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1° Full-Length Test Flashcards

1
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What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
A) Speed up
B) Slow down and prepare to stop
C) Proceed with caution
D) Stop immediately

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Answer: C) Proceed with caution

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What should you do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?
A) Pass the bus slowly
B) Stop, regardless of the direction you are traveling
C) Sound your horn and proceed
D) Increase your speed to clear the area quickly

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Answer: B) Stop, regardless of the direction you are traveling

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What is the maximum speed limit in residential areas, unless otherwise posted?
A) 25 mph
B) 30 mph
C) 35 mph
D) 40 mph

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Answer: A) 25 mph

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When is it legal to drive in a bike lane?
A) When avoiding a pedestrian
B) When making a right turn within 200 feet of an intersection
C) When overtaking a slow-moving vehicle
D) When entering or exiting a roadway

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Answer: B) When making a right turn within 200 feet of an intersection

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How far in advance should you signal your intention to turn or change lanes?
A) At least 50 feet before turning
B) At least 100 feet before turning
C) At least 200 feet before turning
D) At least 300 feet before turning

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Answer: C) At least 200 feet before turning

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What does a solid yellow line alongside a broken yellow line mean?
A) Passing is allowed in both directions
B) Passing is allowed only in one direction
C) Passing is not allowed in either direction
D) Passing is allowed with caution in both directions

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Answer: B) Passing is allowed only in one direction

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When parking uphill with a curb, in which direction should you turn your wheels?
A) Towards the curb
B) Away from the curb
C) Parallel to the curb
D) It doesn’t matter

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Answer: B) Away from the curb

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What should you do if you encounter a bicyclist in your lane?
A) Honk your horn to alert the bicyclist
B) Pass the bicyclist as closely as possible
C) Slow down and pass the bicyclist at a safe distance
D) Ignore the bicyclist and continue driving

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Answer: C) Slow down and pass the bicyclist at a safe distance

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Which of the following statements about driving in fog is true?
A) Use high beam headlights for better visibility
B) Increase your speed to get through the fog quickly
C) Use low beam headlights and fog lights, if equipped
D) Follow closely to the vehicle in front of you

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Answer: C) Use low beam headlights and fog lights, if equipped

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When is it legal to use a cell phone while driving in California?
A) When using a hands-free device
B) When stopped at a red light
C) When making a quick call
D) Under no circumstances

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Answer: A) When using a hands-free device

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What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
A) Accelerate to regain control
B) Slam on the brakes
C) Steer in the direction you want to go
D) Pump the brakes rapidly

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Answer: C) Steer in the direction you want to go

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What should you do if you see a pedestrian using a white cane?
A) Slow down and proceed with caution
B) Speed up to clear the area quickly
C) Honk your horn to alert the pedestrian
D) Stop and yield the right-of-way

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Answer: D) Stop and yield the right-of-way

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Which of the following is true regarding child passengers in a vehicle?
A) Children under 6 years old or weighing less than 60 pounds must be secured in an approved child safety seat
B) Children under 4 years old or weighing less than 40 pounds must be secured in an approved child safety seat
C) Children under 8 years old or 4’9” in height must be secured in an approved child safety seat
D) Children under 10 years old or weighing less than 80 pounds must be secured in an approved child safety seat

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Answer: A) Children under 6 years old or weighing less than 60 pounds must be secured in an approved child safety seat

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When should you use your headlights?
A) 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise
B) When visibility is less than 500 feet
C) In conditions of rain, fog, smoke, or low light
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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What should you do if your vehicle’s accelerator becomes stuck?
A) Quickly shift into neutral
B) Pump the brakes
C) Turn off the ignition
D) Steer into a guardrail or other stationary object

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Answer: A) Quickly shift into neutral

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When should you use your horn while driving?
A) To alert others of your presence
B) To express anger or frustration
C) To greet a friend
D) To indicate your disapproval of another driver’s actions

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Answer: A) To alert others of your presence

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What should you do if your vehicle’s headlights suddenly fail at night?
A) Turn on your hazard lights and pull over to the side of the road
B) Drive slowly and cautiously to the nearest service station
C) Continue driving at the same speed until you reach your destination
D) Use your high beams to compensate for the loss of headlights

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Answer: A) Turn on your hazard lights and pull over to the side of the road

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When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
A) When traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway
B) When traveling in the same direction on a divided highway
C) When traveling on a road with two or more lanes in each direction
D) When traveling on a road with a painted center median

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Answer: A) When traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway

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What should you do if you are involved in a minor traffic collision with no injuries?
A) Exchange information with the other driver(s) involved
B) Immediately leave the scene
C) Notify law enforcement and wait for them to arrive
D) Drive away if there is no visible damage

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Answer: A) Exchange information with the other driver(s) involved

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How far away must you park from a fire hydrant?
A) At least 5 feet
B) At least 10 feet
C) At least 15 feet
D) At least 20 feet

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Answer: C) At least 15 feet

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What does a white diamond-shaped sign with an orange center indicate?
A) Construction zone ahead
B) School zone ahead
C) Stop sign ahead
D) Yield sign ahead

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Answer: A) Construction zone ahead

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What should you do if your vehicle’s wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road?
A) Quickly jerk the steering wheel to get back on the road
B) Steadily decrease speed and gently steer back onto the roadway
C) Speed up to regain control of the vehicle
D) Slam on the brakes to come to a stop

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Answer: B) Steadily decrease speed and gently steer back onto the roadway

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When should you use your turn signals?
A) Only when turning at intersections
B) Only when changing lanes
C) Whenever you intend to turn or change lanes
D) Only when driving at night

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Answer: C) Whenever you intend to turn or change lanes

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What is the penalty for a first-time conviction of driving under the influence (DUI)?
A) License suspension for 6 months
B) Jail time up to 6 months
C) Fine up to $1,000
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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What should you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?
A) Back up to the exit
B) Take the next exit and backtrack
C) Cut across multiple lanes to make the exit
D) Continue driving until you reach the next exit

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Answer: D) Continue driving until you reach the next exit

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What is the minimum following distance you should maintain behind the vehicle in front of you under normal driving conditions?
A) 1 second
B) 2 seconds
C) 3 seconds
D) 4 seconds

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Answer: C) 3 seconds

26
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What does a green arrow signal indicate?
A) Proceed with caution
B) Prepare to stop
C) You must turn in the direction of the arrow
D) You must yield to oncoming traffic

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Answer: C) You must turn in the direction of the arrow

27
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When is it legal to drive in a bicycle lane in California?
A) To pass a slow-moving vehicle
B) When preparing to make a right turn within 200 feet of an intersection
C) When there are no bicycles present
D) To avoid an obstacle in the roadway

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Answer: B) When preparing to make a right turn within 200 feet of an intersection

28
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How should you respond to a flashing red traffic light?
A) Treat it as a stop sign
B) Proceed with caution
C) Speed up and clear the intersection quickly
D) Slow down and prepare to yield

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Answer: A) Treat it as a stop sign

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What does a double solid yellow line indicate?
A) Passing is allowed in both directions
B) Passing is allowed only in one direction
C) Passing is not allowed in either direction
D) Passing is allowed with caution in both directions

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Answer: C) Passing is not allowed in either direction

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What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering indicate?
A) Regulatory information
B) Warning of potential hazards
C) Directional guidance
D) None of the above

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Answer: A) Regulatory information

31
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What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers on California highways unless otherwise posted?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph

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Answer: A) 55 mph

32
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How should you react when you see a railroad crossing sign?
A) Speed up to clear the tracks quickly
B) Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
C) Stop and wait for the signal lights to stop flashing
D) Cross the tracks quickly to avoid trains

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Answer: B) Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary

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When should you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
A) Only when the pedestrian is on your side of the road
B) Only when the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk
C) Always, regardless of whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked
D) Only when the pedestrian looks like they are about to cross

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Answer: C) Always, regardless of whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked

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What should you do if you encounter a funeral procession while driving?
A) Yield the right-of-way to the procession
B) Overtake the procession if you’re in a hurry
C) Honk your horn to show respect
D) Continue driving without slowing down

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Answer: A) Yield the right-of-way to the procession

34
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What is the primary purpose of a traffic circle or roundabout?
A) To allow pedestrians to cross safely
B) To reduce the risk of head-on collisions
C) To control traffic flow without the use of traffic signals
D) To provide parking for nearby businesses

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Answer: C) To control traffic flow without the use of traffic signals

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What does a diamond-shaped sign with an orange center and black symbols indicate?
A) Railroad crossing ahead
B) School zone ahead
C) Roadwork or construction zone ahead
D) Stop sign ahead

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Answer: C) Roadwork or construction zone ahead

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When parking downhill with a curb, in which direction should you turn your wheels?
A) Towards the curb
B) Away from the curb
C) Parallel to the curb
D) It doesn’t matter

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Answer: A) Towards the curb

36
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When may you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
A) When the pedestrian is still on the opposite sidewalk
B) When the pedestrian is out of sight
C) Never
D) When you are sure the pedestrian has seen you

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Answer: C) Never

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What is the correct hand signal to indicate a right turn?
A) Left hand and arm pointing downward
B) Right hand and arm extended upward
C) Left hand and arm extended horizontally
D) Right hand and arm extended horizontally

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Answer: D) Right hand and arm extended horizontally

38
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What should you do if you see a “Road Closed” sign ahead?
A) Slow down and prepare to stop
B) Proceed with caution
C) Find an alternate route
D) Ignore the sign and continue driving

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Answer: C) Find an alternate route

39
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What is the maximum speed limit in California when driving in alleys?
A) 10 mph
B) 15 mph
C) 20 mph
D) 25 mph

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Answer: B) 15 mph

40
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When may you legally drive faster than the posted speed limit?
A) During daylight hours
B) When you are late for an appointment
C) When passing another vehicle
D) Never

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Answer: D) Never

41
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What should you do if you are being tailgated by another vehicle?
A) Speed up to create more space
B) Brake suddenly to warn the tailgater
C) Slow down gradually and encourage the tailgater to pass
D) Ignore the tailgater and continue driving normally

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Answer: C) Slow down gradually and encourage the tailgater to pass

42
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What should you do if you miss your highway exit?
A) Stop on the shoulder and back up
B) Make a U-turn at the next available intersection
C) Continue to the next exit
D) Reverse on the highway until you reach the exit

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Answer: C) Continue to the next exit

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What does a “No U-Turn” sign indicate?
A) You may not make a U-turn under any circumstances
B) You may make a U-turn during daylight hours only
C) You may make a U-turn if there is no oncoming traffic
D) You may make a U-turn at the next intersection

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Answer: A) You may not make a U-turn under any circumstances

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