★ California Traffic School Test Answers 4

When merging into freeway traffic, you should:
A.) Stop before you enter the freeway
B.) Attempt to match the speed of traffic and merge carefully
C.) Always go faster than the other cars already traveling on the freeway

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Attempt to match the speed of traffic and merge carefully

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It is important to match the speed of traffic and merge carefully when:
A.) Crossing an intersection
B.) Merging onto the freeway
C.) Entering the bike lane with a car

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Merging onto the freeway

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If it is daylight and you need to carry an item that extends four feet or more out of your trunk, you must:
A.) Place a warning sign in your back window
B.) Attach a 12 inch red or fluorescent orange flag to the end of the load
C.) Drive with your emergency flashers on to warn others
D.) Drive slower than the posted speed limit

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Attach a 12 inch red or fluorescent orange flag to the end of the load

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Being visible is the motorcyclists best defensive driving tool . What are some of the recommended ways to be visible when riding a motorcycle?
A.) Keep your headlight on
B.) Honk when entering every intersection
C.) Wear brightly colored, reflective clothing
D.) Both A and C

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Wear brightly colored, reflective clothing

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When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road, how far away should the oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move?
A.) At least 3-4 seconds away
B.) At least 8-10 seconds away
C.) At least 10-12 seconds away
D.) You should never pass if there is an oncoming vehicle

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At least 10-12 seconds away

EXPLANATION: As a general rule the oncoming car should be at least 10-12 seconds away - At 55 mph, this is 1600 feet, or 1/3 of a mile. If the car is any closer, trying to make a pass could end up in a head on collision. When passing a slow vehicle on a two way road, they should be At least 10-12 seconds away

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The "NO ZONE" is:
A.) A truckers secret code for areas free of traffic
B.) The blind spots around trucks, where the trucker may not see your car
C.) Any area without zoning laws

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The blind spots around trucks, where the trucker may not see your car

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What are blind spots?
A.) The areas in front of your car that your headlights don't light up
B.) Large areas around your vehicle that you cannot see using your rearview and side mirrors
C.) The areas in front and behind your vehicle where you can't see because of the car's hood and trunk
D.) What you get when your car does not have side mirrors

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Large areas around your vehicle that you cannot see using your rearview and side mirrors

EXPLANATION: Blind spots are large areas around the vehicle that cannot be seen without using the car's rearview and side mirrors.

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Why should you never drive in another car's blind spot?
➜ What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot?
A.) The other driver might crash into you while changing lanes
B.) If there is a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way
C.) The other driver might not know that you are there until it is too late
D.) All of the above

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CORRECT ANSWER: All of the above

EXPLANATION: The other driver doesn't know you are there and may not turn his or her head as they should and end up hitting you while switching/changing lanes. Also, it doesn't give you the opportunity to maneuver in case of an emergency. The other drive will not see you, increasing the chances of a collision. Either slow down or speed up so you are not driving right next to any cars.

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What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk?
➜ What to do when there are no sidewalks?
➜ Pedestrians who are walking on a street that has no sidewalk should ______.
➜ When there is no sidewalk, pedestrians should generally ______.
➜ When there are no sidewalks outside of a business or residential district pedestrians shall ______.
A.) Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
B.) Walk along the shoulder in the same direction as traffic
C.) Drive
D.) Use another street to walk on

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Walk along the shoulder facing traffic

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______ is an example of driving on the wrong side of the road.
A.) Cutting the corner on a left turn
B.) Making a right turn from a bicycle lane
C.) Making a left turn onto a two-way street
D.) Making a right turn into the right lane

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Cutting the corner on a left turn

passing, or cutting a corner on left turn, or entering a left turn lane too early

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Reversible lanes are used during_______.
A.) rush hour
B.) federal holidays
C.) low traffic
D.) darker winter evenings

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rush hour

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You may drive your vehicle into the bike lane no more than ____ feet from the entrance or corner before your turn.
A.) Never
B.) 100
C.) 150
D.) 200

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200

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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart ____.
A.) should be treated as a separate traffic lane
B.) may not be crossed for any reason
C.) may be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway

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may not be crossed for any reason

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TRUE or FALSE? You may pass on a two-way road that is marked with a broken yellow line.
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: A broken yellow line indicates that the driver may decide where it is safe to pass. (See Chapter 5, Designated Lanes of Travel)

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TRUE or FALSE? You should activate your turn signal at least five seconds before passing on freeways.
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: It's important to give other drivers warning that you are about to pass. (See Chapter 10, Steps for Making Safe Lane Changes)

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If the roadway is narrow, drive as far over to the _____ as you can to maximize cushion space between your own vehicle and oncoming traffic.
A.) Right
B.) Left
C.) Center divider
D.) Side

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Right

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Why should you create a space cushion between yourself and the driver in front of you when driving on the freeway?
A.) You have more time to react
B.) You will avoid tailgating
C.) You will reduce your chances of slamming into the car in front of you
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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What areas of your vehicle should you always try to have adequate space cushions?
A.) Only in the front
B.) All around your vehicle-in front, behind you, and on both sides
C.) Only behind you
D.) Only on the driver's side

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All around your vehicle-in front, behind you, and on both sides

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You are allowed to use the carpool lane if:
A.) Your vehicle has a minimum of two or three people in it, including the driver
B.) You are riding a motorcycle
C.) You are driving a low-emission vehicle that displays a special decal issued by the DMV
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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TRUE or FALSE? On freeways, you are permitted to cross over the double parallel lines separating a carpool lane in order to pass another vehicle.
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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Traffic that is moving slower than the rest of the traffic should always use the _________ lane.
A.) left-hand
B.) middle
C.) right-hand
D.) shoulder

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right-hand

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When you want to back up, place your right hand at the top of the steering wheel and your left arm over the top of the windowsill as you turn your head over your left shoulder to look through the rear window
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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Who may be given a citation for a passenger over the age of 16 who is not wearing a seat belt?
A.) The driver
B.) The passenger
C.) Both the driver and the passenger
D.) Neither the driver nor the passenger

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Both the driver and the passenger

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Who has all the same legal rights to the roadway as drivers and must be treated by motorists the same as they treat other drivers?
A.) Pedestrians
B.) Bicyclists
C.) Pedestrians in wheelchairs
D.) Livestock

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Bicyclists

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If you find that any of your signal lights are not working, _____.
A.) Use your horn to signal your intention to turn or change lanes
B.) Drive cautiously until you can have them repaired
C.) You may not drive until they have been repaired
D.) You may use hand signals instead

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You may use hand signals instead

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California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must never drive:
A.) Faster than the road conditions
B.) Faster than is safe for current conditions

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Faster than is safe for current conditions

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Which of the following is the safest technique to use when entering a freeway?
A.) Ease into the gap of traffic safely, keeping with the flow
B.) Look ahead of you about 10-15 seconds down the road
C.) Both A & B

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Both A & B

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The DMV considers a driver to be a negligent operator and subject to license suspension or revocation if they accumulate _____.
A.) 4 points in a 12-month period
B.) 6 or more points in a 24-month period
C.) 8 or more points in a 36-month period
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following is an appropriate technique to reduce the chances of hydroplaning?
A.) Reduce your speed by 5-10 MPH
B.) Shift into a lower gear
C.) Install chains or cables on your tires
D.) All of the above

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Reduce your speed by 5-10 MPH

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When two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
A.) The vehicle on the left
B.) The vehicle on the right
C.) Neither - it is up to the drivers to decide who goes first
D.) The larger of the two vehicles

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The vehicle on the right

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If you obtain or purchase a vehicle from a private party, you must transfer ownership within _____.
A.) 24 hours
B.) 1 week
C.) 10 days
D.) 30 days

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10 days

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What percentage of railroad crossing crashes result from a vehicle driving into the side of a train?
A.) Less than 1%
B.) 5%
C.) 8%
D.) 25%

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25%

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Driving with your headlights on during the day reduces your chances of a collision by making you more visible to other drivers.
Driving with your headlights on during the day can reduce your chances of being involved in a collision by 25%.
A.) True
B.) False

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TRUE
EXPLANATION: With headlights on, your vehicle is visible to other drivers at a distance of 2600 feet.

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A blind intersection is one where you cannot see for at lease ___ feet in all directions.
A.) 50
B.) 100
C.) 200
D.) 500

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100

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You may not park within ___ feet of any intersection.
A.) 10
B.) 15
C.) 20
D.) 25

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20

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You may not park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.
A.) 10
B.) 15
C.) 20
D.) 25

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15

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You may not park within ___ feet of railroad tracks.
A.) 25
B.) 50
C.) 75
D.) 100

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50

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Zipper merge (late merge):
the zipper merge is a new driving strategy that requires a change in the way of thinking of drivers who were taught to merge early when noticing that a lane will end; merging early can lead to unexpected & dangerous lane switching, collisions, & road rage

Zipper merge (late merge):
zipper merging reduces these dangers by using both lanes until reaching the merge area; when you see a "lane closed ahead sign & traffic is backing up, stay in your current lane of traffic until you reach the point of merge; then take turns with the other drivers to, safely & smoothly, ease into the open lane of traffic; when traffic is heavy & slow, it is much safer for drivers to remain in their current traffic lane until the point where drivers can take turns merging into the open lane of traffic

Zipper merge (late merge):
law does not require the Zipper Merge to be used; but it is a best practice especially when a lane is closed in a construction zone

The zipper merge benefits drivers by:
1) reducing the difference in speeds between two lanes; changing lanes when traffic is traveling at approximately the same speed is easier & safer
2) reducing the overall length of traffic backup by as much as 40%
3) reducing congestion on the interstate
4) creating a sense of fairness & equity that all lanes are moving at the same rate
5) reducing incidents of road rage

When not to use the zipper merge :
when traffic is moving at highway speeds & there are no backups, it makes sense to move sooner to the lane that will remain open; the bottom line is to merge when it is safe to do so