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1. What are the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits for
drivers over 21 age?

a) 0.08% for all drivers

b) 0.05% for commercial drivers and 0.08% for non-commercial drivers

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c) 0.02% for drivers under 21 and 0.08% for drivers over 21

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Answer: (a)

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Explanation: As per the California Vehicle Code Section 23152, it is illegal to drive with
a BAC of 0.08% or more for all drivers.

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2. How should you signal when making a turn?
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a) Use hand signals
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b) Use turn signals on your vehicle
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c) Both a and b
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Answer: (b)

Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22107, drivers are
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required to use their vehicle's turn signals when making a turn. Hand signals are not
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legally required.
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3. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on the


highway?
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a: Leave the vehicle and call for a tow truck


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b: Stay in the vehicle and call for a tow truck

c: Leave the vehicle and start walking for help

Answer: (b)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22500, if your vehicle
breaks down on the highway, it is important to stay in your vehicle and call for a tow
truck. If you leave your vehicle, you may be putting yourself in danger.

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4. How should you react when an emergency vehicle with flashing

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lights approaches you?

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a) Speed up and get out of their way

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b) Slow down and pull over to the right side of the road

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c) Ignore them and continue driving

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Explanation: As per the California Vehicle Code Section 21806, drivers are required to
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yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles with flashing lights by slowing down and
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moving over to the right side of the road, if possible.


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5. What should you do when approaching a stopped school bus?


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a) Slow down and be prepared to stop


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b) Continue driving at the same speed


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c) Pass the bus on the left side


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Answer: (a)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22454, when


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approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, drivers must stop and wait
until the bus starts moving again or the bus driver signals that it is safe to proceed.

6. What is the speed limit on a residential street?

a) 35 mph

b) 25 mph

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c) 45 mph

Answer: (b)

Explanation: As per the California Vehicle Code Section 22350, the speed limit on
residential streets is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

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7. What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

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a) Leave the scene and call for a tow truck

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b) Stop and exchange information with the other driver(s) and call the police

c) Ignore the collision and continue driving

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Answer: (b)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20002, drivers involved in
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a collision must stop and exchange information with the other driver(s) and call the
police if there is injury or property damage. Failing to do so is considered a hit-and-run.
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8. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?


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a) Try to use the emergency brake

b) Pull over and call for a tow truck


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c) Keep driving and hope for the best


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Answer: (a)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 26708, if your brakes fail
while driving, you should try to use the emergency brake and pull over to the side of the
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road as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not continue driving and hope for the best.

9. What are the rules for passing other vehicles?

a) Only pass on the left side

b) Only pass on the right side

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c) Pass on either side if it is safe to do so

Answer: (c)

Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21750, drivers are
allowed to pass other vehicles on either side as long as it is safe to do so. It is illegal to

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pass on the right side if it is not safe or when it is prohibited by signs or markings.

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10. How should you react when approaching a construction zone?

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a) Speed up and get through it as quickly as possible

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b) Slow down and be prepared for unexpected changes in the road

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c) Ignore the construction zone and continue driving at the same speed

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21460.5, drivers must
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slow down and be prepared for unexpected changes in the road when approaching a
construction zone. Ignoring the construction zone and continuing to drive at the same
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speed can be dangerous and increase the risk of a collision.


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11. What are the rules for merging onto a highway?


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a) Merge onto the highway at the highest possible speed


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b) Merge onto the highway only when there is no traffic on the highway
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c) Yield to traffic already on the highway and merge when it is safe to do so


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Answer: (c)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21805, when merging
onto a highway, drivers must yield to traffic already on the highway and merge when it is
safe to do so. Merging onto the highway at the highest possible speed or only when
there is no traffic on the highway can be dangerous and increase the risk of a collision.

12. What is the minimum following distance you should maintain


when driving behind another vehicle?

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a) 2 seconds

b) 3 seconds

c) 4 seconds

Answer: (b)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21703, drivers are
required to maintain a minimum following distance of 3 seconds behind the vehicle in

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front of them. This allows for a safe distance in case the vehicle in front of you needs to

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stop suddenly.

13. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

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a) Slow down and stop before entering the roundabout

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b) Speed up and enter the roundabout without yielding
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c) Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when it is safe to do so
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Answer: (c)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21460, when


approaching a roundabout, drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout and
enter when it is safe to do so. Speeding up and entering the roundabout without yielding
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or stopping before entering the roundabout can be dangerous and increase the risk of a
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collision.
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14. What should you do if you are in a vehicle with a tire blowout?
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a) Keep driving and hope for the best


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b) Pull over and call for a tow truck

c) Gradually slow down and pull over to the side of the road

Answer: (c)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 27602, if you experience
a tire blowout while driving, it is important to gradually slow down and pull over to the
side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not keep driving and hope for the best
as this can be dangerous and increase the risk of a collision. It is also important to call
for a tow truck and have your vehicle inspected by a professional.

15. What are the rules for yielding to pedestrians?

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a) Always yield to pedestrians

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b) Never yield to pedestrians

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c) Yield to pedestrians only when they are in a crosswalk

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Answer: (a)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21950, drivers must

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always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, regardless of whether they are in a
crosswalk or not. Pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing the street, and
drivers must take necessary precautions to avoid hitting them.
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16. What should you do when approaching a crosswalk with a


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flashing red signal?


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a) Slow down and be prepared to stop

b) Continue driving at the same speed


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c) Speed up and pass through the crosswalk quickly


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Answer: (a)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21456, when


approaching a crosswalk with a flashing red signal, drivers must slow down and be
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prepared to stop. This indicates that pedestrians may be crossing the street and drivers
must take necessary precautions to avoid hitting them. Speeding up and passing
through the crosswalk quickly can be dangerous and increase the risk of a collision.

17. What are the rules for sharing the road with bicycles?

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a) Always drive as close to the right side of the road as possible

b) Always drive as close to the left side of the road as possible

c) Give bicycles at least 3 feet of clearance when passing

Answer: (c)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21760, drivers must give
bicycles at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. This allows for a safe distance

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between the vehicle and the bicycle, and also allows the driver to see the bicycle rider's

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hand signals.

18. How should you react when approaching an intersection with a

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traffic signal that is not working?

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a) Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
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b) Treat the intersection as if there were no traffic signals
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c) Treat the intersection as a yield sign


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Answer: (a)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21450, when


approaching an intersection with a traffic signal that is not working, drivers should treat
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the intersection as a four-way stop. This means that drivers must come to a complete
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stop and yield to vehicles coming from the right if there is no traffic signal to guide them.
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19. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?


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a) Slow down and be prepared to stop


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b) Continue driving at the same speed

c) Speed up and pass through the stop sign quickly

Answer: (a)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22450, when
approaching a stop sign, drivers must slow down and come to a complete stop before
proceeding. Speeding up and passing through the stop sign quickly can be dangerous
and increase the risk of a collision.

20. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?

a) Slow down and be prepared to stop

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b) Continue driving at the same speed

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c) Yield to traffic already in the intersection

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Answer: (c)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21451, when
approaching a yield sign, drivers must yield to traffic already in the intersection. This

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means that drivers must slow down and come to a complete stop if necessary before
proceeding.
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21. What should you do when approaching a traffic signal that is
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flashing yellow?
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a) Slow down and be prepared to stop


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b) Continue driving at the same speed


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c) Treat the signal as a yield sign


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Answer: (a)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21452, when


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approaching a traffic signal that is flashing yellow, drivers must slow down and be
prepared to stop. This indicates that the traffic signal is about to change and drivers
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must take necessary precautions to avoid running a red light.

22. What should you do when approaching a traffic signal that is


flashing red?

a) Slow down and be prepared to stop

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b) Continue driving at the same speed

c) Treat the signal as a stop sign

Answer: (c)

Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21453, when

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approaching a traffic signal that is flashing red, drivers must treat the signal as a stop

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sign. This means that drivers must come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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23. What should you do when approaching a traffic signal that is solid

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red?

a) Slow down and be prepared to stop

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b) Continue driving at the same speed
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c) Treat the signal as a yield sign
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Answer: (a)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21453, when


approaching a traffic signal that is solid red, drivers must stop and wait for the signal to
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change before proceeding.

24. What should you do when approaching a traffic signal that is


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flashing yellow and red together?


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a) Slow down and be prepared to stop


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b) Continue driving at the same speed


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c) Treat the signal as a caution signal, prepare to stop if necessary


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Answer: (c)

Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21453, when


approaching a traffic signal that is flashing yellow and red together, drivers must treat
the signal as a caution signal, and prepare to stop if necessary. This means that drivers
must slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary, but proceed with caution.

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25. What should you do when approaching a traffic signal that is solid
green?

a) Slow down and be prepared to stop

b) Continue driving at the same speed

c) Proceed through the intersection with caution

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Answer: (c)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21453, when

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approaching a traffic signal that is solid green, drivers must proceed through the
intersection with caution. This means that drivers must be aware of the traffic and
pedestrians in the area and take necessary precautions to avoid a collision.

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26. What should you do when approaching a traffic signal that is
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flashing green?
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a) Slow down and be prepared to stop
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b) Continue driving at the same speed


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c) Treat the signal as a yield sign


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Answer: (c)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21453, when


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approaching a traffic signal that is flashing green, drivers must treat the signal as a yield
sign. This means that drivers must yield to traffic already in the intersection before
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proceeding.
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27. What are the rules for parking on a hill?


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a) Park with the wheels turned towards the curb

b) Park with the wheels turned away from the curb

c) Park with the wheels parallel to the curb

Answer: (a)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22507, when parking on
a hill, drivers must park with the wheels turned towards the curb. This prevents the
vehicle from rolling away and causing a collision.

28. What are the rules for parking in a handicapped space?

a) Only park if you have a handicapped parking permit

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b) Park for as long as you need

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c) Park for a maximum of 2 hours

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Answer: (a)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22511.5, only vehicles
with a handicapped parking permit are allowed to park in designated handicapped

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spaces. It is illegal to park in a handicapped space without a permit.
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29. What are the rules for parking in a residential area?
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a) Park for as long as you need


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b) Park for a maximum of 2 hours


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c) Park only on the odd-numbered side of the street


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Answer: (b)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22507, in residential


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areas, parking is limited to a maximum of 2 hours unless otherwise posted. This helps
to prevent congestion and ensure that residents have access to parking on their street.
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30. What are the rules for parking in a business district?


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a) Park for as long as you need

b) Park for a maximum of 2 hours

c) Park only on the even-numbered side of the street

Answer: (b)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22507, in business
districts, parking is limited to a maximum of 2 hours unless otherwise posted. This helps
to prevent congestion and ensure that customers have access to parking near the
businesses.

31. What are the rules for parking in a fire lane?

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a) Park for as long as you need

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b) Park for a maximum of 2 hours

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c) Do not park in a fire lane

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Answer: (c)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22500.7, it is illegal to
park in a fire lane. Fire lanes are designated areas for emergency vehicles and must be
kept clear at all times to ensure that emergency vehicles have access to the area in
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case of an emergency.
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32. What should you do if you are involved in a collision with a parked
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vehicle?
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a) Leave the scene and call for a tow truck


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b) Stop and exchange information with the other driver(s) and call the police
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c) Ignore the collision and continue driving


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Answer: (b)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20002, drivers involved in
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a collision with a parked vehicle must stop and exchange information with the other
driver(s) and call the police if there is injury or property damage. Failing to do so is
considered a hit-and-run.

33. What should you do if you are involved in a collision with a


pedestrian?

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a) Leave the scene and call for a tow truck

b) Stop and exchange information with the pedestrian and call the police

c) Ignore the collision and continue driving

Answer: (b)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20001, drivers involved in
a collision with a pedestrian must stop and exchange information with the pedestrian

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and call the police if there is injury or property damage. Failing to do so is considered a

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hit-and-run.

34. What should you do if you are involved in a collision with a

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cyclist?

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a) Leave the scene and call for a tow truck
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b) Stop and exchange information with the cyclist and call the police
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c) Ignore the collision and continue driving


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Answer: (b)
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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20003, drivers involved in
a collision with a cyclist must stop and exchange information with the cyclist and call the
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police if there is injury or property damage. Failing to do so is considered a hit-and-run.


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35. What should you do if you are involved in a collision with an


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animal?
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a) Leave the scene and call for a tow truck


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b) Stop and exchange information with the owner of the animal and call the
police

c) Ignore the collision and continue driving

Answer: (b)

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Explanation: According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20002, drivers involved in
a collision with an animal must stop and exchange information with the owner of the
animal if it is possible. If the animal is injured, the driver should call the police for help. If
the animal is dead, the driver should report the collision to the nearest California
Highway Patrol office or local law enforcement agency. Failing to do so is considered a
hit-and-run and is illegal.

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