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1
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You are about to make a left turn, you must signal during the lay how many feet before you turn?

A

100 ft

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2
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What is true about blind spots?

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Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

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3
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If you are involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and can’t find the owner you should…

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Report the accident to the city police or CHP and leave a note on the vehicle

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4
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Unless otherwise posted a speed limit in a residential area is what?

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25 mph

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5
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You may legally block a intersection when?

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Never

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6
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When parking up hill on a two way street your front wheels should be…

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Turned to the right which is away from the street

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7
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With a class c drivers license a person may drive…

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A 3 axle vehicle if the gross vehicle weight is less than 6,000 pounds

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8
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To turn left from a multi land one way street onto a one way street you should start your turn from

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The lane closest to the curb

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9
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you in are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV

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If the property damage is over 1,000 or if there are any injuries

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10
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Roadways are most slippery when?

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The first rain after a dry spell

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11
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You may drive off the roadway to pass another car when?

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Never

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12
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When approaching a railroad crossing and you are unable to see 400 ft down the tracks the speed limit is what?

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15 mph

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13
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When parking your vehicle parallel to a curb on a level street

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Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

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14
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When merging onto the freeway you should be driving

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At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

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15
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When driving in fog what should you use?

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Low beams

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16
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A white painted curb means what?

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It’s a loading zone for passengers or mail only

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17
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A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, you should:

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Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

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18
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California’s basic speed law says ?

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You should never drive faster than it is safe for current conditions

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19
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When you sell your vehicle within how many days must you notify the DMV?

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5 days

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20
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To avoid last minute moves you should look down the road to where your vehicle will be in how many seconds?

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10-15 seconds

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21
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You may not Park your vehicle where?

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Next to a red painted curb

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22
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2 sets of solid, double, yellows w lines that are 2 or more feet apart ?

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May not be crossed for any reason

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23
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You want to make a right turn at an intersection, you should slow down and…

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Signal 100 ft before turning

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24
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If the speed limit is 65 mph but traffic is traveling at 70 mph what speed should you legally drive at ?

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No faster than 65 mph

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25
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It is illegal to park your vehicle where?

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In an unmarked crosswalk

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26
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The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cell phones and driving is:

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Using hands free devices

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27
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If you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection you should :

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Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

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28
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When you are ready to make a right turn what should you do?

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Slow down or stop if necessary, and then make the turn

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29
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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards when?

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All the time

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30
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It is a very windy day. You are driving through a dust storm that reduces your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your :

A

Headlights

31
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If you plan to pass another vehicle you should:

A

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

32
Q

If all the cars on the freeway are driving 70mph or faster and the speed limit is 65 mph, what speed should you drive at?

A

No faster than 65 mph

33
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If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

A

Increase your chances of an accident

34
Q

Which vehicles must always stop before railroad tracks?

A

Tank trucks with hazardous material

35
Q

You may make a left turn on a one way street only if:

A

Traffic on the street moves to the left

36
Q

A large truck is in front of you and is turning right into a street with two lanes in each direction the truck:

A

The truck may have to swing wide to complete the right turn

37
Q

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to you is:

A

A broken line

38
Q

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always ?

A

Look to the side of your vehicle to see what is happening

39
Q

You drive defensively when you :

A

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

40
Q

If you are driving in front of a large truck, you should:

A

Farther behind the truck

41
Q

What is illegal to do while driving?

A

Listening to music with headphones

42
Q

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when…

A

You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

43
Q

What happens when you tailgate a driver?

A

You can make the driver angry and frustrated

44
Q

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

A

No, you can block traffic

45
Q

When can you drive in a bike lane?

A

When you are within 200 ft of turning right

46
Q

A flashing yellow light at a upcoming intersection means :

A

Slow down and cross intersections carefully

47
Q

What should you do when there is no crosswalk yet there is a person crossing your lane ahead ?

A

Stop and let them cross the street

48
Q

What is the speed limit in alleys ?

A

15 mph

49
Q

What is the speed limit within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions

A

15 mph

50
Q

What is a blind intersection?

A

Where there is no stop signs and you cannot see for 100 ft in either direction

51
Q

When should you check your mirrors?

A

Every 2-5 seconds

52
Q

When may you turn left across a single set of double yellow lines?

A

To enter or exit a driveway, make a u-turn, or onto a private road

53
Q

What are double white lines used for ?

A

To indicate a lane barrier such as carpool, and never change lanes while in these until a single white broken line emerges

54
Q

What is a turnout area?

A

Where you drive if you are slowly and passing is unsafe

55
Q

What do end of lane markers look like

A

Large broken lines

56
Q

Yeild lines look like?

A

Shark teeth

57
Q

What are the hand signals for stop, left, and right turns?

A

Stop: arm down
Left: arm straight out
Right: arm straight up

58
Q

What is hand to hand steering?

A

Push / pull steering

59
Q

What is hand over hand steering ?

A

Used when turning at low speeds or parking

60
Q

What is one hand steering?

A

Only use when backing

61
Q

What is splitting the difference ?

A

Steering a middle course between oncoming cars and parked cars

62
Q

When should you not pass?

A

Approaching a hill or curve you cannot see and there is other traffic approaching, or within 100 feet of an intersection

63
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What is a double fine zone

A

Where fines are doubles because there is increased collision related injuries and fatalities

64
Q

What is rubbernecking ?

A

Slowing down to look at stuff out of the ordinary

65
Q

How should you adjust your speed on a wet road, packed snow, and ice?

A

Wet road- drive 5-10 mph slower
Snow- half your speed
Ice- slow to a crawl

66
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What should you do in high winds?

A

Reduce your speed, maintain a firm grip on the wheel,be alert , don’t use cruise control, be proactive

67
Q

When it rains at night what light should you use?

A

Low beam headlights

68
Q

When should you use high beam headlights ?

A

Whenever possible in open country or dark city streets

69
Q

What is green driving?

A

Smart driving with a set of activities yay maximize fuel efficiency such as slowing down smoothly, keeping your car in good shape, and lowering the weight of your vehicle

70
Q

What is the deadly, odorless gas which is released out of exhaust pipes?

A

Carbon monoxide

71
Q

What should you do if you are pulled over by an officer ?

A

Turn your right signal on then move to the right shoulder of the road in a well lit area and place your hands in clear view

72
Q

What should you do to maintain control of a skidding vehicle ?

A

Ease off the gas pedal and straighten the front wheels

73
Q

It is illegal to drive with what BAC?

A

.08 and .01 if under 21

74
Q

To be a designated driver you must:

A

Be at least 21, be of a group of 2 or more persons and verbally identify themselves as designated drivers, absain from drinking , must not be an impaired driver

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