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1
Q

Do you have to show your drivers license to other drivers if you’re in a collision

A

Yes

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2
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Within how many days do you need to apply for a drivers license if your moving to California

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10

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3
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What type of axle vehicle can you drive and GVWR with a Class C drivers license

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Two axle
26,000 or less

Three axle
6,000 or less

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4
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With a Class C drivers license you may tow (vehicle and GVWR)

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A single vehicle
10,000 or less

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5
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During what time intervals can’t a person with a minors permit drive during the first 12 months?

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11pm-5am

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6
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If you have a minors permit who can’t be in the vehicle with you

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Passengers under 20 unless guardian is inside

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7
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TF: Having one at fault collision does not mean that the DMV will take action against your license

A

False

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8
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Can you wear earbuds in both ears while driving?

A

No

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9
Q

What is hand to hand steering mean? Hand position in clock words

A

Arms don’t cross the face of wheel even when turning
9 o clock and 3

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10
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What are the only 2 situations where you should use one hand steering?

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Turning while backing up
Operating a vehicle that may require it

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11
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4 instances where you have to signal

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  1. Slowing
  2. Stopping
  3. Changing lanes
  4. Turning
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12
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What does a left turn hand signal look like?

A

👈🏼

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13
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What does a right turn signal look like?

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👆🏼

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14
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What does a slow or stop hand signal look like?

A

👇🏼

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15
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How many seconds should you wait before signaling to change lanes?

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5

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16
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How many feet before should you signal before you turn

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100

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17
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When planning to turn AFTER an intersection, when should you start signaling?

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Almost through intersection

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18
Q

3 reasons to use your horn

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  1. Avoid collision
  2. Warn others about hazards
  3. Alert traffic of narrow mountain roads invisible from 200ft
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19
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From how many feet away should you use your headlights if you can’t see person/vehicle

A

1000

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20
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During what time should you use your headlights?

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30 minutes before sunrise and after sunset

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21
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When should you use low beam headlights

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Using windshield wipers for rain or snow

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22
Q

What kinds of roads should you use your headlights?

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Country/mountain roads or tunnels

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23
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What color of a sign tells you to turn on your headlights

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White

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24
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If you see a collision or hazard ahead, how can you warn drivers

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  • turn on emergency flashers
  • brake 3-4x
  • hand signal
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25
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Should you ever stop on the road

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No unless needed to fulfill law or stay safe

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26
Q

If you aren’t moving, what should you turn on

A

Emergency flashers

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27
Q

Where should you place emergency flares or triangles if you need to stop

A

200-300ft behind vehicle

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28
Q

What is a traffic lane?

A

Single line of traffic

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29
Q

What does a single solid yellow line represent? Can you cross over this line

A

Center with two way traffic
No.

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30
Q

Should you drive to the left of a double solid yellow line?

A

No

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31
Q

3 instances where you can drive to the let of a double solid yellow line

A
  1. HOV lane entrance on left
  2. Sign/construction worker says so
  3. Enter/exit freeway, property, make U
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32
Q

What do 2 sets of solid double yellow lines represent?

A

Barrier

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33
Q

Can you pass a double solid yellow line?

A

No

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34
Q

Can you pass a broken yellow line?

A

Only if it is next to your driving lane

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35
Q

What do single solid white lines represent?

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Traffic lanes in same direction

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36
Q

What do double solid white lines indicate?

A

barrier between preferential-use lanes and regular lanes

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37
Q

Can you change lanes over double solid white lines?

A

No

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38
Q

What do broken white lines indicate?

A

Separate lanes on a road w/ 2+ lanes in same direction

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39
Q

What marks the ending of freeways and street lanes?

A

large broken lines

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40
Q

What is a yield line?

A

solid white line of triangles

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41
Q

What do the triangles of a yield line point to?

A

approaching vehicles

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42
Q

What is the number 1 lane?

A

the lane farthest to the left

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43
Q

When to use left vs. right lane

A

Left: pass or turn left
Right: enter/exit traffic

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44
Q

TF: It is ideal to weave in and out of lanes to avoid traffic

A

False. Causes accidents

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45
Q

Where is the passing lane?

A

closest to the center divider

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46
Q

What is the passing lane also called?

A

Fast lane (used to pass others)

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47
Q

What are 3 qualifications to be in an HOV lane?

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  1. Certain # of people according to the sign
  2. low emission vehicle
  3. motorcycle rider
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48
Q

Where is a center left turn lane?

A

middle of 2-way street

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49
Q

What do the lines of a center left turn lane look like?

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Both sides have an inner broken line and an outer solid line

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50
Q

When should you use a center left turn lane?

A

To make left turn or U

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51
Q

How many feet can you drive in a center-left turn lane?

A

200

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52
Q

What roads have a turnout area?

A

two lane road

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53
Q

When should you use a turn out area?

A

driving slowly to let the 5+ vehicles following you pass

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54
Q

What are bicycle lanes marked by?

A

solid white line or green that turns dashed near intersection

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55
Q

What are the markings for a buffered bike lane?

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chevrons or diagonal markings

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56
Q

What is a bike route?

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preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicles

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57
Q

What is a bicycle boulevard?

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Prioritizes bike travel on shared vehicle streets

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58
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What is a separated bikeway?

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exclusive use of bicyclists that are physically separated from vehicle traffic

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59
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What are sharrows?

A

Shared roadway bicycle markings

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60
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What do shared bicycle markings alert drivers about?

A

bicyclists can occupy the same lane

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61
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What are 3 instances where can you drive in a bicycle lane?

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  1. Parking
  2. Entering/leaving road
  3. Turning within 200 ft of intersection
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62
Q

Where should you drive close to when making a right turn?

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right edge of road

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63
Q

How many seconds should you wait before changing lanes?

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5

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64
Q

When turning right, where should you stop?

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behind limit line

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65
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If there is no limit line, where should you stop before you turn right/left?

A

before entering crosswalk or intersection

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66
Q

If there is no limit line, where should you stop before you turn right/left?

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before entering crosswalk or intersection

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67
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Can you make a right turn at a red light?

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Yes unless sign says otherwise

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68
Q

Can you make a right turn at a red arrow?

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No

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69
Q

Can you make a right turn on a public transit bus lane?

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Yes

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70
Q

Can you drive, stop, or leave a vehicle in an area designated for public transit buses?

A

No

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71
Q

What does a dedicated right-turn lane allow you to do?

A

make a free right turn without stopping

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72
Q

How old do you need to be to be eligible for a no-fee Senior ID card?

A

62

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73
Q

Can you use a dedicated right turn lane even if there is a red light for vehicles going straight through the intersection?

A

Yes

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74
Q

TF: If there is a traffic light or sign on the right curb of the right turn lane, you must obey that light or sign

A

True

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75
Q

Where do you drive close to when you’re turning left?

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center divider or left turn lane

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76
Q

What is “cutting the corner?

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turning the wheel too soon + entering the lane of oncoming traffic

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77
Q

Before you turn left, where should your wheels be pointed?

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straight ahead

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78
Q

When can you make a left turn against a red light?

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turning from 1 way street into left-moving 1 way street

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79
Q

What lane should you use if you want to make a U?

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far left lane or center left turn lane

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80
Q

Can you make a U turn on a double yellow line?

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Yes

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81
Q

TF: you can’t make a U in a residential district

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False

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82
Q

When can you make a U (traffic light/arrow wise)

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green light/arrow

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83
Q

When can you make a U turn on a divided highway?

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if an opening is in center divider

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84
Q

Can you make a U turn at or on a railroad crossing?

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No

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85
Q

Can you use a fire station driveway to make a turn?

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No

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86
Q

How many feet from you that you can’t see is it illegal to make a U?

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200

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87
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Can you make a U turn on a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines?

A

No

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88
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TF: It is illegal to make a U in business districts

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True. Except schools

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89
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If you want to make a left turn from a two way street, what lane should you start in?

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lane closest to middle street or center left turn lane

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90
Q

If you want to make a left turn from a two way street, what lane should you end up in?

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left lane closest to middle of street going in same direction as you

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91
Q

If you want to make a right turn, what lane should you start in?

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lane closest to the right edge of road

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92
Q

If you want to make a right turn, what lane should you end up in?

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lane closest to the right edge of road

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93
Q

If you want to make a left turn from a two way street onto a one way street, what lane should you start in?

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lane closest to the middle of the street

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94
Q

If you want to make a left turn from a two way street onto a one way street, what lane should you end up in?

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any lane in the same direction as you

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95
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If you want to make a left turn from a one way street onto a two way street, what lane should you start in?

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far left lane

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96
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If you want to make a left turn from a one way street onto a two way street, what lane should you end up in?

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left lane closest to the middle of street in the same direction as you

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97
Q

What 3 types of things will the DMV add to your record

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  1. $1000+ collision
  2. Collision resulting in death or injury
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98
Q

If a driver that’s younger than 18 is involved in a collision, who’s financially responsible?

A

guardians

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99
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If a driver that’s 18 or older is involved in a collision, who’s financially responsible?

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themselves

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100
Q

What do you have to show law enforcement officers if you get pulled over?

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insurance proof

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101
Q

3 reasons why the DMV might suspend your driver’s license

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  1. involved in a collision and don’t have insurance
  2. vehicle that you own involved in a collision but driver isn’t known
  3. collision not covered by insurance
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102
Q

How much should your insurance cover for a single death or injury?

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$15,000

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103
Q

How much should your insurance cover for death or injury to more than one person?

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$30,000

104
Q

How much should your insurance cover for property damage?

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$5,000

105
Q

TF: Bicyclists can’t use the left turn lane to make a left turn

A

False

106
Q

If you want to make a left turn from a one way street onto a one way street, what lane should you start from?

A

far left lane

107
Q

If you want to make a left turn from a one way street onto a one way street, what lane should you end up in?

A

any lane that’s safely open

108
Q

If you want to make a right turn from a one way street onto a one way street, what lane should you start from?

A

far right lane

109
Q

If you want to make a right turn from a one way street onto a one way street, where should you end up in?

A

any lane that’s safely open

110
Q

Who has the “right of lane” at a T intersection?

A

traffic going straight through the intersection

111
Q

If you want to make a left or right turn at a T intersection from a one way street onto a two way street, what lane should you start at?

A

center lane

112
Q

If you want to make a left at a T intersection from a one way street onto a two way street, what lane should you end up in?

A

farthest right lane

113
Q

If you want to make a right at a T intersection from a one way street onto a two way street, what lane should you end up in?

A

closest lane to middle of street

114
Q

What kind of speed should you have when you enter a highway?

A

enter at or near the same speed

115
Q

TF: You should stop slowly as you merge into highway traffic

A

False

116
Q

How many seconds of space should you leave between you and the vehicle in front of you?

A

3

117
Q

Can you cross more than one lane at a time?

A

no

118
Q

How long should you signal your intention when exiting?

A

5

119
Q

How much of a block of space should you need when merging, crossing, entering, or exiting traffic on city streets

A

half a block

120
Q

How much of a block of space should you need when merging, crossing, entering, or exiting traffic on the highway?

A

full block

121
Q

If there’s a green light, should you go automatically?

A

No, don’t go through intersection if there’s vehicles blocking you

122
Q

When turning left, what should you do if an oncoming driver looks like they will make a right turn?

A

see where the driver starts to turn first

123
Q

when turning left, what shouldn’t you assume?

A

vehicle w/ right turn signal will turn before you

124
Q

What 5 instances should you judge whether you have enough space to pass as you approach?

A
  1. oncoming vehicle
  2. hill or curve
  3. intersection
  4. road obstruction
  5. bicyclist
125
Q

Can you pass at crossroads and driveways?

A

no

126
Q

Within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous areas shouldn’t you cross?

A

100

127
Q

Which vehicles can you pass?

A

Those on your left

128
Q

When can you pass on the right? (3)

A
  1. open highway with 2+ lanes in your direction
  2. 1 way street
  3. driver ahead is turning left and don’t have to drive off road to pass
129
Q

Can you drive off the paved or main traveled road to pass?

A

no

130
Q

Can you drive past the white line that indicates the edge of the main traveled part of the road?

A

no

131
Q

TF: you can’t pass on the shoulder

A

true

132
Q

If a driver is trying to pass you or shows signs that they are going to pass you, what shouldn’t you do?

A

don’t go faster

133
Q

How long should your parking space be (ft)?

A

3 ft longer than your vehicle

134
Q

Do you need to signal when parking?

A

yes

135
Q

After you find a parking space, what is your next step?

A

pull up alongside vehicle in front of parking space, leaving about 2 feet between

136
Q

When should you stop when you’re pulling up alongside when parallel parking?

A

bumper is aligned with front of parking space

137
Q

What happens after you pull up alongside when parallel parking?

A

check rearview mirror, reverse

138
Q

What’s the 4th step in parallel parking?

A

back up @ 45 degree angle

139
Q

How do you straighten out when parallel parking?

A

turn the wheel away from curb when rear tires are 18 inches from the curb

140
Q

How should you turn the wheels on a sloping highway?

A

a way where the vehicle won’t roll if brakes fail

141
Q

Where should your wheels be facing on a headed downhill?

A

to curb/side of road

142
Q

Where should your wheels face on a headed uphill? What should your wheels touch?

A

away from curb
touch the curb

143
Q

Where should your wheels face when you’re headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb?

A

in a way where your vehicle will roll away from the center of the road

144
Q

What does a white curb mean?

A

to pick up/drop off ppl

145
Q

What does a green curb mean?

A

limited time parking

146
Q

What does a yellow curb mean?

A

Load and unload passangers and freight

147
Q

What does a red curb mean?

A

no stopping, standing, or parking

148
Q

TF: Buses can’t stop at a red zone marked for buses

A

false

149
Q

What does a blue curb mean?

A

parking for disabled or person driving disabled

150
Q

What does a blue curb mean?

A

parking for disabled or person driving disabled

151
Q

Can disabled people disobey the time limit signs of parking zones?

A

yes

152
Q

Is it illegal to park on a marked or unmarked crosswalk?

A

yes

153
Q

How many feet from a sidewalk ramp for disabled people is it considered illegal?

A

3

154
Q

Can you park inside a tunnel or bridge?

A

no

155
Q

Within how many feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway is it illegal to be from?

A

15

156
Q

TF: you can park between a safety zone and a curb

A

false

157
Q

If you must stop on a freeway, how far from each direction must you vehicle be visible from?

A

200

158
Q

After how many hours will your vehicle is stopped, parked, or left standing on a freeway, will the vehicle be removed?

A

more than 4 hours

159
Q

How can you drive green? (2)

A
  1. speed up and slow down smoothly
  2. reduce weight of vehicle
160
Q

What signal do you have to turn on during a law enforcement stop?

A

right turn signal

161
Q

Where should you move during a law enforcement stop?

A

right shoulder or HOV/carpool lane

162
Q

What 2 things should you do before a law enforcement officer makes eye contact with you?

A

roll down windows and place hands in clear view

163
Q

What right do you have if a law enforcement officer asks your permission to do something?

A

to say no, but don’t have the right to interfere if they still do it anyways

164
Q

What must you show a law enforcement officer if stopped?

A

insurance, vehicle registration, license

165
Q

Can a law enforcement officer ask about your immigration status?

A

no, only a federal one

166
Q

Can you record interactions with law enforcement in public spaces? Can you reach into concealed areas to retrieve the recording device?

A

yes
no

167
Q

What does a flashing red light mean?

A

stop, but go once it’s safe

168
Q

What does a solid yellow light mean?

A

caution it’s about to turn red

169
Q

What should you do if you see a solid yellow light?

A

stop

170
Q

What does a yellow arrow mean?

A

the “protected” turning time is ending and signal will change

171
Q

What signals can occur after a yellow arrow?

A

green light, red light, red arrow

172
Q

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

A

proceed with caution

173
Q

What should you do when you see a flashing traffic signal?

A

slow down, don’t need to stop

174
Q

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

A

you can turn but yield for oncoming traffic and pedestrians

175
Q

What does a green arrow mean?

A

go in the direction that the arrow is pointing,
“protected turn”

176
Q

What do you do if the traffic signal light isn’t working?

A

stop as if there’s stop signs in all directions

177
Q

TF: Drivers must yield to pedestrians even if the “Don’t Walk” light is flahsing

A

True

178
Q

What are pedestrian phases?

A

diagonal crosswalks for pedestrians to cross any direction at the same time

179
Q

During the scramble phase, all vehicles are ___

A

stopped

180
Q

What should you obey, if there aren’t pedestrian signs?

A

traffic signals

181
Q

When you approach a stop sign, where should you stop?

A

before crosswalk or at limit line

182
Q

What should you do if you see a red yield sign?

A

slow down

183
Q

All highway construction and maintenance signs are what color?

A

orange

184
Q

what does a sign with + mean?

A

crossroad

185
Q

What does the following sign mean?
⤵U⤴

A

divided highway

186
Q

What does the following sign mean?
⤵^⤴

A

end divided highway

187
Q

What does the following symbol mean? |–

A

T intersection

188
Q

What should you do if you approach a “Do Not Enter” sign or “Wrong Way” sign?

A

drive to the side of the road and prepare to turn around

189
Q

At night, how will you know if you’re going the wrong way?

A

road reflectors shine red

190
Q

what does a yellow and black circle or X shaped sign mean?

A

approaching railroad crossing

191
Q

what does a five sided sign mean?

A

approaching a school

192
Q

What does a diamond shaped sign do?

A

warn you of specific road conditions and dangers

193
Q

what does a white rectangular sign mean?

A

communicate important rules

194
Q

What does right of way mean?

A

who can go first

195
Q

Who has the right of way at an intersection without stop or yield signs? At same time?

A

vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians that get there first
the one on the right

196
Q

Who has the right of way at a T intersection without stop or yield signs?

A

vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians going straight

197
Q

When turning left, who do you give the right of way to?

A

any approaching vehicle that’s close enough to be dangerous

198
Q

Who has the right of way at a green traffic signal light?

A

pedestrians

199
Q

Do you need to yield to traffic before entering traffic?

A

yes

200
Q

In a roundabout, traffic travels in ___ ____?

A

one direction

201
Q

How should you enter in a roundabout?

A

to the right

202
Q

What kind of direction should you travel in a roundabout?

A

counter clockwise

203
Q

can you pass in a roundabout?

A

no

204
Q

What lane should you start in and end in when turning right in a roundabout?

A

right hand lane
right hand lane

205
Q

what lane should you choose if you want to go straight through a roundabout?

A

any

206
Q

Should you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

A

no

207
Q

TF: you should never drive on a sidewalk

A

false, you can to cross or enter a driveway or alley

208
Q

What color are the lines for a crosswalk?

A

white

209
Q

what color are lines for school crossings?

A

yellow

210
Q

TF: all crosswalks are marked

A

false

211
Q

If there’s a stop line fore crosswalk, what do you obey first?

A

stop line

212
Q

how many days do you have to register your vehicle in CA if your becoming a resident or getting a job in the state?

A

20

213
Q

If you sell a vehicle to another person, how many days do you have to notify the DMV?

A

5

214
Q

If you buy a vehicle, how many days do you have to transfer ownership of the vehicle to yourself?

A

10

215
Q

Do blind or partially blind pedestrians have the right of way always?

A

yes

216
Q

Can you stop in the middle of a crosswalk?

A

no

217
Q

Can ye a blind pedestrian verbal instructions?

A

no

218
Q

Who has the right of way when two vehicles meet on steep, narrow road and neither vehicle can pass?

A

the vehicle facing uphill

219
Q

TF: a large vehicle driver can see the road better because they are higher off the road.

A

False

220
Q

What areas are the truck driver’s blind spots/no zones?

A

If you can’t see them through your side mirror

221
Q

The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph, can stop within how many ft? What about a large vehicle?

A

400
800

222
Q

TF: when a vehicle turns, the rear wheels follow a longer path than the front wheels

A

false. shorter path

223
Q

Why do large vehicles have to swing wide when turning?

A

longer vehicle=greater difference in length of tung path

224
Q

What lane or edge of the road should large vehicles be at or near?

A

right

225
Q

What lane or edge of the road on a divided highway with 4+ traffic lanes in one direction, can large vehicle drivers be in?

A

left

226
Q

Should you change lanes directly in front of large vehicle drivers?

A

no

227
Q

What vehicles have safety zones?

A

buses, streetcars, and trolleys

228
Q

What are safety zones?

A

spaces aside for pedestrians

229
Q

How are safety zones marked?

A

raised buttons or markers on a road

230
Q

Can you drive through a safety zone?

A

no

231
Q

If a vehicle stops at a safety zone or intersection where traffic is controlled by a law enforcement officer, you may pass at no more than __ mph

A

10

232
Q

You can’t overtake and pass any light-rail vehicle or streetcar on the ___ side

A

left

233
Q

When are the 3 times you can overtake and pass any light-rail vehicle or streetcar on the left side?

A
  1. on one way street
  2. tracks so close to right, you can’t pass on right
  3. traffic officer says so
234
Q

Can you turn in front of a light rail vehicle?

A

no

235
Q

When can you go/complete a turn when approaching light rail vehicles?

A

if a traffic light permits it

236
Q

How can motorcyclists increase their chances of being seen? (2)

A
  1. keep the headlight on @day and night
  2. flash breaklights before slowing down
237
Q

What second distance should you put between yourself and a motorcyclist?

A

4

238
Q

TF: It is legal to share lanes with motorcyclists

A

true

239
Q

What should you do if you are at an intersection and emergency vehicles are blaring horns and flashing their lights?

A

continue through the intersection and drive to the right when safe

240
Q

From what distance of feet is it illegal to follow any emergency vehicle using their siren or flashing their lights?

A

300

241
Q

farm tractors, animal-drawn carts, and road maintenance vehicles usually travel ___ __ ___

A

25 mph or less

242
Q

What are 4 slow moving vehicles that can operate on public roads?

A
  1. wheelchairs
  2. scooters
  3. neighborhood electric vehicles
  4. golf carts
243
Q

What happens if a lane of five or more vehicles from behind the slow moving vehicle?

A

slow moving vehicle must turn off the road

244
Q

NEVs are restriced from roads where the speed limit is __ __ __

A

greater than 35 mph

245
Q

Can people of horse drawn vehicles or ppl riding horses share the road with motor vehicles?

A

yes

246
Q

Where can bicyclists legally ride on highways?

A

no alternative route and no signs forbidding it

247
Q

TF: bicyclists could never move left

A

false, only to avoid hazards

248
Q

Where can bicyclists ride on street?

A

Right curb or edge

249
Q

Do you have to wear a helmet if your on bicycle?

A

if under 18

250
Q

What safety precautions should bicyclists have at night?

A

Front white light visible from 300 ft
Rear red reflector visible from 500ft
White/yellow reflector on pedals visible from 200ft
White or yellow reflector on front wheel
White or red reflector on rear wheel

251
Q

When are the times bicyclists don’t need to ride close to the right curb?

A

Passing
Left turn into private road
Avoid hazard
Too narrow
Approaching right turn
One way (left curb)

252
Q

Feet btw vehicle and bicycle

A

3

253
Q

Enter a bike lane no more than ___ feet before starting a turn.

A

200

254
Q

Fine for traffic violation
Assaulting traffic worker

A

$1000 more
$2000 more

255
Q

What shape of the sign on a truck means that it’s carrying a dangerous load

A

Diamond

256
Q

If you’re towing a vehicle, driving a bus, or a truck with 3+ axles, what lane do you need to be in?

A

Far right lane or lane marked for slow lane vehicles

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