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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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If you are being followed too closely, what should you do?
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Speed up to increase the space cushion between you and the tailgater.
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Use hand signals to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
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Merge into the lane on your right, if possible.
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2.
When passing you should NOT:
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Return to your lane before you can see the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
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Check your rearview mirrors and glance over your shoulder before pulling out to pass.
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Stay within the speed limit while completing the pass.
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3.
You should drive more carefully when you are driving:
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Near schools.
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All the other answers are correct.
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Near playgrounds.
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4.
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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Jailed in the country jail for not more than one year.
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Given a warning and a citation.
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Fined up to $2,000.
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5.
Regulatory signs normally are _____:
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Yellow.
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Orange.
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White
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6.
An open container of alcohol must be kept:
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Under the front seat.
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In the glove department.
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In the trunk.
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7.
Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
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Causes the front wheels to lock.
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Causes harsh stops.
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Damages the brakes.
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8.
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:
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Pull to the right in the intersection and stop.
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Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
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Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes.
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9.
A flashing red light at an intersection means:
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Stop and yield the right-of-way.
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Stop and wait for the green light.
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You have the right-of-way.
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