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1
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

A

Under no circumstances

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2
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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:

A

15mph

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3
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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

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4
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

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At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

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5
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When driving in a fog, you should use your:

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Low beams

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6
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A white painted curb means:

A

Loading zone for passengers or mail only

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7
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A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

A

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

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8
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California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:

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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

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9
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days:

A

5

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10
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______:

A

10-15 seconds

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11
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last _____ feet before the turn:

A

100ft

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12
Q

What is true about blind spots?

A

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

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13
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:

A

Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident to the police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP

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14
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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is _____:

A

25mph

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15
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You may legally block an intersection:

A

Under no circumstances

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16
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

A

Turned to the right (towardsthe right)

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17
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With a Class C drivers license, a person may drive:

A

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds

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18
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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

A

The lane closest to the left curb

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19
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You are required to submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV within 10 days _______________.

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If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries

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20
Q

Roadways are most slippery:

A

The first rain after a dry spell

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21
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You may not park your vehicle:

A

Next to a red painted curb

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22
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

A

Sell or transfer your vehicle

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23
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

A

May not be crossed for any reason

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24
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You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

A

Signal for 100 feet before turning

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25
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

A

No faster than 65mph

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26
Q

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

A

In an unmarked crosswalk

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27
Q

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:

A

Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

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28
Q

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

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Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

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29
Q

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You have signaled.You should:

A

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn

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30
Q

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

A

At all times

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31
Q

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

A

Headlights

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32
Q

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

A

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

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33
Q

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

A

Increase your chances of an accident

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34
Q

What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

A

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

35
Q

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

A

Traffic on the street moves to the left

36
Q

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck may have to:

A

to swing wide to complete the right turn.

37
Q

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

A

Your side of the road is a broken line

38
Q

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

A

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what’s coming

39
Q

You drive defensively when you:

A

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

40
Q

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front on you is a large truck. You should drive:

A

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

41
Q

Is it illegal or just dangerous to drive with headphones that cover both ears?

A

Illegal

42
Q

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

A

You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

43
Q

When you tailgate other drivers:

A

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

44
Q

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

A

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

45
Q

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

A

At all times

46
Q

You can drive in the bike lane when:

A

You are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

47
Q

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

A

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

48
Q

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

A

Stop and let them cross the street

49
Q

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

A

Next to the broken line may pass

50
Q

If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:

A

Continue through the intersection then move to the right and stop

51
Q

A double solid white line:

A

Separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited

52
Q

Special “turnout” areas marked on a two-lane road:

A

Allow vehicles to pass

53
Q

The broken white lines on the pavement mean that:

A

Passing is allowed if done safely

54
Q

A driver in front of you is signaling with their hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants ti:

A

Turn right

55
Q

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

A

a one-way street onto another one-way street

56
Q

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the:

A

three-second rule

57
Q

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

A

Yield to the bicycle

58
Q

When you approach an intersection with a through road but without stop signs or yield signs, you must:

A

Yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road

59
Q

In a roundabout, you must drive in a:

A

counterclockwise direction

60
Q

A _____ painted curb is designated for disables persons who display their placards

A

Blue

61
Q

While driving in fog, you should use your:

A

Low-beam headlights

62
Q

What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop?

A

Turn on your right signal to acknowledge the officer. Then, move to the right.

63
Q

A _____ sign on a truck means that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous (gas, explosives, etc)

A

Diamond-shaped

64
Q

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

A

Slow down gradually

65
Q

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

A

The vehicle traveling uphill

66
Q

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

A

Braking too hard at a high speed

67
Q

You must turn on your headlights _____ minutes after sunset

A

30 minutes

68
Q

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

A

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked

69
Q

When you see a NEV ROUTE sign, you should watch out for:

A

Slow-moving vehicles in the roadway

70
Q

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

A

C: Move as far to the right as possible, check traffic, and signal a left tum.

71
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

A

25mph

72
Q

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

A

Shift to a lower gear

73
Q

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?

A

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and break gently

74
Q

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:

A

Drive slowly and leave space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces: Slow down as you approach intersections and curves.

75
Q

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

A

0.08%

76
Q

What is the maximum speed limit on two-lane undivided highways, unless otherwise posted?

A

55mph

77
Q

A broken yellow centerline means that:

A

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

78
Q

What is true about changing lanes?

A

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

79
Q

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

A

Turn the front wheels away from the curb

80
Q

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

A

An exit lane

81
Q

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:

A

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

82
Q

U-turns in residential districts are legal:

A

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

83
Q

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

A

Over your shoulders

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