California Driver's Test

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Driving without a license could result in ____
a fine and jail sentence
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If an unlicensed person is caught driving your vehicle, it may be impounded for
30 days
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On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, vehicles passing others or turning left should use
the left lane
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If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must ____________ to keep yourself from being blinded
look toward the right edge of the road
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Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________, and watching for oncoming vehicles
slow down, move to the right side of the road
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What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?
Change lanes to allow the tailgater to pass
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Airbags are installed to
provide additional safety beyond seat belts
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If you see a distracted driver...
keep your distance
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If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must
start signaling when you are in the intersection
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A center lane between lanes of traffic travelling in opposite directions may be designated for
left turns only
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When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _____ of the central island
right
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All regulatory devices on the road tell you
to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed
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What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?
Move in the proper lane well before the turn
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Your vehicle breaks down on a freeway. You are not able to move the vehicle off the road completely as the road shoulder is too narrow. What is the best thing to do?
Exit on the right side of your vehicle and proceed to a safe place
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Blind pedestrians may carry ______ canes or use guide dogs
white
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When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into
any safely open lane
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If a tire suddenly goes flat while you're driving, you should
hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight
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What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?
Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle
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In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is
15 mph
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If you are approaching a stop sign, you must
stop at the broken white limit line
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When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.
try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly
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Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.
to the rear
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_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
Intersections
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In which of the following places is a U-turn permitted?
Across a double yellow line
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In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?
When you are in a carpool/HOV lane with a designated entrance on the left
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If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to _____ if this was your first offense.
$20
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If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may
be sent to jail and/or pay a hefty fine
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You should cut your speed in half when the road is
packed with snow
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A _________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.
solid white line
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You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.
300 feet
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If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a law enforcement pursuit, you may be fined at least
$2000
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On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as
left-edge lines
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If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a law enforcement officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties?
Up to one year in jail
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Can you pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or a hill?
yes, but only if there is enough space
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Locked wheel skids are usually caused by
braking too hard at a high speed.
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Any person who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement performing their duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
1 year of imprisonment in a county jail
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A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should
yield and then proceed with caution
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A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to
turn right
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When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
The vehicle travelling uphill
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You can make a left turn on a red light
only from a one-way street onto another one-way street
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A steady red arrow signal means
you must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow
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Special "turnout" areas marked on a two-lane road
allow vehicles to pass
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A double solid white line
separates two lanes travelling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited
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Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate
a barrier
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To avoid tailgating, one should follow the
three-second rule
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If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should
yield to the bicycle
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When you approach an intersection with a through road but without stop signs or yield signs, you must
yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road
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You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.
30 minutes
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At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet in the time that it takes you to react to an object in your path and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
400
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If all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years of age, a child under 8 years of age may
ride in the front seat if properly secured in a federally approved child restraint system
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A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within
10 days
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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should
slow down gradually
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Car drivers should never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane because
motorcyclists need the full width of the lane
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At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow signal pointing left indicates to the driver that
the signal is about to change to a green or red light or a red arrow
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Is it legal to exceed the speed limit to pass quickly?
No
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On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as
left edge lines
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Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on a California two-lane undivided highway.
55 mph
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When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into
the lane nearest to the right edge of the road
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You are driving slowly on a two-lane road. If there are at least ____ vehicles behind you that are unable to pass you, you must pull over and allow them to pass.
5
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What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn?
Hand and arm extended upward
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If temperatures are near freezing, which freezes first?
Bridges
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At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the ________
right
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If you are parallel parked on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.
signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
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On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when
a broken yellow line is in your lane
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When you become a California resident and you want to drive in California, you must apply for a California DL within
10 days
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Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
Single solid yellow lines
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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.
shorter path
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A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means that
you may either proceed straight ahead or turn left
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You may not cross a double solid yellow line on your left to
pass another vehicle
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A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that
the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph
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If you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must
slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:
15 mph
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
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California's "Basic Speed Law" says:
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
5
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.
10 to 15 seconds
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
100
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
Turned to the right (away from the street).
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:
No faster than 65 mph.
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It is illegal to park your vehicle:
In an unmarked crosswalk.
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It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:
Headlights
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
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You drive defensively when you:
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
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You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:
At all times.
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When can you drive in a bike lane?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
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You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
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