California DMV Permit Test 2018

25 July 2022
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For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle
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Solid red lights, flashing red lights and blacked out traffic signals
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Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted
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under no circumstances
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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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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is___________ or higher
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0.08% -- Eight hundredths of one percent
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Drivers are required to obey instructions from
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Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites
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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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California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must
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Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
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You may drive in a bike lane
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No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
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Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper)
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Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
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When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:
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You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
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You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage, you should
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Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
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If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device you should
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Let the call go to voicemail
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
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Next to the broken line may pass
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A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means
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Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
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You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
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Right towards the side of the road
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What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle
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If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present
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Illegal at all times
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If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are
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Require to use both the lap and shoulder belt
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While all the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal
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Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
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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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You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right of way:
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You have the right-of-way
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You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, You should drive
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Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle
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If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should
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Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
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To Turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two way street, start the turn in
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The far left lane
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Backing your vehicle is
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Always dangerous to do
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Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted
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Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
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The yellow signs means
The yellow signs means
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The road ahead may be slippery
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To see vehicles in your blind spot, you should check:
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Over your shoulders
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You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
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Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
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If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:
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Stop, then proceed when safe
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Always use your seat belt:
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When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.
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A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means
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Stop before entering
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To make a right turn at the corner, you
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Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning
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When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals
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When pulling next to or away from the curb
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When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
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Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".
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A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane
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A convertible with an adult and two children
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When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you
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See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror
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When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you:
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Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
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You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine
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Only if you have been drinking alcohol.
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Collisions can happen more often when
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One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
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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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The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for
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The truck driver to stop the vehicle
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Dim your headlights 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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Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery you should
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Avoid making fast turns and fast stops
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U-turns in residential districts are legal
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When there are no vehicles approaching nearby
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When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
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Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights
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A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should
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Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
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On a green arrow, you must
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Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
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Under no circumstances
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving
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At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
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When driving in fog, you should use your
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Low beams
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A white painted curb means
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Loading zone for passengers or mail only
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
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Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:
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15 mph
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about
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10 to 15 seconds
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
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100
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
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5
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
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Turned to the right (away from the street)
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:
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Leave a note on the vehicle.Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is
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25 mph
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You may not park your vehicle
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Next to a red painted curb
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Roadways are the most slippery
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The first rain after a dry spell
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:
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No faster than 65 mph
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart
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May not be crossed for any reason
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With a Class C drivers license a person may drive
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A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
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You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and
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Signal for 100 feet before turning
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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from
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The lane closest to the left curb
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
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If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.
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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 getting ready to make a right turn. You should
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Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn
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If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will
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Increase your chances of an accident
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It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your
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Headlights
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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards
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At all times.
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If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
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Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive:
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No faster than 65 mph.
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The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:
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Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
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Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
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It is illegal to park your vehicle
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In an unmarked crosswalk
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always
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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
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You drive defensively when you
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Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if
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Traffic on the street moves to the left
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All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
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Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
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May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
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Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
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You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:
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Your side of the road is a broken line.
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
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This yellow sign means
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There is a traffic signal ahead
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
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Next to the broken line may pass
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You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions
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At all times.
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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should
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Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
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Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?
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They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
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When can you drive in a bike lane?
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When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
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When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from:
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The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
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Which of these statements is true about road work zones
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You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"
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If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely
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Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
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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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What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights
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You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards
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You should use your horn when
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It may help prevent a collision
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You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
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A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red light, What should you do?
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Do as the officer tells you
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You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
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If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation
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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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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
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Motorcycle
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If you drive 55mph in a 55mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket
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If road or wheather conditions require a slower speed
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It is legal to drive with an alcoholic container that has been opened if the container is:
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Signal for at least five seconds
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Which is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?
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They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
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Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
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Slowing down to look at collision scene
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There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should:
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Slow down and pass very carefully
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When you see this sign you should stop and:
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Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle
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You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when signal turns yellow. You should
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Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely
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When you see this sign you:
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Are approaching a railroad crossing; prepare to stop
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Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and
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Glance over your shoulder
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You want to turn left in an upcoming corner. Give the right of way to
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All approaching vehicles
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Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet
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Bridges and over-passes
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The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:
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15mph
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Which of these is a safe driving technique
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Checking your rearview mirrors frequently
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When parking your vehicle on any hill:
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Use your parking break and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"
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You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:
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Signal before you arrive at the intersection
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You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
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Right. Towards the side of the road
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If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching
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Slow down and let the vehicle pass
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Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?
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A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall
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You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red
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Under any circumstances
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When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
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Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
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Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving is true
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Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving
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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 turn
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On your headlights
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Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind
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Merge into another lane
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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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The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?:
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Stop then proceed when all the pedestrians have crossed
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You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However traffic is heavy. You should:
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Continue waiting and yielding traffic in the lane