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this yellow sign means(teocurved lines w/ car driving on them)
-the road ahead has many curves there is a sharp curve in the road ahead road ahead may be slippery |
road ahead has many curves
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when changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
* signal for at least 5 seconds prior to changing lanes * cross several lanes at a time to avoid slow downs * avoid driving over broken white lines and lane markings |
signal for at least 5 seconds before changing lanes
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This yellow sign means:(arrow curved to the right)
* detour ahead * right turn permitted on green arrow only * sharp turn to the right |
sharp turn to the right
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This yellow sign means:
* one-lane road ahead * merging lane ahead * lane ends ahead |
merging lane ahead
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if you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:
* answer it with a hands free device * let the call go to voicemail * answer it if the call is from your parents |
let the call go to voicemail
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You have had your license for 3 months . You may:
* drive between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. unaccompanied * transport minors unaccompanied at any time * transport minors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unaccompanied |
drive between 5a.m. and 5 p.m. unaccompanied
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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
* sell or transfer your vehicle * are cited for a traffic violation * paint your vehicle a differant color |
sell or transfer your vehicle
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To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from:
* lane closest to the center of the road * lane nearest the curb or edge of roadway * either lane depending on oncoming traffic |
lane nearest the curb or edge of theroadway
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It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is __________ or more
* 0.08% * 0.01% *0.05% |
0.01%
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You are ona road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead which blocks your view. you must
* not pass the other vehicle * pass on the shoulder of the road * signal longer than 5 seconds to pass safely |
not pass the other vehicle
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It is illegal for a person 21YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is ______ or higher
a.)0.08% b.)0.10% c.)0.05% |
a.)0.08%
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It is against the law to enter the intersection when:
a.)you can't get all the wayacross before the light turns red b.)the light is flashing yellow and you didn't stop first c.) the light is yellow and you cannot stop safely |
a.) you can't all the way across before the light turns red
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which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb:
a.) into the curb b.)away from the curb c.)parallel to the curb |
a.)into the curb
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What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light:
a.)maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles b.)stop before crosing the intersection c.)slow down and cross carefully |
slowdown and cross carefully
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You are stopped. You want to make a left turn, but there are oncoming vehicles nearby. you should:
a.)signal and turn immeadiately b.)give the oncoming vehicles right-of-way c.)take your right-of-way by driving in front of the oncoming traffic |
b.) give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way
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You may legally park your car:
a.)in an unmarked crosswalk b.) on the side of the street facing oncoming traffic c.)on the shoulder of a freeway in an emergency |
c.)on the shoulder of a freeway in an emergency
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You may not stop a passenger vehicle any time:
a.) next to a curb painted red b.) next to a curb painted yellow c.) in front of a school when children are present |
a.) next to a curb painted red
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while driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:
a.)and focus on the middle of the road b.)because its a legal requirement c.)to see potential hazards early |
c.)to see potential hazards early
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You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
a.) driving to the right edge of the road and stopping b.)moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed c.)stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection |
a.) driving to the right edge of the roadway and stoipping
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Which of these statements id true about blind spots:
a.)You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left b.)look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left change lane c.) vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots |
b.) look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and look over your left shoulder for a left lane change
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The two -way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown(chicken lane). This lane is used
a.) to begin or end left turn s or start a permitted u-turn b.)as a regular driving lane during periods of heavy traffic c.)to pass other vehicles that are moving slowly |
a.)to begin or end left turns or start a permitted u-turn
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You are driving 55 mph in the far left (fast) lane of a freeway posted for 65 mph. you could be cited for driving to slowly:
a.)if the road or weather conditions warrant driving this slowly b.)if you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic c.) under no circumstances because it is always safer ti drive slower thsn other traffic |
b.) if you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic
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You must make a written report (SR1) to DMV when:
a.)your vehicle fails a smog test b.) you are involved in an accident and there is an injury c.)you change your insurance company |
b.)you are involved in an accident and there is an injury
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If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration(BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:
a.)up to six months in jail b.)up to twelve months in jail c.)no jail time but you must pay a fine of $500 |
a.) up to six months in jail
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U-turns in business districts are:
a.) always illegal becasue they are dangerous b.)legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard c.)legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them |
c.)legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them
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You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you when you:
a.)follow a small passenger car b.)are being tailgated by another driver c.)drive slower than the posted speed limit |
b.)are being tailgated by another driver
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which of these is the proper way to change lanes:
a.) signal, check your mirrors, then change lanes b.) signal, check your mirrors, look over your shoulder before you change lanes c.)check your mirrors, look over your shoulder, then change lanes |
b.) signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes
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you are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by:
a.)looking over your shoulder b.)using the inside and outside mirors only c.)checking all mirrors and turning your head |
c.)checking all mirrors and turning your head
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You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
a.)slow to a safe speed before the curve b.)slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway c.)wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking |
a.)slow to a safe speed before the curve
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If there is a single set of solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you:
a.)may cross the lines to turn left onto a private driveway b.)are on a two-lane one-way street c.)should not cross for any reason |
a.) may cross the lines to turn left onto a private driveway
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Before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should:
a.) give an arm signal that you are exiting your vehicle b.)turn on your left turn signal c.)check traffic approaching frombehind |
c.)check traffic approaching from behind
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The three second rule applies to the space______ of your vehicle
a.)in back b.)ahead c.)to the sides |
b.) ahead
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If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your drivers license info with:
a.)witnesses b.)others involved in the accident c.)security guards |
b.)others involved in the accident
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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:
a.)both you and your passenger will recieve a citation b.)your passenger will recieve the citation , regardless of age c.)You may recieve the citation if the passenger is 15 or younger |
c.) you may recieve the citation is the passenger is 15 or younger
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You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
a.)only if you have been drinking alcohol b.)whenever you drive in california c.)only if an accident has occured |
b.)whenever you drive in california
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If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:
a.)the pedestrian has the right-of-way b.)the pedestrian must yield the right-of-way c.)Vehicles have the right-of-way, but drivers must legally care for the pedestrians safety |
a.) the pedestrian has the right-of-way
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You are driving 45 mph ina 55 mph zone. You can be cited for speeding :
a.)only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road b.)under no circumstances because it is always legal c.)it is unsafe for current weather conditions |
c.)if it is unsafe for current weather conditions
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If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should:
a.)slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal b.)slow down by shifting to a lower gear c.)slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly |
a.)slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
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U-turns in residential districts are legal:
a.)on a one-way street ata green arrow b.)when there are no vehicles approaching nearby c.)across two sets of solid yellow lines |
b.) when there are no vehicles approaching nearby
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This white sign means(red arrow pointing to the right and says keep right):
a.)drive to the right b.)right turn yield c.)slower traffic should move to the right |
a.)drive to the right
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you may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:
a.)all the other lanes are stopped with heavy traffic b.)you are carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the signs c.)it is between the hours of 7p.m and 7a.m. |
b.)you are carrying the minumum number of persons shown on the sign
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Dim your lights for oncoming vehicles OR when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:
a.)you are approaching from behind b.)approaching you from behind c.)you have already passed |
a.)you are approaching from behind
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This red sign means(red triangle that says yield):
a.)other drivers must yield to you b.)give the right of way to other drivers c.)make a complete stop before asserting your right-of-way |
b.)give the right-of-way to other drivers
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You must use your seat belt:
a.)unless you are riding in a vehicle built before 1978 b.)unless you are riding in a limousine c.)if the vehicle is equipped with seat belts |
c.) if the vehicle is equipped with seat belts
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When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must:
a.)stop until you think all the children are unloaded b.)stop until the lights stop flashing c.)change lanes, drive slowly, and pass cautiously |
b.)stop until fglashing lights stopped
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On a green arrow you must:
a.)yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection b.)yield to any pedestrian in the intersection c.)wait five sconds before proceeding |
yield to any vehicle,bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
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You are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should:
a.)wait untilthe vehicles clear the intersection before entering b.)move ahead only if you can fo around the other vehicles safely c.)enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear |
a.)wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering
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when you enter traffic from a full stop;you:
a.)should drive slower than other traffic for 200 feet b.)need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic c.)should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane |
b.)need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic
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An orange and red sign of this shape always means(Triangle):
a.)the vehicle has th right of way b.)slow moving vehicle c.)emergency vehicle ahead |
b.)slow moving vehicle
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If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
a.)slow down because the lane ends ahead b.)be prepared for workers and equipment ahead c.)change lanes and maintain current speed |
b.)be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
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which of these is recommended when driving at night on a dimly lit street:
a.)Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your lights b.)briefly look at oncoming headlights so you won't be blinded c.)keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers |
a.)drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights
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Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
a.)their smaller size makes them harder to see b.)they usually have the right-of-way at intersections c.)it is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes |
a.)their smaller size makes them harder to see
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You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestarian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:
a.)turn off your engine until the person crosses the street b.)tell the pedestarian when to cross the street c.)wait until the person crosses the street |
c.)wait until the person crosses th street
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Which way do you turn your front wheels when parked uphill next to a curb.:
a.)parallel to the curb b.)away from the curb c.)toward the curb |
b.)away from the curb
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Following closely behind another vehicle (tail-gating):
a.)increases fuel efficiency b.)is a common cause of a read-end accident c.)helps keep traffic moving |
b.)is a common cause of rear-end accidents
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This red and white sign means(says wrong way):P
a.) the road ahead is closed to traffic in your directionc b.)do not enter the road ahead unless it is safe to do so c.)the road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions |
a.)the road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction
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Parking is NEVER permitted:
a.)is a crosshatched pattern space b.)twenty feet from a railroad track c.)in a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted |
a.)in a crosshatched pattern space
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
a.)are cited for a taffic violation b.)sell or transfer your vehicle c.)paint your vehicle a differant color |
b.)sell or transfer your vehicle
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When roads are slippery, you should:
a.)avoid making fast turns and fast stops b.)pump your brakes to test the traction of your tires c.)decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle |
a.)avoid making fast turns and stops
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A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may:
a.)make a protected turn in that direction b.)turn left or continue going straight c.)turn in that direction only after you stop |
a.)make a protected turn in that direction
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This white sign(says do not pass) means do not pass:
a.)until after you pass the sign b.)unless after you pass the sign c.)other vehicles for any reason |
c.) do not pass for any reason
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Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
a.)Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel b.)can't see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors c.)follow no closer than 10 feet behind the large truck |
b.)can't see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors
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To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:
a.)the left lane b.)the lane closest to the curve c.)any lane that is available |
b.) the lane closest to the curve
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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:
a.)Your driving privilege will be taken away b.)you will recieve an additional fine c.)you will not be allowed to post bail |
a.)your driving privilege will be taken away
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At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look:
a.)toward the center of te roadway b.)toward the right edge of the roadway c.)straight ahead in your lane |
b.) toward the right edge of the roadway
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You should always turn on your emergency flashers when:
a.)you are double parked ina traffic lane b.)you are parked on the side of the road in heavy fog c.)Your car has broken down on the roadway |
c.) your car has broken down on the roadway
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You are going to make a left turn froma dedicated left turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:
a.)speed up and get tjrough the intersection b.)stop and not turn under any circumstances c.)be prepared to obey the next signal that appears |
c.)be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
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When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection. You should:
a.)stop between the crossing gates in case they close b.)stop on the tracks and wait for your light to turn green c.)wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed |
c.)wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed
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During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you:
a.)Drive between 5 a.m. and midnight b.) transport minors between the hours of 11 pm and 5 am c.) transport adults between 5 am and midnight |
b.)transport minors between 11pm and 5am
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Before driving into an intersectionfrom a stop, you should look:
a.)left and right only b.)straight, ahead, then left c.) left, right, left again |
c.)left, right, left again
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Which of these is recommended when driving at night in a dimly lit street?
a.)drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights b.)briefly look at oncoming headlights so you won't be blinded c.)keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers |
a.)drive slowly enough to syop within the area lighted by your headlights
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at night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look:
a.)toward the center of the roadway b.)toward the right edge of the lane c.)straight ahead in yur lane |
b.)toward the right edge of your lane
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Before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should:
a.)give an arm signal that you are exiting your vehicle b.)turn on your left turn signal c.)check traffic approaching from behind |
c.)check traffic approaching from behind
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If there is a single set of solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you:
a.)may cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway b.)are on a two-lane one-way street c.)should not cross for any reason |
a.)may cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway
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The "three-second-rule" applies to the space_____ of your vehicle
a.)in back b.)ahead c.)to the sides |
b.)ahead
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When roads are slippery, you should:
a.)avoid making fast turns and fast stops b.)pump your brakes to test the traction of your tires c.)decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle |
a.)avoid making fast turns and fast stops
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
a.)legal, if it is your child b.)illegal at all times c.)not restricted by law |
b.)illegal at all times
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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:
a.)speed up to get through the intersection b.)stop and not turn under any circumstances c.)be prepared to obey the next signal that appears |
c.)be prepared to obey the next signal that appears
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Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
a.)their smaller size makes them harder to see b.)they usually have the right of way at intersections c.)it is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes |
a.)their smaller size makes them harder to see
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A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may:
a.)make a protected turn in that directon b.)turn left or continue going straight c.)turn in that direction only after you stop |
a.)make a protected turn in that direction
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You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
a.)only if you have been drinking alcohol b.)whenever you drive in california c.)only if an accident has occured |
b.)whwnever you drive in california
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To make a right turn onto a two way street from a two way street, start in the right hand lane and end in:
a.)the left lane b.)lane closest to the curb c.)any lane that is available |
b.)lane closest to the curb
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If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway. You must:
a.)slow down because the lane ends b.)be prepared for workers and eqiupment ahead c.)change lanes and maintain your current speed |
b.)be prepared for workers and epuipment ahead
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when traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should:
a.)stop between the crossing gates in case they close b.)stop on the tracks and wait for your light to turn green c.)wait until you can co- mepletely cross the tracks before you proceed |
c.)wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed
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Dim your lights for oncoming vehicles OR when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle
a.)you are approaching from behind b.)approaching you from behind c.)you have already passed |
a.)you are approaching from behind
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Which way do you turn your front wheels when parked uphill next to a curb:
a.)parallel to the curb b.)away from the curb c.)toward the curb |
b.)away from the curb
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After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
a.)the driver you just passed signals you to return to your lane b.)you signal your intention to return to your lane for four seconds c.)you see the headlightsof the passed car in your rearview mirror |
c.)you see the headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror
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If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:
a.)answer it if you have a hands-free device b.)let the call go to voicemail c.)answer it if the call is from your parents |
b.)let the call go to voicemail
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If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license with:
a.)witnesses b.)others involved in the accident c.)security guards |
b.)others involved in the accident
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You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the cornerready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:
a.)turn off your engine until the person crosses the street b.)tell the pedestrian when to cross the street b.)wait until the person crosses the street |
c.)wait until the person crosses the street
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Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
a.)drive close to the large truck's left front wheel b.)cannot see the truck driver in the trucks side mirrors c.)follow no closer than 10 feet behind the large truck |
b.)cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirror
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Following closely behind another vehicle:
a.)increases fuel efficiency b.)is a comon cause of rear-end accidents c.)helps keep traffic moving |
b.)is a common cause of rear-end accidents
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A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may;
a.)turn in that direction ater slowing and checking traffic b.)not turn in that direction until the light turns green c.)turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop |
b.)not turn in that direction until the light turns green
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U-turns in residential districts are legal:
a.)on a one-way street on a green arrow b.)when there are no vehicles approaching nearby c.)across two sets of solid double yellow lines |
b.)when there are no vehicles approaching nearby
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You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
a.)slow to a safe speed before the curve b.)slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway c.)wait until you have entered the curve before you begin braking |
a.)slow to a safe speed before the curve
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You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should:
a.)wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering b.)move ahead only if you can go around other vehicles safely c.)enter the intersection and wait fot traffic to clear |
a.)wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering
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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:
a.)both you and your passenger will recieve the citation b.)your passenger will recieve the citation, regardless of age c.)you may recieve the citation if the passenger is younger than 16 |
c.)you may recieve the citation if the passenger is younger than 16
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Parking is NEVER permitted:
a.)in a crosshatched pattern space b.)twenty feet from a railroad track c.)in a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted |
a.)in a crosshatched pattern space
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You are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph. You can be cited for speeding :
a.)only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road b.)under no circumstances because it is always legal c.)if it is unsafe for current weather conditions |
c.)if it is unsafe for current weather conditions
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Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look:
a.)left and right only b.)atraight ahead and to the left c.)left, right, left again |
left, right, left again
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You must use your seat belt:
a.)unless you are riding in a vehicle built before 1978 b.)unless you are riding in a limousine c.)if the vehicle is equipped with seat belts |
c.)if the vehicle is equipped with seat belts
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You should always turn on your emergency flashers when:
a.)you are double parked in a traffic lane b.)you are parked on the side of the road in heavy fog c.)your car has broken down on the roadway |
c.)your car has broken down on the roadway
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If a pedestrian is on a crosswalk in the middle of a block;
a.)the pedestrian has the right of way b.)the pedestrian must yield the right of way c.)vehicles have the right of way, but drivers must legally take care for the pedestrians safety |
a.)the pedestrian has the right of way
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You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by:
a.)looking over your shoulder b.)using the inside and outside mirrors only c.)checking all mirrors and turning your head |
c.)checking all mirrors and turning your head
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During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if you:
a.)drive between 5am and midnight b.)transport minors between the hours of 11pm and 5am c.)transport adults between the hours of 5am and midnight |
b.)transport minors between the hours of 11pm and 5am
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If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should:
a.)slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal b.)slow down by shifting to a lowewer gear c.)slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly |
a.)slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
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when you enter traffic from a full stop. you:
a.)should drive slower than other traffic for 200 feet b.)need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic c.)should wait fot the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane |
b.)need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic
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