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Provisional Driver's Exam
From the 2010 California Driver Handbook
53
Driving Skills
Not Applicable
09/27/2010

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[image] this yellow sign means:
Definition
the road ahead may be slippery
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When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Definition
Signal for at least five seconds prior to changing lanes
Term
[image]This yellow sign means:
Definition
Sharp turn to the right
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[image]This yellow sign means:
Definition
Merging lane ahead
Term
If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving you should:
Definition
Let the call go to voicemail
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You have had your license for three months. you may:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Definition
Drive between 5 a.m and 5 p.m unaccompanied
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
Definition
Sell or transfer your vehicle
Term
To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from:
Definition
the edge nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
Term
It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or more.
Definition
0.01%-One hundreth of one percent
Term
You are on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead which blocks your view. You must:
Definition
Not pass the other vehicle
Term
When you park on a level road next to a curb:
Definition
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
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It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
Definition
When the keys are in the ignition
Term
Check your rear view mirrors:
Definition
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Term
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
Definition
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
Term
Highways are most slippery:
Definition
When it firsts starts to rain after a dry spell
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You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:
Definition
You need the extra room to see around the truck
Term
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossing, you should always:
Definition
Look to the sides of your vehicle
Term
Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper)
Definition
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
Term
A traffic light is red, but a police officer is signaling you to continue driving. What should you do?
Definition
Do as the officer tells you.
Term
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
Definition
They are properly secured
Term
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
Definition
You can never turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first
Term
When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
Definition
Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane
Term
If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:
Definition
Suspend your driving privilege until you appear in court
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You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Definition
under any circumstances
Term
You should use your horn when:
Definition
It may prevent a collision
Term
[image] This yellow sign means:
Definition
There is a traffic signal ahead
Term
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
Definition
Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken
Term
To see carsin your blind spots, you should:
Definition
Turn your head
Term
[image]This white sign means:
Definition
Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic
Term
Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars:
Definition
increases your chances of an accident
Term
You were in a collision which caused more than $750 worth of damage. You must report the collision within 10 days to:
Definition
The DMV
Term
Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind?
Definition
Signaling at least 100 feet before turning
Term
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
Definition
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
Term
Which of the statements about drugs and driving is true?
Definition
Even over-the-counter the drugs can impair driving
Term
Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?
Definition
Slow down for the safety of you and the road workers
Term
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust of smoke blowing across the roadway you should drive slower and turn on your:
Definition
headlights
Term
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
Definition
Stop before entering
Term
Which one these statements is true about road construction zones?
Definition
Slow down for the safety of you and the road workers
Term
Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Definition
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
Term
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
Definition
At all times
Term
You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 45mph. All the other vehicles are driving 50 or faster. You may legally drive:
Definition
No faster than 45mph
Term
You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must:
Definition
Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn
Term
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of way:
Definition
Whether or not the a crosswalk is marked
Term
Backing your vehicle is
Definition
always dangerous to do
Term
When looking ahead while driving, you should:
Definition
Scan from side to side
Term
You are driving on a one way street. You may turn left onto another one way street:
Definition
If traffic on the street is moving to the left
Term
You may legally park your car:
Definition
In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
Term
Backing your vehicle is
Definition
always dangerous to do
Term
The speed limit for a school zone is __, unless posted
Definition
25mph
Term
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of way
Definition
whether or not a crosswalk is marked
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