2012 California Driver's Written Test Part 2

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What are blue painted curbs used for?
- Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight
- Parking only for a disabled person
- For school buses only

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2.

When is the road most slippery?
- When it's been raining for a while
- It's most slippery when near a railroad crossing
- When it first starts to rain
Correct Answer

A. When it first starts to rain
3.

What are red painted curbs used for?
- No stopping, standing, or parking
- Parking is permitted only for a disabled person
- For loading and unloading
Correct Answer

A. No stopping, standing, or parking
4.

If you are in a trucker's blind spots, how would you know if he/she can see you?
- If you cannot see the truck driver in his/her side mirror, he/she cannot see you
- If you cannot see he/she in the side mirrors then he/she can see you
- If you drive behind the truck, the truck driver can see you clearly
Correct Answer

A. If you cannot see the truck driver in his/her side mirror, he/she cannot see you
5.

What do you do in a acceleration skid?
- Ease off the gas pedal and straighten the front wheels
- Ease off the gas pedal and turn away from the skid
- Slam your foot on the brakes
Correct Answer

A. Ease off the gas pedal and straighten the front wheels
6.

If you are involved in a collision in which someone is injured or killed, you (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative.) must make a written report to the police or CHP within _____ of the collision.
- 48 hours
- 24 hours
- 10 hours
Correct Answer

A. 24 hours
7.

Penalties in a work zone are ____ as much as normal.
- 2 times
- 3 times
- 4 times
Correct Answer

A. 2 times
8.

What are yellow painted curbs used for?
- Park for a limited time
- No stopping, standing, or parking
- Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passegers or freight.
Correct Answer

A. Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passegers or freight.
9.

If you dump or abandon animals on a highway you could be fined up to ____.
- $750, six months in jail, or both
- $500, six months in jail, or both
- $1,000, six months in jail, or both
- $750, 12 months in jail or both
Correct Answer

A. $1,000, six months in jail, or both
10.

In the United States, a vehicle is stolen an average of every _____.
- 21 minutes
- 31 minutes
- 41 minutes
Correct Answer

A. 21 minutes
11.

What are green painted curbs used for?
- No parking here
- Stop no longer than the time posted to unload passengers or freight
- Parking for a limited time only
Correct Answer

A. Parking for a limited time only
12.

If you start to skid on a slippery road, you should:
- Brake and then turn the wheel away from the skid
- Ease off the gas pedal and turn the wheel towards the skid
- Ease off the gas pedal and turn the wheel away from the skid
Correct Answer

A. Ease off the gas pedal and turn the wheel towards the skid
13.

What do you do in a locked wheel skid?
- Take your foot off the brake and accelerate
- Take your foot off the brake and turn the wheel away from the skid
- Take your foot off the brake and then straighten the front wheels
Correct Answer

A. Take your foot off the brake and then straighten the front wheels
14.

If you are convicted of driving while under the influence of either alcohol and/or drugs or both (DUI), and you have an excessive BAC level, you may be sentenced to serve up to ______ in jail and pay a fine between $390---_____.
- Six months, $1,000
- Twelve months, $1,000
- Six months, $750
- Twelve months, $750
Correct Answer

A. Six months, $1,000
15.

Most information in your driver license file is available to the public.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
16.

What is the "NO ZONE"?
- Passenger's vehicles blind spots
- A truck's blind spots
- The open space in front of your vehicle
Correct Answer

A. A truck's blind spots
17.

The minimum amount your insurance must cover per collision is ____ for a single death or injury.
- $30,000
- $5,000
- $15,000
Correct Answer

A. $15,000
18.

You (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a written report to DMV within _____ of the collison in which someone is killed or injured.
- 5 days
- 10 days
- 15 days
Correct Answer

A. 10 days
19.

When you see a snowplow, stay behind at least ______.
- 300-500 feet
- 200-300 feet
- 200-400 feet
Correct Answer

A. 300-500 feet
20.

Here are some tips you can use to avoid becoming the victim of vehicle theft:
- Place keys in a hide-a-key box or somewhere in the car
- Roll up your windows and lock your vehicle
- Leave your vehicle running
- Park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas
- Park in the darkest part of a parking lot so your vehicle won't be seen
Correct Answer(s)

A. Roll up your windows and lock your vehicle
A. Park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas
21.

Must be completed to receive an M1 or M2 if you are under 21:
- Two level course
- Highway patrol approved motorcycle rider training program
- Level I
- Level II
Correct Answer

A. Highway patrol approved motorcycle rider training program
22.

In the last 5 years, in California, there have been _____ deaths due to inattentive drivers crashing in highway work zones.
- 300
- 500
- 750
Correct Answer

A. 300
23.

While in a work zone, leave at least a _____ gap.
- 2-3 second
- 4-5 second
- 3-4 second
Correct Answer

A. 3-4 second
24.

Give riders an overall understanding of motorcycling:
- Level II
- Two-level course
- Highway patrol approved motorcycle rider training program
- Level I
Correct Answer

A. Level I
25.

You or your representative must make a report whether or not you caused the collision, even if the collision occurred on private property. If you do not make this report, your driving privilege will be suspended up to ____ if you did not have proper insurance coverage.
- 4 years
- 3 years
- 1 year
Correct Answer

A. 4 years

Explanation

During the last three years of the suspension, your license can be returned to you if you provide a California Insurance Proof Certificate (SR 22) and maintain it during the three-year period.

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26.

The California Compulsory Financial Responsibility Law requires every driver and every owner of a motor vehicle to maintain financial responsibility (liability coverage) at all times. What are the four forms of financial responsibility?
- A motor vehicle liability insurance policy
- A bicycle liability insurance policy
- A deposit of $35,000 with DMV
- A surety bond for $35,000 obtained from a company licensed to do business in California
- A DMV issued self-insurance certificate
- A deposit of $100,000 to your automobile insurance agent
Correct Answer(s)

A. A motor vehicle liability insurance policy
A. A deposit of $35,000 with DMV
A. A surety bond for $35,000 obtained from a company licensed to do business in California
A. A DMV issued self-insurance certificate
27.

Basic Rider Course which includes 16-20 hours of classroom and on-cycle instruction:
- Highway patrol approved motorcycle rider training program
- Level I
- Two-level course
- Level II
Correct Answer

A. Two-level course
28.

When riding a bicycle, you should:
- Wear both earphones while riding on a highway
- Ride single file when passing/being passed
- Ride a car-door's length from parked vehicles
- Yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles
- Move left to turn left, pass, avoid hazards
- Ride in a straight line, close to the left curb/road edge
Correct Answer(s)

A. Ride single file when passing/being passed
A. Ride a car-door's length from parked vehicles
A. Yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles
A. Move left to turn left, pass, avoid hazards

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2012 California Driver's Written Test Part 2

What are blue painted curbs used for?

Quiz Preview

When is the road most slippery?

What are red painted curbs used for?

If you are in a trucker's blind spots, how would you know if he/she can see you?

What do you do in a acceleration skid?

If you are involved in a collision in which someone is injured or killed, you (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative.) must make a written report to the police or CHP within _____ of the collision.

Penalties in a work zone are ____ as much as normal.

What are yellow painted curbs used for?

If you dump or abandon animals on a highway you could be fined up to ____.

In the United States, a vehicle is stolen an average of every _____.

What are green painted curbs used for?

If you start to skid on a slippery road, you should:

What do you do in a locked wheel skid?

If you are convicted of driving while under the influence of either alcohol and/or drugs or both (DUI), and you have an excessive BAC level, you may be sentenced to serve up to __ in jail and pay a fine between $390---_.

Most information in your driver license file is available to the public.

What is the "NO ZONE"?

The minimum amount your insurance must cover per collision is ____ for a single death or injury.

You (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a written report to DMV within _____ of the collison in which someone is killed or injured.

When you see a snowplow, stay behind at least ______.

Here are some tips you can use to avoid becoming the victim of vehicle theft:

Must be completed to receive an M1 or M2 if you are under 21:

In the last 5 years, in California, there have been _____ deaths due to inattentive drivers crashing in highway work zones.

While in a work zone, leave at least a _____ gap.

Give riders an overall understanding of motorcycling:

You or your representative must make a report whether or not you caused the collision, even if the collision occurred on private property. If you do not make this report, your driving privilege will be suspended up to ____ if you did not have proper insurance coverage.

The California Compulsory Financial Responsibility Law requires every driver and every owner of a motor vehicle to maintain financial responsibility (liability coverage) at all times. What are the four forms of financial responsibility?

Basic Rider Course which includes 16-20 hours of classroom and on-cycle instruction:

When riding a bicycle, you should:

2012 California Driver's Written Test Part 2

What are blue painted curbs used for?

Quiz Preview

When is the road most slippery?

What are red painted curbs used for?

If you are in a trucker's blind spots, how would you know if he/she can see you?

What do you do in a acceleration skid?

If you are involved in a collision in which someone is injured or killed, you (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative.) must make a written report to the police or CHP within _____ of the collision.

Penalties in a work zone are ____ as much as normal.

What are yellow painted curbs used for?

If you dump or abandon animals on a highway you could be fined up to ____.

In the United States, a vehicle is stolen an average of every _____.

What are green painted curbs used for?

If you start to skid on a slippery road, you should:

What do you do in a locked wheel skid?

If you are convicted of driving while under the influence of either alcohol and/or drugs or both (DUI), and you have an excessive BAC level, you may be sentenced to serve up to ______ in jail and pay a fine between $390---_____.

Most information in your driver license file is available to the public.

What is the "NO ZONE"?

The minimum amount your insurance must cover per collision is ____ for a single death or injury.

You (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a written report to DMV within _____ of the collison in which someone is killed or injured.

When you see a snowplow, stay behind at least ______.

Here are some tips you can use to avoid becoming the victim of vehicle theft:

Must be completed to receive an M1 or M2 if you are under 21:

In the last 5 years, in California, there have been _____ deaths due to inattentive drivers crashing in highway work zones.

While in a work zone, leave at least a _____ gap.

Give riders an overall understanding of motorcycling:

You or your representative must make a report whether or not you caused the collision, even if the collision occurred on private property. If you do not make this report, your driving privilege will be suspended up to ____ if you did not have proper insurance coverage.

The California Compulsory Financial Responsibility Law requires every driver and every owner of a motor vehicle to maintain financial responsibility (liability coverage) at all times. What are the four forms of financial responsibility?

Basic Rider Course which includes 16-20 hours of classroom and on-cycle instruction:

When riding a bicycle, you should:

If you are convicted of driving while under the influence of either alcohol and/or drugs or both (DUI), and you have an excessive BAC level, you may be sentenced to serve up to __ in jail and pay a fine between $390---_.