California Driver's Handbook Flashcards
Expired driver’s license
Misdemeanor
Vehicle impounded
Within how many days of living in CA do you need to apply for a driver’s license
14 days
Driving without a license
Fine
Jail
Car impounded for 30 days
Driving commercial vehicles or hazardous materials
Must be 21
Class C drivers license towing
10,000 lbs.
4,000 lbs unladen
Farmer or employee of farmer
Can drive vehicles weighing 26,000 lbs
Car weighing 4,000 lbs unladen cannot tow
Vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs
Real ID is needed to
Board airplane, enter military base or federal facilities
Veterans can have “veteran” on their driver’s license for
$5 fee
Driver’s permit age
15 1/2 and instructor must sign the permit for it to be valid
How old does the instructor need to be
25 years old
How many months do you need to have a permit before you can get a license
6 months
How many hours of practice driving to you need
50 hours with 10 at night
A minor cannot drive between what hours
11 pm to 5am
A minor cannot drive with passengers under what age
20 years of age unless parent or other adult aged 25 years is in the car
Exceptions to minor restrictions are
You have a medical need and cannot find another way to travel but you must carry a note signed by your doctor
You are driving to school but you must carry a note signed by your principal
You must drive for work and need to carry a note signed by your employer
You must drive an immediate family ember but you must carry a signed not from your parents as to why you need to drive your family member
You are emancipated and must carry court order
If a minor has a traffic violation or collision within 12 months of getting drivers license
DMV may restrict or suspend license
DMV can take action against you if
1 at fault collision or ticket
2 – No driving for 30 days unless a parent or 25 years old is with you
3 – No driving for 6 months and 1-year probation
Age 13-21 with alcohol or drugs, no driving for a year
Exceptions to driving while using cell phone are
Calling police, health care provider, fire department or emergency
Driving instructors must pass exam every
3 years
If you move, you must notify DMV within what amount of time
10 days
Parking on a hill without a curb
Turn wheels to avoid going into the road
Parking curb colors
Green – limited time
Blue – handicapped
How far must you park from a fire hydrant
15 feet
If 2 cars meet on a mountain road and neither can pass
The car going uphill has the right of way
When turning the rear wheels
have a shorter path
Emergency vehicles and intersections
Drive through the intersection and then pull over
It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle
within 300 feet
Fine in work zone
$1,000 or more
Speed limit around school
25 mph within 500-1000 feet of a school
Drive in the far right lane if
you are driving a bus
Towing a vehicle
driving a truck with 3 or more axels
Speed limit school
15-25 within 500- 1000 feet of school
Speed limit alley
15
Railroad speed limit
15 mph without gates
Stop between 15 to 50 feet
Punishment for not staying stopped while School bus lights flashing
$1,000
License suspended for a year
Passing speed bus, streetcar
10 mph
Speed limit business or residential
25 mph
Fine for smoking in a car with a minor
$100
Punishment for dumping or abandoning animals
$1,000 and 6 months in jail or both
When must you have your lights on?
30 minutes after sunset
30 minutes before sunrise
Dim high beams when following someone 300 feet or 500 feet for oncoming car
Punishment for not showing up in court for ticket
Suspend DL
Punishment for fleeing or attempting to evade law enforcement performing their duties
County jail for up to a year
Punishment for causing bodily injury during law enforcement pursuit
7 years in state prison
Up to a year in county jail
$2,000 to $10,000 fine
If convicted of manslaughter during law enforcement pursuit
4-10 years in state prison
Reckless Driving or Speed Contest
Fine and prison
Points – license may be suspended
4 points = 12 months
6 points = 24 months
8 points = 36 months
What does fixed stare mean
Focusing on the vehicle in front of you
Speed limit slippery road
5-10 mph slower
Packed snow: reduce by half
Speed limit if you cannot see 100 feet
30 mph
Hydroplaning
If you drive faster than 50 mph in heavy rain
When does kid need car seat
Under 8 years old and less than 4’9”
Airbag distance
10”
How old can a child be left alone in an unattended vehicle
12 years old
Illegal to leave 6 or younger
What is basic speed law
Never drive faster than it is safe in current conditions
If you start a skid
remove foot from gas
do not brake
turn wheel in direction of skid
If brakes get wet
a little gas + brake
How long to report injury or death
24 hours
Blood alcohol limits
.08 if you are over 21
.01 if under 21
.01 at any age if you are on DUI probation
.04 if commercial driver
.04 if you are driving a passenger for hire
If you refuse a blood or urine test
suspend or revoke license
Punishment for DUI over 21
Suspend license for 4 months (first offense)
Suspend license for a year if twice in 10 years
Punishment for DUI
Suspend or revoke
Install ignition interlock devie
6 months in jail
Fine $390 - 1000
Punishment for being under 21 and consuming alcohol
Impound up to 30 days
$1,000
Suspend license for year
Transferring vehicle
10 days new car
5 days to another person
When must you register vehicle after living in CA
20 days
If no proof of insurance
Fine, impound, suspend license
Insurance requirements
$15,000 for single death or injury
$30,000 for more than one person
$5000 for property damage
