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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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When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:
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You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles.
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You should drive directly alongside other vehicle.
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Always use the center lane for regular driving.
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2.
This white sign means you:
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May turn left on a green light when it is safe to do so.
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Must wait for the solid green light before you turn left.
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May turn left only on a green arrow.
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Drivers should yield the right-of-way:
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At controlled intersections.
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When they are in a roundabout or traffic circle.
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When it helps prevent a collision.
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You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:
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only if a collision has occurred.
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whenever you drive in California.
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only if you have been drinking alcohol.
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If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, drivers should:
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Maintain their speed and make it through the water.
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Steer their vehicle around the water, if possible.
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Shift into neutral as they drive through the water.
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A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is:
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Helped by another person.
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Led by a guide dog, or using a white cane.
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Wearing dark glasses.
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When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:
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Low beam headlights.
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Parking lights.
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High beam headlights.
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To avoid crashes with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
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Adjust your rear-view mirrors every few minutes.
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Sound your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear, before changing lanes.
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9.
An arrow painted on the roadway means:
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Drivers may make the movement indicated by the arrow.
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Drivers must make the movement indicated by the arrow.
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Drivers must make the movement indicated by the arrow, then come to a complete stop.
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