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On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.
On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.
55 mph
A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to:
A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to:
What does a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow mean?
What does a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow mean?
Yield and then proceed with caution
A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within how many days?
A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within how many days?
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What does a double solid white line mean?
What does a double solid white line mean?
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Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:
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A ___ painted curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.
A ___ painted curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.
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Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate:
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate:
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At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet before stopping.
At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet before stopping.
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If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should:
If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should:
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A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
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Before backing up your vehicle, you should continue to look ______ while backing.
Before backing up your vehicle, you should continue to look ______ while backing.
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Blind pedestrians may carry _______ canes or use guide dogs.
Blind pedestrians may carry _______ canes or use guide dogs.
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It is unsafe for you to pass when:
It is unsafe for you to pass when:
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When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, which lane should you turn into?
When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, which lane should you turn into?
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If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________.
If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________.
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In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is:
In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is:
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You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before making a left turn.
You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before making a left turn.
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You are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV if:
You are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV if:
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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive at what speed?
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive at what speed?
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Which type of vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Which type of vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
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Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on a California two-lane undivided highway.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on a California two-lane undivided highway.
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When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into:
When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into:
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A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that:
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that:
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At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from which direction?
At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from which direction?
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An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.
An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.
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In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?
In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?
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If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a police pursuit, you may be fined at least:
If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a police pursuit, you may be fined at least:
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You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.
You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.
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If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a peace officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties?
If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a peace officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties?
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Under California law, if you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to __ for a first offense and up to __ for each subsequent offense.
Under California law, if you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to __ for a first offense and up to __ for each subsequent offense.
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If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may be sentenced to jail for:
If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may be sentenced to jail for:
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In California, you must not park within _______ of a railroad track.
In California, you must not park within _______ of a railroad track.
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What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?
What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:
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U-turns in business districts are legal at:
U-turns in business districts are legal at:
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Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb?
Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb?
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What is reaction distance?
What is reaction distance?
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It is illegal to leave a child ___ years or younger unattended in a motor vehicle.
It is illegal to leave a child ___ years or younger unattended in a motor vehicle.
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The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally:
The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally:
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If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may be sentenced to:
If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may be sentenced to:
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If you are under 21 years of age and your BAC measures 0.01% or higher on the breath test (PAS), you may be suspended for:
If you are under 21 years of age and your BAC measures 0.01% or higher on the breath test (PAS), you may be suspended for:
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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:
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:
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What does this sign mean?
What does this sign mean?
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What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?
What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?
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If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, drivers should:
If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, drivers should:
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If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
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You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?
You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?
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What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?
What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?
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At 55 mph, it takes about ____ feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
At 55 mph, it takes about ____ feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:
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A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:
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What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?
What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?
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A thumping sound can be a warning:
A thumping sound can be a warning:
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If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:
If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:
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What does this sign mean?
What does this sign mean?
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Study Notes
Speed Limits and Regulations
- Maximum speed limit while towing trailers on a two-lane undivided highway is 55 mph unless posted otherwise.
- Maximum speed limit in a California business district is 25 mph.
- On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit is also 55 mph unless stated differently.
Signaling and Turns
- A driver signaling with hand and arm pointed upward indicates intent to turn right.
- Continuously signal 100 feet before making a left turn from a one-way street to another one-way street; left turns should enter any safely open lane.
- A center lane between opposing traffic lanes is designated for left turns only.
Traffic Signals and Signs
- A flashing yellow arrow traffic signal requires drivers to yield and proceed with caution.
- A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates it cannot travel faster than 25 mph.
- Blue traffic signs provide information about road user services.
Collisions and Reporting
- Significant collisions must be reported to the DMV within 10 days.
- A written report (SR1) to the DMV is required if property damage exceeds $1,000 or if there are injuries.
Road Markings and Distances
- A double solid white line prohibits crossing lanes traveling in the same direction.
- Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two feet apart indicate a barrier.
- At 55 mph under ideal conditions, a vehicle travels approximately 400 feet during the driver's reaction time before stopping.
Interactions with Other Vehicles
- Yield the right-of-way to bicycles when they reach an intersection simultaneously.
- When approaching with high-beam headlights from another vehicle, look to the right side of the road to avoid temporary blindness.
- Emergency vehicles with lights and sirens may pass red lights and exceed speed limits.
Parking and Road Safety
- Do not park within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.
- Front wheels should be turned away from the curb when parked uphill next to a curb.
- Children 6 years or younger should not be left unattended in a vehicle.
Legal Obligations and Penalties
- Notify the DMV within 5 days upon selling or transferring a vehicle.
- Offenders convicted of driving without a seat belt may face fines up to $20 for the first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses.
- Serious injury attempts to evade police may incur fines of at least $2,000.
Driving Behavior and Safety Practices
- If a driver hits a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, they must leave a note with contact information.
- If the rear wheels start to skid, steer in the direction the vehicle is attempting to go.
- If driving slower than traffic, you might disrupt flow and risk a ticket.
Pedestrian Regulations
- Blind pedestrians use white canes or guide dogs for mobility.
- Vehicles must yield to vehicles coming from the right when there are no stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals at an intersection.
- A safety zone for passengers boarding buses or trolleys cannot be driven through at any time.
Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- Locked wheel skids are often caused by braking too hard at high speeds.
- Bicyclists and pedestrians have specific right-of-way regulations that must be followed by drivers.
- Arrows on pavement markings guide which lane to use for turning.
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Test your knowledge on driving regulations and traffic signals with our Driving Flashcards Quiz. This quiz covers important speed limits and hand signals that every driver should know for safe travel. Brush up on your driving skills and stay informed about the rules of the road!
