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1
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When can you drive off a paved driveway to pass another vehicle?
a. if the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle
b. if the vehicle ahead of you is turning left
c. under no circumstances

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c. under no circumstances

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When approaching a railroad crossing with no warning device, the speed limit is:
a. 15 mph
b. 20 mph
c. 25 mph

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a. 15 mph

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Parallel parking is when the:
a. front wheels are turned toward the street.
b. vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.
c. rear wheels are touching the curb.

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b. vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.

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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
a. at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
b. 5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the freeway.
c. the posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.

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a. at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

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Dim you high-beam headlights to low-beams within ___ feet when a vehicle is coming towards you.
a. 200
b. 300
c. 500

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c. 500

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A blue curb means:
a. parking for mail delivery only
b. parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license plate
c. parking for disabled persons

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b. parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license plate

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There is a school bus ahead of you in your lane with flashing yellow lights. You should:
a. stop, then proceed when you think all the children have exited the bus.
b. slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously
c. slow down and prepare to stop

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c. slow down and prepare to stop

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California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:
a. you should never drive faster than posted speed limits.
b. you should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
c. the maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.

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b. you should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify ___ within 5 days.
a. CHP
b. DMV
c. your insurance provider

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b. DMV

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Looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 seconds helps you to_______.
a. enjoy the scenery
b. avoid last minute moves
c. see hazards inside your car.

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b. avoid last minute moves

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Looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 seconds helps you to_______.
a. enjoy the scenery
b. avoid last minute moves
c. see hazards inside your car.

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b. avoid last minute moves

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Which of these is not a pedestrian:
a. bicyclist
b. disabled person using a wheelchair
c. blind person with a cane

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a. bicyclist

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12
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Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
a. the are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle
b. large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
c. blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear-view mirrors.

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b. large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

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Which of these is considered a common cause of collision:
a. unsafe speed
b. not following stop signs, signals, and signs
c. all of the above

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c. all of the above

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A person convicted of reckless driving or engaging in a speed contest that causes injury to another person is subject to:
a. imprisonment and/or fine
b. community service
c. all of the above

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a. imprisonment and/or fine

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You may legally block an intersection:
a. when you entered the intersection on the green light
b. during rush hour traffic
c. under no circumstances

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c. under no circumstances

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When you park on a hill, your vehicle could roll due to an equipment failure. Remember to:
a. leave the vehicle in neutral
b. set the parking brake
c. set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in park.

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c. set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in park

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17
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With a Class C driver’s license, a person may drive a:
a. light rail train
b. car, van, pickup truck
c. semi-truck

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b. car, van, pickup truck

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18
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To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start you turn from:
a. any lane
b. the lane closest to the left curb
c. the lane in the center of the road

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b. the lane closest to the left curb

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If you are involved in a traffic collision with property damage of $1000 or more, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to:
a. CHP
b. DMV
c. EDD

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b. DMV

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Roadways are least slippery:
a. on bridges in freezing temperatures
b. after it has been raining for a while
c. during the first rain after a dry spell

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b. after it has been raining for a while

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21
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You may not park your vehicle:
a. on the side of the freeway in an emergency
b. next to a red painted curb
c. within 100 feet of an elementary school

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b. next to a red painted curb

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22
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If you are involved in a traffic collision and no one is injured, you are to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to:
a. EDD
b. DMV
c. CHP

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b. DMV

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23
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Treat lines as a barrier, when:
a. two sets of solid, double white lines are spaced two feet apart.
b. two sets of solid, double yellow lines are spaced two or more feet apart.
c. two sets of broken yellow lines are spaced one foot apart.

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b. two sets of solid, double yellow lines are spaced two or more feet apart.

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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. move toward the left side of your lane.
b. avoid driving in the bicycle lane.
c. signal for 100 feet before turning.

A

c. signal for 100 feet before turning.

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You are driving on a freeway and the posted speed limit is 65 mph. The traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:
a. 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic
b. between 65 and 70 mph.
c. no faster than 65 mph.

A

c. no faster than 65 mph.

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It is illegal to park your vehicle:
a. in an unmarked crosswalk
b. within three feet of a private driveway
c. in a bicycle lane

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a. in an unmarked crosswalk

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27
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The safest precaution you can take regarding the use of cell phones and driving is:
a. only use your cell phone in hands-free mode when necessary.
b. keep your phone within easy reach so you will not need to take your eyes off the road.
c. review the number before answering a call.

A

a. only use your cell phone in hands-free mode when necessary.

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28
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When is it safe to enter an intersection on a solid green light?
a. when you can go around the traffic already in the intersection.
b. when you have enough space to cross the intersection before the light turns red.
c. when you cannot completely cross the intersection.

A

b. when you have enough space to cross the intersection before the light turns red.

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29
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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
a. signal and turn immediately
b. stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first
c. slow down or stop, look left-right-left, and make the turn when safe.

A

c. slow down or stop, look left-right-left, and make the turn when safe.

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30
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You must obey instructions from school safety patrols or crossing guards:
a. at all times
b. only during school hours
c. unless you do not see any children present

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a. at all times

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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
a. closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead.
b. farther behind the truck than you would a passenger vehicle to be out of the truck drivers’s blind spot.
c. no more than one car length behind the truck.

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b. farther behind the truck than you would a passenger vehicle to be out of the truck driver’s blind spot.

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32
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All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
a. listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
b. adjusting your outside mirror.
c. transporting an unrestrained animal inside your vehicle

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a. listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

33
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Do not begin crossing railroad tracks if:
a. you do not have enough room to completely cross.
b. the railroad crossing is in a city that has frequent train traffic
c. you transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

A

a. you do not have enough room to completely cross

34
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When you tailgate other vehicles:
a. you are following too closely
b. your action cannot result in a traffic citation
c. you help reduce traffic congestion

A

a. you are following too closely

35
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You must drive slower than the posted speed limit:
a. in bad weather and/or heavy traffic
b. during morning hours
c. at all times

A

a. in bad weather and/or heavy traffic

36
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You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on you:
a. interior lights
b. parking lights
c. headlights

A

c. headlights

37
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Which of these lanes may a driver enter within 200 feet of an intersection where they plan to turn right?
a. bus lane
b. HOV lane
c. bike lane

A

c. bike lane

38
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Which of these traffic signal lights directs a driver to slow down and cross the intersection carefully?
a. flashing red
b. solid red
c. flashing yellow

A

c. flashing yellow

39
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What should a driver do at a crosswalk with flashing lights?
a. make eye contact with the pedestrians and pass them.
b. always stop
c. look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop

A

c. look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop

40
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When is it legal for a driver or a passenger in a vehicle to eat cannabis products?
a. when the cannabis product was prescribed by a doctor
b. never
c. when stopped at a red light

A

b. never

41
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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. 15 mph
b. 20 mph
c. 25 mph

A

a. 15 mph

42
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a street:
a. your front wheels must be turned toward the street
b. your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
c. one of your rear wheels must touch the curb

A

b. your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

43
Q

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
a. at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
b. 5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the freeway
c. the posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway

A

a. at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

44
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When driving in fog, you should use your:
a. fog lights only
b. high beams
c. low beams

A

c. low beams

45
Q

A white painted curb means:
a. loading zone for freight or passengers
b. loading zone for passengers or mail only
c. loading zone for freight only

A

b. loading zone for passengers or mail only

46
Q

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:
a. stop, then proceed when you think all children have exited the bus.
b. slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously
c. stop as long as the red lights are flashing

A

c. stop as long as the red lights are flashing

47
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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. 5 to 10 seconds
b. 10 to 15 seconds
c. 15 to 20 seconds

A

b. 10 to 15 seconds

48
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last_____feet before the turn:
a. 50
b. 75
c. 100

A

c. 100

49
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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
b. report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP
c. both of the above

A

c. both of the above

50
Q

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is______
a. 20 mph
b. 25 mph
c. 30 mph

A

b. 25 mph

51
Q

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
a. turned to the left (toward the street)
b. turned to the right (away from the street)
c. parallel with the pavement

A

b. turned to the right (away from the street)

52
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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
b. any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight
c. a vehicle pulling two trailers

A

a. a 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle is less than 6,000 pounds

53
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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. any lane (as long as its safe)
b. the lane closest to the left curb
c. the lane in the center of the road

A

b. the lane closest to the left curb

54
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
a. only if you or the other driver is injured
b. if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
c. only if you are at fauly

A

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

55
Q

Roadways are the most slippery:
a. during a heavy downpour
b. after it has been raining for a while
c. the first rain after a dry spell

A

c. the first rain after a dry spell

56
Q

You may not park your vehicle:
a. on the side of the freeway in an emergency
b. next to a red painted curb
c. within 100 feet of an elementary school

A

b. next to a red painted curb

57
Q

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
a. sell or transfer your vehicle
b. fail a smog test for your vehicle
c. get a new prescription for lenses or contacts

A

a. sell or transfer your vehicle

58
Q

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
a. may be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway
b. may not be crossed for any reason
c. should be treated as a separate traffic lane

A

b. may not be crossed for any reason

59
Q

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
a. move toward the left side of your lane
b. avoid driving in the bicycle lane
c. signal for 100 feet before turning

A

c. signal for 100 feet before turning

60
Q

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. The traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:
a. 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic
b. between 65 mph and 70 mph
c. no faster than 65 mph

A

c. no faster than 65 mph

61
Q

It is illegal to park your vehicle:
a. in an unmarked crosswalk
b. within three feet of a private driveway
c. in a bicycle lane

A

a. in an unmarked crosswalk

62
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.
b. keep your phone within easy reach so you won’t need to take your eyes off the road.
c. review the number before answering a call

A

a. use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

63
Q

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
a. stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
b. enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears
c. merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic

A

a. stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

64
Q

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
a. signal and turn immediately
b. stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first
c. slow down or stop, if necessary and then make the turn

A

c. slow down or stop, if necessary and then make the turn

65
Q

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
a. at all times
b. only during school hours
c. unless you do not see any children present

A

a. at all times

66
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. interior lights
b. parking lights
c. headlights

A

c. headlights

67
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
b. assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal
c. assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed

A

a. not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

68
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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. get you to your destination much faster and safer
b. increase your chances of an accident
c. help prevent traffic congestion

A

b. increase your chances of an accident

69
Q

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
a. tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
b. motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer
c. any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds

A

a. tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

70
Q

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
a. a sign permits the turn
b. traffic on the street moves to the right
c. traffic on the street moves to the left

A

c. traffic on the street moves to the left

71
Q

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
a. may complete its turn in either of the two lanes
b. may have to swing wide to complete the right turn
c. must stay in the right lane at all times while turning

A

b. may have to swing wide to complete the right turn

72
Q

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:
a. the other side of the road is a solid line
b. your side of the road is a broken line
c. the other side of the road is a broken line

A

b. your side of the road is a broken line

73
Q

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
a. stop, listen, and proceed cautiously
b. look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
c. slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason

A

b. look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

74
Q

You drive defensively when you:
a. always put one car length between you and the car ahead
b. look only at the car in front of you while driving
c. keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

A

c. keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

75
Q

When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
a. you can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
b. your actions cannot result in a traffic citation
c. you help reduce traffic congestion

A

a. you can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry

76
Q

When can you drive in a bike lane?
a. during rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane
b. when you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right
c. when you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right

A

b. when you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

77
Q

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:
a. stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely
b. stop. yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection
c. slow down and cross the intersection carefully

A

c. slow down and cross the intersection carefully

78
Q

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
a. in both directions may pass
b. next to the broken line may pass
c. next to the solid line may pass

A

b. next to the broken line may pass

79
Q

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
a. make eye contact and then pass him/her
b. slow down as you pass him/her
c. stop and let him/her finish crossing the street

A

c. stop and let him/her finish crossing the street

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