Drivers Ed Practice DMV #3

1. Using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learn in driver education ______________________.

2. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?

The golden rule of driving is

A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury, and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling __________.

Driving in California is ________?

A stop sign means that you ____________________________.

Parking and driving safely are two different functions.

Yield means ______.

The main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian.

Your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to "show off."

Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.

If you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed (e.g., depressed, angry or upset), or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts or personal problems, it is advised that you _______________________.

The five abilities required for being a safe driver are:

You can avoid situations leading to road rage by:

When traveling at 55mph, how many feet do you need to stop?

There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving, and they include:

____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.

What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?

Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision ?

In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do?

What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?

If you are parking facing downhill, you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.

Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.

What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?

When should you always engage your parking brake?

The force of a moving object is called momentum. The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. The more momentum it has, the more force it has. So if there were two cars, both the same model, and one of the cars was traveling 30 mph faster than the other, which car has more force?

The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum increases.

Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.

Road surface changes due to: (a) ice, (b) rain, (c) snow, (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup, or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This does not affect the control of your vehicle.

A sign with a red circle with a red line through is used to denote ________________.

When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?

When encountering a blacked-out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.

A yellow diamond is used exclusively for..

A equilateral Triangle facing down is used exclusively for

When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are next to the solid line.

You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited.

If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken, _________________________________.

A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?

If you are unable to pass through an intersection before the light changes to red, what should you do?

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.

Which is not a consequence of using a false name or knowingly making false statements on your license application?

What is a provisional license?

Your vehicle registration card must be carried in the vehicle whenever you are driving.

For persons ages under 20, a conviction for using alcohol or a controlled substance results in the court ordering DMV to suspend your license for __________.

What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a instructional permit?

The parent or guardian who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.

Within the first twelve months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot transport passengers under age _____.

If you purchase or obtain a vehicle from someone else, you are responsible for transferring ownership of the vehicle to your name with the DMV within how many days of the purchase?

Within the first 12 months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot drive between 11 P.M. and _______.

Which is not a reason for a court to suspend or delay your license?

What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a provisional license applicant receive prior to receiving a provisional license?

How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?

If you make a serious driving error on the driving test, you will be automatically disqualified.

How many hours of supervised driving practice are required to be at night?

Within how many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?

What is the consequence for failure to appear in court (FTA) or failure to pay fees or fines (FTP)?

How often is it advised to have comprehensive maintenance work done for your vehicle?

Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of?

Which is not a myth concerning safety belts?

If there is a child sitting in the front seat of a car installed with air bags, it is advised that the air bag feature be turned off for the child or the child be placed in the back seat.

If a child weighs __ pounds or less, or is 6 years old or under, then they must be placed in an approved child safety seat.

It is against the law to drive without wearing your seatbelt.

When the temperature or "boil" light is on or the gauge moves into the red, what is the proper response?

To ensure your safety while driving and from having your vehicle stolen, it is advised you always have your car doors locked. What percentage of stolen vehicles is attributed to having unlocked doors?

You must: (a) dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles by the time they are within _____ feet of your vehicle, and (b) dim your high beams when the vehicle you are following is within _____ feet.

What is it advised you do if it is either very cloudy, raining, foggy or snowing?

If you do not have enough light to see 1000 feet in front of you, what should you do?

Which is not a step to prevent your car from being stolen?

If there is a child sitting in the front seat of a car installed with air bags, it is advised that the air bag feature be turned off for the child or the child be placed in the back seat.

You should use your horn ________________________.

What is not a consequence of either over or under-inflated tires?

When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass, you will need at least how many feet to pass safely?

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit when passing a school building or school grounds when children are present?

When entering a bicycle lane to make a right turn, within how many feet must you enter the lane before making the turn?

When exiting a freeway, you should signal your intention to exit for approximately how many seconds?

When a car driving uphill on a one lane road comes across another vehicle going downhill, who should back up?

You should change lanes only when there is sufficient space between vehicles in the next lane and by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds?

In general, you should pass a vehicle or bicycle going in your direction on the right.

When turning, you should signal during the last _________ feet before the turn.

When driving slower than the rest of the traffic, in which lane should you be driving?

A visual lead of ________ seconds or 1 city block is appropriate when driving in traffic in urban areas.

It is against the law to pass when your view of the road ahead is obstructed and when you are within _____ feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in any business or residential district ?

If you are driving slower on a two lane road and _____ or more cars are following you, you must pull to the side and let them pass.

No matter what sort of emergency situation you are experiencing, what should you never do?

The number one rule for driving in bad weather is:

What are the consequences of not stopping if you are involved in an accident?

Most accidents in urban areas occur where?

If you must drive in the fog, then slow down and turn your ______ beam headlights on (and fog lights, if you have them).

In order to avoid hazards on the road, it is advised to take in the whole scene around you and look at least _______ seconds down the road. This is about a one block when driving in the city and a quarter of a mile on the highway.

Your license will be suspended for failing, refusing, or neglecting to report an accident in which there is more than ________ worth of property damage, an injury, or a death.

You drive defensively when you:

If your tire was to blow out while driving:

If a vehicle is approaching you head on when you are in the proper lane,

Which is not a step to perform if your gas pedal gets stuck?

It is advised to use the ___ rule, which allows enough space between your vehicle and other vehicles in traffic.

What can happen if you dump or abandon an animal by the roadside?

If there are oncoming cars to the left of you and a child on a bike to the right, what is the correct action to take?

If another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do?

You must turn your headlights on ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ______minutes before sunrise.

The minimum amount your insurance must cover per accident is:

Which is not a step for bicyclists to prevent accidents?

The same rules apply to trolley and light rail crossings that apply to train crossings.

All individuals on a motorcycle are required by law to wear a helmet which is approved by the CHP, fits snugly, and is tightly fastened.

When you encounter an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren, What must you do?

What are the consequences if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

When passing a trolley, you must pass from what side?

It is against the law to follow within _____ feet of any emergency vehicle which is answering an emergency call.

If a road does not have a bicycle lane, where must a bicyclist ride their bicycle?

You should allow a ____ second or more following distance when you are driving behind a motorcyclist.

If there is no sidewalk, a pedestrian should do what?

When following large vehicles that block your view of the road ahead, give yourself a ____ second or more cushion of space in front of your vehicle.

If you accidentally kill or injure an animal, what should you not do?

Failure to stop at a railroad crossing when required to do so can result in a _____ month license suspension.

The court will also order a _____ suspension of your driving privilege if you are under 21 years of age and are convicted of a drug related offense.

If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer can require that you take a blood or urine test. What may happen if you refuse?

The only thing that will affect the time it takes to sober up a person is ______.

First offenders may be jailed for at least 48 hours, can be fined up to $1,000 dollars, restricted to driving to and from work or to and from an alcohol treatment program, ordered by the court to attend either a three month or six month alcohol treatment program, required to file proof of insurance with the Department of Motor Vehicles, and required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on his or her vehicle. In total, these fines and fees can exceed $5,000.

All the laws which apply to drinking and driving apply to taking drugs and driving.

Alcohol is involved in about ____ of all fatal highway accidents.

For drivers over the age of 21 (not operating a commercial vehicle), it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is ________ or more.

The court may convict you of DUI in addition to the penalties imposed under the non-criminal "zero tolerance" law that makes it illegal for a person under 21 to drive with a BAC of ________. (This level is equal to one drink within a four hour time span in the BAC Charts)

Which of the following is a penalty for receiving a DUI?

_______ drink(s) within a 4 hour time span, regardless of height and weight, can get you a BAC of .01% .

While backing up you should always look over your shoulder to ensure a proper view of the environment behind you.

White lines on the roadway mean that traffic is traveling in the same direction as you.

Being overly cautious during a driving test is not good as it can result in stopping the normal flow of traffic. You should always make sure you proceed when it is your turn to do so.

In order to receive a certificate of completion for this Drivers Education course, you need to have reached 30 hours of course review time. Only after 30 hours have been reached will you be able to take the final exam and then, upon passing the final, receive your certificate of completion in the mail. If you do not reach 30 hours, you will not be able to take the final exam in order to receive your certificate of completion.

It is important to just look straight ahead as if in a tunnel, instead of scanning the environment around you while driving.

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

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

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.

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

A white painted curb means:

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

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

You may legally block an intersection:

With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:

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

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

f you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive:

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: