Сalifornia DMV Test 3 ·
   

Question 1

Regarding the act of driving and consuming medications, which statement is accurate?

The majority of cold medications can cause drowsiness.
Recommended dosages of over-the-counter medications do not affect the capability to drive.
Any prescribed medication is safe to take while driving at any time.

Question 2

When encountering an intersection with a flashing yellow light, what action should you take?

Come to a complete stop before crossing the intersection.
Reduce your speed and proceed cautiously.
Wait until a green light appears before proceeding.

Question 3

Passing a vehicle is permitted under the following circumstances:

You are on a hill or curve.
When driving on a road that has a broken line next to your lane.
You are on a road with a solid line next to your lane.

Question 4

When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Stop in the middle of the roundabout.
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Yield to entering traffic.

Question 5

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction
Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

Question 6

This sign shows one type of:

Right turn
Intersection
Lane change

Question 7

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

Straight ahead
Left, toward the center of the road
Right, toward the side of the road

Question 8

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes

Question 9

When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way
Merge carefully into the gap
Wait for the lane to clear before merging

Question 10

This sign means:

Stop sign ahead
No right turn
Divided highway

Question 11

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

In an unmarked crosswalk
Within three feet of a private driveway
In a bicycle lane

Question 12

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

Other drivers to merge onto the freeway.
The truck driver to stop the vehicle
Other drivers when they want to slow down

Question 13

On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

Passing is prohibited from both directions
Passing is permitted from both directions
Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line

Question 14

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off"
Cannot result in a traffic citation
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

Question 15

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

Stay in the center lane
Move to the lane on your right
Move to the lane on your left

Question 16

Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles
Only cause visibility problems
Can cause problems for all vehicles

Question 17

When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle
You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle

Question 18

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?

Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles
Stop before crossing the intersection
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

Question 19

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

One of your rear wheels should touch the curb
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."
Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb

Question 20

It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night
The road is always more slippery at night
Your reaction time is slower at night

Question 21

At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

Up the instrumental panel lights
On your parking lights
On your headlights

Question 22

Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

May complete the turn in either of the two lanes
Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn
Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning

Question 23

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances
Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light
Unless you entered the intersection on a green light

Question 24

When turning left at an intersection:

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you
You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Question 25

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection
Road curve
Right turn

Question 26

This road sign means:

Cars in the right lane must slow down
No left turn
Merge

Question 27

If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car
Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed

Question 28

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

You should treat the signal like a stop sign
Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection

Question 29

Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

The lane nearest the left curb
The lane nearest the center of the street
The lane nearest the right curb

Question 30

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions:

Decrease as a vehicle's speed increases
Are not affected by a vehicle's speed
Increase as a vehicle's speed increases

Question 31

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:

Unless you entered the intersection on a green light
Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light

Question 32

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

In order to see potential hazards early
Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely
Because it helps you keep up with traffic

Question 33

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:

15 mph
25 mph
20 mph

Question 34

If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Wait for the green light before proceeding
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
Stop before crossing the intersection

Question 35

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
Assert your right-of-way by driving faster
Always maintain your position

Question 36

The speed limit in any alley is:

20 mph
15 mph
25 mph