dmv practice test 2

At an intersection, you should yield to another vehicle

• if the vehicle is just starting to enter the intersection.

• if the vehicle is to your right and arrived at the same time as you.

• in both of the above situations.

Your vehicle breaks down on a freeway. You are not able to move the vehicle off the road completely as the road shoulder is too narrow. What is the best thing to do?

• Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

• Exit on the right side of your vehicle and proceed to a safe place.

• Leave the vehicle immediately and wave at drivers to let them know you are blocking the lane.

Answer explanation

When there is not enough shoulder space or if there is a guardrail or an area to safely stay away from the freeway lanes, you must exit your vehicle and stay away from your vehicle. Use your emergency flashers at your discretion according to weather conditions. [On the Freeway; Safety Tips; Handling Emergencies; California Driver Handbook]

What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?

• Change lanes to allow the tailgater to pass.

• Increase your speed to get away from the tailgater.

• Do not allow the tailgater to pass you.

Answer explanation

Tailgating is a trait of aggressive driving. If another driver tailgates you, change lanes and let the driver pass. It's safer to have the tailgater in front of you than right behind you. Don't increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters. [Scanning; Visual Search; California Driver Handbook]

Which of the following statements about using headlights is FALSE?

• Low beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways.

• Low beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow.

• High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles.

Answer explanation

Low beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles or when another vehicle is approaching. High beams should be used in open country driving when there is no traffic in sight. High beams help a motorist see farther ahead and peripherally or at a wider angle. [Driving in Darkness; Driving Hazards; Special Driving Situations; California Driver Handbook]

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.

• to the rear

• in the side mirrors

• to the front

Answer explanation

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look to the rear while backing. [Know What Is Behind You; Visual Search; California Driver Handbook]

When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should NOT

• set the parking brake.

• lower the windows.

• stop the engine.

Answer explanation

When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, roll up the windows, stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key, set the parking brake (even if your car has an automatic transmission), and lock the doors. [Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips; Administrative; California Driver Handbook]

When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.

• center

• right

• left

Answer explanation

A roundabout is an intersection control device with traffic circulating counterclockwise around an island. Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic already in the circle. Always enter to the right of the central island. [Roundabouts; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook]

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must

• signal before passing through the intersection.

• start signaling when you are in the intersection.

• signal just before making the turn.

Answer explanation

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, start signaling when you are in the intersection. If you signal too early, the other driver may think you plan to turn into the intersection and he or she may pull out in front of you. [Signaling; Safe Driving Practices; California Driver Handbook]

A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down and be prepared to _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.

• make a turn

• stop

• increase speed

Answer explanation

A yield sign indicates that you must slow down and be prepared to stop if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction. [Traffic Signs; Traffic Controls; California Driver Handbook]

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________, and watch for oncoming vehicles.

• slow down, move to the right side of the road

• slow down, move to the left side of the road

• speed up, turn on the headlights

Answer explanation

Hills and curves on rural roads are often steeper and sharper than on highways. Before reaching the crest of a hill or before entering a curve, slow down, move to the right side of the road, and watch for oncoming vehicles. [Driving in Hill Country or Curves; Driving Hazards; Special Driving Situations; California Driver Handbook]