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Left turns at a red light can only be made from a: a. Two-way street onto a one-way street b. One-way street onto a two-way street c. One-way street onto a one-way street d. Two-way street onto a two-way street --Correct-Answer โ
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.......c. Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate: a. Two-way traffic b. A barrier
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.......b. If you are having vehicle trouble, first thing you should do is... a. Pull off the road and away from traffic b. Lift the hood to signal an emergency c. Check your driver's manual for help d. Stop your vehicle over a hill or just around a curve for visibility --Correct-Answer โ
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.......a. This sign warns the driver that it is a: --Correct-Answer โ
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.......Winding road A driver who is involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within: a. 20 days b. 15 days c. 10 days
b. 70 mph c. 65 mph d. 60 mph --Correct-Answer โ
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.......a. Broken yellow lines mean... --Correct-Answer โ
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.......Passing is allowed if done safely A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means... --Correct-Answer โ
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.......Proceed with caution What is the use of the special "turnout" areas marked on a two-lane road? a. To allow vehicles to make a U-turn b. To allow vehicles behind the driver to pass c. To allow vehicles to make a left turn
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.......b. When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way? a. Both b. The vehicle which comes first c. The vehicle traveling downhill d. The vehicle traveling uphill --Correct-Answer โ
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.......d. When you see this sign, you should: a. Accelerate to merge with traffic b. Yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road c. Make a sharp turn to match the speed of the traffic on the highway d. Not enter the highway road --Correct-Answer โ
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The first step a driver should do during an enforcement stop is: a. Turn on the right turn signal b. Turn on the left turn signal c. Stop on the left shoulder of the freeway d. Stop on the center median of a freeway --Correct-Answer โ
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.......a. If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should: a. Move to the left and stop in the intersection b. Move to the right and stop in the intersection c. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the left and stop d. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop - Correct-Answer โ
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.......d. When drivers see livestock, they should: a. Turn safely away from these animals b. Signal the person in charge of these animals to move right
c. Follow directions from the person in charge of these animals d. Blow the horn continuously until the animals cross the road -- CorrectAnswer โ
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.......c. When you want to enter a freeway, you should: a. Enter the freeway at or near the speed of the freeway traffic b. Stop before merging into freeway traffic c. Enter the freeway with a minimum speed d. Stop and yield to the traffic in the freeway -- CorrectAnswer โ
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.......a. At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to: a. Increase the speed of their vehicle and cross before the pedestrians b. Stop and request the pedestrians to cross quickly c. Signal their intention and proceed d. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians --Correct-Answer โ
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b. May ride in the front seat without a seatbelt c. May ride in the front seat of a vehicle d. Should be kept at home --Correct-Answer โ
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.......c. Which of the following signs represents two-way traffic? -- CorrectAnswer โ
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....... You must use your headlights _________ after sunset: a. 30 minutes b. 15 minutes c. 20 minutes d. immediately --Correct-Answer โ
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.......a. If you litter on the roadside, you are subjected to a fine of: a. $1, b. $1, c. $ d. $600 --Correct-Answer โ
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A driver who is a minor receives a phone call on hid/her cellphone. He/she should: a. Use a hands-free cellphone to answer the call b. Answer the call in an emergency c. Not answer the call d. Not be carrying a cellphone while driving --CorrectAnswer โ
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.......c. What does this warning sign mean? --Correct-Answer โ
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.......Stop sign ahead Use ___________ steering when correcting a skid: a. Hand-by-hand b. Hand-over-hand c. One-hand d. Push-pull --Correct-Answer โ
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Locked wheel skids are usually caused by: a. Braking too hard at a high speed b. Leaking motor oil c. Pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time d. Ignition turned to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion --Correct-Answer โ
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.......a. What does this sign mean? a. You are approaching an airport b. Airplanes fly in this direction c. Airplanes fly at low heights in this zone d. All of the above --Correct-Answer โ
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.......a. A driver in front of you is signaling with hand and arm pointing upwards, which means the driver wants to: a. Slow down b. Stop c. Turn left
d. Turn right --Correct-Answer โ
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.......d. If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, you should: a. Get the other vehicle repaired b. Sound horn to attract attention c. Remove your car and go on your way d. Report the incident to city police --Correct-Answer โ
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.......d. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: a. Change the steering b. Press down on your accelerating pedal c. Apply the brakes d. Slow down gradually --Correct-Answer โ
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.......d. A person under the age of 21 years: a. Must have Zero Blood Alcohol Content b. Can have a 0.08% Blood Alcohol Content
When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on a highway, vehicles passing others or turning left should use: a. The middle lane b. The right lane c. The deceleration lane d. The left lane --Correct-Answer โ
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.......d. When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street, which of the following is not recommended? a. Locking the ignition b. Lowering the windows c. Setting the brakes d. Stopping the engine --Correct-Answer โ
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.......b. This arrow sign means: a. Merge left b. Go straight c. Do not turn left or go straight d. Turn left or go straight --Correct-Answer โ
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If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must: a. Signal before passing through the intersection b. Signal just after you pass through the intersection c. Signal just before making a turn d. Not give any turn signal --Correct-Answer โ
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.......b. When passing other traffic on a two-lane road: a. Avoid passing other vehicles on two-lane roads; it is dangerous b. Do not pull out to pass unless you know you have enough space to pull back c. Always signal before passing d. All of these answers are correct --Correct-Answer โ
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.......d. When turning left from a one-way road to another one-way road: a. Bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering b. Bring your vehicle into the nearest right lane for traffic on the road you are entering
b. When pavement markings are broken yellow lines c. When moving through an intersection d. When the vehicle ahead is moving below the safe speed -- CorrectAnswer โ
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.......c. What does this arrow mark sign indicate? --Correct-Answer โ
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.......Go only straight Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights? a. Low-beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways b. High-beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles c. Low-beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow d. High-beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight --Correct-Answer โ
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.......b. _________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
a. Intersections b. Expressways c. One-way roads d. Roundabouts --Correct-Answer โ
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.......a. Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by: a. White lane dividers b. Yellow lane dividers c. Black lane dividers d. Red lane dividers --Correct-Answer โ
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.......b. High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for: a. Emergency vehicles b. Farm machinery vehicles and trucks c. Carpools and vehicles with more than one person d. Heavy goods vehicles with less than three persons -- CorrectAnswer โ
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