Practice Test #1

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1
What is the speed limit in a business or residential district unless otherwise posted?
25 mph
2
What is the speed limit in an alley?
15 mph
3
What is the speed limit at a blind intersection if there are no stop signs?
15 mph
4
When must you use your headlights?
Between sunset and sunrise or when visibility is poor
5
How far ahead must you signal before turning?
At least 100 feet
6
When must you dim your high-beam headlights for oncoming traffic?
Within 500 feet
7
When following another vehicle, when must you dim your high beams?
Within 300 feet
8
When may you turn right at a red light?
After a complete stop unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted
9
What does a solid red traffic light mean?
Stop
10
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Stop, then proceed when safe
11
What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?
Caution, prepare to stop
12
What does a green arrow mean?
Protected turn in the direction of the arrow
13
What should you do at a traffic light that is not working?
Stop as if all directions have stop signs
14
What color curb allows passenger loading only?
White
15
What color curb means no stopping, standing, or parking?
Red
16
What color curb is for disabled parking only?
Blue
17
How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
No closer than 15 feet
18
When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
Always, unless on a divided highway
19
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and over?
0.08%
20
What BAC level is illegal for drivers under 21?
0.01%
21
What is the minimum following distance rule?
Three seconds
22
When may you cross double solid yellow lines?
To turn left into a driveway or private road
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What does a broken yellow line mean?
You may pass when safe
24
What does a solid white line indicate?
Lane separation where crossing is discouraged
25
What does a double solid white line mean?
Lane change is prohibited
26
What does a diamond-shaped lane marking indicate?
Carpool or HOV lane
27
How many feet must you signal before changing lanes on a freeway?
Five seconds or about 400 feet
28
What must you do when entering a highway?
Yield to highway traffic
29
Who has the right-of-way at an intersection without signs?
The vehicle that arrives first
30
If two vehicles arrive at the same time, who goes first?
The vehicle on the right
31
Who always has the right-of-way?
Pedestrians in crosswalks
32
When must you yield to pedestrians?
Always when they are in a crosswalk
33
What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Continue and exit at the next off-ramp
34
How far may you drive in a center left turn lane?
Up to 200 feet
35
When may you make a U-turn in a residential area?
If no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet
36
Where are U-turns never allowed?
In business districts
37
What is the basic speed law?
Never drive faster than conditions allow
38
What should you do when being tailgated?
Maintain speed and change lanes when safe
39
What should you do if your wheels skid?
Steer in the direction of the skid
40
What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes?
Slow down gradually and do not brake
41
What is the safest way to back up?
Look over your shoulder and use mirrors
42
When must you wear a seat belt?
At all times while driving
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