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1.In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.

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2.When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.

High beams.

Fog lights only.

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3.When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

Drive as you would under normal conditions.

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4.You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

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5.A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.

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

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

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6.If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to.

Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.

Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb

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7.When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

Merging into another lane

Decreasing your following distance

Changing lanes frequently

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8.Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.

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

Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots

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9.Fatigue increases the risk of:

Missing an exit.

Being late for an appointment.

Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.

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

Move toward the left side of your lane.

Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.

Signal for 100 feet before turning.

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11.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Stop until the light turns green.

Go through the intersection without stopping

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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12.When driving in work zones, you should:

Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.

Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.

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13.Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?

Weight

Height

Intelligence

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14.Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at collision scene.

Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

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15.Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

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16.A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.

The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.

In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.

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17.You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.

Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across

Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

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18.When being passed by another vehicle:

Brake hard.

Maintain a constant speed.

Speed up.

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19.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.

Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

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20.You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.

Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

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21.When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Be ready to use your horn.

Drive more slowly.

Allow a larger following distance.

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22.When backing up:

Look through the rear window.

Press hard on the gas pedal.

Rely only on your rearview mirror.

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

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Leave the front wheels straight.

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24.If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

Release your seat belt.

Brace yourself.

Press your head against the head restraint.

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25.Yellow lines separate:

Traffic lanes on one-way streets.

Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.

All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes.

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26.Drivers must use their seat belt:

Unless they are driving a vehicle built before 1978.

Unless they are driving a limousine.

And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.

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27.The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower.

Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.

Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.

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28.There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.

Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

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29.Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?

A 9-year-old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall

A 10-year-old who is 5 feet 3 inches tall

A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall

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30.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

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31.If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Park with your reverse lights on.

Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.

Park five feet from the curb.

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32.When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper):

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.

You help reduce traffic congestion.

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33.If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

Answer the call because it may be an emergency.

Let the call go to voicemail.

Check the incoming number before answering the call.

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34.Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.

Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique

Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.

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35.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:

The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane.

A special lane for slow-moving vehicles.

An exit lane.

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36.Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

All students are off the bus.

The stop arm is retracted.

The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

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37.You must notify the DMV within five days if you:

Sell or transfer your vehicle.

Fail a smog test.

Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

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

Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely.

Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

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39.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

20 mph.

25 mph.

30 mph.

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40.Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.

If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired.

Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.

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41.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Improve traffic flow.

Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

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42.You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:

If you drive more slowly than 15 mph.

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

Whenever bicyclists are not present.

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43.You should allow an extra cushion of space:

When following a station wagon.

When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

When following a small passenger car.

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44.California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:

Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Always drive at the posted speed limit.

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45.Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

Please select 2 correct answers

In a marked crosswalk.

In any crosswalk or intersection.

Crossing any street.

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1.In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

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3.When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

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4.You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

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5.A broken yellow centerline means that:

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6.If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

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7.When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

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8.Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

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9.Fatigue increases the risk of:

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

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11.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

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12.When driving in work zones, you should:

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13.Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?

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14.Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

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15.Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

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