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0
Q

Solid yellow lines separate:

A

Vehicles going in opposite directions

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Who responsibility it is to know how your medications affect your driving?

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Yours

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Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If necessary, you may:

A

Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

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You are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

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Have a least a 10 to 12 second gap in the oncoming traffic

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When parked on any hill:

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Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or “park”

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If you approach a curve or the top of the hill and you do not have a clear view of the road a hard, you should:

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Slow down so you can stop if necessary.

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When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately?

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Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection.

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If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:

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Let the call go to voicemail.

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8
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When sharing the road with a light-rail vehicle:

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Never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle.

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If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help you should:

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Pull off the road completely until visibility improves.

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10
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Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because:

A

There may be a stalled car or a collision ahead that you cannot see.

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You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You:

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Should slow down and be ready to stop.

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12
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You are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using high beams. You should dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:

A

An oncoming vehicle.

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You park your car at the curb on a level two-way street. Before getting out of your car, you should:

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Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle.

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14
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Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

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Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.

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15
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If you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in:

A

Either of the two right lanes.

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16
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If a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest things to do is:

A

Slow or stop your car and use your horn.

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17
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You may turn right on a solid red light:

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Only after stopping, yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted.

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18
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When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

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Should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps.

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19
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person is younger than 18 years of age is present is:

A

Illegal at all times.

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20
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Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?

A

A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches talk.

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21
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A person between 13 and 18 years of age may have his/her driving privileges __________ for one year if convicted as a habitual truant.

A

Suspended

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22
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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

A

Large tour bus

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23
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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

A

Sell or transfer your vehicle.

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24
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You see a pedestrian with a white came at the corner ready to cross five street. The person takes a step back and pulls in his came. You should:

A

Stop. Proceed through the intersection. The person isn’t ready to cross.

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25
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Which of the following is true about safety belts and collisions?

A

They increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions.

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26
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When should you use your headlights?

A

Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen.

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27
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You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they:

A

Could be budded in your blind spots.

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28
Q

It is illegal for a person under 21 of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is _____ or more.

A

0.01% - one hundredth of one percent.

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29
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Which of these is a legal U-turn?

A

On a highway where there is an opening for a turn.

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30
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You must notify law enforcement and make a written report of traffic accident occurring in California to DMV when:

A

You have a collision and there is an injury or death.

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31
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When driving near a road construction zones, you should:

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Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

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32
Q

For the 12 month after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you:

A

Transport minors between the hours of 11pm and 5am.

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33
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To see vehicles in your blind spots, you must:

A

Turn your head.

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34
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If five or more vehicles are following you in a narrow two-lane road:

A

Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass.

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35
Q

You are approaching a sharp curve in the road. You should:

A

Start braking before you enter the curve.

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36
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You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:

A

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

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37
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You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car. You should:

A

Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot.

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38
Q

You can be fined up to $1000 and jail for six months if you are cited for:

A

Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway.

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39
Q

It is very foggy. Slow down, turn on your windshield wipers and:

A

Low beam lights.

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40
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Highways are typically most slippery:

A

When it first starts to rain after a dry spell.

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41
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If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:

A

Suspend your driving privileges until you appear in court.

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42
Q

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:

A

Headlights

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43
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Check your rear view mirrors:

A

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

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44
Q

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration

A

0.08%

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45
Q

You have had your license for three months. You may:

A

Drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied.

46
Q

You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:

A

Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

47
Q

Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?

A

Slow down for safety of you and the raid workers.

48
Q

To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from:

A

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the road.

49
Q

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

A

At all times.

50
Q

You are on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead which blocks your view. You must:

A

Not pass the other vehicle.

51
Q

You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:

A

You need extra room to see around the truck.

52
Q

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroads crossings, you should always:

A

Look to the sides of your vehicle.

53
Q

Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars:

A

Increases your chances of a collusion.

54
Q

To see cars in your blind spots, you should:

A

Turn your head.

55
Q

You should use your horn when:

A

It may help prevent a collision.

56
Q

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

A

Use your parking brake.

57
Q

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

A

You can never turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first.

58
Q

You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 45 mph. All the other vehicles are driving 50 mph or faster. You may legally drive:

A

No faster than 45 mph.

59
Q

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

A

Under any circumstances.

60
Q

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

A

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

61
Q

When passing to pass another vehicle you should:

A

Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane.

62
Q

Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?

A

Even over-the counter drugs can impair your driving.

63
Q

A flashing red traffic at an intersection means:

A

Stop before entering.

64
Q

You may drive in a bike lane:

A

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

65
Q

Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:

A

They are properly secured.

66
Q

You were in a collusion which caused more than $750 worth of damage. You must report the collusion within 10 days to:

A

The DMV.

67
Q

A traffic light is red, but a space officer is signaling you to continue driving. What should you do?

A

Do the officer tells you.

68
Q

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

A

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

69
Q

You are driving on a one way street. You may turn left onto another one way street:

A

If traffic on the street is moving to the left.

70
Q

Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

A

Signaling at least 100 feet before turning.

71
Q

Backing your vehicle is:

A

always dangerous to do.

72
Q

If you drive slower then the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

A

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

73
Q

It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:

A

When the keys are in the ignition.

74
Q

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:

A

Signal for at least five seconds prior to changing lanes.

75
Q

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

A

After have to use part of the left or right lane.

76
Q

When you park on a level road next to a curb:

A

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

77
Q

Highways are typically most slippery:

A

When it first starts to rain after a dry spell.

78
Q

If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:

A

Suspend your driving privileges until you appear in court.

79
Q

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:

A

Headlights

80
Q

Check your rear view mirrors:

A

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

81
Q

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration

A

0.08%

82
Q

You have had your license for three months. You may:

A

Drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied.

83
Q

You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:

A

Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

84
Q

Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?

A

Slow down for safety of you and the raid workers.

85
Q

To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from:

A

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the road.

86
Q

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

A

At all times.

87
Q

You are on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead which blocks your view. You must:

A

Not pass the other vehicle.

88
Q

You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:

A

You need extra room to see around the truck.

89
Q

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroads crossings, you should always:

A

Look to the sides of your vehicle.

90
Q

Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars:

A

Increases your chances of a collusion.

91
Q

To see cars in your blind spots, you should:

A

Turn your head.

92
Q

You should use your horn when:

A

It may help prevent a collision.

93
Q

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

A

Use your parking brake.

94
Q

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

A

You can never turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first.

95
Q

You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 45 mph. All the other vehicles are driving 50 mph or faster. You may legally drive:

A

No faster than 45 mph.

96
Q

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

A

Under any circumstances.

97
Q

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

A

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

98
Q

When passing to pass another vehicle you should:

A

Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane.

99
Q

Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?

A

Even over-the counter drugs can impair your driving.

100
Q

A flashing red traffic at an intersection means:

A

Stop before entering.

101
Q

You may drive in a bike lane:

A

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

102
Q

Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:

A

They are properly secured.

103
Q

You were in a collusion which caused more than $750 worth of damage. You must report the collusion within 10 days to:

A

The DMV.

104
Q

A traffic light is red, but a space officer is signaling you to continue driving. What should you do?

A

Do the officer tells you.

105
Q

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

A

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

106
Q

You are driving on a one way street. You may turn left onto another one way street:

A

If traffic on the street is moving to the left.

107
Q

Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

A

Signaling at least 100 feet before turning.

108
Q

Backing your vehicle is:

A

always dangerous to do.

109
Q

If you drive slower then the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

A

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

110
Q

It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:

A

When the keys are in the ignition.

111
Q

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:

A

Signal for at least five seconds prior to changing lanes.

112
Q

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

A

After have to use part of the left or right lane.

113
Q

When you park on a level road next to a curb:

A

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

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