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Q. An intersection or alley is considered a BLIND intersection or alley when you cannot see for 150 feet in either direction when exiting.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE

A. It is a blind intersection or alley if you can't see for 100 feet in either direction!

Q. Which of the following statements is most TRUE? A red signal light always means that you

  • must STOP and then proceed when safe on a green light.
  • don't have to give pedestrians the right-of-way.
  • must STOP and proceed, only when safe to do so, even when the light is red.
  • are not allowed turn right until the signal light changes to green.

A. Come to a full stop at a red signal light. A rolling stop, also called a "California Stop", can get you a ticket! You can turn right on a green light in California. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.

Q. Regarding signs and signals, which of the following is most TRUE?

  • This sign always means a U-Turn is permitted.
  • Stop at a crosswalk before entering the intersection only if there is a limit line or signal.
  • if you drive down a street and see a WRONG WAY sign you should pull over, back out or turn around when safe.
  • Reflectors shine yellow in your headlights if you are driving in the wrong direction.

A. Remember, if you are going in the wrong direction, you will see red reflectors on a wrong way street. Stop at a crosswalk until it's safe or a signal permits you to cross.

Q. When pulling out from a curb, first, adjust your seat, then adjust your mirrors and fasten your seat belts. Next you should...

  • pull out fast since you have the right-of-way.
  • remember that seat belts are only required for drivers taking long trips.
  • yield the right-of-way to the traffic already on the road, including pedestrian traffic.

A. Remember the steps required when you get in your car and prepare to pull out. Again, pedestrians always have the right-of-way.

Q. Which of the following statements is most TRUE? A blind intersection or alley is an intersection or alley that, when exiting, you cannot see for

  • 100 feet in either direction.
  • 150 feet in either direction.
  • 200 feet in either direction.
  • 250 feet in either direction.

A. We did this again because it's important. When exiting a blind alley or intersection, you must be careful because you cannot see for more than 100 feet.

Q. Which one of the following statements is most TRUE? An intersection with a traffic signal BLACKOUT means that

  • cars, bicycles and other vehicles must stop but not pedestrians.
  • the same rules apply as at a 4-way stop sign-controlled intersection, in all directions.
  • vehicles should only stop if other cars or pedestrians are crossing the street
  • vehicles should proceed without stopping, even if it is unsafe to do so.

A. A signal blackout at an intersection means that pedestrians and drivers must treat the intersection as if it had 4 stop signs.

Q. Which of the following statement is most TRUE? A dashed yellow line painted next to a solid yellow line on the road separates traffic going in

  • the same direction and allows cars to pass on either side of the road.
  • opposite directions and prevents cars, on either side of the road from passing vehicles ahead.
  • opposite directions and cars next to the solid yellow line are allowed to pass vehicles in front of them.
  • opposite directions and cars next to the dashed yellow line are allowed to pass vehicles in front of them.

A. Just know that yellow lines always separate traffic going in OPPOSITE directions and white lines separate traffic going in the same direction. The traffic next to a dashed line has the right to pass cars in front of it, but only when it is safe to do so.

Q. Which of the following statements is most TRUE? Two sets of parallel, solid, double, yellow lines, spaced two or greater feet apart

  • mean no passing and can only be crossed when safe, entering driveways when making a right or legal U-turn.
  • represent a solid barrier that drivers should never cross, even when making a left turn.
  • allow you to move between the lines to turn left, leave or enter a street or to start a legal U-turn.
  • mean that when making a left turn you are allowed to drive for only 200 feet between the double lines.

A. Double-double-solid-yellow-lines represent an impenetrable barrier. Do not cross it.

Q. Which of the following statements is most TRUE? A bicycle lane is marked by a solid white line drawn 4 or more feet from the curb, and

  • drivers should enter it within 200 feet from a driveway entrance or corner, before making a right turn.
  • when present prohibits cars from parking or driving in the bike lane.
  • is designed for both bike riders and pedestrians but not for cars.
  • prohibits the use of motorized bicycles within it, under all circumstances.

A. Vehicles can enter a bike lane within 200 feet from a driveway entrance or corner, before making a right turn.

Q. Which of the following statements is most TRUE? Crosswalks are set aside for pedestrians and they

  • are always visibly recognized by painted limit lines.
  • are designed to accommodate cars but not pedestrians.
  • may be in the middle of a block, located at an intersection and may not be marked by a limit line.

A. Crosswalks, with or without Limit Lines may be in the middle of a block, at corners, etc.

Q. Which of the following statements is most TRUE? When passing another vehicle never drive off the main roadway and

  • always pass to the right, signaling only if you have a vehicle behind you.
  • honk when passing to the right to let others think you're on the left.
  • pass on the left as a rule and only on the right under special
  • if the driver in front of you is signaling to make a left turn you should pass from the left.

A. Pass on the left, as a rule and only pass on the right under special circumstances (see lesson).Never honk when passing to the right because a driver trying to make a left turn may move to the right to let you pass.

Q. Carpool lanes are designated for 2 or 3 people in a vehicle during certain hours and

  • should be entered and exited across the solid double parallel lines.
  • should be entered and exited at breaks in the solid lines or where signs permit.
  • are never designated for buses, just for cars.
  • always have a restriction on the number of people traveling in or on a vehicle.

A. Enter and exit carpool lanes where it is designated. In some instances, certain vehicles can travel in that lane without a passenger limit: Electric vehicles for example.

Q. Which answer is most correct? Right-of-way laws help drivers use common sense and courtesy which means you should

  • never insist on taking the right of way;always let others go ahead of you.
  • give pedestrians the right-of-way unless they are blind,
  • give pedestrians the right-of-way unless they are blind,
  • yield to cars already in the intersection or cars left of you that arrive at an intersection at the same time as you.

A. Never insist or demand that you have the right of way but it is unsafe to always let others go ahead of you. The point is, be courteous and careful to avoid accidents. Seems simple but it's not.

Q. At a T-intersection

  • vehicles entering a through-road have the right-of-way.
  • vehicles on the through-road have the right-of-way.
  • neither vehicles entering or on the through-road have the right-of-way.
  • the vehicles entering the through-road should slow down for those trying to enter.

A. Vehicles entering a through-road, in a T-intersection, DO NOT have the right-of-way. Vehicles on the top of the T or who are already driving in the through-road have the right-of-way! (We used through-road in place of thorough-road).

Q. "The "same time rule" states that: if you arrive at a 4-way-intersection at the same time as one or more other vehicles and there's no stop or yield sign on the corners:"

  • you must yield to the vehicle on your left.
  • no one has the right of way and whoever goes first wins.
  • you should yield to the vehicle to your right.
  • you should yield to the vehicle facing: the one that is traveling in the opposite direction.

A. You arrive at a 4 way intersection with no signals or stop signs. The car to the right goes first. If this is not clear view the movie.

Q. The basic speed law

  • says that you must never drive faster than is safe for the conditions present.
  • only applies to vehicles on a road where speed limit is posted.
  • applies to vehicles on roads with absolutely no signs posted.
  • is not based upon the number of vehicles on the road or weather conditions.

A. The basic speed law says that you must never drive faster than is safe for the conditions present. So though you may be traveling the speed limit, you can still be cited for driving too fast for the conditions, like going 75 mph in snow!

Q. Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding speed limits?

  • 55 mph is the maximum on a 2-lane, undivided highway.
  • 25 mph is the maximum in school, business and residential zones.
  • 15 mph is the maximum in blind intersections, alleys and when you cannot see for 100 feet.
  • 15 mph is the maximum within 100 feet of a railroad crossing if you cannot see 400 feet down the tracks.
  • None of the above statements are false.

A. 15 mph is the maximum within 100 feet of a railroad crossing if you cannot see 400 feet …

Q. Which of the following statements is most TRUE? If a vehicle is moving too slowly,

  • the driver cannot be cited or given a ticket because it is always safe to drive slowly.
  • it is safest for that vehicle to drive in the far left lane on a 3-lane street.
  • it should always speed up to keep up with traffic flow, even if that vehicle is towing a trailer.
  • the driver of the vehicle should move to the far right hand lane.

A. Far left hand lane is a PASSING LANE ONLY, for those who drive fast. The far right hand lane is for vehicles pulling a trailer and for those who drive slow. You can be cited for driving too slowly when it makes it unsafe for others.

Q. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATESMENTS IS FALSE? 10 mph is the speed limit when

  • passing a trolley.
  • driving in a safety zone where buses are stopped.
  • driving in a residential district with children playing.
  • driving through an intersection where a street car or trolley is stopped.

A. 25 mph is the speed limit in a residential district with or without children playing.

Q. Which of the following statement is most TRUE? You cannot park within:

  • 1 foot of a handicap ramp.
  • 2 foot of a handicap ramp.
  • 3 foot of a handicap ramp.
  • 4 foot of a handicap ramp.

A. Do not part within 3 feet of a handicap ramp.

Question 1: False.
Question 2: must STOP and then proceed when safe on a green light..
Question 3: if you drive down a street and see a WRONG WAY sign you should pull over, back out or turn around when safe..
Question 4: yield the right-of-way to the traffic already on the road, including pedestrian traffic..
Question 5: 100 feet in either direction..
Question 6: the same rules apply as at a 4-way stop sign-controlled intersection, in all directions..
Question 7: opposite directions and cars next to the dashed yellow line are allowed to pass vehicles in front of them..
Question 8: represent a solid barrier that drivers should never cross, even when making a left turn..
Question 9: drivers should enter it within 200 feet from a driveway entrance or corner, before making a right turn..
Question 10: may be in the middle of a block, located at an intersection and may not be marked by a limit line..
Question 11: pass on the left as a rule and only on the right under special circumstances..
Question 12 should be entered and exited at breaks in the solid lines or where signs permit..
Question 13 stop for people with a white cane or guide dog regardless of who has the legal right-of-way..
Question 14 vehicles on the through-road have the right-of-way..
Question 15 you should yield to the vehicle to your right..
Question 16 says that you must never drive faster than is safe for the conditions present..
Question 17 None of the above statements are false..
Question 18 the driver of the vehicle should move to the far right hand lane..
Question 19 driving in a residential district with children playing..
Question 20 1 feet of a handicap ramp..