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California residents who drive on public roads and highways must have a California driver license. When you apply for a California license, you must present acceptable document(s) establishing your identity, residency, birthdate, and provide your social security number, if eligible. Examinations include a vision test, a knowledge test, and a driving test, if required. The CA DMV written test covers information found in the California Driver Handbook, including road rules, safe driving practices, and signs questions. The DMV knowledge test consists of 36 questions and you'll need 30 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official CA DMV practice permit test.
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Yellow traffic signs:
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Guide drivers.
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When combined with an octagonal shape, tell drivers they must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.
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Warn drivers.
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In areas with no pedestrian crosswalks or signals, pedestrians:
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Have the right-of-way. Yield to a pedestrian ready to cross the street.
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Should yield the right-of-way to vehicles before crossing.
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Have the right-of-way over motor vehicles, but not over bicycles.
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To warn other drivers of a collision ahead, you should:
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Turn on your high-beam headlights and sound your horn.
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Turn on your emergency flashers or flash your brake lights.
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Pump your brakes and dim your lights to low beam.
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Before making a left turn from a one-way street, you must:
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Be in the lane closest to the left curb.
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Be in the lane closest to the center of the street.
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Be in the lane closest to the right curb.
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California's "Basic Speed Law" says that:
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You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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You should never drive faster than the posted minimum speed.
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The speed you travel at should not vary depending on the weather conditions.
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Your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device. You should:
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Check the incoming number before answering the call.
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Answer the call if it's an important one.
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Not answer the call.
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When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
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On a hill or curve.
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At highway intersections.
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All of the above.
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Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
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Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
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Often have to use of the left lane to complete the turn.
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May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.
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When you see this sign, you should:
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Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
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Always stop at the crosswalk.
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Slow down, proceed with caution and watch for blind people.
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