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Question 1

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:

Drive on leaves or gravel in the road, if possible

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To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:

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Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill

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To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:

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Slow down for curves and intersections

Question 1 Explanation:

A road that is normally safe can become dangerous when it is slippery. Ice and packed snow on the road can cause your vehicle to skid, especially if you are driving too fast or going downhill.

Question 2

This sign means you:

Must wait for the solid green light to turn left

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This sign means you:

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May turn left only on a green arrow

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This sign means you:

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May turn left on a green light when it is safe

Question 2 Explanation:

This road sign means you may turn green if the road is clear.

Question 3

When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Pull Onto The Shoulder

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When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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Let The Car Pass And Then Pass The Bike

Pass The Bike Quickly

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When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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Question 4

When can you cross a solid double yellow line to pass another vehicle?

When you know there are no cars coming towards you

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When can you cross a solid double yellow line to pass another vehicle?

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Under no circumstances

When a slow moving vehicle refuses to use a turn-out lane

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When can you cross a solid double yellow line to pass another vehicle?

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Question 4 Explanation:

You should consider solid double yellow lines as a wall, you can not cross them under any circumstances. You will be subjected to severe fine if you get caught crossing double yellow line.

Question 5

This lane is used to:

Begin or end left turns when traffic permits

Make right turns when traffic permits

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This lane is used to:

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Pass other vehicle when traffic permits

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This lane is used to:

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Question 5 Explanation:

This sign suggests to begin or end left turn when you find enough gap between oncoming traffic.

Question 6

When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver:

who arrives before you

Approaching on your left

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When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver:

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Approaching on your right

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When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver:

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Question 6 Explanation:

You come upon a stop sign at the same time as another driver in a cross street and he is on your right, then You will have to yield (give up) the right of way to that driver by letting him go first.

Question 7

If you get sleepy while you are driving, you should

Drink coffee to make you more alert

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If you get sleepy while you are driving, you should

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Drive to a safe place, stop and rest

Play the radio loudly, and roll down the windows

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If you get sleepy while you are driving, you should

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Question 8

Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

Roads become more slippery as rain continues then when it begins

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Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

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Driving conditions become more dangerous as the temperature rises above freezing

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Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

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When the temperature drops, bridges freeze before open roads

Question 8 Explanation:

Bridges and overpasses are cooled on two sides while road surfaces connected to the ground are only cooled on one side. So a road connected to the ground will stay above freezing even after the air temperature drops to freezing. On the other hand, a bridge or overpass has air on both sides of it. There is no relatively warm surface to keep the bridge or overpass above freezing when the air temperature drops below freezing and so they will freeze quickier than open roads.

Question 9

You must make a full stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic

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You must make a full stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

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You don't have room to completely cross the tracks

There are no warning signals or gates at the crossing

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You must make a full stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

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Question 9 Explanation:

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when you don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

Question 10

If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should:

Go To The Next Exit, And Get Off Of The Freeway There

Pull Onto The Shoulder And Back Your Car To The Exit

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If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should:

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Make A U-Turn Through The Median

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If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should:

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Question 11

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

One of your rear wheel must touch the curb.

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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

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Your front wheels must be turned towards the street.

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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

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Question 12

Which of these statements is NOT true about road workers?

Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones

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Which of these statements is NOT true about road workers?

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Road working equipment is painted orange

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Which of these statements is NOT true about road workers?

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White signs tell you of closed lanes and road work ahead

Question 13

Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

It is a space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings

The road is probably being repaired by slow moving vehicles

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Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

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If a street car is stopped at a safety zone controlled by a traffic signal, you can pass at 25 m.p.h.

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Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

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Question 14

If you are being tailgated, you should:

Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you

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If you are being tailgated, you should:

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Change lane or slow down to allow the tailgating vehicle to safely pass you

Step on your brakes

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If you are being tailgated, you should:

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Question 14 Explanation:

If you are in the left lane of a multi lane highway then you should move to the right lane and let the faster vehicles pass safely. If you are in the right lane on a two lane road then you should slow down enough so as to allow the tailgating vehicle to safely pass you on the left.

Question 15

To help avoid crashes, you should:

Ignore other drivers on the road

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To help avoid crashes, you should:

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Communicate with other drivers on the road

Avoid driving during rush hour

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To help avoid crashes, you should:

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Question 16

What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

There is none, other drivers just crowd in front of you

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What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

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If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react

You don't have to worry about the driver next to you

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What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

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Question 17

Which of these statements is true about blind spots?

Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots

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Which of these statements is true about blind spots?

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Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left

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Which of these statements is true about blind spots?

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Question 18

Following distance should increase when you:

Drive slower than the posted speed limit

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Following distance should increase when you:

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Are crowded by a tailgator

Follow a small passenger car

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Following distance should increase when you:

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Question 19

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way

Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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Speed up as he or she is passing you

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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Question 20

There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

Stop, then proceed when safe

Slow down before crossing

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There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

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Stop only if you see a train coming

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There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

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Question 21

You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should:

Start braking before you enter the curve

Do not brake unless it's absolutely necessary

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You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should:

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Start braking as soon as you enter the curve

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You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should:

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Question 22

Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a car crash when:

They are driving without any passengers

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Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a car crash when:

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They are driving with adult passengers

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Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a car crash when:

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They are driving with teenage passengers

Question 23

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

Are cited for a traffic violation

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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

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Paint your vehicle a different color

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You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

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Sell or transfer your vehicle

Question 24

When traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway, you should:

Use your four-way flashers

Use your high beams

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When traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway, you should:

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Drive on the shoulder

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When traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway, you should:

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Question 25

When passing a bicyclist, you should:

Move as far left as possible

Remain in the center of the lane

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When passing a bicyclist, you should:

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Blast your horn to alert the bicyclist

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When passing a bicyclist, you should:

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Question 26

A curb painted blue means:

Parking for a disabled person with a placard

Loading or unloading passengers only

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A curb painted blue means:

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Parking for a limited time

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A curb painted blue means:

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Question 27

An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle:

Carries radioactive materials

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An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle:

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Travels at slower speeds than normal traffic

Makes frequent stops

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An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle:

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Question 28

You are driving 55 m.p.h on a two lane road and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need a _______ gap in the oncoming traffic.

5 seconds

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You are driving 55 m.p.h on a two lane road and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need a _______ gap in the oncoming traffic.

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10-12 seconds

7 seconds

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You are driving 55 m.p.h on a two lane road and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need a _______ gap in the oncoming traffic.

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Question 29

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful

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Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

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Pedestrians, but only with the green 'WALK" signal

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Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

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Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

Question 30

You can drive in a carpool lane if you:

Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign

Are driving an empty 15 passenger van

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You can drive in a carpool lane if you:

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Want to pass the vehicle ahead

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You can drive in a carpool lane if you:

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Question 30 Explanation:

"High Occupancy Vehicle" lane, or car-pool lane is to move more people rather than more cars. Each vehicle that travels on a car pool lane must carry the minimum number of people posted at the entrance signs. Usually that means at least two people, or in some cases three people. Each child counts as an occupant, but pets, infants still in the womb, inflatable dolls or ghosts do not :-). Violators are subject to fine.

Question 31

You exit a freeway and see that the off ramp curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve

Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway

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You exit a freeway and see that the off ramp curves downhill. You should:

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Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking

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You exit a freeway and see that the off ramp curves downhill. You should:

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Question 31 Explanation:

As you approach a curve, you should slow down, downshift if you are driving a manual transmission, and smoothly steer around the curve. Once you have returned to safe road, accelerate again to the appropriate speed.

Question 32

Hydroplaning can be helped by driving:

Through Shallow Water

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Hydroplaning can be helped by driving:

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Through Deep Water

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Hydroplaning can be helped by driving:

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Slower

Question 33

Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

Dangerous because you're probably in one of the driver's blind spots

Recommended because it gives you an 'escape route'

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Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

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A good defensive driving technique to avoid driver's blind spots

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Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

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Question 34

There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

25 m.p.h.

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There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

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15 m.p.h.

10 m.p.h.

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There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

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Question 35

You may legally park your car:

On the shoulder of a freeway in an emergency

In an unmarked crosswalk

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You may legally park your car:

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On the side of the street facing oncoming traffic

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You may legally park your car:

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Question 36

This sign means:

The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions

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This sign means:

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Traffic on this road travels in both directions

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This sign means:

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You may not enter the road from your direction

Question 36 Explanation:

Do Not Enter, which you will see particularly on ramps to interstates, tells you that you must not enter the road or highway because it is used only for traveling in the opposite direction.

Question 37

You sold your vehicle. You must notify _______ within 5 days.

DMV

Your automobile club

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You sold your vehicle. You must notify _______ within 5 days.

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Your insurance company

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You sold your vehicle. You must notify _______ within 5 days.

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Question 38

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____ of the road.

Either side

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If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____ of the road.

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The right side

The left side

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If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____ of the road.

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Question 39

When parked on any hill, always set your parking brake and:

Leave your vehicle in gear or the "park" position

Leave your vehicle in neutral

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When parked on any hill, always set your parking brake and:

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keep your front wheels parallel to the road

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When parked on any hill, always set your parking brake and:

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Question 40

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Brake Hard

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When driving on slick roads, you should:

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Take Turns More Slowly

Change Lanes Quickly

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When driving on slick roads, you should:

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Question 41

Allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

At An Intersection

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Allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

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On An Up-Hill

At A Toll Plaza

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Allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

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Question 42

If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:

Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn

Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn

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If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:

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Violate the “4 – second” following distance rule

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If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:

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Question 43

The driver is:

Turning left

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The driver is:

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Turning right

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The driver is:

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Slowing or stopping

Question 44

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or “panic”) stops while driving in traffic?

Drive Slower Than The Flow Of Traffic

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What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or “panic”) stops while driving in traffic?

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Drive In The Right Lane Only

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What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or “panic”) stops while driving in traffic?

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Look Ahead And Maintain A Safe Following Distance

Question 45

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:

Leave a note on the vehicle

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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:

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Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the highway patrol

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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must:

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Both of the above

Question 46

The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop?

Out far enough to see cross traffic

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The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop?

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At the crosswalk or limit line

After the crosswalk

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The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop?

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Question 47

When driving on a one way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you:

Speed Up And Take The Nearest Exit

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When driving on a one way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you:

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Slow Down Until The Vehicle Passes Yo

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When driving on a one way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you:

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Drive Toward The Nearest Road Side And Stop

Question 48

You are coming to an intersection and notice the traffic signal is not working. What should you do?

Slow down and stop if necessary

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You are coming to an intersection and notice the traffic signal is not working. What should you do?

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Stop, then continue driving when it is safe

Stop only if other vehicles are present

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You are coming to an intersection and notice the traffic signal is not working. What should you do?

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Question 48 Explanation:

Consider as if the stop light is ON. You should make a complete stop and then proceed with caution after you check traffic from all sides and find it safe to continue driving through the intersection.

Question 49

When parking a car, you should:

Leave your vehicle in neutral

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When parking a car, you should:

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Keep your front wheels parallel to the road

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When parking a car, you should:

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Leave your vehicle in gear or the "park" position

Question 50

This sign means:

Yield to the vehicle

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This sign means:

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Vehicle has the right-of-way

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This sign means:

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Slow moving vehicle

Question 50 Explanation:

Vehicles that travel at 25 MPH or less, such as farm equipment and horse-drawn vehicles, must display these signs when using a public highway. Be prepared to adjust your speed or position when you see a vehicle with one of these signs.

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