For the first 12 months of your provisional license term, you are not allowed to drive \___________.
with passengers under the age of 20
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You must give your new address to the DMV within \___ days if you move.
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If you fail your driving test, you \__________________.
must wait two weeks before taking the test a second time
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When approaching an intersection controlled by a STOP sign, you should \_______________.
always come to a complete stop behind a crosswalk before proceeding
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Which of the following violations will add 2 points to your driving record?
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
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The minimum age to receive a drivers license is \___.
16
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indicates incoming railroad
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indicates U-turns are not permitted
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traffic signal ahead
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warns you about a T-intersection
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yield when making a left turn
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slippery when wet
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right turn ahead
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traffic must keep right of a divider or obstruction
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right turn on the red light is prohibited
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you are traveling against traffic
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A flashing yellow light at an intersection means \___________.
slow down and cross the intersection carefully
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Orange road signs warn of a \___________ ahead.
road construction
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the right lane will end ahead
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When you are about to make a turn in direction of a lighted green arrow,
Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by a red light.
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If traffic signal lights stop working, you must \________________.
stop at the intersection and then proceed when it is safe
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When you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light before entering an intersection, \______________.
enter the intersection carefully and continue across
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When you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should \___________.
stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
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Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart \______________.
may never be crossed
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If there is no crosswalk or limit line near an intersection, you should stop \__________.
at the corner
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Which of the following is not only dangerous but also illegal while driving a motor vehicle?
Writing, sending, or reading text messages
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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving on a trip?
Get off the road and get some sleep.
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It is illegal to \________________.
listen to music through headphones while both ears are covered
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Which of the following is one of positive and safe ways to handle road rage?
Staying away from drivers who are speeding or appear anxious
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When can you legally use your cell phone while driving?
In case of an emergency
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Smoking in a vehicle with a minor present is \_______________.
illegal whether the vehicle is in motion or parked
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When you're driving uphill,\___________.
it is much easier to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill
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To safely negotiate a curve, use your brakes \________________.
before you enter the curve
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What type of road surface provides the best friction and requires less room to stop?
Dry concrete road
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Why is it dangerous to keep loose objects in the cabin of your vehicle?
They could be thrown into motion and injure someone in the event of a sudden stop.
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When two vehicles moving at the same speed are involved in a collision, the vehicle that \________________.
weighs less will take the greater impact
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days, when you \________.
sell or transfer your vehicle
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How can you save fuel while driving on hills?
Accelerate before you start climbing the hill.
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You need to maintain steady pressure on the \______________ to activate ABS.
brake pedal
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Choose the correct names for the car symbols shown in this picture.
High beam; safety belt
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You must turn on your headlights \________________.
whenever you use your windshield wipers
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Battery low warning light; parking brake engaged
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Driving slower than other cars \______________.
increases the chance of having a collision
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A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is \_______________.
seven years old and 4'7" tall
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It is illegal to leave an unattended child age six or younger in a car if \____________.
the keys are in the ignition
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The California Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than \_______________.
is safe for present conditions
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You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should \_______________.
wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn
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You can be jailed up to six months and fined up to $1,000 if you \________________.
abandon or dump an animal on the road
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What should you do when you see a school bus stopped ahead with its red lights flashing on your side of the road?
Stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights flash
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business and residential areas is \____ mph.
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Any time you merge with other traffic, you \________________.
need at least a four second gap
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Unless prohibited by a sign, you may legally make a U-turn \________________.
at an intersection with a green light
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To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit \_______________.
at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel
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When parked parallel to the curb on a level street, your vehicle \______________.
must be within 18 inches of the curb
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When traveling on a two-way street with two lanes in each direction and planning to make a left turn, start it in \_______ lane open for traffic in your direction.
the left
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When should you return to the right lane after passing another car on the left?
When you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
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You are traveling on a one-way street. When you want to turn left into another one-way street, you \________________.
may end your turn into any lane that is safely open
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Passing another vehicle is illegal \________________.
where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present
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In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of \____% or more.
0.08
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In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs?
After being arrested on suspicion of DUI
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Which of the following will sober up (or lower the BAC of) an intoxicated person?
Time
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Drivers caught with illegally high alcohol levels in their blood, breath, or urine, \_______________.
may be fined by the court
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It's illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of \____% or more if under the age of 21.
0.01
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\________ is the second most common drug found in the bodies of collision victims (alcohol being the first).
Marijuana
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You are required to submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV within 10 days \_______________.
if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries
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In order to identify hazards early and avoid last minute moves, you should scan the road \_________ seconds ahead of your vehicle.
10 to 15
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When you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you should \___________.
leave a note with your name and address and report the collision to police
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At a minimum, your vehicle insurance policy must provide coverage of \_________ for injury or death of one person.
$15,000
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When involved in a collision exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and \_________.
current address
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To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least \____ seconds.
three
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You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should \______________.
change one lane at a time to be in the exit lane
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When merging with freeway traffic, you should try to merge \________________.
at the same speed as freeway traffic
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Weaving in and out of lanes during heavy traffic \________________.
slows down other vehicles
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When you see a street with white markings only, what kind of street is it?
One-way street
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At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by \________________.
looking in all the mirrors and over the shoulder
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Why drivers have difficulty seeing side traffic at T-intersections in rural areas?
These side streets are hidden because of crops, bushes, or tree overhangs.
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If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are \____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you.
500
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When driving at night, use your high-beam headlights \______________.
when it is legal and safe
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If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck what should you do?
Shift to neutral.
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California law states that you must drive with your headlights \____________________.
no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise
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When traveling on narrow mountain roads \_______________.
honk your horn if you cannot see at least 200 ft ahead
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What is the correct response when your vehicle starts to skid on ice?
Take your foot off the accelerator.
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Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians \___________.
within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked
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Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Commercial vehicles
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To safely share the road with a light rail vehicle, you \________________.
should watch traffic signals closely because they can change for the light rail vehicle
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Why should you visually check for motorcycles when changing lanes?
They are small and can hide easily into the blind spots.
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You should never cross a railroad track if \________________.
there isn't room on the other side of the tracks
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When can you enter a bike lane?
To make a right turn not more than 200 ft before the intersection
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High beams are NOT used ...
behind vehicles
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If your vehicle breaks down in the middle of traffic and you aren't able to get to the side of the road
remain in your vehicle
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The maximum speed limit on most California highways is
65 mph
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If you are driving in a lane marked with these broken lines
be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end.
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a pedestrian with a white cane takes a step back and pulls in his cane
stop and proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross.
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safest use of cellphones and driving
is to pull over to the side of the road
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If the collision is unavoidable
hit something still and make it a sideswipe
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Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green signal because
other vehicles may enter the intersection against a red signal.
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The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are
the right side of the cab and around in the front of the truck and the immediate left of the cab
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vehicle has started to turn left in front of you
slow or stop your car
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You can make a right turn at a solid red after you check for pedestrians and other traffic
if you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn.