1. If you sell your vehicle, you must notify ___ within 5 days.

• Your insurance company
• Your bank or credit union
• ✓ The DMV

You must notify the DMV within 5 days of selling your vehicle to avoid liability for future tickets or accidents.

2. To be sure a lane is clear before moving into it, you should

• ✓ Turn your head and look
• Look in the left side mirror
• Look into the rear-view mirror

Turn your head and look to check blind spots before changing lanes.

3. You want to park downhill and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your wheels?

• Towards the center of the road
• ✓ Towards the side of the road
• Parallel to the road

Turn wheels toward the side of the road.

4. You are driving on a highway. Your tire suddenly goes flat and you need to pull over and get help. Where should you pull over?

• In the right-hand lane
• Wherever your car will be visible for 200 feet from the front
• ✓ Off the pavement

Pull completely off the pavement for safety when you have vehicle trouble.

5. When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:

• Drive alongside the other vehicles so the drivers can see you
• ✓ You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
• It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line

Avoid driving in another vehicle's blind spot. Drive ahead or behind other vehicles to maintain visibility and safety.

6. This sign means:

• The road curves to the left
• ✓ You cannot make a left turn
• Left turn permitted on green arrow only

This sign prohibits left turns. You must go straight or turn right.

7. When can you drive in a bike lane?

• During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane
• ✓ When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right
• When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right

You may enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

8. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

• In both directions may pass
• ✓ Next to the broken line may pass
• Next to the solid line may pass

When there is a solid yellow line on your side, you cannot pass. Only vehicles on the side with the broken line may pass when safe.

9. Following distance should increase when you:

• Follow a small passenger car
• ✓ Are crowded by a tailgater
• Drive slower than posted speed

Increase following distance when being tailgated.

10. It is against the law to enter an intersection when:

• The light is yellow
• The light is flashing yellow and you didn't stop first
• ✓ You can't get all the way across before the light turns red

Never enter an intersection unless you can completely clear it before the light turns red.

11. You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at the corner. Give the right-of-way to:

• Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a 'WALK' signal
• ✓ Any vehicle coming towards you
• Vehicles stopped at a red light

When turning left, yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

12. What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

• Other drivers can "cut" in front of you, improving traffic flow
• ✓ If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
• It inflates to protect you from injury in case of a collision

A space cushion gives you time and space to react to unexpected situations, reducing your risk of a collision.

13. The law states that for an adult, you are legally drunk when your blood alcohol concentration reaches a minimum of

• One hundredth (0.01) of one percent
• One tenth (0.10) of one percent
• ✓ Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent

The legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08%.

14. Two sets of solid double yellow lines two feet or more apart:

• May only be crossed to enter a private driveway
• ✓ Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed
• Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns

Double solid yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate a barrier. Treat them like a wall - do not cross.

15. You should scan 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:

• To avoid using your side mirrors
• Because it's a legal requirement
• ✓ To see hazards early

Scanning 10-15 seconds ahead helps you identify hazards early and react safely.

16. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

• Slow down before entering
• ✓ Stop before entering
• Stop and wait for the green light

A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. Stop completely, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.

17. This sign means:

• Do not enter the road ahead unless it is safe
• The road ahead is closed to all traffic
• ✓ The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction

WRONG WAY sign means you're going the wrong direction.

18. It is illegal to block an intersection:

• ✓ Under any circumstances
• Unless you have the right-of-way
• Unless some of the cross traffic can get around you

Never block an intersection under any circumstances.

19. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking drugs?

• ✓ Most drugs taken for headaches or colds can make a person drowsy
• Drugs and alcohol can be used at the same time
• Prescription drugs are safe to take at any time

Many medications can cause drowsiness and impair driving ability.

20. You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

• Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way
• ✓ Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
• Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear

Never enter an intersection unless you can completely cross it. Wait even if you have a green light.

21. You can avoid skidding on a slippery surface by:

• Shifting to a lower gear after you start down a steep hill
• Following in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you
• ✓ Slowing down as you approach curves and intersections

To avoid skidding, slow down before curves and intersections. Sudden braking or acceleration on slippery surfaces can cause loss of control.

22. Which of these statements is true about blind spots?

• You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left
• ✓ Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change
• Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots

Always look over the appropriate shoulder to check blind spots before changing lanes.

23. Backing your vehicle is:

• ✓ Always dangerous to do
• Not dangerous if you have a helper
• Only dangerous in large vehicles

Backing is always dangerous because of limited visibility. Check all around your vehicle before backing and proceed slowly.

24. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

• If the vehicle ahead is turning left
• If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction
• ✓ Under no circumstances

You must never drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle. This is illegal and dangerous.

25. A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the:

• Pickup bed has a seat bolted to the frame
• ✓ Back of the pickup is equipped with a restraint (seat belt) system
• Sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high

California law requires that anyone riding in the back of a pickup truck must use a restraint system (seat belt) that is properly installed.

26. Which of these is true about signal persons at road construction sites?

• You must follow their instructions or you may see orange cones
• ✓ You must follow their instructions on the road ahead is blocked
• Their signals are simply suggestions at all times

California law requires drivers to obey flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites. They have the authority to direct traffic for safety.

27. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

• So they face straight ahead
• ✓ Right - towards the side of the road
• Left - towards the center of the road

When parking uphill with no curb, turn wheels to the right. If the vehicle rolls, it will go off the road rather than into traffic.

28. You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

• ✓ You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
• The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
• You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle

Never stop on railroad tracks. Only cross if you have enough space to completely clear the tracks on the other side.

29. You can make a right turn at a red light, after checking for pedestrians and other traffic:

• Only if there is a sign that says it is OK
• At any time, as long as you slow down first
• ✓ After you stop and there is no sign to prohibit the turn

You may turn right on red after stopping, unless a sign prohibits it. Always yield to pedestrians and traffic.

30. Illegal BAC for 21+ drivers is ___ or more.

• 0.05%
• ✓ 0.08%
• 0.10%

Legal limit is 0.08% for drivers 21+.

31. If drivers want to see cars in their blind spots, they should check:

• The inside rearview mirror
• The outside rearview mirror
• ✓ Over their shoulders

Mirrors cannot show your entire blind spot. You must physically turn and look over your shoulder before changing lanes.

32. Where should you stop when there is no limit line?

• ✓ Out far enough to see cross traffic
• At the corner
• After the crosswalk

Stop where you have clear view of cross traffic.

33. You may legally block an intersection:

• When you entered the intersection on the green light
• During rush hour traffic
• ✓ Under no circumstances

Never block an intersection under any circumstances.

34. When can you merge into a bike lane for a right turn?

• Under no circumstances
• No more than 100 feet before turning
• ✓ No more than 200 feet before turning

You may enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

35. When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit?

• ✓ Never
• When passing another vehicle
• When everyone else is driving faster than the speed limit

It is never legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit.

36. Seat belts are not effective:

• When going over 40 m.p.h.
• ✓ Seat belts are always effective
• At slow speeds

Seat belts are effective at all speeds and can save lives in crashes.

37. A car is coming towards you in a residential area. Both of you will pass a parked car at the same time. You should steer:

• Closer to the oncoming car than the parked car
• ✓ Closer to the parked car than the oncoming car
• A middle course between the oncoming and parked cars

When passing a parked vehicle with oncoming traffic, stay closer to the parked car. The oncoming vehicle needs space to avoid the parked car too.

38. You are approaching a railroad crossing. The lights are flashing red. You must:

• Slow down before crossing
• ✓ Stop, then proceed when safe
• Stop only if you see a train coming

Stop when signals flash. Proceed only when signals stop and it's safe.

39. When five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two lane road, you should:

• Continue driving and ignore them
• Speed up when they try to pass you
• ✓ Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass

If five or more vehicles are following you on a two-lane road, you must pull over when safe to let them pass.

40. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

• ✓ Under no circumstances
• If you don't feel drowsy
• If it is prescribed by a physician

It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.

41. When a school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on the road ahead of you, you must

• Slow to 10 m.p.h.
• ✓ Stop until the lights stop flashing
• Change lanes and pass cautiously

Always stop when a school bus has flashing red lights.

42. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or more.

• Five hundredths (0.05) of one percent
• One tenth (0.10) of one percent
• ✓ Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent

The legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08%.

43. When you hear the siren or see the red emergency light of a closely approaching ambulance, police vehicle, or fire truck, you must

• ✓ Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
• Move in to the right lane and drive slowly until has passed
• Speed up to clear traffic

Pull to the right edge and stop for emergency vehicles.

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

• ✓ 5
• 10
• 15

You must notify the DMV within 5 days of selling or transferring your vehicle.

45. Carpool lanes are marked with a diamond symbol. To use these lanes during the special hours shown on the signs you must

• Be driving a van or bus
• Drive at the speed limit or have your lights on
• ✓ Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the signs

Must have minimum number of passengers indicated on carpool signs.

46. You are driving a slow moving vehicle on a winding two-lane highway. You must pull over when it is safe and let other drivers pass when you are followed by

• 3 vehicles
• 4 vehicles
• ✓ 5 or more vehicles

Pull over to let traffic pass if 5 or more vehicles are following you.