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2° Full-Length Test Flashcards

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When should you use your hazard lights while driving?
A) When you need to make a sudden stop
B) When driving in heavy rain or fog
C) When double-parked for a short time
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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What is the penalty for driving without insurance in California?
A) Fine up to $500
B) License suspension for 6 months
C) Vehicle impoundment
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under the age of 21 in California?
A) 0.04%
B) 0.06%
C) 0.08%
D) 0.01%

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Answer: D) 0.01%

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What should you do if you are involved in a hit-and-run collision?
A) Exchange information with the other driver(s) involved
B) Leave the scene if there are no injuries
C) Notify law enforcement and provide as much information as possible
D) Drive away if there is no visible damage

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Answer: C) Notify law enforcement and provide as much information as possible

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What does a solid white line at an intersection indicate?
A) You may change lanes if it is safe to do so
B) You must stop behind the line
C) You may merge into another lane
D) You may turn left if the intersection is clear

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Answer: B) You must stop behind the line

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When is it legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light?
A) When turning from a two-way street onto another two-way street
B) When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street
C) When there is no traffic coming from either direction
D) When a police officer signals you to do so

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Answer: B) When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

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What should you do if your vehicle’s accelerator pedal sticks while driving?
A) Pump the brakes to try to free the pedal
B) Shift into neutral and apply the brakes
C) Turn off the ignition
D) All of the above

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Answer: B) Shift into neutral and apply the brakes

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When should you yield to a funeral procession with headlights and hazard lights on?
A) Only if you are approaching from the opposite direction
B) Always, regardless of your direction of travel
C) Only if you are turning at an intersection
D) Only if you are behind the procession

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Answer: B) Always, regardless of your direction of travel

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What is the penalty for driving with a suspended or revoked license in California?
A) Fine up to $1,000
B) Up to 6 months in jail
C) Vehicle impoundment
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 brakes fail while driving?
A) Downshift to a lower gear
B) Apply the parking brake gradually
C) Look for an escape route and steer towards an open area
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with black symbols indicate?
A) Warning of pedestrians crossing
B) Warning of a school zone
C) Warning of a stop sign ahead
D) Warning of a yield sign ahead

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Answer: A) Warning of pedestrians crossing

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What is the proper way to enter an expressway from an entrance ramp?
A) Come to a complete stop before merging into traffic
B) Yield to traffic already on the expressway
C) Accelerate to match the speed of traffic and merge smoothly
D) Sound your horn to alert other drivers of your presence

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Answer: C) Accelerate to match the speed of traffic and merge smoothly

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What should you do if you encounter a dust storm or blowing sand while driving?
A) Speed up to get through the storm quickly
B) Turn on your high beam headlights
C) Pull off the roadway as far as possible and turn off your lights
D) Continue driving at the same speed and use your hazard lights

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Answer: C) Pull off the roadway as far as possible and turn off your lights

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What should you do if you encounter black ice on the roadway?
A) Accelerate to get through the icy patch quickly
B) Pump the brakes to slow down gradually
C) Steer in the direction you want to go
D) Slam on the brakes to come to a stop

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

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What is the penalty for littering from a vehicle in California?
A) Fine up to $250
B) Fine up to $500
C) License suspension for 30 days
D) Vehicle impoundment

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Answer: A) Fine up to $250

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What should you do if you are involved in a collision with an unattended vehicle?
A) Leave a note with your contact information on the other vehicle
B) Move the vehicles out of the roadway
C) Drive away if there is no visible damage
D) Ignore the collision and continue driving

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Answer: A) Leave a note with your contact information on the other vehicle

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What should you do if your vehicle’s tire blows out while driving?
A) Slam on the brakes to come to a stop quickly
B) Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight
C) Pump the brakes to slow down gradually
D) Accelerate to maintain control of the vehicle

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Answer: B) Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight

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When may you pass 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 approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren activated?
A) Slow down and proceed with caution
B) Move to the right edge of the roadway and stop
C) Increase your speed to clear the area quickly
D) Honk your horn to alert the emergency vehicle

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Answer: B) Move to the right edge of the roadway and stop

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What does a white X-shaped sign with black lettering indicate?
A) Stop sign ahead
B) Railway crossing ahead
C) Do not enter
D) Pedestrian crossing ahead

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Answer: C) Do not enter

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What should you do if you encounter a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection?
A) Stop and wait for the light to turn green
B) Proceed with caution
C) Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
D) Treat it as a stop sign

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Answer: B) Proceed with caution

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What does a broken white line on the roadway indicate?
A) No passing allowed
B) Passing allowed only on the left
C) Passing allowed in either direction
D) Passing allowed only on the right

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Answer: C) Passing allowed in either direction

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What should you do if you are involved in a collision with a parked vehicle?
A) Leave a note with your contact information on the parked vehicle
B) Drive away if there is no visible damage
C) Ignore the collision and continue driving
D) Report the collision to law enforcement within 24 hours

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Answer: A) Leave a note with your contact information on the parked vehicle

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What should you do if you approach a roadway covered with water?
A) Drive through the water at high speed
B) Shift into a lower gear and proceed slowly
C) Stop and turn around
D) Sound your horn to alert other drivers

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Answer: C) Stop and turn around

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What should you do if you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross the street?
A) Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way
B) Honk your horn to alert the pedestrian
C) Speed up to clear the area quickly
D) Ignore the pedestrian and continue driving

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Answer: A) Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way

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What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers or campers on two-lane undivided highways unless otherwise posted?
A) 45 mph
B) 50 mph
C) 55 mph
D) 60 mph

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Answer: A) 45 mph

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What should you do if you encounter an animal on the roadway?
A) Swerve to avoid hitting the animal
B) Speed up to scare the animal away
C) Slow down and safely steer around the animal
D) Sound your horn to frighten the animal

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Answer: C) Slow down and safely steer around the animal

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What does a solid white line alongside a broken white 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: D) Passing is allowed with caution in both directions

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When should you use your headlights on a rainy day?
A) Only when it’s raining heavily
B) Only when it’s foggy
C) Whenever you use your windshield wipers
D) Never, headlights are not necessary in rain

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Answer: C) Whenever you use your windshield wipers

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What should you do if you see a school bus with flashing amber lights?
A) Speed up and pass the bus quickly
B) Stop and wait for the bus to proceed
C) Slow down and proceed with caution
D) Ignore the lights and continue driving

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Answer: C) Slow down and proceed with caution

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What should you do if you are involved in a collision with an animal?
A) Report the collision to law enforcement immediately
B) Move the animal to the side of the road
C) Attempt to render aid to the injured animal
D) All of the above

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Answer: A) Report the collision to law enforcement immediately

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What should you do if you witness a collision?
A) Stop your vehicle and render aid to the injured
B) Speed up to get through the area quickly
C) Sound your horn to alert others
D) Continue driving without stopping

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Answer: A) Stop your vehicle and render aid to the injured

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What should you do if you see a “Do Not Pass” sign on the roadway?
A) Pass other vehicles only if they are traveling below the speed limit
B) Pass other vehicles only on the right
C) Do not pass other vehicles for any reason
D) Pass other vehicles only if you are driving a commercial vehicle

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Answer: C) Do not pass other vehicles for any reason

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What is the minimum safe following distance you should maintain in adverse weather conditions?
A) 1 second
B) 2 seconds
C) 3 seconds
D) 4 seconds

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Answer: D) 4 seconds

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What should you do if you miss your intended exit on a highway?
A) Stop and back up to the exit
B) Make a U-turn at the next available intersection
C) Continue to the next exit and backtrack
D) Pull over to the shoulder and wait for assistance

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Answer: C) Continue to the next exit and backtrack

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What is the legal limit for tinted windows in California?
A) 50% light transmission for front side windows
B) 70% light transmission for front side windows
C) 35% light transmission for front side windows
D) 25% light transmission for front side windows

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Answer: A) 50% light transmission for front side windows

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What is the penalty for driving in California without a valid driver’s license?
A) Fine up to $500
B) Vehicle impoundment
C) Up to 6 months in jail
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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When should you use your headlights during the day?
A) During inclement weather
B) When visibility is less than 1,000 feet
C) When driving in tunnels
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering and a red circle with a line through it indicate?
A) No parking zone
B) No stopping zone
C) No passing zone
D) No entry zone

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Answer: C) No passing zone

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What does a sign with a picture of a deer indicate?
A) Deer crossing ahead
B) Zoo nearby
C) Hunting zone
D) Animal shelter ahead

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Answer: A) Deer crossing ahead

33
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When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
A) When the vehicle is turning left
B) When there are two or more lanes traveling in the same direction
C) When the vehicle is traveling below the speed limit
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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What is the proper way to merge onto a freeway?
A) Come to a complete stop at the end of the ramp
B) Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of freeway traffic
C) Signal and merge directly into the nearest lane
D) Always yield to vehicles on the freeway

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Answer: B) Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of freeway traffic

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What is the penalty for driving under the influence (DUI) with a passenger under the age of 14 in your vehicle?
A) Fine up to $5,000
B) Mandatory imprisonment for up to 1 year
C) Suspension of driver’s license for up to 3 years
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 are in a collision with a parked vehicle and cannot locate the owner?
A) Leave a note with your contact information on the other vehicle
B) Drive away if there is no visible damage
C) Call the police and wait for them to arrive
D) Ignore the collision and continue driving

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Answer: A) Leave a note with your contact information on the other vehicle

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When is it legal to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road with a solid yellow line in your lane?
A) When turning left at an intersection
B) When overtaking a bicyclist
C) When the vehicle in front of you is traveling below the speed limit
D) Never

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Answer: D) Never

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What should you do if your vehicle’s engine stalls while crossing railroad tracks?
A) Attempt to restart the engine immediately
B) Abandon the vehicle and run away from the tracks
C) Call for assistance and wait for help to arrive
D) Try to push the vehicle off the tracks if possible

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Answer: D) Try to push the vehicle off the tracks if possible

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