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| your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb |
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| at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway |
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| loading zone for passengers or mail only |
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| stop as long as the red lights are flashing |
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| you should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions |
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| large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles |
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| turned to the right (away from the street) |
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| the lane closest to the left curb |
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| if there is property damage in the excess of $750 or if there are any injuries |
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| the first rain after a dry spell |
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| next to a red painted curb |
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| sell or transfer your vehicle |
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| may not be crossed for any reason |
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| signal for 100 feet before turning |
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| use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel |
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| stay out of the intersection until traffic clears |
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| slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn |
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| not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane |
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| increase your chances of an accident |
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| tank trucks marked with hazardous material placards |
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| traffic on the street moves to the left |
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| may have to swing wide to complete the right turn |
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your side of the road is a broken line
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| look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming |
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| keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards |
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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
- Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead.
- Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
- No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
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| father behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle |
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All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
- Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
- Adjusting your mirror outside.
- Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
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| listening to music through headphones that cover both ears |
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
- You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
- The railroad crosing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffice.
- You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
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| you don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks |
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When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
- You can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
- Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation
- You help reduce traffic congestion.
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| you can frustrate other drivers and make them angry |
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
- No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
- Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
- Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
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| 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:
- Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
- Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
- At all times.
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When can you drive in a bike lane?
- During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.
- When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
- When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
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| 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:
- Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
- Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
- Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
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| slow down and cross the intersection carefully |
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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
- Make eye contact and then pass him/her.
- Slow down as you pass him/her.
- Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
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| stop and let him/her finish crossing the street |
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
- In both directions may pass.
- Next to the broken line may pass.
- Next to the solid line may pass.
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| next to the broken line may pass |
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