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Q.1)	You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

A.	Always stop before making a right turn

B.	Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn

C.	Slow down and signal as you start your turn

Q.2)	The speed limit in any alley is:

A.

20 mph

B.

15 mph

C.

10 mph

Q.3)	You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:

A.	Whenever a crossing is not controlled by gates

B.	Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you see it

C.	If your vehicle has three or more axles

Q.4)	When driving in fog, snow, or rain, use both your windshield wipers and:

A.	low-beams headlights

B.	high-beam headlights

C.	running lights

Q.5)	You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors

A.	before you get into the car

B.	before you start driving

C.	after you start driving

Q.6)	You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an onramp. You:

A.	must maintain your speed and position

B.	must slow down to let the other vehicles merge

C.	should make room for the merging vehicles, if possible

Q.7)	Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

A.	slowing down to look at an accident scene

B.	avoiding unnecessary lane changes

C.	using public transportation instead of your car

Q.8)	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:

A.	stop at the crosswalk and honk your horn

B.	drive into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

C.	pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

Q.9)	When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:

A.	have the right-the-way

B.	should first stop and check for cross traffic

C.	need at least a 4-second gap in traffic

Q.10)	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

B.	stop before entering and let all other traffic go first

C.	slow down or stop, if necessary

Q.11)	The speed limit for a school zone is ____, unless otherwise posted.

A.

15 mph

B.

25 mph

C.

20 mph

Q.12)	If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, the court will:

A.	suspend your driving privilege

B.	sentence you to a mandatory 30 days in jail

C.	confiscate and sell your vehicle

Q.13)	Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is one 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

B.	the vehicle on the right

C.	the vehicle that arrives first

Q.14)	There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in  your direction. when you see this white sign, you should:

A.	drive to the right edge of your lane but keep moving

B.	slow down and signal the other drivers to pass you

C.	drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area

Q.15)	You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice think broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

A.	the carpool lane and must merge into the next lane

B.	a special lane for slow moving vehicles

C.	an exit lane

Q.16)	To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:

A.	look in your outside mirrors only

B.	look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter

C.	always turn your head and look over your right shoulder

Q.17)	You have had your license for eight months. You may:

A.	Drive between 5:00am and 5:00pm unaccompanied

B.	transport minors unaccompanied at any time

C.	transport minors between 11:00pm and 5:00am unaccompanied

Q.18)	Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:

A.	waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light

B.	parked on a hill or sloping driveway

C.	parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb

Q.19)	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 slow down

B.	drive to the right edge of the road and stop

C.	stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass

Q.20)	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

B.	solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights

C.	solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights

Q.21)	Check your rearview mirrors:

A.	often to see how traffic is moving behind you

B.	only on a freeway or highway

C.	only when you are slowing down

Q.22)	You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

A.	sell or transfer your vehicle

B.	paint your vehicle a different color

C.	are cited for a traffic violation

Q.23)	The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

A.	Pass the vehicle once any pedestrian has crossed your lane

B.	Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

C.	change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle

Q.24)	It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is _____ or more.

A.

0.08%

B.

0.01%

C.

0.05%

Q.25)	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

B.	Even if you must drive on the shoulder to do so

C.	Even if you must cross a solid white painted on the road

Q.26)	When looking ahead while driving, you should:

A.	stare at the middle of the road

B.	look directly in front of your car

C.	scan from side to side

Q.27)	If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:

A.	honk your horn, then pass the bicyclist

B.	slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist

C.	wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway

Q.28)	If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:

A.	maintain the posted speed and drive through the water

B.	steer your vehicle around the water, if possible

C.	shift into neutral as you drive through the water

Q.29)	When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:

A.	At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

B.	At the legal freeway speed limit

C.	slower than the freeway traffic

Q.30)	If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:

A.	stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

B.	enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears

C.	merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic

Q.31)	Which of the following is true about large trucks?

A.	Trucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicle's height

B.	it is the best spot to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side

C.	trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

Q.32)	To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

A.	the lane closest to the left curb

B.	the center lane

C.	any lane as long as it seems safe to do so

Q.33)	Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

A.	is illegal under all circumstances

B.	must be marked with a red flag or lights

C.	does not legally have to be marked, but it is a good idea

Q.34)	You may legally park your car:

A.	At the corner in an intersection

B.	Across a sidewalk if you are partially in a driveway

C.	In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

Q.35)	Give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because:

A.	they may not see you

B.	they have the right-of-way

C.	it is required by law

Q.36)	Which of these statements is true about child passengers?

A.	children one or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front side.

B.	children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag-equipped vehicles

C.	the front seat is generally safest for children six years of age and older

Q.37)	Which of these statements is true about driving and making medications?

A.	most cold medications can make a person drowsy

B.	over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages

C.	medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor

Q.38)	Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed:

A.	At all times

B.	During school hours only

C.	Only when children are present in front of school

Q.39)	You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when:

A.	your vehicle fails a smog test

B.	you are involved in an accident and there is an injury

C.	you change your insurance company

Q.40)	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

B.	Turn on your air conditioner

C.	Alternately drive close to the left and right sides of your lane

Q.41)	If your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:

A.	Answer it if you have a hands-device

B.	Let the call go to voicemail

C.	Answer it if the call is from your parents

Q.42)	You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase, a person is seriously injured. You are subject to:

A.	Imprisonment in a state prison for five years

B.	A fine of not less than $1000

C.	Attending an anger-management class

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