the road. This is when many road pavements are most slippery because oil and dust have not been washed away.
EXPLANATION: Slow down at the first sign of rain, drizzle, or snow on the road. This is when many road pavements are most slippery because oil and dust have not been washed away.
What is the correct response when your vehicle starts to skid on ice?
A.) Hit the brakes hard.
B.) Take your foot off the accelerator.
C.) Switch to a low gear.
D.) Speed up
Get the CORRECT Answer
Take your foot off the accelerator.
When vehicles meet on a steep, narrow road, not wide enough for two vehicles, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
A.) The vehicle going uphill
B.) The vehicle going downhill
C.) The vehicle going slower
Get the CORRECT Answer
The vehicle going downhill
EXPLANATION: When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must back up until the vehicle traveling uphill can drive through. (The driver going downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.)
EXPLANATION: When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must back up until the vehicle traveling uphill can drive through. (The driver going downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.)
If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are ____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you.
A.) 500
B.) 200
C.) 300
Get the CORRECT Answer
500
If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck what should you do?
A.) Put gear in reverse.
B.) Shift to neutral.
C.) Shut off your engine.
Get the CORRECT Answer
Shift to neutral.
EXPLANATION: If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck: shift to neutral. Apply the brakes. Keep your eyes on the road. Look for a way out.
EXPLANATION: If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck: shift to neutral. Apply the brakes. Keep your eyes on the road. Look for a way out.
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