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1

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher

0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent

2

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should

Slow to a safe speed before the curve

3

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely

35 MPH

4

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

5

You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when

You have a collision and there is an injury or death

6

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

Take your foot off the gas

7

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

At any time or for any reason

8

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

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green

9

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is

Illegal at all times

10

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should

Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

11

An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means

Slow moving vehicle

12

Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before

Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly

13

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving

Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely

14

You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by

Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible

and stopping

15

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

Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead

16

A curb painted blue means parking is

For disabled persons with a special placard or plate

17

You should signal continuously while turning because it

Lets other drivers know what your intentions are

18

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device, you should

Let the call go to voicemail

19

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must

Stop until the lights stop flashing

20

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle

Under no circumstances

21

It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system

22

Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist:

Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists

23

This white sign means don't pass

Other vehicles for any reason

24

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when

You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

25

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street

In order to see potential hazards early

26

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

Are entitled to share the road with you

27

Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for

The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle

28

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should

Slow down before entering curves and intersections

29

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a

One-way street onto a one-way street

30

On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice

Roadways on bridges and overpasses

31

You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles

32

Yellow lines separate

Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road

33

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary

Causes traffic congestion

34

When should you yield your legal right-of-way

When it helps prevent collisions