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when driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use your

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low beams

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there are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. when you see this 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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which of the following is true about large trucks?

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trucks often appear to travel slower due to their large size

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the california driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. one of these tips is

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pull off the side of the road and rest

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if you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, the DMV will

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revoke your driving privilege

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give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because

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they may not see you

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when you see this sign (people walking) you should

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be prepared to stop at the crosswalk

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it is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is

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0.01% or more

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for which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

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solid red, flashing red, and blacked out traffic lights

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you may legally park your car

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in a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

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cargo extending more than four feet from your bumper

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must be marked with a red flag or lights

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when looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look

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back and forth, near and far

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this sign (two R's and an X) means

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look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary

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if you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when a car is approaching

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slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist

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this sign (upside down triangle with YIELD) means you should

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give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

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if a vehicle approaches you quickly from the road on the right while you are driving through an uncontrolled intersection, you should

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speed up and get out of the way

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you have had your license for 8 months, you may

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drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied

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which of these statements are true about child passengers?

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babies shouldn't ride in the front seat if there is a passenger side air bag

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your wheels should be pointed straight ahead unless you are

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parked on a hill or sloping driveway

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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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when traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should

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come to a complete stop then proceed when it is safe

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you are getting ready to make a right turn, you should

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signal during the last feet before you turn

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if your breaks fail while driving you should

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downshift to low gear

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when merging onto a freeway, you should be driving

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at or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

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if you are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages, you must make a written report to

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the DMV

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you should adjust your rear view mirror and side mirrors

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before you start driving

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you are on a 2-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway, you may legally pass the vehicle on the right

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if there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so

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you should stop before crossing RR tracks

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anytime a train may be approaching, even if you cannot see it

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the driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. what should you do?

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stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

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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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when you changed lanes or merge with another lane you

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need at least a 4 second gap in traffic

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two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection. one vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. who as the right of way at the intersection?

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vehicle on the through road

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instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed

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at all times

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when you see a stop sign, you should stop and

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check traffic in all directions before proceeding

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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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you are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. and a line of five cars merge into your lane ahead from an on ramp. you

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should make room the merging vehicle if possible

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

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the lane closest to the curb

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check your rear view mirrors

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often to see how traffic is moving behind you

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the speed limit in any ally is

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15 mph

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to be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should

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look over your shoulders into the lane that you want to enter

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which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow?

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not slowing down to look the accident scene

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which of these statements is true about driving and taking meds?

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most cold medications can make people drowsy

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you are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. what should you do?

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drive to the right edge of the road and stop

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

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steer your vehicle around the water if possible

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the "three second rule" applies to the space ___ of your vehicle

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ahead

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you should always turn on your emergency flashers when

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your car has broken down on the roadway

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before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should

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check traffic from behind before opening your door

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following closely behind another vehicle

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is a common cause of rear-end accidents

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u-turns in residential areas are legal

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when there are no vehicles approaching nearby

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you must use your seat belt

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if the vehicle you are driving in is equipped with seat belts

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which of these is recommended when driving at night on a dimly lit street?

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drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights

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you are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still others in the intersection. you should

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wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering

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if you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with

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others involved in the accident

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a green arrow pointing to the left on a light means you may

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make a protected turn in that direction

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a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may

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not turn in the direction until the light turns green

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during the second 6 months after you are license, you must be accompanied by your parents or guardians if you

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transport minors between the hours of 11 PM and 5 AM

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you are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. you should

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be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

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you may legally drive in any carpool lane if

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you are carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the sign

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this sign means (keep right)

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drive to the right

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before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look

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left, right, and left again

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this sign means (wrong way)

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the road ahead if closed to traffic in this direction

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a green arrow means go, but first you must

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yield to any vehicle, bicycles, or pedestrian in the intersection

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you are entering a freeway, you should check traffic by using

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all mirrors and turning your head

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always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because

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their smaller size makes them harder to see

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when a school bus with red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must

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stop until the lights stop flashing

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which way do you turn your front wheels when parked uphill next to a curb

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away from the curb

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dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle

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you are approaching from behind

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an orange and red sign of this shape means (triangle)

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slow moving vehicle

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if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of the block

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the pedestrian has the right of way

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when traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross RR tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should

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wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed

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if you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must

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be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

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if there is a solid double, yellow line int he center of the roadway, you

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may turn left into a private driveway

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after passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when

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you see the headlights of the passed car in your rear view mirror

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you exit a freeway on a ramp that curves down hill, you should

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slow to a safe speed before the curve

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if the roadway is wet and the car starts to skid, you should

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slowly release your foot off the gas pedal

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a law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt and writes a citation, which of the following is true?

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you may receive the citation if the passenger is 15 years or younger

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generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you

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can't see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors

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parking is never permitted

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in the cross hatched pattern space

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when you enter traffic from a full stop, you

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need a large enough gap to get up to speed of traffic

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when roads are slippery, you should

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avoid making fast turns and stops

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this sign means don't pass (do not pass)

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other vehicles for any reason

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you have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood breath or urine

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whenever you drive in CA

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which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards?

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scan ahead of your vehicle

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at night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look

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toward the right edge of your lane

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to make a right turn onto a two way street, from a two way street, start in the right hand lane and end in

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the lane closest to the curb

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a peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. you refuse to take a chemical test. what happens now?

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your driving privilege will be taken away

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this sign means (car with streaks behind it)

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the road may be slippery

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pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of way

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whether or not a crosswalk is marked

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if you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely

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causing traffic delays

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when parking your vehicle on any hill

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use your parking brakes and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"

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at dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. a good way to let other drivers know you are there is to

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turn on your low beam headlights

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you are driving on a one way street. you may turn left onto another one way street

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if traffic on the street moves to the left

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backing your vehicle is

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always dangerous to do

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which of these statements if true about road construction zones?

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you are responsible for the safety of the road workers

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highways are typically most slippery

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when it first starts to rain after a dry spell

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you should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because

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you need the extra room to see around the truck

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this sign means (slower traffic keep right)

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stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic

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this sign means (Street light)

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there is a traffic signal ahead

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you have had your license for 3 months, you may

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drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied

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you can be fined up to $1000 and jailed for 6 months if you are cited for

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dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway

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you see a pedestrian with a white can at the corner ready to cross the street. the person takes a step back and pulls his cane. you should

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proceed across the street because the person is not ready to cross

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at intersections, crosswalks, and RR crossings, you should always

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look the sides of your vehicle

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which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?

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even over the counter drugs can impair your driving

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you must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog

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at all times

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a pedestrian who is blind uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. if you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or a white cane waiting to cross at the corner, you should

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pull up the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

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you are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph zone. you can be cited for speeding

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if road or weather conditions require an even slower speed

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you want to make a right turn at the corner. a pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. before making your right turn, you should

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wait until the person crosses the street

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it is illegal to leave a child 6 years of age or younger unattended in a car on a hot day

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even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system

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you can drive off the road to pass another vehicle

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under no circumstances

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