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11th Grade
03/18/2013

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher.
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0.08% – eight hundredths of one percent
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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you...
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sell or transfer your vehicle
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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you...
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sell or transfer your vehicle
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You are getting ready to make a right turn. you should:
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signal during the last 100 feet before you turn
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For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Definition
olid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals
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When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?
Definition
when making a call for emergency assistance
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When a traffic signal light isn’t working at an intersection, you should:
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ome to a complete stop then proceed when it is safe
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ou should adjust your rear view and side view mirrors:
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before you start driving
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
Definition
illegal at all times
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You must make a written report of traffic accident occurring in California (SR 1) to DMV if you:
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are involved in a collision and there is more than $750 in damages
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It is a good habit to signal continuously during the last 100 feet before you turn at an intersection:
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even if you do not see any other vehicles around
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When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle:
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never turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle
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You are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using high beams. you should dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:
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a vehicle approaching you from behind
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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
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large tour bus
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Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because:
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there may be a stalled car or collision ahead that you can’t see
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You park your car at the curb on a level two-way street. before getting out of your car, you should:
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look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle
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Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?
Definition
pedestrians always have the right-of-way
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If you approach a curve or the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should:
Definition
slow down so you can stop if necessary
Term
Whose responsibility is it to know how your medications affect your driving?
Definition
You.
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Which of the following is true about safety belts and collisions?
Definition
they increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions
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If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy fog and your wipers do not help, you should:
Definition
pull off the road completely until visibility improves
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This red and white sign means:
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you may not enter the road from your direction.
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You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle:
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and failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
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You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. you should:
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pull to the right in the intersection and stop
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You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. you may legally pass on the right:
Definition
if there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle
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If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection:
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stay out of the intersection and wait until traffic clears
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Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?
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motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
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When you change or merge with another lane, you:
Definition
need at least a 4-second gap in traffic
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Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
Definition
parked on a hill or sloping driveway
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You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. you are driving in:
Definition
an exit lane
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If you approach an intersection without a stop sign or signals, you:
Definition
slow down and be ready to stop if necessary
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You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Should you go immediately?
Definition
yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection
Term
your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:
Definition
let the call go to voicemail
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When driving near road work zones, you should:
Definition
pass the work zone carefully and avoid “rubbernecking”
Term
It is very foggy. you should slow down, turn your windshield wipers, and your:
Definition
low beam lights
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If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road:
Definition
drive into the turnout areas or lanes to let them pass
Term
Which of these is a legal U-turn?
Definition
on a divided highway where there is a paved opening for a turn
Term
You see a car approaching from the rear. when you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car:
Definition
look over your shoulder to be sure the car isn’t in your blind spot
Term
If you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in
Definition
either of the two right lanes
Term
To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:
Definition
glance over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
Term
When driving in fog, snow, or rain you should use your:
Definition
low beam headlights
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Which of these statements is true about child passengers?
Definition
children under the age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles
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All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?
Definition
wearing a headset that covers both ears
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You should stop before crossing railroad tracks...
Definition
any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it
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To turn left from a one-way street, start from
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the lane closest to the left curb
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Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:
Definition
must be marked with a red flag or lights
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A pedestrian who is blind or is visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. if you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:
Definition
pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Term
Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled “T” intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
Definition
the vehicle on the through road.
Term
The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is ____.
Definition
25mph
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A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer’s warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:
Definition
imprisonment
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Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Definition
most cold medications can make a person drowsy
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Instructions from school crossing guard must be obeyed:
Definition
At all times.
Term
Which of the following is true about large trucks?
Definition
trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size
Term
If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
Definition
drive around the puddle, if possible.
Term
The speed limit in any alley is:
Definition
15mph
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You are approaching a sharp curve in the road. you should:
Definition
start braking before you enter the curve
Term
When parking on any hill, always set your parking brake and:
Definition
leave your vehicle in gear or the “park” position
Term
All children under age six riding in your vehicle must use a child passenger restraint system unless:
Definition
they weigh 60 pounds or more and wear a safety belt
Term
This lane in the middle of a two-way street is used to:
Definition
begin or end left turns, or start a permitted U-turn
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