Driver’s license knowledge test (Class C) · California DMV
Sharing the road
Questions and answers
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You are driving beside a large truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does this mean?
The truck driver cannot see you
Trucks have large blind spots called No Zones. If you cannot see the mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
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A passenger vehicle at 55 mph can stop within 300 feet. How far can a large vehicle at the same speed take to stop?
Up to 400 feet
Heavier vehicles need more distance. Do not cut in front of a large vehicle and then slow down.
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Why do large trucks often swing wide to complete a turn?
The rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels
The longer the vehicle, the bigger the gap between front and rear wheel paths. Check its turn signals before passing.
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On which side should you pass a large vehicle?
The left side
Always pass a large vehicle on the left, then move ahead of it. Do not drive alongside longer than needed.
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A bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone. How fast may you pass?
No more than 10 mph
You may pass a bus, streetcar, or trolley stopped at a safety zone or traffic light at no more than 10 mph.
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May you drive through a safety zone?
No, under any condition
Safety zones are set aside for pedestrians waiting for transit. Never drive through one.
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What following distance should you keep behind a motorcycle?
Three seconds
A three-second gap gives you room if the motorcyclist brakes suddenly or falls.
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May you pass a motorcycle while staying in the same lane?
No, never
Give a motorcycle the full lane whenever possible and never pass it in the same lane.
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An emergency vehicle is approaching with its siren and red lights on. What must you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until it has passed
Yield to emergency vehicles using a siren and red lights by pulling to the right edge and stopping.
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You are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching. What should you do?
Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop
Do not block the intersection. Clear it first, then pull right and stop.
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How closely may you follow an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights on?
No closer than 300 feet
Following within 300 feet of an emergency vehicle with siren or flashing lights on is against the law.
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A law enforcement officer directs you to go through a red light. What should you do?
Follow the officer’s direction
Directions from a law enforcement officer or firefighter must be obeyed even when they conflict with signs, signals, or laws.
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You approach a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights. What must you do?
Move over and slow down
The Move Over rule applies to stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and road work vehicles showing flashing lights.
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You cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist. How much space must you leave?
At least three feet
If you cannot give three feet of clearance, wait behind the bicyclist until you can.
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What rights do bicyclists have on the road?
The same rights and responsibilities as other drivers
Bicyclists share the road under the same rules as other drivers.
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What does an orange and red triangle on the back of a vehicle mean?
A slow-moving vehicle
The triangle marks slow-moving vehicles, such as road maintenance vehicles, which usually travel at 25 mph or less.
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Neighborhood electric vehicles and low-speed vehicles may not use roads with a speed limit above what?
35 mph
NEVs and LSVs reach a maximum of 25 mph and are restricted from roads where the limit is greater than 35 mph.
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A school bus ahead on a two-lane road is stopped with red lights flashing. What must you do?
Stop, from either direction, until the red lights stop flashing
Traffic in both directions must stop and stay stopped while the red lights flash.
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A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the other side of a divided highway. Must you stop?
No
On a divided or multilane highway with two or more lanes in each direction, traffic on the other side does not need to stop.
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What do flashing yellow lights on a school bus warn you to do?
Slow down and prepare to stop
Some buses flash yellow lights while preparing to stop to let children off.
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When are fines doubled in highway construction or maintenance zones?
When workers are present
Fines double in construction and maintenance zones when workers are present, and in Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.
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You are towing a trailer on a freeway. Which lane must you use?
The far-right lane, or a lane marked for slower vehicles
Vehicles towing a trailer and trucks with three or more axles stay in the far-right lane or a lane marked for slower vehicles.
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What must a truck showing a diamond-shaped hazardous load sign do at railroad tracks?
Stop before crossing
Vehicles with hazardous load placards must stop before crossing railroad tracks. Be ready for them to stop.
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A driver close behind you wishes to drive faster. What should you do?
Move to the right
If you choose to drive slower than other traffic, use the right lane and let faster traffic by.
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What is a No Zone?
A large blind spot around a truck or other large vehicle
Large vehicles have big blind spots, called No Zones, where your vehicle can vanish from the driver’s view.
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Within what distance can an average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph stop?
300 feet
An average passenger vehicle at 55 mph can stop within 300 feet. A large vehicle can need up to 400 feet.
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Which truck needs more distance to stop from the same speed?
A loaded truck
The heavier the vehicle, the longer it takes to stop safely.
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Why should you never pull in front of a large vehicle and then brake suddenly?
It cannot stop fast enough to avoid hitting you
Large vehicles keep extra space ahead because they need it to stop. Do not take that space and then slow down.
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A truck ahead of you drifts left as it nears a corner. What should you check before you pass it?
Its turn signals, because it may be swinging wide to turn right
A large vehicle may swing wide in the opposite direction before turning. Read its turn signals first.
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On a divided highway with four or more lanes in one direction, which lanes may large trucks use?
The two lanes farthest to the right
On such highways large vehicles may be driven in the two right-hand lanes.
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You have just passed a large truck on its left. What should you do next?
Move ahead of it instead of staying alongside
Do not drive next to a large vehicle longer than you need to. Pass, then move ahead.
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Why is it a problem to drive alongside a large vehicle for longer than needed?
It makes it hard for its driver to avoid dangers in the road
A vehicle alongside leaves the truck driver no room to steer around a hazard.
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What is a common mistake when judging an approaching large truck?
Thinking it is moving slower than it really is
Large vehicles often look slower than they are. Do not underestimate their size and speed.
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Your exit is close and a large truck is in the lane you need. What should you avoid?
Changing lanes directly in front of the truck to reach the exit
Never cut directly in front of a large vehicle to reach an exit or a turn.
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What is a safety zone?
A space set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys
Safety zones protect people waiting for transit in the road.
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How is a safety zone marked on the road?
By raised buttons or markers
Raised buttons or markers on the road show the edge of a safety zone.
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A trolley is stopped at a traffic light and you approach at 20 mph. What must you do to pass it?
Slow to 10 mph or less
The 10 mph limit for passing applies at a traffic light as well as at a safety zone.
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A streetcar is standing still on a two-way street. May you pass it on its left side?
Not as a rule, whether it is moving or standing
Passing a streetcar or light rail vehicle on the left is allowed only in three listed cases.
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Which of these does NOT allow you to pass a light rail vehicle on its left?
The left side is clear and you are in a hurry
The exceptions are a one-way street, an officer’s direction, and tracks too close to the right side.
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Streetcar tracks run so close to the right side of the road that you cannot pass on the right. What may you do?
Pass the streetcar on the left
When the tracks leave no room on the right, passing on the left is permitted.
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What rights do light rail vehicles have on public roads?
The same rights and responsibilities as other vehicles
Light rail vehicles share public roads under the same rules as other vehicles.
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A light rail vehicle is approaching and you want to turn across its path. What should you do?
Wait, and never turn in front of it
Never turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle.
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You are turning across light rail tracks. When may you complete the turn?
Only when the traffic light shows you may proceed
Check for approaching light rail vehicles and finish the turn only on the traffic light’s indication.
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What effect can light rail vehicles have on traffic lights?
They can interrupt them
Light rail vehicles can interrupt traffic lights, so watch the light before you proceed.
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What can create blind spots for a light rail operator?
Buildings, trees, and other items
Know where light rail vehicles run. Objects along the route can hide you from the operator.
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Why should you look for motorcycles and use your mirrors before changing lanes?
They are small and easily vanish in your blind spots
Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see, so check for them when changing lanes or entering a road.
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Why is a three-second gap behind a motorcycle recommended?
It helps you avoid hitting the rider if they brake suddenly or fall
The space gives you time to stop if the motorcyclist brakes hard or goes down.
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Is lane splitting legal in California?
Yes
Sharing lanes with motorcycles is legal. Still, give a motorcycle the full lane whenever possible.
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What is lane splitting?
Sharing a lane with a motorcycle
Lane splitting is the name for sharing lanes with motorcycles.
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How much of the lane should you give a motorcycle whenever possible?
The full lane
A motorcycle should have the whole lane whenever you can give it.
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You are parked beside traffic and about to open your door. What should you check for?
Motorcyclists coming up alongside
Check for motorcyclists before opening a door next to traffic.
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A motorcyclist wants to pass you. How can you help when it is possible?
Move to one side of your lane to give more room
When you can, shift to one side of your lane so the motorcyclist has more room to pass.
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Which signals on an emergency vehicle mean you must give it the right-of-way?
A siren and red lights
Yield to any emergency vehicle that is using a siren and red lights.
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What may happen if you fail to pull over for an emergency vehicle using its siren and red lights?
You may get a ticket
Not pulling over for an emergency vehicle can bring a ticket.
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When should you NOT pull to the right and stop at once for an approaching emergency vehicle?
When you are inside an intersection
In an intersection, keep going through it first, then pull to the right and stop.
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An ambulance with its siren on passes you. May you follow close behind it to get through traffic?
No, you must stay at least 300 feet back
Following within 300 feet of an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights on is illegal.
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You hear about a large fire nearby and drive over to watch. What can happen?
You can be arrested
Driving to the scene of a fire, collision, or other disaster gets in the way of rescue crews and can lead to arrest.
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A firefighter waves you into a lane that a sign marks as closed. What should you do?
Follow the firefighter’s direction
Orders from a firefighter or law enforcement officer come before signs, signals, and laws.
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A tow truck is stopped at the roadside with flashing amber warning lights. What must you do?
Move over and slow down
Move over and slow down for stationary emergency vehicles and tow trucks showing flashing amber warning lights.
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Besides emergency vehicles and tow trucks, for which stopped vehicles must you move over and slow down?
Road work vehicles showing emergency flashing or amber warning lights
Stopped road work vehicles with emergency flashing or amber warning lights are covered too.
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Road maintenance vehicles showing the slow-moving triangle usually travel at what speed?
25 mph or less
Expect such vehicles to be moving at 25 mph or less and adjust your speed.
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Where do large trucks, bicycles, and some cars tend to lose speed?
On long or steep hills
Be ready for slower vehicles ahead on long or steep hills.
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You meet a golf cart, scooter, or neighborhood electric vehicle on a public road. What should you do?
Adjust your speed to share the road with it
These slow-moving motorized vehicles may use public roads. Adjust your speed for them.
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What is the top speed that neighborhood electric vehicles and low-speed vehicles reach?
25 mph
NEVs and LSVs reach a maximum speed of 25 mph.
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A road has a posted speed limit of 40 mph. May a low-speed vehicle use it?
No, the limit is higher than 35 mph
NEVs and LSVs are restricted from roads where the speed limit is above 35 mph.
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What should you watch for when you see an NEV ROUTE or NEV USE ONLY marking?
Slow-moving vehicles
These signs and markings tell you that slow neighborhood electric vehicles use the road.
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May horse-drawn vehicles and people riding horses use the road with motor vehicles?
Yes, they are allowed to share the road
Horse-drawn vehicles and riders of horses or other animals may share the road with motor vehicles.
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A driver honks on purpose to frighten a horse beside the road. What does the law say?
Intentionally scaring horses or livestock is against the law
Scaring horses or livestock on purpose is illegal.
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What does a road sign with a picture of an animal tell you?
Watch for animals on or near the road
A sign showing an animal warns that animals may be on or near the road.
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You see livestock close to the road ahead. What should you do?
Slow down or stop, and go on when it is safe
Near animals or livestock, slow down or stop and continue only when it is safe.
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Someone is herding animals across the road and gives you directions. What should you do?
Follow the directions of the person in charge of the animals
Follow the directions of whoever is in charge of the animals.
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May bicyclists ever ride on a freeway?
Yes, on certain sections with no alternate route where it is not forbidden
Bicyclists may legally use certain freeway sections where there is no other route and bicycling is not forbidden by law.
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A bicyclist ahead moves left in the lane to get around a parked car. Is that allowed?
Yes, bicyclists may move left to avoid hazards
Bicyclists may move left to avoid hazards such as parked or moving vehicles, animals, or trash.
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On a one-way street, where may a bicyclist choose to ride?
Near the left curb or edge
On a one-way street a bicyclist may ride near the left curb or edge.
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How may a bicyclist use a crosswalk?
By stopping and crossing as a pedestrian
A bicyclist may choose to stop and cross in the crosswalk as a pedestrian.
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In which direction must a bicyclist ride?
In the same direction as traffic
Bicyclists ride with traffic, not against it.
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Bicyclists under what age must wear a helmet?
18
A helmet is required for bicyclists under 18 years old.
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A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old go cycling together. Who is required to wear a helmet?
Only the 17-year-old
The helmet requirement applies to bicyclists under 18.
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May a bicyclist ride on the sidewalk?
Not unless the city allows it
Riding on the sidewalk is not allowed unless the city permits it.
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Must bicyclists obey traffic signs and signal lights?
Yes, along with the basic right-of-way rules
Bicyclists must obey all traffic signs, signal lights, and basic right-of-way rules.
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What must a bicyclist do before turning or changing lanes?
Look over the shoulder to make sure the lane is clear
A look over the shoulder confirms the lane is clear before the move.
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Who yields when a bicyclist meets pedestrians?
The bicyclist yields to the pedestrians
Yielding to pedestrians is one of a bicyclist’s responsibilities.
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Which riding habit breaks the rule that bicyclists must stay visible?
Weaving between parked vehicles
A bicyclist who weaves between parked vehicles keeps disappearing from drivers’ view.
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How should a bicyclist make left and right turns?
The same way drivers do, using hand signals and turn lanes
Bicyclists turn as drivers do, with hand signals and from the turn lanes.
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Where should a bicyclist ride when a bike lane is available?
In the bike lane whenever possible
Use a bike lane whenever possible. Otherwise use a through traffic lane.
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What is required of a bicycle’s brakes?
They must be fully functional
A bicycle must have brakes that work fully.
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From what distance must the white light of a bicycle’s front lamp be visible at night?
300 feet
The front lamp must show a white light visible from 300 feet.
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What color light must a bicycle’s front lamp show at night?
White
The front lamp is white. Red belongs at the rear.
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From what distance must a bicycle’s rear red reflector or light be visible at night?
500 feet
The rear red reflector or light must be visible from 500 feet.
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Which rear equipment is acceptable on a bicycle at night?
A built-in red reflector, a solid red light, or a flashing red light
Any of the three red options is acceptable at the rear.
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From what distance must the reflectors on a bicycle’s pedals, or on the rider’s shoes or ankles, be visible?
200 feet
Pedal, shoe, or ankle reflectors must be visible from 200 feet.
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What color must the pedal, shoe, or ankle reflectors be for night cycling?
White or yellow
These reflectors are white or yellow.
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What may a bicycle have at night instead of reflectors on its wheels?
Reflectorized tires
The wheels need reflectors, or the bicycle needs reflectorized tires.
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What clothing should a bicyclist avoid when it is dark?
Dark clothing
Dark clothing makes a bicyclist hard to see at night.
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Where must a bicyclist ride when moving slower than the flow of traffic?
As close as possible to the right curb or edge, with some exceptions
Slower bicyclists keep to the right curb or edge unless one of the listed exceptions applies.
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A lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side. What may the bicyclist do?
Ride away from the right edge of the lane
A lane too narrow to share safely is one of the exceptions to riding at the right edge.
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Which of these is NOT listed as a reason for a slower bicyclist to leave the right edge of the road?
Wanting to ride next to a friend
The exceptions include passing, left turns, hazards, narrow lanes, approaching a right turn, and some one-way roads.
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A bicyclist moves away from the right edge to overtake a slower bicycle going the same way. Is that allowed?
Yes, passing is one of the exceptions
Passing a vehicle or another bicycle in the same direction is a listed exception.
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A slower bicyclist is using the travel lane ahead of you. What should you do?
Follow at a safe distance until the bicyclist can move over to let you pass
Drivers follow at a safe distance. When it is safe, the bicyclist should move to let vehicles pass.
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A bicyclist is in the travel lane and the next lane is free. How should you pass?
Change lanes, pass safely, then return to your original lane
You may need another lane to pass a bicyclist. Use it, then come back to your lane.
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You cannot change lanes and cannot leave three feet beside a bicyclist. What should you do?
Stay behind until you can give three feet of clearance
Without three feet of space, do not pass. Wait until that clearance is available.
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Why must you leave bicyclists enough room as they ride past parked cars?
So they are not forced into parked vehicles or opening doors
Too little room pushes a bicyclist toward parked vehicles and open doors.
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You plan to turn and a bicyclist is riding near the curb ahead. How should you prepare?
Merge safely behind the bicyclist
Merge behind the bicyclist before your turn, and only when it is safe.
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You move into the bike lane 400 feet before your turn. Is that correct?
No, enter it no more than 200 feet before the turn
Enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before you start the turn.
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Why check for bicyclists before changing lanes or entering traffic?
They may be hidden in your blind spots
A bicyclist can be hidden in a vehicle’s blind spots.
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What do warning signs and message boards before a work zone tell you to expect?
Workers, slow-moving equipment, and closed lanes ahead
Signs and message boards warn of workers, slow equipment, and lane closures.
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How should you drive through a work zone?
Slow down, leave extra space, and expect sudden stops
Slow down, allow more space, expect sudden slowing, watch for lane changes, and avoid distractions.
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A lane is closing in a work zone. When and how should you merge?
As soon as it is safe, without crossing the cones or drums
Cones, drums, or barriers guide you. Merge early and stay on your side of them.
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Lanes are narrow or the shoulder is closed in a work zone. Who should you watch for?
Bicycles
Look out for bicycles where lanes are narrow or the shoulder is closed.
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A flagger in a work zone gives you an instruction. What should you do?
Obey it
Obey special signs and instructions from workers such as flaggers.
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How high can fines be for traffic violations in a work zone?
$1,000 or more
Work zone traffic violations can cost $1,000 or more.
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What penalty can follow a conviction for assaulting a highway worker?
A fine of up to $2,000 and up to one year of imprisonment
Assaulting a highway worker can bring a fine of up to $2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.
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What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?
A road where fines are doubled because of more collision injuries and deaths
Certain roads with increased collision-related injuries and fatalities are chosen, and fines there are doubled.
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What does a diamond-shaped sign on a truck tell you?
Its load may be dangerous, such as gas or explosives
A diamond-shaped sign marks a load that may be dangerous.
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You prefer to drive slower than the other traffic. Where should you drive?
In the right lane
Drivers who choose to go slower than other traffic belong in the right lane.
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Besides drivers who are towing, who must use the far-right lane or a lane marked for slower vehicles?
Drivers of trucks with three or more axles
The lane rule covers anyone towing a vehicle or trailer and trucks with three or more axles.
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You are towing a trailer. No lanes are marked for slower vehicles and there are four lanes in your direction. Which lanes may you use?
The two lanes closest to the right edge
With four or more lanes in your direction and none marked, keep to the two right-hand lanes.
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What is the largest fine for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
Up to $1,000
Failing to stop can cost up to $1,000, and your driving privilege could be suspended.
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Besides a fine, what can happen if you fail to stop for a school bus that is flashing red lights?
Your driving privilege could be suspended for one year
A one-year suspension of the driving privilege is possible.
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The children have left a stopped school bus, but its red lights are still flashing. May you drive on?
No, stay stopped while the red lights flash
Stay stopped until the children are safely across and the red lights stop flashing.
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For the school bus rule, what counts as a multilane highway?
Two or more lanes in each direction
On a divided highway, or one with two or more lanes each way, you need not stop for a bus on the other side.
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A school crossing guard gives you a direction near a school. What must you do?
Obey it at all times
Always obey school safety patrols and crossing guards.
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A school bus ahead begins to flash yellow lights. What is the bus about to do?
Stop to let children off
Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop for children.
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