California Permit Test Practice – Flashcards
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A Person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
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In secured seats and using approved safety belts
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You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for
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Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
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When can you drive using only your parking lights?
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Under no circumstances
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Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:
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Make a collision more likely to happen
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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
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Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
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Which of these is the proper way to change lanes
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Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder
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You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to make a U-turn, where should you start
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In the left lane
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If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit:
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You may be fined by the court
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You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time:
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Next to a curb painted red
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This yellow sign means:
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Divided highway ahead
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You are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you in your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should:
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Change lanes to the right when safe to do so
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You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should:
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Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane
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What should you do at an intersection with a flashing red signal light?
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Stop before entering. Wait for the green light before proceeding
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:
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25 mph
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Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you are parked:
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Facing downhill
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To back out of a parking space, always back slowly and look:
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Over your right shoulder as you back up
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When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:
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At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.
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You should usually drive your vehicle slower when:
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You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you
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An orange-colored sign which says Shoulder Work Ahead means:
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There is road work ahead
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The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet:
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Drive 5 to 10 mph under the limit
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You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle:
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And failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket
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It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.
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0.01%- One Hundredth of one percent
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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
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Sell of transfer your vehicle
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When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow which of the following is true?
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all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights
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Which of these is true about other drivers?
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Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way
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There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no apparent reason. You Should:
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Increase the following distance between you and the other driver
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
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Illegal at all times
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If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you:
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Slow or stop your car to prevent a collision
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A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck. It is best to pass:
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Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
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Where should you be prepared to stop your vehicle when there is no limit line?
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At the corner
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HANDICAP
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HANDICAP
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The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This lane is used: |: :| |: :|
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To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn
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Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to:
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Pass other vehicles
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On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle:
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Before you enter the curve
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During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you may:
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Drive at any time
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A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do?
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Stop as long as the red lights flash
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If you are a minor and your cellphone rings while you are driving, you should:
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Let the call go to voice mail
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This black and white sign which says ONE WAY with a arrow pointing right means:
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One way street - traffic travels to the right
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You have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may:
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Have to pay a fine
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When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:
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Scan your surroundings
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If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and:
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proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address
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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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What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs
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Try not to drive until the conditions improve
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When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross:
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only when it is safe to do so
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There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster you should:
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Move over into the right lane when it is safe
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Use your high-beam headlights at night:
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Whenever it is legal and safe
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what color and shape is a regulation sign?
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white rectangles with block lettering or symbols
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what color and shape is a railroad crossing sign?
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yellow with black letters and "X" symbol
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what type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?
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arrows
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if you reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on you right, and both of you are going to go straight, who has the right of way?
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the other driver as he is on your right.
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how far before a turn must you signal?
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100 feet
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what should you see in your rearview mirror before attempting to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left?
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the bumper of the care you are passing.
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after you have parallel parked, how close to the curb must your vehicle be?
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no more than a foot from the curb.
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can you stop or unload passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign?
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yes.
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who must wear seat belts?
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everyone in the vehicle
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if you are taking a non-prescription drug, what should you do before driving?
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check the label and ask your doctor.
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what is the usual color and shape of a warning sign?
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yellow and diamond shaped with black letters and symbols.
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what should you do when facing a FLASHING RED traffic light?
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the same as a stop sign
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which of the following must you obey over a Stop Sign, Flashing Red Light, Steady Red Light, and a Steady Green Light?
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Police Officer
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what must you do when you're entering a road from a driveway?
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stop and yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic.
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when preparing for a right turn, where should you position your vehicle?
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as close to the center of the lane as possible.
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in what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right?
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when another driver is making a left turn, or a one way road where its not restricted.
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may you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if no traffic is coming?
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yes, if it will not interfere with traffic.
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may you park on a cross walk, in the middle of the block?
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no
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how can you prevent fatique on a long trip?
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plan rest stops, open windows, stop for coffee, don't drive for at least 15 minutes after waking.
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what is a likely effect of taking another drug while drinking alcoholic beverages?
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the effect could be multiplied.
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
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Under no circumstances
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is
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15 mph
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
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Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
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When you are 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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When driving in fog, you should use your
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Low beams
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A white painted curb means
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Loading zone for passengers or mail only
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A school bus ahead of you in your lane 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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California's "Basic Speed Law" says
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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
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5
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
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10 to 15 seconds
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
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100
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True or False: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?
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True
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must
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Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
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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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You may legally block an intersection
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Under no circumstances
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be
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Turned to the right (away from the street)
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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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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from
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The lane closest to the left curb
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV
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If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
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Roadways are the most slippery
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The first rain after a dry spell
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You may not park your vehicle
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Next to a red painted curb
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you
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Sell or transfer your vehicle
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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
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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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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive
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No faster than 65 mph
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It is illegal to park your vehicle
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In an unmarked crosswalk
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The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is
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Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
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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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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should
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Stop first and then proceed when it is safe
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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards
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At all times
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It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your
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Headlights
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should
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Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive
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No faster than 65 mph
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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
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Increase your chances of an accident
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if
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Traffic on the street moves to the left
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck
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May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
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You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to
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Your side of the road is a broken line
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always
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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
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You drive defensively when you
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Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive
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Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
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Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears while driving is illegal. True or false?
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True
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
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When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)
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You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
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You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions
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At all times
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When can you drive in a bike lane?
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When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right
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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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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should
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Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
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Next to the broken line may pass
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Driving without your license is a misdemeanor.
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True
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Driving without your license is a felony.
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False
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When you become a California resident and you want to drive in California, you must apply for a California driver license within ___ days.
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10
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Visitors over ____ years old with a valid driver license from their home state or country may drive in California without getting a California driver license as long as their home state license is valid.
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18
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Visitors 16-18 yrs with an out of state license may drive in California ___ days.
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10
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After 10 days, a ___ year old driver with an out-of-state license must get a California license or a Nonresident Minor's Certificate from the DMV.
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16-18
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The license application fee is good for ___ months.
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12
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To pass a vision test, you must have better than __/__ vision in at least one eye with or without glasses.
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20/200
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A class C license allows you to drive a 2-axle vehicle weighing _______lbs. or less.
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26,000
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A class C license allows you to drive a 3-axle vehicle weighing _______lbs. or less.
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6,000
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A class C license allows you to drive a house car ___ft. or less in length.
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40
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A class C license allows you to drive a ___ wheeled motorcycle.
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3
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A class C license allows you to drive a vanpool vehicle designed to carry more than ___ persons, but no more than ___ persons including the driver.
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10/15
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Class C licenses can tow no more than ___ vehicle(s).
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1
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no motor vehicle under ______lbs. may tow a vehicle weighing _______lbs or more.
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4,000/6,000
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A minor is a person under ___ years of age.
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18
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You must be at least ___ years old to drive for pay, or drive a school bus containing students.
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18
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Your permit is not valid until it is signed by your instructor.
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True
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Your permit is valid when you recieve it.
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False
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With a permit, you may practice driving with a licensed individual ____ years or older.
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25
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California residents who drive on public highways or use public parking facilities must have a valid California driver's license.
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True
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Only California residents who drive regularly must have a valid driver's license.
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False
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Driver's licenses expire after ___ years.
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5
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When you move, you must give the DMV your new adress within ___ days.
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10
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Children under ___ years old and/or weigh under ___lbs. must be put in a child seat.
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6/60
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Air bags need ___ inches of space to inflate.
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10
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It is illegal to leave a child ___ years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle, unless the child is under supervision of a someone ___ years or older.
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6/12
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A solid red light means stop.
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True
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A solid red light means stop, then proceed with caution.
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False
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You can turn right on a solid red after yielding to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles.
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True
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On a mountain road, when two vehicles meet and cannot pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield and back up until the other vehicle can pass.
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True
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On a mountain road, when two vehicles meet and cannot pass, the vehicle facing uphill must yield and back up until the other vehicle can pass.
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False
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On a 4-lane highway, large trucks and buses must keep to the ___ lanes furthest to the right.
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2
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When within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school and children are present, the speed limit is ___ mph.
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25
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The speed limit for a blind intersection is ___ mph.
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15
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An intersection is considered blind if there are no stop signs in any direction and you cannot see ___ feet in either direction when within ___ feet from the intersection.
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100/100
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The speed limit in any alley is ___ mph.
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15
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The speed limit is 15 mph when you are within ___ feet of a railroad crossing and you cannot see ___ feet in either direction.
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100/400
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The speed limit in business or residential districts is ___ mph, unless otherwise posted.
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25
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You may only drive for ___ feet in a center left turn lane.
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200
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
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Under no circumstances
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is
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15 mph
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
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Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
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When you are 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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When driving in fog, you should use your
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Low beams
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A white painted curb means
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Loading zone for passengers or mail only
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A school bus ahead of you in your lane 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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California's "Basic Speed Law" says
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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
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5
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
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10 to 15 seconds
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
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100
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True or False: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?
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True
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must
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Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
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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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You may legally block an intersection
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Under no circumstances
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be
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Turned to the right (away from the street)
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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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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from
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The lane closest to the left curb
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV
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If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
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Roadways are the most slippery
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The first rain after a dry spell
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You may not park your vehicle
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Next to a red painted curb
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you
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Sell or transfer your vehicle
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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
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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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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive
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No faster than 65 mph
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It is illegal to park your vehicle
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In an unmarked crosswalk
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The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is
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Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
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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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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should
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Stop first and then proceed when it is safe
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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards
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At all times
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It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your
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Headlights
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should
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Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive
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No faster than 65 mph
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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
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Increase your chances of an accident
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if
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Traffic on the street moves to the left
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck
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May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
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You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to
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Your side of the road is a broken line
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always
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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
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You drive defensively when you
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Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive
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Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
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Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears while driving is illegal. True or false?
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True
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
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When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)
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You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
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You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions
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At all times
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When can you drive in a bike lane?
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When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right
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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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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should
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Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
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Next to the broken line may pass
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driving without a valid license is a
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misdemeanor
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your license is not valid if it has been
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suspended canceled or revoked
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a new resident to CA must apply for a license within
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10 days
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if you refuse permission to be tested for alcohol or drugs, the DMV will not issue
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a permit or license
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when you apply for an original driver license/ID, you must present an acceptable
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birth document
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your application fee will not be
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returned to you
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your application fee allows you up to ____ months to obtain your license
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12
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with a class C license you may tow a vehicle of _______ lbs or less
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10,000
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your driver license exams include a test of
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traffic laws and road signs
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during the behind the wheel test, seat belts if not worn will ______ the test
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postpone
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a driver who is under 18 must obtain a ________ permit
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provisional
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a provisional permit allows you to drive with a 25 or older_________
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licensed CA driver
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M1 or M2 permit carriers may only drive during _________hours
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daylight
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a minor who fails his or her behind the wheel test must wait ______week before being elligible to retest
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one
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you must have _____ hours of driving to obtain a provisional license
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50
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for the first year, the provisional driver must not drive between
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11pm and 5am
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for the provisional driver, the law allows
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exceptions
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the most common law violation for teenagers is
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speeding
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teenages are more inexperienced then adults thus the average injury collision rate is ___ times greater
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3
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what percentage of new drivers, ages 15-19, get tickets in their first year of driving
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nearly half
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if you are under 18 the chances of a fatal collision are ____ times greater
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2.5
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the main cause of death of teen drivers ages 15-19 is
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traffic collisions
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
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Under no circumstances.
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:
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15 mph
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:
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Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
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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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When driving in fog you should use your:
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Low beams.
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A white painted curb means:
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Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
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A school bus ahead of you in your lane 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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California's "Basic Speed Law" says:
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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within _____ days.
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5
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______________.
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10 to 15 seconds
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
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Signal for 100 feet before turning.
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Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
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Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:
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Leave a note on the vehicle. AND Report the Accident without delay to city police or in unincorporated areas to the CHP
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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential district is ____.
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25 mph
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You may legally block an intersection:
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Under no circumstances.
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curbs, your front wheels should be:
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Turned to the right (away from the street).
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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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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should turn from:
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The lane closest to the left curb.
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
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If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
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Roadways are the most slippery:
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The first rain after a dry spell.
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You may not park your vehicle:
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Next to a red painted curb.
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
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Sell or transfer your vehicle.
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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.
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You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should:
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Signal for 100 feet before turning.
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:
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No faster than 65 mph.
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It is illegal to park your vehicle:
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In an unmarked crosswalk.
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The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellphones and driving is:
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Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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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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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
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Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards
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At all times.
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It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:
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Headlights.
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
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Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
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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:
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Increase your chances of an accident.
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
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Traffic on the street moves to the left.
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
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May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
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You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:
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Your side of the road is a broken line.
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
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You drive defensively when you:
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Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
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Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
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All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
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Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
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When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
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You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
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You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:
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At all times.
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When can you drive in a bike lane?
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When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
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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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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
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Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
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Next to the broken line may pass.
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
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Under no circumstances
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is
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15 mph
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
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Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
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When you are 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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When driving in fog, you should use your
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Low beams
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A white painted curb means
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Loading zone for passengers or mail only
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A school bus ahead of you in your lane 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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California's "Basic Speed Law" says
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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
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5
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
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10 to 15 seconds
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
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100
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True or False: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?
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True
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must
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Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
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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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You may legally block an intersection
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Under no circumstances
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be
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Turned to the right (away from the street)
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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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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from
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The lane closest to the left curb
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV
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If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
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Roadways are the most slippery
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The first rain after a dry spell
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You may not park your vehicle
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Next to a red painted curb
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you
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Sell or transfer your vehicle
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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
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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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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive
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No faster than 65 mph
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It is illegal to park your vehicle
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In an unmarked crosswalk
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The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is
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Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
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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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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should
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Stop first and then proceed when it is safe
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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards
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At all times
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It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your
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Headlights
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should
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Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive
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No faster than 65 mph
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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
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Increase your chances of an accident
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if
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Traffic on the street moves to the left
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck
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May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
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You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to
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Your side of the road is a broken line
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always
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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
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You drive defensively when you
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Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive
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Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
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Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears while driving is illegal. True or false?
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True
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
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When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)
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You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
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You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions
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At all times
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When can you drive in a bike lane?
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When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right
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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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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should
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Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
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Next to the broken line may pass
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YOU MUST TURN ON YOUR HEADLIGHTS _____ MINUTES AFTER SUNSET AND LEAVE THEM ON UNTIL _____ MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE.
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30; 30
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WHEN STOPPED AT RAILROAD TRACKS WITH NO CROSSING GATES, YOU MAY CROSS:
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Only when you can see clearly in both directions
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IF YOUR VEHICLE STARTS TO HYDROPLANE, YOU SHOULD
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Slow down gradually by easing the gas, and not applying the brakes
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THE SPEED LIMIT IN AN ALLEY IS
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15 mph
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A CURB PAINTED WHITE MEANS
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You can load and unload passengers
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WHAT IS A SAFETY ZONE?
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A space set aside for pedestrians
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WHEN A CAR WITH BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS COMES TOWARD YOU AT NIGHT, YOU SHOULD:
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Look toward the right edge of your lane
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IF THERE ARE VEHICLES STILL IN THE INTERSECTION WHEN YOUR RED LIGHT TURNS GREEN, YOU SHOULD:
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Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering
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BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU MUST
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See if it is safe before making the move
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HOW FAR AHEAD SHOULD YOU SCAN FOR HAZARDS?
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10 to 15 seconds
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When rounding a curve, a car is usually drawn toward the inside of the curve. What is the cause of this?
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Centripetal force
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The Implied Consent Law requires you to:
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Submit to a chemical test when asked by a peace officer
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Who has the right-of-way at an "unmarked" crosswalk?
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The pedestrian
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What type of signs control traffic speed?
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Regulatory
