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U-turns in residential districts are legal when there are no vehicles approaching nearby.
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If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
When the road is slippery after it first starts to rain, you should:
Avoid making fast turns and fast stops.
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine whenever you drive in California.
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When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
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Collisions can happen more often when one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
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When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you:
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You should dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle you are approaching from behind.
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The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street, your wheels must be within:
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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:
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A white painted curb means:
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A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:
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On a green arrow, you must:
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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle under no circumstances.
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When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
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When driving in fog, you should use your:
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
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You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before making a left turn.
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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 notify the DMV within 5 days.
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You may legally block an intersection under no circumstances.
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
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Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
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California's 'Basic Speed Law' says:
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart may not be crossed for any reason.
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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:
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
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You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
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You may not park your vehicle next to a red painted curb.
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With a Class C driver's license, a person may drive:
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Roadways are most slippery during the first rain after a dry spell.
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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
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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 $750 or if there are any injuries.
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Study Notes
U-Turns and Legal Requirements
- U-turns are permitted in residential areas when no vehicles are approaching.
- Consent to take a chemical alcohol test is mandatory whenever driving in California.
Traffic Signs and Collisions
- Orange construction signs indicate the presence of workers and equipment on freeways.
- Roads become slick when it first begins to rain; avoid quick turns and sudden stops to maintain control.
- Collisions are more likely when a vehicle moves at significantly different speeds from the traffic flow.
Lane Changes and Merging
- You should return to your lane after passing another vehicle when you can see its headlights in your rearview mirror.
- To enter traffic from a stop, ensure there is enough space to accelerate to the speed of traffic.
- When merging onto a freeway, match your speed to that of the existing traffic.
Night Driving and Visibility
- Dim headlights for oncoming vehicles or when less than 300 feet from another vehicle.
- Drive slowly enough at night to stop within the illuminated range of your headlights.
- Use low beam headlights when driving in fog for better visibility.
Parking Regulations
- When parking parallel to a curb, ensure wheels are within 18 inches of the curb.
- Front wheels should be turned to the right when parking uphill without a curb.
Speed Limits and Traffic Laws
- The speed limit at an unmarked railroad crossing is 15 mph.
- In residential areas, the default speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
- Notify the DMV within 5 days after selling or transferring a vehicle.
Safety Practices and Responsibilities
- Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing, continuing to do so as long as lights are active.
- You cannot block an intersection under any circumstances.
- Large trucks have larger blind spots compared to most passenger vehicles, necessitating extra caution.
Reporting Accidents
- In a minor collision with a parked vehicle where the owner is not present, leave a note and report the incident to local authorities.
Traffic Signals and Turn Signals
- Signal continuously for 100 feet before making a left turn from a roadway.
- When turning left from a one-way street to another one-way street, use the lane closest to the left curb.
Driving Etiquette and Compliance
- Avoid driving off the paved roadway for passing under any condition.
- Under California's "Basic Speed Law," driving speed must always be safe for current conditions, regardless of posted limits.
- If involved in an accident causing damage over $750 or resulting in injuries, submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV.
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