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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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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 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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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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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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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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when you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:

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need at least a four-second gap

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to turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, start from:

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the far left lane

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if you are convicted by the court of a first DUI:

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your driving privilege will be revoked for one year

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if you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:

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let the call to voicemail

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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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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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what is true about large truck:

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trucks often appear travel slower because of their large size

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when looking ahead while driving, you should:

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scan from side to side

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the speed limit for a school zone is __________, unless otherwise posted

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25 mph

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there are five vehicles driving closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. When you see the white sign "Slower Traffic Use Turnouts", you should:

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drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area

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cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

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must be marked with red flags or lights

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you must make a written report (SRI) to DMV when:

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you are involved in a collision and there is an injury

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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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when a traffic signal light is not 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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when you see this sign you should stop and:

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check traffic in all directions before proceeding

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this yellow sign means:

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you are approaching a railroad crossing

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

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an exit lane

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you have had your license for eight months. You may:

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drive between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. unaccompanied

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what blocks the smooth flow of traffic:

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slowing down to look at a collision scene

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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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directions from school crossing guards must be obeyed

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at all times

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which of these statements is true about child passengers?

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children under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag equipped vehicles

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the speed limit in any alley is

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15 mph

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you should adjust your rearview and side mirrors

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before you start driving

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check your review mirrors

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often to see how traffic is moving behind you

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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 hundredths of one percent

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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 pedestrain 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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you are being chased by the police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. you ignore the warning to spot and speed away. during the chase, a person is seriously injured. you are subject to

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imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2,000

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if there is a steep puddle in the road up ahead, you should

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steer your vehicle around the water, if possible

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you must notify the dmv within 5 days if you

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sell or transfer your car

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you are driving in the right far lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp. you

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must slow down to let the other vehicles merge

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