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1
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In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

A

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway

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2
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When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use…

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low beams

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3
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If a truck or bus is making right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should…

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wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn

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4
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You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you…

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are being tailgated by another driver

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5
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When driving under snowy or icy conditions…

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make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise

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6
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A broken yellow centerline means that…

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passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

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7
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Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

You only need to look over your right shoulder for lane changes
Look over the corresponding shoulders for lane changes
Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blindspots

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Look over the corresponding shoulders for lane changes

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8
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When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

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Merging into another lane

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9
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If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should…

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go through the intersection without stopping

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10
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Which of the following factors affect an individual’s absorption of alcohol?

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weight

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11
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What does an orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle indicate?

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slow-moving vehicle

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12
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Fatigue increases the risk of…

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falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

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13
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What does a yield sign indicate?

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let cross traffic pass before proceeding

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14
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Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

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slowing down to look at collision scene

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15
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You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and…

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signal for 100 feet before turning

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16
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When driving in work zones, you should…

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Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

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17
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When backing up…

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look through the rear window

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18
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You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should…

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stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

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19
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A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when…

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in a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt

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20
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Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

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even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving

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21
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When you are behind a motorcycle, you should…

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allow a larger following distance

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22
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When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should…

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drive slowly enough that you an stop within the area illuminated by your headlights

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23
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You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

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Don’t enter the intersection until you can get completely across

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24
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When being passed by another vehicle…

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maintain a constant speed

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25
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There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should…

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move into the right lane when it is safe

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26
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Yellow lines separate…

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traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads

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27
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From the top to bottom, what is the following is the proper order for traffic lights?

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red, yellow, green

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28
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The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

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Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed

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29
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If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not…

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release your seat belt

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30
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Drivers must use their seat belt…

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and failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

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31
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If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking break and…

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turn the wheels away from the curb

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32
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Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?

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A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall

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33
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When you tailgate other drivers…

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You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

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34
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If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should…

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let the call go to voicemail

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35
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Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

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No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

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36
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If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking…

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make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction

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37
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When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead or to load or unload children, you must…

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come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing, stop arm is withdrawn, and bus resumes motion

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38
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You must notify the DMV within five days if you…

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sell or transfer your vehicle

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39
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is…

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25 mph

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40
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which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

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alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely

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41
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You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in…

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an exit lane

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42
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You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means…

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Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

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43
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If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely…

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interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

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44
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You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane…

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no more that 200 feet before making a right turn

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45
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Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is…

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crossing any street

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46
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California’s “Basic Speed Law” says you must…

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never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

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47
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You should allow an extra cushion of space…

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when following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle

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48
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When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic…

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you should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles

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49
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U-turns in residential districts are legal…

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when there are no vehicles approaching nearby

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50
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

tank trucks marked with hazardous materials
homes or pickups towing a boat trailer
3+ axle more than 4,000 pound vehicle

A

tank trucks marked with hazardous materials

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51
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You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to you…

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your side of the road is a broken line

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52
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If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should…

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get out of their way

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53
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Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as…

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35 mph

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54
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If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration, you may be sentenced to serve…

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up to 6 months in jail

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55
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You may not park your vehicle…

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next to a red painted curb

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56
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If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your…

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headlights

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57
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While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you…

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to see potential hazards early

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58
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To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check…

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over your shoulder

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59
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Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Prescription meds cannot impair driving ability
Medications are safe to take at any time

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Most cold medications can make a person drowsy

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60
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You may pass a vehicle when…

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You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane

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61
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When using a roundabout, drivers should…

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yield to traffic already in the roundabout

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62
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If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should…

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slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

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63
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You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

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right, toward the side of the road

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64
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What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

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you cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first

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65
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When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to watch the traffic, signal, and…

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merge carefully into the gap

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66
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It is illegal to park your vehicle…

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in an unmarked crosswalk

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67
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Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for…

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truck drivers to stop the vehice

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68
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On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means…

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passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line

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69
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If you are continuously being passed on the right and left while driving in the center left lane of an expressway, you should…

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Move to the lane on the right

70
Q

Sudden wind gusts on highways…

A

Can cause problems for all vehicles

71
Q

When passing another vehicle, you should return your original lane when…

A

You can see both headlights from the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

72
Q

When parking your vehicle on any hill…

A

Use your parking brake and leave vehicle in “park”

73
Q

It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because…

A

You cannot see as for ahead at night

74
Q

At dawn or dusk and rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there, is to turn…

A

Headlights on

75
Q

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

A

Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn

76
Q

You should not start across an intersections it you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red…

A

Under any circumstances

77
Q

When turning left at an intersection…

A

You should yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

78
Q

If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road…

A

Reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you

79
Q

Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

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The lane nearest to the left curb

80
Q

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions…

A

Increase as a vehicle’s speed increases

81
Q

Blocking an intersection during “rush hour” traffic is not permitted…

A

Under any circumstances, even if the light is green

82
Q

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is…

A

15 mph

83
Q

You are on the freeway and traffic is moving into your lane. You should…

A

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible

84
Q

The speed limit in an alley is…

A

15 mph

85
Q

What does excessive speed lead to?

A

High-risk decision making

86
Q

What is alcohol?

A

A depressant

87
Q

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle…

A

Under no circumstances

88
Q

Using a cell phone while driving is distracting because…

A

It occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind

89
Q

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and…

A

Glance over your shoulder

90
Q

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle…

A

That you are approaching from behind

91
Q

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive…

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Farther behind he truck than you would it following a passenger vehicle

92
Q

Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle…

A

To better see around the sides of the vehicle

93
Q

Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than is years of age is…

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Illegal at all times

94
Q

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors…

A

Before for start driving

95
Q

Night driving presents unique problems because…

A

Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark

96
Q

A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent…

A

Doubles the chance of having an accident

97
Q

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

A

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals

98
Q

Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart…

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may not be crossed for any reason

99
Q

When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because…

A

the light will reflect back into your eyes

100
Q

If you find yourself in a skid…

A

stay off the brakes

101
Q

Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?

A

bridges and overpasses

102
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You should always travel…

A

at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions

103
Q

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should…

A

turn into a first lane

104
Q

You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill, so you should…

A

slow to safe speed before the curve

105
Q

What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

A

Braking too hard at a fast speed

106
Q

If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket…

A

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed

107
Q

How do you park downhill?

A

turn wheels into the curb toward the side of the road

108
Q

How do you park uphill?

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turn wheels away from the curb

109
Q

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should…

A

slow down before entering curves and intersections

110
Q

California’s Move Over Law requires…

A

All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing

111
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Drivers turning left must yield to…

A

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right

112
Q

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must…

A

stop, then proceed when safe

113
Q

U-turns in business districts are…

A

legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

114
Q

What should you do if a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you?

A

take your foot off the gas pedal

115
Q

Fines in a construction zone are…

A

Doubled

116
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A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means…

A

Stop before entering

117
Q

In inclement weather, you should…

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Steer and brake smoothly

118
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When approaching a roundabout, you should always…

A

Decrease your speed

119
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The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is…

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15 mph

120
Q

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must…

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Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass

121
Q

You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should…

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Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist

122
Q

If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing, you will…

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Be fined up to $1,000

123
Q

It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if…

A

Your re traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street

124
Q

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?

A

Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes

125
Q

While all of the following actions are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?

Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
Adjusting your outside mirrors
Reading a road map

A

Listening to music through a set of dual headphones

126
Q

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should…

A

Avoid the puddle if possible

127
Q

when making a right turn from a highway with two lanes traveling in your direction, you may turn from…

A

The lane nearest to the curb or edge of the roadway

128
Q

When driving at night, you should…

A

Increase your following distance

129
Q

Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection, so you…

A

Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn

130
Q

Backing your vehicle is…

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Always dangerous

131
Q

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

A

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane

132
Q

It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day…

A

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system

133
Q

Blue traffic signs offer information on…

A

Motorist services

134
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On a green arrow, you must…

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Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

135
Q

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC ____ or higher

A

0.08%

136
Q

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine…

A

Whenever you drive in California

137
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You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they…

A

Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles

138
Q

Prior to entering a curve…

A

Reduce your speed

139
Q

Having a driver’s license is a…

A

Privilege

140
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When passing another vehicle….

A

Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible

141
Q

Changing from one lane to another is best done…

A

Gradually and carefully

142
Q

Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

A

They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does

143
Q

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days…

A

So others can see your vehicle

144
Q

Check your rear view mirrors…

A

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

145
Q

You should signal continuously while turning because it…

A

Let’s other drivers know what your intentions are

146
Q

You should turn on your headlights…

A

One half hour after sunset

147
Q

There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should…

A

Slow down and pass very carefully

148
Q

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when…

A

There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks

149
Q

In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?

A

When your re in a carpool/HOV lane with a designated entrance on the left

150
Q

You should cut your speed in half when the road is…

A

Packed with snow

151
Q

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as…

A

Left-edge lines

152
Q

What indicates the outer edge of a roadway and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder?

A

Solid white line

153
Q

When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into…

A

Any safely open lane

154
Q

If you are convicted of a seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a law enforcement pursuit, you may be fined…

A

$2,000 - $10,000 and up to 7 years in state prison

155
Q

In California, you must not park within ___ of a railroad track

A

7 1/2 feet

156
Q

If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a law enforcement officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties?

A

Up to one year in jail

157
Q

If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to ___ if this is your first offense

A

$20 for a first offense and up to $50 for each other offense

158
Q

What sign on a truck means a potentially dangerous load?

A

diamond-shape

159
Q

Before you reach the crest of a hill or entering a curve you must…

A

slow down, move to the right, and watch for oncoming vehicles

160
Q

All regulatory devices on the road tell you…

A

to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed

161
Q

At an intersection, you should yield to another vehicle…

A

if they are starting to enter or to your right and arrived at the sane time

162
Q

If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you should…

A

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight

163
Q

Where is the most likely location for car and motorcycle collisions?

A

intersections

164
Q

Which of the following is true about airbags?

They must be installed in all cars
They can be installed instead of seat belts
They are installed to be additional safety beyond seat belts

A

They are installed to provide additional safety beyond seat belts

165
Q

You must use young high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except:

In fog, snow, or heavy rain
on unfamiliar roads
in construction areas

A

in the fog, snow, or heavy rain

166
Q

On the two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can…

A

make left turns and U-turns

167
Q

What is used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

A

single solid yellow lines

168
Q

What is used as the connection between a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps?

A

interchange

169
Q

On one way roads, yellow lines are used as…

A

left-edge lines

170
Q

What indicates the outer edge of a roadway and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder?

A

solid white line

171
Q

Do rear wheels follow a shorter or longer path than the front wheels?

A

shorter

172
Q

What is the speed limit on a California two-lane undivided highway?

A

55 mph

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