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uphill with a curb

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You only turn your wheels towards the street when you are parking....

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who arrive there first

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At a 4 way stop, yield the right of way to drivers

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When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

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When can you drive in a bike lane?

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slow down and cross the intersection carefully

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A flashing yellow traffic signal means

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take the outside lane

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you should ________ to reduce the risk of a serious balance shift around a sharp curve

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slow vehicle

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What does this sign mean?

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100 feet

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how far in advance of making a turn do you have to activate your turn signal

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slow down, keep right, and do not pass

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When you see a sign signifying a sharp curve you should:

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do not pass it

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if a school bus has flashing red lights

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right lane

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slower traffic should drive in the...

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marked or unmarked crosswalk, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or a fire station driveway, within 7 1/2 feet of a railraod track, or in a tunnel/bridge

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you can't park your vehicle in a....

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full width

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motorcycles are allowed the _______ of a lane to maneuver

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the actual cash value

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comprehensive and collision coverage covers_______ of the insured vehicle

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use the lines on the outside edge of the road to guide your steering

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if you are blinded by an oncoming vehicle's bright headlights you should....

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illegal

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it is _______ to drive around a railroad crossing gate that is down

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find a ditch to lie flat in

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What should you do if you're on a road during a tornado?

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0.08%

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What is the illegal blood concentration percentage for people aged 21 or older?

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if you're approaching or next to a railroad

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railroad warning signs warn

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3 seconds

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the suggested safe following distance for drivers is...?

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you should not use your high beams in foggy weather

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you should or should not use your high beams in foggy weather?

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tobacco

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the use of ??? is the number one preventable cause of death in the US

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drunk driving

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the number one cause of traffic collisions is...?

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drunk driving

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what factor was involved in the highest percentage of traffic fatalities?

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when you can see the car's headlights in your rearview mirror

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when passing a vehicle, when can you move back over?

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you need to yield the right of way to vehicles on the cross street

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if you are driving on a road that ends in a cross street, what should you do at the T intersection?

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stop completely, then proceed when its safe

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what should you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

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the lane closest to the left curb

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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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10 to 15 seconds

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to avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to see where your car will be in about

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when you need more power at a lower speed

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when should you use low gears?

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loading zone for passengers or mail only

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what does a white curb mean?

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park for a limited time

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what does a green curb mean?

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stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight

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what does a yellow curb mean?

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parking only for disabled

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what does a blue curb mean?

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you can never drive off of the paved road to pass another vehicle

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you may drive off of the paved road to pass another vehicle when...?

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15 mph

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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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your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

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when parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street...?

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low beams!!

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when driving in fog, you should use your...?

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you should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

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california's basic speed law says

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5 days

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you just sold your car. You must notify the DMV within how many days?

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leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the police or the CHP

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if you are in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner, you must

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25 mph

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unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is?

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never!

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when can you block an intersection?

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the right, away from the street

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when parking uphill on a two way street with no curb, your front wheels should be toward...?

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a 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds

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with a class C driver's license, a person may drive

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if there is property damage over $750 or if there are any injuries

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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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the first rain after a dry spell

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when are roadways the most slippery?

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sell or transfer your vehicle

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you must notify the DMV within 5 days if you

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may not be crossed for any reason

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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

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slow down or stop if necessary, then make the turn

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you are going to make a right turn. You should,

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all the time!

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when should you obey instructions from school crossing guards?

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headlights

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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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look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

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at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always...?

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you don't have enough room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

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always stop before you cross railroad tracks when

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slow down and cross the intersection carefully (PROCEED WITH CAUTION) you do NOT NEED TO STOP

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a flashing yellow light means...?

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must merge into the bicycle lane before turning

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to make a right turn at the corner, you:

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stop, then proceed when safe

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if a traffic signal light is not working, you must

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the truck driver to stop the vehicle

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the extra space in front of a large truck is needed for

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avoid making fast turns and fast stops

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when the road is slippery, you should

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

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when you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb, you:

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are approaching from behind

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dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle that you are....?

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be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

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

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when there are no vehicles approaching nearby

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U turns in residential districts are legal...?

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

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on a green arrow, you must

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drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by headlights

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when driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should

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10 days

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if you move, you must give the DMV your new address within how many days?

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20/40

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what is the vision requirement to get a driver's license?

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children 8 years old or younger, or who are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall

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who must have a child passenger restraint system?

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10 inches from the air bag

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you should ride at least how many inches from the air bag

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a child 6 years old or younger can't be unattended in a vehicle (unless they are under supervision of someone 12 years old or older)

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it is illegal to have a child how old in a vehicle alone?

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look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop, if necessary

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An x shaped sign with a white background that states railroad crossing means you should..?

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are near a school

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a 5 sided sign means you...

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warns you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead

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a 4 sided sign

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that you must obey important rules

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a white rectangular sign means

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counter clockwise

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what direction should you drive in when you are in a roundabout?

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15 mph

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what is the speed limit for blind intersection?

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25 mph unless otherwise posted

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when driving 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, what is the speed limit

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15 mph

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what is the speed limit in an alley?

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10 mph

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when you are near streetcars, trolleys, or buses, what is the passing speed limit?

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SWERVE

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if you see an animal in the road, slow down or stop if it's safe. you should not...?

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2 to 5 seconds

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Check your rear view mirrors every

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400 feet

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at 55 mph, how many feet does it take to stop?

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210 feet

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at 35 mph, how many feet does it take to stop?

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no passing

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two solid yellow lines indicate

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you are in a carpool lane, or are instructed by construction or other signs to do so

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never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless

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a barrier, and you should not drive on or over them

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two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered

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single set of double yellow lines

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you can turn left across a _________ to enter or exit a driveway, make a U turn, or into a private road

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traffic lanes going in the same direction

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solid white lines mark

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a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane. do not change lanes while in these lanes

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double white lines mean

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separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction

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broken white lines

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a shared roadway bicycle marking, which are used to indicate lanes that bicyclists are allowed to occupy

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what is a sharrow?

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yes, if your vehicle does not block a bicyclist and there is no "No parking" sign posted.

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Can you park in a bicycle lane?

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either lane of the cross street

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if you are making a left turn, you can turn into

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the lane nearest the right hand curb

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if you are making a right turn, you must turn into

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yes, when it is safe and legal

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can you make a U turn across a double yellow line?

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low beam headlights

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if weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you must also turn on your...

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small country or mountain roads

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even on sunny days, you must use your headlights when you are on a...?

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no

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are hands free devices permitted for minors?

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4 seconds

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any time you merge with other traffic, you need a gap of at least ______ seconds?

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swing wide

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big rig drivers must often ______ to complete a right turn

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An intersection

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what is one place should you never stop in?

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300 feet

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it is against the law to follow within how many feet behind any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights?

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that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous

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what does a diamond shaped sign on a truck mean?

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slow down gradually, do not apply the brakes

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what should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

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30 mph

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when you cannot see any farther than 100 feet, you cannot safely drive faster than...?

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if you can see all of lincoln's head

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if you can see what on a penny shows you that your tires should be replaced?

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full, sealed, unopened in the trunk

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a container of alcohol carried inside the vehicle must be ________ or kept in the ___________

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30 minutes after sunset and to 30 minutes before sunrise

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how many minutes after sunset and before sunrise should you use your headlights?

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55 MPH

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The maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is __________ on a two-lane undivided highway.

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you should never turn in front of a light rail vehicle

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what should you never do when you are near a light rail vehicle?

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you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation

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you must show proof of insurance to law enforcement when

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abandoning an animal on the highway

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You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for 6 months if you are cited for:

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are imprisoned up to 7 years in the state prison

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You are being chased by the police vehicle with its lights & sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. Someone is seriously injured during the chase, you:

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yes

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can light rail vehicles interrupt traffic signals?

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never!!

answer

when can you drive using only your parking lights?

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marked and unmarked crosswalks

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for what kind of crosswalks do pedestrians have the right of way?

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go 5 to 10 mph slower

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what should you do when driving on a wet road? (rain)

question

reduce your speed by half

answer

what should you do when driving on packed snow?

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"slow to a crawl"

answer

what should you do when driving on ice?

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10 days

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A driver who is involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within

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slow down

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A yellow-flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to:

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Ease your foot of the gas pedal, keep the steering wheel straight, and not stop until you're gripping the road again.

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If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should

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right hook

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If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a:

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$1,000

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littering can be a fine of

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slow down gradually

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What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

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ease off the gas pedal

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IF you have no control of the steering wheel, you should:

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one way street to a one way street

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left turns at a red light can only be made from a

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braking too hard at a high speed

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locked wheel skids are usually caused by

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4 times

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talking on a cell phone can increase your chances of being in a crash by..?

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The road is narrowing OR there is an obstruction on the roadway.

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The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate:

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turn in a narrow street

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you use the three point turn to...?

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parking, performing sharp right turns, correcting a skid

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when should you use hand over hand?

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left

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what direction should you look first when you get to an intersection?

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when driving in the open country or dark city streets

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When should you use your high beams?

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one vehicle length

answer

when stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least:

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They are not permitted in business districts, on one-way streets, or on railroad crossings

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When are U turns not permitted?

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shorter path

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when turning, the rear wheels follow a ________ than the front wheels

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You should drive as if the intersection was controlled by STOP signs in all directions.

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You approach an intersection with a set of traffic signals. The signals are blank, what should you do?

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You must slow down and leave an empty lane between yourself and the emergency vehicle.

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You are traveling along the right lane of a four lane highway. You see an emergency vehicle pulled over with its lights flashing ahead. What should you do?

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leave your car in first gear when you are parked uphill leave you car in reverse when you are parked downhill.

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If are parked facing up a steep hill, what gear should you be in for manual? what about down hill?

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80%

answer

About ___ percent of collisions involve some form of driver distraction?

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65%

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about ___ percent of near-collisions involve some form of driver distraction?

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Stop, then proceed when safe

answer

What does a flashing red traffic signal light mean?

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Turns are permitted, but unprotected

answer

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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a stop sign

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What is an 8 sided sign?

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yield

answer

WHAT IS a 3 sided sign?

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22%

answer

Pedestrian deaths occur in approximately ____ percent of all traffic fatalies?

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45% of crashes 21% of fatalities

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Intersection collisions account for more than ____ percent of all reported crashes and ____ percent of fatalities

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no

answer

CAn you stop or pass other vehicles in a roundabout?

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destination

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For roundabouts with multiple lanes, you should choose your entry or exit lane based on your what?

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an area marked by raised buttons or markers on the road and is set aside for pedestrians

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What is a safety zone?

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change lanes, reduce your speed, drive down a hill, back up

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You should check behind you before you:

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separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction

answer

broken white lines

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the Number 1 Lane

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What is the left or fast lane also called?

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The driver ahead of you is turning left, or if an open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in your direction

answer

When can you pass on the right?

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to indicate lanes that bicyclists are lawfully allowed to occupy

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What are sharrows used for?

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the road you are turning onto has a non-merging lane dedicated to right turning vehicles

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you may make a right turn without stopping if...?

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no

answer

can you make a U turn in front of a fire station?

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no

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Can you make a U turn in a business district?

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churches, apartments, public buildings, mulit family housing units

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What kind buildings are in business districts?

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5 seconds

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signal at least ____ seconds before you change lanes on a freeway

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when necessary to avoid collisions, to get eye contact with other drivers, or on narrow mountain roads where you can't see 200 feet ahead

answer

when should you use your horn?

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yes

answer

Should you use your headlights on frosty mornings?

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half a block on city streets a full block on the highway

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To get up to the speed of other vehicles, when crossing or entering city or highway traffic from a full stop, you need a gap that is about:

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5 seconds

answer

signal your intention to exit for about _____ seconds before exiting the freeway

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100

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do not pass within ______ feet of an intersection

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4 seconds

answer

how long should your following distance be for motorcycles?

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hydroplane

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you should NEVER apply the brakes if your vehicle starts to...?

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no

answer

should you use cruise control when there are high winds?

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30 mph

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when you cannot see father than 100 feet, you cannot safely drive faster than...?

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skids on slippery surfaces

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ease off gas pedal, stop braking, turn steering wheel in direction of the skid

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driving off the pavement

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grip steering wheel firmly, ease foot off of the gas, brake gently

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acceleration skids

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do not apply the brakes, ease off gas pedal, straighten front wheels

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locked wheel skids

answer

foot off the brake, straighten front wheels, step on brake gradually/pump breaks

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accelerator malfunction

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shift to neutral, apply brakes, try to drive off the road, turn off the ignition and stop

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