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1.When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.

Keep the front tires straight ahead.

Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.

Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

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2.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.

None of the above.

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3.If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

The right lane.

The lane closest to your previous lane.

Either lane.

Neither lane.

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4.The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone

Wrong way

Railroad crossing

Stop

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5.When may you pass on the right shoulder of the road?

Never.

When the car in front of you is driving too slowly.

When the car in front of you is turning.

When the shoulder is paved.

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6.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Drive in the right lane only.

Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

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7.It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:

On a lighted street.

On a freeway.

In fog.

All of the above.

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8.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

The lane nearest the left curb.

The lane nearest the center of the street.

The lane nearest the right curb.

None of the above.

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9.When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.

Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.

Increase your following distance.

None of the above.

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10.This sign means:

No parking.

Divided highway ahead.

Left turn signal.

Yield.

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11.When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Pull onto the shoulder.

Split the difference.

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

Pass the bike quickly.

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12.Worn or bald tires:

Can make turning more difficult.

Are likely to hydroplane.

Can increase your stopping distance.

All of the above.

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13.What does a lane control signal displaying a steady yellow X above a reversible lane indicate?

The signal is about to change to a red X.

The signal is about to change to a green arrow.

Drivers may drive normally in this lane.

Drivers may drive slowly in this lane.

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14.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.

A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

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15.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

All of the above.

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16.When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.

You may stop to look up an address.

You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

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17.When changing lanes:

Rely on the rearview mirror.

Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

Rely on the left side mirror.

None of the above.

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18.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

All of the above.

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19.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in school zones is:

45 mph.

35 mph.

25 mph.

15 mph.

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20.You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.

Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

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21.Who is required to wear a seat belt?

The driver

Front seat passengers

Children under age 13

All of the above

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22.To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.

Stay focused on the centerline on the road.

Flash your high beams.

All of the above.

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23.Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Decreases blood alcohol concentration.

Cancels the effect of the alcohol

Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.

Increases blood alcohol concentration.

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24.If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.

Wave your arms.

Use your emergency lights.

Flash your headlights.

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25.Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official sign.

True

False

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26.You may leave the scene of a collision if you don't think it looks bad.

True

False

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27.As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.

Yield to any car already within the roundabout.

Both of the above.

None of the above.

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28.Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio

Are usually only older drivers.

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29.You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:

Their erratic and improper lane changes.

The number of passengers in their car.

Their tendency to drive slowly

All of the above.

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30.If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use only the lap belt.

Use both the lap and shoulder belts.

Use only the shoulder belt.

None of the above.

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31.When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Never.

When you can see clearly in both directions.

When the warning lights are not flashing.

All of the above.

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32.When stopping on snow or ice, drivers who are operating vehicles equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) should:

Pump the brakes.

Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.

Stay off the brakes and wait for the car to drift to a stop.

All of the above.

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33.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.

You may not be able to safely pass the truck.

You may not be able to legally pass the truck.

All of the above.

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34.If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

Are traveling in the wrong direction.

Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign.

May not proceed until it changes to green.

None of the above.

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35.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.

Turn on your headlights.

Reduce your speed.

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

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36.A motorist making a left turn at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

True

False

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37.Driving is a right, not a privilege.

True

False

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38.When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

Pull to the right and stop.

Pull to the right and slow down.

Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.

Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.

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39.If your front tire blows out while driving, you should:

Shift your weight to the back of the motorcycle

Shift your weight to the front of the motorcycle

Shift your weight to the left

Shift your weight to the right

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

5

10

15

20

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41.The front brake provides:

About a half of the stopping power

About a quarter of the stopping power

About three quarters of the stopping power

All of the stopping power

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42.Who must wear seat belts at all times (assume only adults in car)?

Driver and back seat passengers

Driver and front seat passengers

Nobody needs to wear a seatbelt

The driver only

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43.You drive defensively when you:

Always put one car length between you and the car ahead

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Look only at the car in front of you while driving

Speed up to make a light before it turns red

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44.How far can you legally park parallel to the curb?

Less than 16 inches

Less than 18 inches

Less than 20 inches

Less than 22 inches

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45.If you do not have an automatic tank drain, when should you drain the air tanks of oil and water?

After every working day

After every four hours of service

Every other week

Once a week

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4.The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

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5.When may you pass on the right shoulder of the road?

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6.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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7.It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:

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8.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

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9.When driving at night, you should:

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10.This sign means:

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12.Worn or bald tires:

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14.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

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