CEWWEC DRIVER’S ED PERMIT TEST – Flashcards
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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!!
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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)
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reduce your speed by half
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what should you do when driving on packed snow?
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"slow to a crawl"
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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
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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%
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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
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What does a flashing red traffic signal light mean?
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Turns are permitted, but unprotected
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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
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WHAT IS a 3 sided sign?
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22%
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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when should you use your horn?
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yes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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