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California law requires those under _____ to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger.

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18 years of age

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Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver's knowledge, you should make a practice of:

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Walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them.

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At an uncontrolled four-way-top, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, _____ has the right-of-way.

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The driver to the right

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Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at _____ for residential zones and business districts.

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25 mph

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You are NOT allowed to make U-turns:

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In front of fire stations.

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You may drive to the left of a yellow line when:

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All of the above: (overtaking a vehicle that is parked or going slower than your vehicle; left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road; the right side of the rode is closed or obstructed)

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When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to:

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Allow him or her to pass.

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_____ refers to speeding without realizing it.

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Velocitation

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Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to stop at a stop sign are given _____.

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One point

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Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number _____ cause of death among people ages 15-30 in the United States.

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1

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_____ are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians.

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The elderly

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The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur:

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When a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a vehicle.

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_____ is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds.

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An acceleration lane

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_____ paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading, or unloading.

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Red

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_____ of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home.

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Half

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After completing your pass, you should return to your lane:

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When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.

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To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take:

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Your birth certificate.

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The Basic Speed Law: establishes a 55 mph speed limit.

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Requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits.

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A Class _____ license allows you to ride any motor bike.

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M1

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All new residents of California must have a valid California drivers license within:

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10 days.

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A _____ limit applies when traveling near school zones where children are outside or crossing the street.

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25 mph

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When backing up, keep your foot _____ while you shift your vehicle into reverse gear.

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On the brake

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When you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must stop. If you fail to do so, you may be fined up to:

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$1,000

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If your vehicle stalls in the middle of the roadway, you should:

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Move off the roadway as quickly as possible.

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Diamond lanes are reserved for vehicles with:

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Two or more people.

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Ice tends to form in shady areas, as well as:

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On bridges and overpasses.

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_____ indicate the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic.

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Yellow lines

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On a three-lane highway that designates one lane of traffic for each:

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Vehicles making left turns or passing.

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Do not reverse around a corner when your visibility is limited or blocked:

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Unless you have someone else directing you.

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If one of your front tires blows out, the first thing you should do is:

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Hold the steering wheel firmly on a straight course.

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It is legal to carry an open (unsealed) container of alcohol in your vehicle if:

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It is in the trunk.

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At intersections without marked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

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Pedestrians.

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When the road gets rough with potholes, bumps, mud clumps, and loose sand or gravel, you should _____ to retain control of your vehicle.

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Slow down

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If your vehicle begins to overheat while climbing a hill, your should:

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Turn on the heater.

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In which of the following situations should you refrain from passing another vehicle?

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All of the above: (the driver is slowing down and/or indicating a right turn; the driver is looking at street signs; the driver is traveling at or close to the speed limit)

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The high accident rate of large trucks is caused in large part by _____.

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Fatigue

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When you see animals on the road, you should:

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Slow down and be prepared to stop accelerate.

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Large trucks take _____ to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed.

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A longer time

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The Administrative Per Se Law means:

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The DMV has the power to suspend or revoke your license based on the result of alcohol or drug tests taken or your refusal to take such tests.

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A truck takes _____ to accelerate and brake than does a car.

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More time

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Headlights should be switched on by law no later than:

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30 minutes after sunset.

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If you have a green light, it is _____ to enter an intersection if your way through is blocked.

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Against the law

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Placing your foot over the brake so that you can brake in less time is called _____ the brake.

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Covering

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Implied consent means that drivers agree in advance to take a blood alcohol concentration test:

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Whenever they drive in California.

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Which of the following is an unsafe area to drive?

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All of the above: (in another vehicle's blind spot; side-by-side another vehicle; in clusters of vehicles.

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Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of _____.

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55 mph

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Which of the following is a permitted use of your horn?

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You reasonably believe safety would be compromised without sounding the horn.

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_____ paint on a curb allows you to stop long enough to load and unload people or objects. Drivers of non-commercial vehicles must stay with their vehicles.

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Yellow

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_____ occurs when a thin film of water builds up between the tires and pavement and makes steering and braking practically impossible.

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Hydroplaning

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Liability insurance protects you against:

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Claims if you are at fault in a collision.

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A motorist is guilty of _____ when he/she operates a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.

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Aggressive driving

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True or False: Talking on a hands-free phone is considered a dangerous driver distraction?

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True.

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If your accelerator gets stuck, you should:

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Shift into neutral.

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Pedestrians are not allowed to walk on _____ unless there is a side walk more than 3 feet wide and signs permitting pedestrian access.

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Toll bridges or highway crossings

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Texting while driving in California is _____.

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Illegal for all drivers

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Which of the following visual habits can help reduce the chances of a collision?

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All of the above: (performing a head check before moving into another lane; looking directly for oncoming traffic and pedestrians when turning right on a red light rather than just using peripheral vision; wearing prescription lenses or glasses if your eyes need then to see clearly)

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To avoid collisions when making a right turn, you should _____.

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All of the above: (driver as close as is practically possible to the right edge of the roadway; signal at 100 feet before the turn; reduce your rate of speed)

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True or False: It is illegal to hang items from the rear-view mirror if they can potentially block your view of the environment.

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True.

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Which kind of drugs can potentially result in a driver being charged with a DUI?

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All of the above: (narcotics; stimulants; depressants)

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True or False: You should activate your turn signal at least 5 seconds before passing on freeways.

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True.

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High beams should be used instead of low beams in which of the following circumstances?

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While driving in poorly lit areas, such as open countryside at night.

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According to the basic speed law, if conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits, you should:

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Reduce your speed to less than the maximum posted speed limit.

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If an enraged driver is following you on the freeway and you are concerned for your safety, you should:

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Get off at the next exit and go to a safe place, like a police station, if they are still following you.

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When exiting the freeway on an off-ramp with a posted speed limit, you should:

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Gradually slow your speed to the posted speed limit.

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If you see someone driving the wrong way on a one way street, you should:

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All of the above: (flash your lights at them; honk your horn at them; slow down and be ready to stop or pull over to the side to avoid hitting them)

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