Dmv Test

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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%

Front 2

California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:

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Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Front 3

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

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Under no circumstances.

Front 4

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:

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No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

Front 5

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.

Front 6

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

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Stop, then proceed when safe.

Front 7

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

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The truck driver to stop the vehicle

Front 8

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 rearview mirror.

Front 9

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:

Back 9

Whenever you drive in California.

Front 10

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

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Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

Front 11

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.

Front 12

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

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Next to the broken line may pass.

Front 13

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

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Right, toward the side of the road

Front 14

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

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Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

Front 15

Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is:

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Illegal at all times.

Front 16

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.

Front 17

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

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Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

Front 18

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

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At all times

Front 19

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

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Over your shoulders

Front 20

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

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Under no circumstances

Front 21

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:

Back 21

15 mph

Front 22

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.

Front 23

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

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At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

Front 24

To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

Back 24

10 to 15 seconds

Front 25

You should signal at least how many feet before you turn?

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100

Front 26

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

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Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

Front 27

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

Back 27

25mph

Front 28

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:

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If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

Front 29

You may not park your vehicle:

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Next to a red painted curb

Front 30

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

Front 31

You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:

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No faster than 65 mph

Front 32

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.

Front 33

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.

Front 34

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

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There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

Front 35

You should use your horn when:

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It may help prevent a collision.

Front 36

You should signal at least how many feet before you turn?

Back 36

100

Front 37

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

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Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

Front 38

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:

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Signal for at least 5 seconds

Front 39

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

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25mph

Front 40

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:

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If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

Front 41

You may not park your vehicle:

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Next to a red painted curb

Front 42

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

Front 43

You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:

Back 43

No faster than 65 mph

Front 44

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.

Front 45

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.

Front 46

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

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There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

Front 47

You should use your horn when:

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It may help prevent a collision.

Front 48

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

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Motorcycle

Front 49

Drivers must use their seat belt:

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And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

Front 50

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

Front 51

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Back 51

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

Front 52

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

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Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Front 53

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

Back 53

At any time for any reason

Front 54

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

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Not turn in that direction until the light turns green

Front 55

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

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Slow-moving vehicle

Front 56

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Back 56

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

Front 57

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

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Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

Front 58

You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

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Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.

Front 59

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.

Front 60

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

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One-way street onto a one-way street

Front 61

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Back 61

Whenever it helps prevent collisions

Front 62

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Back 62

Never

Front 63

If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:

Back 63

Up to six months in jail

Front 64

If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:

Back 64

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed

Front 65

It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is:

Back 65

In the trunk

Front 66

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

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All approaching vehicles

Front 67

There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should:

Back 67

Slow down and pass very carefully

Front 68

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Back 68

Glance over your shoulder

Front 69

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Back 69

Right, toward the side of the road

Front 70

You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:

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Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist.

Front 71

Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

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Their small size can make them hard to see.

Front 72

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

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Move into the right lane when it is safe.

Front 73

When approaching a roundabout, you should always:

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Decrease your speed

Front 74

When using a roundabout, drivers should

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Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Front 75

If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing, you will:

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Be fined up to $1,000

Front 76

Placard abuse will result in:

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Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time

Front 77

Fines in a construction zone are

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Doubled

Front 78

California's Move Over law requires

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All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing

Front 79

If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a California highway, you should:

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Call the humane society

Front 80

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:

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Jail time

Front 81

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the:

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Three second rule

Front 82

If you come across livestock or other animals on the roadway, you should:

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Slow down and stop

Front 83

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

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Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane

Front 84

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Back 84

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Front 85

Check your rearview mirrors:

Back 85

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

Front 86

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:

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15 mph

Front 87

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Back 87

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

Front 88

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

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Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

Front 89

A peace officer is signaling for you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being

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Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year.

Front 90

The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted.

Back 90

25 mph

Front 91

It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle

Back 91

6

Front 92

You should turn on your headlights:

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One half hour after sunset.

Front 93

What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

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Braking too hard at a fast speed

Front 94

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

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May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic

Front 95

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

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Yield to pedestrians

Front 96

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

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To run out in front of you without looking.

Front 97

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

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Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks

Front 98

While backing, you should:

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Turn your head and look through the rear window.

Front 99

To help prevent crashes, you should:

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Communicate with other road users.

Front 100

You should turn on your headlights:

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One half hour after sunset.

Front 101

What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

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Braking too hard at a fast speed

Front 102

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

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May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic

Front 103

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

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Yield to pedestrians

Front 104

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

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To run out in front of you without looking.

Front 105

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

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Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks

Front 106

While backing, you should:

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Turn your head and look through the rear window.

Front 107

To help prevent crashes, you should:

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Communicate with other road users.

Front 108

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

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Stop driving

Front 109

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

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Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

Front 110

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Back 110

Signal and keep your wheels straight

Front 111

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

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It harms both driving skills and judgement

Front 112

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

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Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

Front 113

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Back 113

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic

Front 114

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Back 114

Yield

Front 115

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

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Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

Front 116

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

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Slow down before you enter the curve.

Front 117

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

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Look left first, then right, then left again

Front 118

It is best to keep a space cushion:

Back 118

On all sides of the vehicle

Front 119

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

Back 119

On an incline

Front 120

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Back 120

Reduce

Front 121

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Back 121

Take turns more slowly than usual

Front 122

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Back 122

Increase your following distance

Front 123

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Back 123

Shaded

Front 124

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

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Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

Front 125

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Back 125

Signal and keep your wheels straight

Front 126

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

Back 126

It harms both driving skills and judgement

Front 127

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Back 127

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

Front 128

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Back 128

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic

Front 129

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Back 129

Yield

Front 130

A good defensive driver:

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Looks out for the actions of other drivers.

Front 131

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

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Low beams

Front 132

If you experience a tire blowout:

Back 132

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.

Front 133

In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:

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During the first half hour of rain.

Front 134

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

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The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

Front 135

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

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Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

Front 136

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

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Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

Front 137

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

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Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

Front 138

Distracted driving is:

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Extremely risky behavior

Front 139

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

Front 140

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

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Slow down before you enter the curve.

Front 141

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

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Look left first, then right, then left again

Front 142

It is best to keep a space cushion:

Back 142

On all sides of the vehicle

Front 143

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

Back 143

On an incline

Front 144

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Back 144

Reduce

Front 145

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Back 145

Take turns more slowly than usual

Front 146

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Back 146

Increase your following distance

Front 147

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Back 147

Shaded

Front 148

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Front 149

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Back 149

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

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A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass

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Signs that are colored orange are:

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Work zone signs

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Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

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Green

Front 153

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

Back 153

White

Front 154

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

Back 154

White

Front 155

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Back 155

Follow the directions given by the flagger

Front 156

What do speed limit signs indicate?

Back 156

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

Front 157

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

Back 157

High speeds

Front 158

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

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The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

Front 159

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should

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Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

Front 160

Larger vehicles have:

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Larger blind spots

Front 161

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Back 161

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate

Front 162

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

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Continue driving and use the next exit.

Front 163

Motorcycles are entitled to:

Back 163

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.

Front 164

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Back 164

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Front 165

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

Back 165

No-passing zones

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When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

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Treat the light like a stop sign

Front 167

Pentagonal signs indicate:

Back 167

School zones

Front 168

An octagonal sign is always a:

Back 168

Stop sign

Front 169

A diamond-shaped sign:

Back 169

Warns of existing or possible hazards

Front 170

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Back 170

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.

Front 171

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

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Come to a complete stop.

Front 172

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Back 172

Slow down and proceed with caution

Front 173

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

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May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Front 174

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

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Follow the directions given by the officer

Front 175

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

Back 175

White

Front 176

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Back 176

Follow the directions given by the flagger

Front 177

What do speed limit signs indicate?

Back 177

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

Front 178

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

Back 178

High speeds

Front 179

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

Back 179

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

Front 180

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should

Back 180

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

Front 181

Larger vehicles have:

Back 181

Larger blind spots

Front 182

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Back 182

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate

Front 183

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Back 183

Continue driving and use the next exit.

Front 184

Motorcycles are entitled to:

Back 184

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.

Front 185

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Back 185

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Front 186

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

Back 186

No-passing zones

Front 187

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Back 187

Treat the light like a stop sign

Front 188

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Back 188

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

Front 189

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Back 189

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

Front 190

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

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May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection

Front 191

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

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Follow the directions given by the crossing guard

Front 192

An "End school zone" sign indicates

Back 192

The end of a reduced speed zone

Front 193

Downward-facing triangular signs

Back 193

Tell drivers to yield

Front 194

Round signs indicate:

Back 194

Upcoming railroad crossings

Front 195

Crossbuck signs indicate

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Railroad crossings

Front 196

At a four-way stop:

Back 196

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way

Front 197

Pentagonal signs indicate:

Back 197

School zones

Front 198

Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

Back 198

All windows

Front 199

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Back 199

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

Front 200

An octagonal sign is always a:

Back 200

Stop sign

Front 201

A diamond-shaped sign:

Back 201

Warns of existing or possible hazards

Front 202

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Back 202

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.

Front 203

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Back 203

Come to a complete stop.

Front 204

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Back 204

Slow down and proceed with caution

Front 205

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Back 205

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Front 206

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Back 206

Follow the directions given by the officer