CA Drivers License Flashcards

1
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Can a passenger use alcohol or cannabis while someone sober is driving.

A

No - open alcohol and cannabis is not permitted in the passenger compartment.

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What is the illegal blood alcohol limit for someone who is at least 21 years of age?

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0.08

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What is the illegal blood alcohol limit for someone who is under 21 years of age?

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0.01

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4
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What is the illegal blood alcohol limit for someone who is on DUI probation?

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0.01

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What is the illegal blood alcohol limit when operation a commercial vehicle or driving a passenger for hire?

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0.04

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What DUI tests must be permitted as a condition of having a CA drivers license?

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Breath, blood, or urine.

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7
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What penalties always occur after a DUI conviction?

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  1. Suspension or revoking of driving privileges.
  2. Requirement of completion of a DUI program.
  3. Filing a CA Insurance Proof Certificate.
  4. Paying license reissue or restriction fees.
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Under what primary condition may someone under the age of 21 carry alcohol within the passenger compartment?

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Someone at least 21 must be in the vehicle.

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9
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What are the minimum requirements for vehicle insurance?

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$15,000 for a single injury, $30,000 for multiple, and $5,000 for property damage.

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A collision must be reported within 10 days under what conditions?

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Either there is more than $1000 of damage or someone was injured, no matter how small the injury.

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When a car stalls on a railroad track and a train is approaching, what should be done?

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  1. Immediately exit the vehicle.
  2. Run away diagonally from the tracks in the direction the training is coming from.
  3. Call 911
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When a car stalls on a railroad track and a train is not approaching, what should be done?

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  1. Exit the vehicle.
  2. Dial the number on the nearby box or post.
  3. Provide the crossing number if posted.
  4. Call 911.
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13
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When can a child begin to use standard safety belts?

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At least 8 years old or at least 4 feet, 9 inches.

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When can a younger child sit in the front seat?

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  1. There is no back seat.
  2. The rear seats are sideways.
  3. The rear seats face backwards.
  4. A child restraint system cannot be installed properly in the back seat.
  5. All rear seats are occupied by children less than 8 years old.
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When must a child sit in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat?

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  1. Under two years.
  2. Under 40 pounds.
  3. Under 3 feet, 4 inches.
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16
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For a minor, when can the DMV take action against their license?

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  1. A total of two at-fault collision or traffic violations results in a 30-day requirement of a licensed 25-year-old riding with them.
  2. A total of 3 results in a six-month suspension and a one-year probation.
  3. During the probation, any single at-fault infraction results in a new suspension.
  4. A DUI conviction results in a one-year suspension.
17
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What is the penalty for a reckless driving or hit and run violation, either of which result in injury?

A
  1. The license is revoked.
  2. At the end of the revocation, a statement of financial responsibility (SR 22) is required.
18
Q

How long are moving traffic violations kept on record?

A

3 years

19
Q

How many points are required to be accumulated in order for a license to be suspended?

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  1. 4 in 12 months.
  2. 6 in 24 months.
  3. 8 in 36 months.
20
Q

What is the minimum penalty for evading law enforcement?

A

Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year.

21
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What are the penalties for evading law enforcement when the result is serious bodily injury?

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Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year or in a state prison for up to 7 years.

22
Q

What are the penalties for evading law enforcement when convicted of manslaughter?

A

Imprisonment in a state prison 4-10 years.

23
Q

Where can objects be affixed to a vehicle’s windows?

A
  1. 7-inch squares in the lower corner of the passenger or rear windows.
  2. 5-inch square in the lower corner of the driver’s side of the front window.
  3. 5-inch square in the middle of the top of the windshield, but only for toll devices.
  4. On the side windows behind the driver.
24
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Under what circumstances does having a load extending from the back of the vehicle need to be addressed, and how?

A
  1. When extending more than 4 feet.
  2. A 12-inch red or orange flag.
  3. 2 red lights at night.
25
Q

What is the penalty for dumping or abandoning an animal on the side of a highway?

A

Up to $1000, 6 months in jail, or both.

26
Q

When turning onto a city street, how much room does one need to merge safely?

A

150 feet, about 1/2 a block.

27
Q

When turning onto a highway, how much room does one need to merge safely?

A

300 feet, about a full block.

28
Q

Where are u-turns prohibited?

A
  1. No u-turn sign.
  2. Railroad crossing.
  3. Divided highway when not at an intersection.
  4. Cannot see clearly for 200 feet in any direction.
  5. On a one-way street.
  6. In front of a fire station.
  7. In business districts.
29
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When can one drive in an HOV lane?

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  1. With the minimum number of people during the displayed hours.
  2. With a low- or no-emission vehicle displaying the special DMV decal.
  3. While riding a motorcycle.
30
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What is a yield line?

A

A line of solid white triangles pointing toward approaching vehicles,

31
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When is one allowed to cross a yellow double line?

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  1. At the entrance of an HOV lane.
  2. Ordered by construction signs.
  3. Turning left or making a u-turn over a single set of double lines.
32
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When one sees a collision or hazard ahead, what must one do?

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  1. Turn on emergency flashers.
  2. Tap the brakes 3-4 times.
  3. Use a hand signal when slowing and stopping.
33
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When must headlights be dimmed?

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  1. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
  2. Within 300 feet of a leading vehicle.
34
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When must headlights be used?

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  1. When it is too dark to see 1000 feet.
  2. Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.
  3. Until 30 minutes before sunrise.
  4. In adverse weather conditions.
  5. When other conditions such as smoke limit the visibility of other vehicles.
35
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When should a turn signal be used?

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  1. At least 100 feet before turning.
  2. Before a lane change.
  3. 5 seconds before a lane change on a freeway.
  4. Before maneuvering near or away from a curb.
  5. When almost through an intersection when turning shortly afterwards.
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