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1
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When should you use your turn signals?

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When changing lanes or turning

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2
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What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area?

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25 mph

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When is it legal to use a cell phone while driving in California?

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When using a hands-free device

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4
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When is it legal to make a U-turn?

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Across a double yellow line. In a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet. At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless a No U-turn sign is posted

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5
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What is the maximum speed limit on MOST California highways?

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Unless otherwise posted, the ideal maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph

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When should you yield to pedestrians?

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Whenever a pedestrian is crossing the street/When a pedestrian is crossing a crosswalk

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When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right when on the highway?

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Only on highways with two or more lanes in each direction

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8
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When is it legal to park in a bike lane?

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Never

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When is it legal to make a left turn on a red light?

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When you are turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

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10
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What should you do to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision?

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Follow the three-second rule

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11
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When should you use your hazard lights?

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To indicate a traffic hazard

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When should you use your horn?

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Use your vehicle’s horn to let other drivers know you are there or warn others of a hazard. Use your horn to: Avoid collisions. Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead

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When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the left?

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Only on highways with two or more lanes in each direction/drivers on a two-lane highway can only pass to the left when there is sufficient clearance

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14
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When should you use your headlights?

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When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.

Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.

Until 30 minutes before sunrise.

In adverse weather. If you need to use your windshield wipers due to fog, rain, or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights.

When conditions (such as clouds, dust, smoke, or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles.

On mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days).

When a road sign states that headlights must be on.

To help other drivers see your vehicle, especially when the sun is low on the horizon.

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15
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When is it legal to make a right turn on a red light?

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There is not a NO TURN ON RED sign posted. You stop at the stop or limit line, yield for pedestrians, and turn when it is safe

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16
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When should you use your emergency flashers?

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When your vehicle is disabled on the side of the road or if you see a collision or hazard ahead

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17
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When is it legal to drive in the carpool lane?

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Only with 2 or more passengers in the vehicle

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18
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When should you use your windshield wipers?

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Wipers shall be operated under conditions of fog, snow, or rain

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What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone when children are present?

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15 mph

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20
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When is it legal to drive on the shoulder of a road?

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In an emergency

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21
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When should you use your fog lights?

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In heavy fog

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22
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When is it legal to make a U-turn at a traffic light?

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Only when there is no sign prohibiting a U-turn

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23
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When should you use your parking brake?

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Use the parking brakes whenever you park

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24
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This sign means:

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Stop sign ahead

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25
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In California, what is the minimum age for a person to be eligible for a learner’s permit?

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15 and a half years

26
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This sign means:

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no u turn or left turn

27
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This sign means:

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Slippery road conditions when wet

28
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This sign means:

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Pedestrian crossing

29
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This sign means:

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Indicates you are by a school. Stop if children are in the crosswalk

30
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This sign means:

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Lane ahead is closed for roadwork

31
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This sign means:

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No U-turn allowed

32
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This sign means:

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No right turn

33
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This sign means:

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Slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass

34
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This sign means:

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Warning steep road

35
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This sign means:

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About to cross a railroad

36
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This sign means:

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Left turn coming

37
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This sign means:

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Make a slight left

38
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This sign means:

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Do not cross

39
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This sign means:

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Do not enter that lane or road if this sign is facing you

40
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This sign means:

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Bicycle crossing coming up ahead

41
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This sign means:

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The lane is ending and to merge with the left lane

42
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This sign means:

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Represents numbers of tracks on railroad

43
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This sign means:

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Lane is being added

44
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This sign means:

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Cannot make a right turn

45
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This sign means:

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Cannot pass car

46
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This sign means:

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Traffic signal ahead

47
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This sign means:

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Shoulder work ahead

48
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This sign means:

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Coming to a 4 way intersection

49
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This sign means:

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Two-way traffic

50
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This sign means:

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“T” Intersection ahead

51
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This sign means:

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Lane is ending

52
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This sign means:

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Divided highway ends ahead. You will be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right of approaching traffic

53
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This sign means:

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Winding road ahead

54
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This sign means:

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You cannot park in this area at any time

55
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This sign means:

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Usually attached to slow moving vehicle

56
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This sign means:

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You are allowed to park only in an emergency

57
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This sign means:

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When making a left turn at an intersection, yield to cars coming in the opposite direction when light is green

58
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This sign means:

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You can go either left or right

59
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To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from

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The lane closest to the left curb

60
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When you park on a hill, your vehicle could roll due to an equipment failure. Remember to

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Set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in park

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