Driver's Ed Study

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A stop sign means that you:
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Always stop fully behind the line.
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What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S.?
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Failure to yield right of way to others.
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Using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learn in driver education:
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All of the above.
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Yield means:
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Let everyone (drivers, pedestrians, etc.) have the right of way.
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The golden rule of driving is:
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Treat others how you would like to be treated.
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Driving in California is:
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A privilege that is granted by the state.
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The five abilities required to be a safe driver are:
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Search, identify, predict, decide, and execute.
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Drivers under 18 are:
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2.5 times more likely to get in an accident.
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When traveling at 55 mph how many feet do you need to stop?
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400 ft.
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Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
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Driving furthur from parked cars.
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There are a number of traits that attribute to poor driving:
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Aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility.
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These are the leading cause of death in teenagers and they are (blank) times as likely to get into one as an adult:
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Traffic accidents, two times.
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When should you always engage your parking break?
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When parking on an incline.
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Gravity (blank) your kinetic energy when going uphill and (blanks) it when going downhill:
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Decreases, increases.
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What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment?
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To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly.
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In order to keep a vehicle in a turn w/o allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do?
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Accelerate while turning.
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White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the:
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Same direction.
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A flashing red light at an intersection means:
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Stop before entering.
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When can a right turn be made when the light is red?
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All of the above.
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For persons under age 20, a conviction for using alcohol or a controlled substance results in the court ordering DMV to suspend your license for:
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1 year.
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Over 200 items are scored on the driving test. You may make:
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15 mistakes or fewer.
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How many hours of supervised driving practice are required to be at night?
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32.
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Which is not a consequence of using a false name or knowingly making false statements on your license application?
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You will have to submit a change of information form.
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If you purchase or obtain a vehicle from someone else, you are responsible for transferring ownership of the vehicle to your name with the DMV within how many days?
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10 days.
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Within the first 12 months a person 25 or older unless with a parent or guardian cannot drive someone under the age of:
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20.
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Provisional licensees will have their license suspended for 6 months and be on probation for 1 year after receiving (blank) points in 12 months:
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3 points.
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Which is not a reason for court to suspend your license?
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2 points in 6 months.
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What is a provisional license?
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A license for someone under the age of 18.
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How many hours of supervised driving practice must a provisional license applicant blah blah blah?
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50 hours.
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Within the first twelve months driver under 25 can't drive between 11 pm and:
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5 am.
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What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended/revoked license?
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All of the above.
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What percentage of stolen vehicles is attributed to not locking doors?
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80 percent.
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You must (a) dim your high beams when someone approaching you is within (blank) feat of you and (b) dim your high beams when you are (blank) feet behind someone:
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500, 300.
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If a child ways (blank) pounds or under or is under 6 years old then they must be placed in an approved child safety seat.
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60 pounds.
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Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of?
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Coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and battery voltage gauge.
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How often is it advised to have maintenance done on your vehicle?
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At least twice a year.
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A visual lead of (blank) seconds or 1 city block is appropriate when driving in urban areas.
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10 to 15 seconds.
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A u-turn is not legal on a one way street.
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False.
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When turning, you should signal during the last (blank) feet before the turn.
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100 ft.
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In general, you should pass a bicycle or vehicle going in your direction on the right.
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False.
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What is not a consequence of over or under inflated tires?
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Greater handling.
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When the temperature or "boil" light is on or the gauge moves to red, what is the proper response?
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To pull over and turn the engine off so it can cool down.
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When entering a bicycle lane to make a turn, within how many feet must you enter the lane before making the turn?
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200 ft.
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You should change lanes only when there is a sufficient space between vehicles in the next lane and by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds?
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4 seconds.
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Unless posted otherwise what is the speed limit when passing a school building or school grounds when children are present?
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25 mph.
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When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass, you will need at least how many feet to pass safely?
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1600 ft.
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When a car driving uphill on a one way road comes across another vehicle going downhill, who should back up?
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The car going downhill.
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If you are driving slower on a two lane road and (blank) or more cars are following you, you must pull to the side and let them pass.
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5 cars.
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The "Basic Speed Law" states that your driving speed, regardless of the posted speed limit, should depend on?
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Overall roadway, traffic, and weather conditions.
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One person is injured every (blank) minutes, as a result of a traffic condition.
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2 minutes.
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It is advised to use the (blank) rule, which allows enough space between your vehicle and other vehicles in traffic.
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3 seconds.
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The number one rule for driving in bad weather is:
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Slow down.
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If there are oncoming cars to the left of you and a child on a bike to the right, what is the correct action to take?
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Give the child a lot of room on your side, which may mean moving closer to oncoming vehicles.
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What can happen if you dump or abandon an animal by the roadside?
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You can receive a fine of up to $1,000, or be confined in a county jail for up to six months, or both.
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Your license will be suspended for failing, refusing, or neglecting to report an accident in which there is more than ________ worth of property damage, an injury, or a death.
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750$.
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In order to avoid accidents, one should:
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Drive defensively.
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What are they keys to avoiding accidents caused by right-of-way violations?
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Common courtesy and a non-assuming attitude.
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Which is not a step to perform if your gas pedal gets stuck?
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Apply the brakes before shifting into neutral.
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Of the six most common behaviors which cause accidents, which is indicated as the primary collision factor?
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Speed.
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If you cannot see clearly 100 ft in both directions when approaching an uncontrolled intersection, what should the rate of speed be?
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No more than 15 mph.
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What are the consequences of not stopping if you are in an accident?
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Fine up to 1000 dollars.
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f you cannot see clearly 100 ft in both directions when approaching an uncontrolled intersection, what should your rate of speed be?
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No more than 20 mph.
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If there is no sidewalk, a pedestrian should do what?
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Walk against traffic.
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When passing a trolley, you must pass from which side?
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The right.
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It is illegal to drive within how many feet of an emergency vehicle that is answering an emergency call?
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600 ft.
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You should allow a (blank) second or more following distance when behind a motorcycle:
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4.
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What are the consequences if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
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1000$ and 1 year license revocation.
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When following large vehicles that block your view of the road ahead, give yourself a ____ second or more cushion of space in front of your vehicle.
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4.
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If during the last 100 feet of approaching a railroad crossing, you cannot see the track for at least 400 feet in both directions, you may not cross the tracks at a speed faster than _____ MPH.
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15 mph.
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If you accidentally kill or injure an animal, what should you not do?
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Try to move the animal to the side of the road.
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Which is not a step for bicyclists to prevent accidents?
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Ride against traffic.
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Cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and lights that are all orange in color indicate what?
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Work zone.
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The court will also order a _____ suspension of your driving privilege if you are under 21 years of age and are convicted of a drug related offense.
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One year.
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Alcohol is involved in about ____ of all fatal highway accidents.
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40%.
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When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass, you will need at least how many feet to pass safely?
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1600 ft.
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If a vehicle is approaching you head on when you are in the proper lane:
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Pull over to the right.
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In order to avoid hazards on the road, it is advised to take in the whole scene around you and look at least _______ seconds down the road. This is about a one block when driving in the city and a quarter of a mile on the highway.
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12 to 15.
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Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
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3 points.
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Two general points to remember for recovering from skids are: keep your eyes pointed in the direction you want to go and you will automatically steer there, and ______.
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Do not break.
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It is against the law to pass when your view of the road ahead is obstructed and when you are within _____ feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
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100 ft.
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In order to avoid accidents, one should:
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Drive defensively.
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When exiting a freeway, you should signal your intention to exit for approximately how many seconds?
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5 seconds.
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In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do?
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Accelerate while driving.
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When entering a bicycle lane to make a right turn, within how many feet must you enter the lane before making the turn?
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200 ft.
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You should change lanes only when there is sufficient space between vehicles in the next lane and by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds?
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3 seconds.
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Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in any business or residential district ?
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25 mph.
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Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
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Driving furthur from parked cars.
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Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
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Decreases, increases.
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You should change lanes only when there is sufficient space between vehicles in the next lane and by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds?
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4 seconds.
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A white painted curb means:
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Loading zone for passengers and mail only.
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California's "Basic Speed Law" says:
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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ____ days:
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5 days.
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ___ seconds:
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10 to 15.
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
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Should not be crossed for any reason.
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
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Not assume they will leave space for you.
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street if:
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Traffic on the street moves to the left.
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks if:
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
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You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. What does it mean?
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The flashing yellow light means: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
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What is the consequence for failure to appear in court (FTA) or failure to pay fees or fines (FTP)?
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Your license will be suspended.
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The minimum amount your insurance must cover per accident is:
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All of the above.
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To ensure your safety while driving and from having your vehicle stolen, it is advised you always have your car doors locked. What percentage of stolen vehicles is attributed to having unlocked doors?
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80%.
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If your tire was to blow out while driving:
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All of the above.
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Which is not a reason for court to suspend or delay your license?
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Receiving 2 points within 6 months.
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When exiting a freeway, you should signal your intention to exit for approximately how many seconds?
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5 seconds.
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Parking and driving safely are two different functions.
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FALSE.
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What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
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To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly.
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When should you always use your parking brake?
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When parking on an incline.
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What color and shape is a Regulation sign?
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Yellow and diamond shaped with black letters.
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What color and shape is a railroad crossing sign?
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Yellow with black letters and x symbol.
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What is one of the 5 main reasons for accidents in the U.S.?
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Failure to yield the right of way.
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In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do?
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Accelerate while turning.
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In general, you should pass a vehicle or bicyclist on your right:
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False.
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You must have your headlights on:
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30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.
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You should always turn on your emergency flashers when:
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Your car has broken down on the roadway.
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Parking is NEVER permitted:
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In a cross hatched (diagonal) pattern space.
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If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:
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The pedestrian has the right of way.
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You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:
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Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears.
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At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to turn off their high beams, look:
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Toward the right edge of your lane.
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When roads are slippery, you should:
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Avoid making fast turns and fast stops.
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You are entering a freeway. You should check the traffic by:
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Checking all mirrors and turning your head.
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You are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph zone. You can be cited for speeding:
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If it is unsafe for certain weather conditions.
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This red and white sigh (that says WRONG WAY) means:
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The road ahead is closed for traffic in YOUR DIRECTION.
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A peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. You refuse to take a chemical test. What happens now?
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Your driving privilege may be taken away.
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You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:
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You are carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the sign.
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You are at a red traffic signal: The traffic light turns green, but there are still vehicles in the intersection. You should:
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Wait until all vehicles are out of the intersection before you enter.
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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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Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look:
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Left, right, and left again.
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If you are a minor and your cell phone rings when you are driving you should always:
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Let the call go to voice mail.
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A red arrow on a traffic light at an intersection means:
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You may not turn right until the light is green.
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The "three second" rule applies to the space _____ of your vehicle.
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Ahead.
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After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
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You see the headlights of the passed car in your rear-view mirror.
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Smoking inside a vehicle when someone less than 18 years of age is:
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Illegal at all times.
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You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves down hill. You should:
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Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
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You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
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Every time you drive.
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A green arrow pointing to the left in an intersection means you may:
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Make a protected turn to the left.
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If a roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should:
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Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal.
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U-turns in residential areas are legal when:
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There are no other approaching vehicles near by.
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Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
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They are smaller and therefore harder to see.
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A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seat belt and writes a citation. Which of the following is true?
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You may receive the citation if the passenger is under 16.
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Which way do you turn your front wheels if you are parked uphill next to the curb?
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AWAY FROM THE CURB
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When you enter traffic from a full stop you:
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Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
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During the first 12 months of your license, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian when:
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Transporting a minor between the hours of 11 pm and 5 am.
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Which of these is recommended when driving on a dimly lit street?
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Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights.