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1.Why is it a bad idea to turn your steering wheel to the left while waiting to make a left turn at an intersection?

If you get hit from behind, you can get pushed into oncoming traffic

It becomes more difficult to turn right if you change your mind

It is not a bad idea because it allows you to see the oncoming traffic

It is not a bad idea because it will be faster to turn when traffic permits

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2.All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

Adjusting your outside mirrors

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle

Turning on your headlights during the day

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3.Which is a hazard:

Fixed hazards

Other vehicles

Pedestrians

All of the above

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4.How much of a distance should be kept in front of you and the vehicle ahead?

1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

5 seconds

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

5

10

15

20

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6.Shifting should be done while taking a curve because:

It is easier to shift when at an angle

It is the safest time to do so

Shifting should not be done while taking a curve

You have more time to focus on the task

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7.If you pull just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist, you are:

Actually changing lanes and need to check your mirror, should check and signal

Doing it wrong and should pass within the same lane as the cyclist

Doing something illegal

None of the above

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

Indicate a bike lane

May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway

May not be crossed for any reason

Should be treated as a separate traffic lane

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9.You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Fail a smog test for your vehicle

Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts

Get into an accident with over $5000 in damages

Sell or transfer your vehicle

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

Avoid driving in the bicycle lane

Move toward the left side of your lane

Shift to a higher gear

Signal for 100 feet before turning

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11.You must not follow within how many feet of an emergency vehicle?

200

500

750

1000

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12.You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

At all times

Only during school hours

Unless you do not see any children present

You do not have to obey them. They are not police officers

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13.How should you be checking your blindspots?

Ask your passenger in the backseat

Check your mirrors and turn your head

Check your rear view mirror

Check your sideview mirror

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14.This sign means:

Be cautious in this zone for children

Observe the speed limit shown when the yellow lights are flashing

The speed limit in this zone is lower during school hours

All of the above

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15.When can you drive in a bike lane?

During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane

Never

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

When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right

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16.This sign means:

Do not stop in the area between the signs

Do not stop unless you are in between the signs

There are no stop signs within the area between the signs

You may stop between the signs, but only for under 3 minutes

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17.When pulling away from the curb, you should:

Sound you horn and pull from the curb slowly

Signal, check over shoulder, and then pull out when safe

Signal and pull from the curb

Shoulder check, and then pull out when safe

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18.If you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line this means:

That only vehicles next to the broken line may pass

That vehicles may pass in all directions

Pass only when no traffic is sight

That vehicles next to the solid yellow line may pass

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19.You should dim your headlights when:

Within 100 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 350 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle

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20.The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to:

Keep foot off the brake and let the vehicle slow and stop automatically

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

Brake, if wheels lock then release pressure until you come to a stop

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21.If you must park on an unlighted highway at night what should you do?

Turn on your flasher

All answers are correct

Park perpendicular to the edge of the highway

Leave your parking lights on

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22.What should you do when coming to a curve?

Adjust your speed and shift to a lower gear

Brake after you start the curve

Accelerate into the curve for efficiency

Brake before entering the curve

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23.When the traffic signal light facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?

Stop, proceed when the way is clear

Stop, wait until the light changes to green and the intersection is clear before moving through it

Stop, give pedestrians the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution

Slow down, proceed when the way is clear

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24.What is intersection?

Any place where one line of traffic meets another

Two streets meet each other and are controlled by traffic lights

The space between the driver and rear seat passengers

Two or more streets that meet each other and are controlled by stop signs

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25.When you come to a corner where there are no traffic lights or stop signs, you should:

Continue at the same speed and watch for traffic

Always stop, then proceeded when safe

Call for help

Slow down, so you can stop, if necessary

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26.When driving on the highway where the posted speed limit is 65 mph, yet traffic is traveling at 70 mph or more, how fast may you legally drive?

The speed of traffic

70 mph or less

As fast as you want

The speed limit posted of 65 mph

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27.Who has right-of way when driving in a traffic circle?

Driver exiting

Driver entering

Both

Neither

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28.Which of the following is a basic step to take after an accident?

Notify authorities

Care for the injured

All answers are correct

Protect the area

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29.When you are required to yield to an emergency vehicle?

Only if other cars yield

Never

Always

If you are not on a multi-lane highway

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30.When making a left turn from a single left-turn lane, a green arrow indicates that:

You should yield to other vehicles

Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians should yield to you

Stop for 2 seconds before moving ahead

You should yield to pedestrians

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31.Which of these statements is true about construction zones?

Fines are less for violations committed in construction zones

Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

Slow down only if you think workers are present

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32.When encountering a funeral procession you should:

Flash your lights repeatedly out of respect

Speed up to get ahead

Yield the right of way

Join the procession behind the hearse

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33.The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spot is to:

Ask the passenger

Turn your head and look over your shoulder

Use rear view mirror

Double check your left and right outside Mirrors

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34.What does the solid white line on the right edge of the road represent?

A motorcycle lane

A line you can cross to pass

You should never drive across unless in an emergency

A line dividing the pedestrian area and the vehicle area

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35.You will find most roads are most slippery during:

The first rain after a dry period

The rain at night

A light rain

The rain at early morning

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36.When you reach a four-way stop at the same time as another car, you must yield to the car:

The one moving faster

The one moving slower

On your right

On your left

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37.Passing on the right is permitted if:

You are in the carpool lane

Never, it is illegal

There are two or more lanes in your direction

You are passing a large truck

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38.To pass a large truck, you must:

Make sure you have room to complete the maneuver without excessive speed

All answers are correct

Pass on a downgrade

Honk and flash your lights to make the truck driver aware of your intentions

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39.What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

Open the window for some fresh air

Turn up your radio

Reduce speed

Stop for a short rest in a safe area

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40.When driving in fog, you should use your:

Fog lights only

High beams

Low beams

Parking lights

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41.Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

Always appropriate if other people are speeding

A good idea if the weather is bad

Often a hazard since other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you

Appropriate if you do not know the speed limit

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42.When entering a freeway you should:

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Slow down, and then enter the freeway at a sharp angle

Stop on acceleration lane, wait for an opening. Then enter the freeway rapidly

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

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43.Why should you reduce your speed when driving at night?

Because your visibility is limited and you need more time to stop

Because other drivers drive faster at night

Because there are more cars on the road

Because everyone is more alert at night

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44.It is best to turn your front tires into the curb when you are:

All answers are correct

Uphill

Level with the curb

Downhill

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45.Motorcycles must follow the rules of the road and are considered:

Motorized wheelchair

Pedestrians

Bicycles

Vehicles

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2.All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

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3.Which is a hazard:

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4.How much of a distance should be kept in front of you and the vehicle ahead?

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

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6.Shifting should be done while taking a curve because:

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7.If you pull just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist, you are:

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

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9.You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

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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.You must not follow within how many feet of an emergency vehicle?

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14.This sign means:

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