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| It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher. |
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| You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: |
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| Sell or transfer your vehicle |
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| A police officer is signaling you to continue through a red traffic light. What should you do? |
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| Do as the officer tells you |
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| You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street: |
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| If traffic on the street is moving to the left |
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| When planning to pass another vehicle you should: |
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| Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane |
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| Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: |
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| Whether or not a crosswalk is marked |
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| Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind? |
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| Signaling at least 100 feet before turning |
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| You should use your horn when: |
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| It may help prevent an accident |
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| Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: |
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| They are properly secured |
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| You must use your seat belt: |
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| If the vehicle is equipped with seat belts |
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| You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do? |
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| Drive to the right edge of the road and stop |
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| When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: |
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| Signal for at least five seconds |
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| Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic |
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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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| Large trucks turning right onto street with two lanes in each direction: |
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| Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn. |
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| Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn. |
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| You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should: |
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| Wait until the person crosses the street. |
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| You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red: |
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| At intersection, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: |
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| Look to the sides of your vehicle |
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| You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the : |
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| Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken |
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| Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true? |
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| Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving |
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| At dawn or dusk, or in 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: |
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| On your low-beam headlights |
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| Which of the following increases your chances of having an accident? |
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| Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles |
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| You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your land. You: |
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| Must not squeeze past the bicyclist |
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| You must make a written report (SR1) to DMV within 10 days if you: |
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| Are in an accident that causes $750 in damage |
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| You are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction. You want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve approaching which blocks your view of the road ahead. You must: |
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| Not pass the other vehicle |
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| If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: |
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| You should allow more space in front of our vehicle when following large trucks because: |
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| You need the extra room to see around the truck |
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| When you park on a level road next to a curb: |
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| Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb |
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| Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? |
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| Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards |
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| Highways are typically most slippery: |
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| When it first starts to rain after a dry spell |
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| Which of these statements is true about road construction zones? |
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| You are responsible for the safety of the road workers |
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| If you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: |
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| When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from: |
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| The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway |
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| When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use both your windshield wipers and: |
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| To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from: |
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| The lane closest to the left curb |
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| Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications? |
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| Mos cold medications can make a person drowsy |
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| You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right: |
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| If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle |
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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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| To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should: |
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| Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter |
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| Which of these statements is true about child passengers? |
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| Children under the age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles |
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| Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary |
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| You should adjust your rear view and side mirrors: |
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| When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you: |
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| Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic |
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| For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle? |
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| Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals |
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| Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper: |
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| Must be marked with a red flag or lights |
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| To help you keep alert on long drives, you should: |
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| Pull off the road and rest |
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| You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: |
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| Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn |
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| Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are: |
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| Parked on a hill or sloping driveway |
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| Which of the following is true about large trucks? |
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| Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size |
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| A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of misdemeanor and can be punished by being: |
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| Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year |
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| If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection: |
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| Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears |
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| All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal? |
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| Wearing a headset that covers both ears |
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| The speed limit in any alley is: |
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| If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should: |
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| Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible |
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| You may legally park your car: |
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| In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it |
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| You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane head from an onramp. You: |
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| Have the legal right-of-way, but should make room for the merging vehicle, if possible |
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This red and white sign means you should: |
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| Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or crossing |
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| The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is _____, unless otherwise posted. |
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| A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should: |
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| Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine |
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| Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed: |
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When you see this yellow sign, you should: |
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| Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk |
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| You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle unless: |
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| The vehicle is not equipped with safety belts, such as bus |
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| Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled T intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is one the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection? |
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| The vehicle on the through road |
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| When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should: |
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| Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe |
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| You should stop before crossing railroad tracks: |
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| Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it |
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| A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seat belt and writes a citation. Which of the following is true? |
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| You may receive the citation if the passenger is 15 or younger |
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| Always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because: |
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| Their smaller size makes them harder to see |
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| The "three-second-rule" applies to the space ______ of your vehicle |
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| When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: |
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| See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror |
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| When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should: |
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| turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of you |
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| you should always turn on your emergency flashers when: |
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| Your car has broken own on the roadway |
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| If you see orange construction signs or cones on a freeway, you must: |
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| Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead |
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| Before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should: |
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| Check traffic approaching from behind |
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| To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in: |
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| The lane closest to the curb |
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| Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you: |
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| Can't see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors |
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| When you back up in a passenger vehicle: |
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| Look over your right shoulder through your rear window |
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| Parking is never permitted: |
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| In a crosshatched pattern space |
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| Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb? |
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| You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should: |
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| Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears |
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| You should dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: |
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| You are approaching from behind |
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| If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block: |
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| The pedestrian has the right-of-way |
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| You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if: |
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| You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign |
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| When roads are slippery, you should: |
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| Avoid making fast turns and fast stops |
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| At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look: |
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| Toward the right edge of your lane |
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| If there are two solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you: |
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| May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway |
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| The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction |
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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 voice mail |
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| When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: |
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| Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic |
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| When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should: |
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| Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding |
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| Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: |
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| You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: |
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| Whenever you drive in California |
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| You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should: |
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| Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering |
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| Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look: |
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| Left, right, and left again |
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| If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with: |
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| Others involved in the accident |
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| If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should: |
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| Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal |
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| Following closely behind anther vehicle (tailgating): |
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| Is a common cause of rear-end accidents |
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| There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. You should: |
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| Slow down and pass very carefully |
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| When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: |
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| At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic |
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| Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? |
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| Slowing down to look at an accident scene |
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| Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)? |
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| They must stop before crossing railroad tracks |
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| You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic: |
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| If you stop first and if there is no sign to prohibit the turn |
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| You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do? |
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| Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car |
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| If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching: |
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| Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist |
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| Your driving lane is next to a bicycle land. you want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You: |
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| Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn |
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| If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: |
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| If road or weather conditions require a slower speed |
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| You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic, You should: |
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| Signal before you arrive at the intersection |
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| When parking your vehicle on any hill: |
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| Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park" |
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| Check your rearview mirrors: |
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| Often to see how traffic is moving behind you |
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| Which of the following roadways freezes first when set? |
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| You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow. You should: |
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| Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely |
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| Which child requires a child passenger restraint system? |
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| A five-year old weighing 55 pounds |
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| When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: |
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| Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills |
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| You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels? |
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| Right-towards the side of the road |
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| Which of these is a safe riving practice? |
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| Checking your rearview mirrors frequently |
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| There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see this white sign you should: |
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| Drive to the side of the road into the designated area |
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| If there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may: |
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| Cross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street |
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| You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes step back and pulls in his cane. You should: |
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| Stop and then proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross |
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| The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is: |
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| Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: |
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| You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to: |
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| Vehicle coming towards you |
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| You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is heavy. You should: |
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| Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane |
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When you see this red and white sign, you should stop and: |
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| Check traffic in all directions before proceeding |
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| You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: |
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| If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation |
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| It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is: |
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| The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do? |
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| Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed. |
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| Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and: |
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