dmv Flashcards
When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?
15 mph
How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?
500 ft
What should you do when reaching a intersection where a person operating a motorizes wheelchair has entered the crosswalk?
Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.
What should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn
Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.
You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive:
Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day
For the first several minutes
What should you do to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection?
Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn.
Which lights should be used if a driver is having trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway?
Headlights
- When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
low beams
A broken yellow centerline means that
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
An exit lane
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your
headlights
On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.
55 mph
A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to
turn right
your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should
slow down (do not press brakes)
To avoid tailgating, one should follow the
three second rule
At 55 mph, under good conditions, a passenger vehicle can stop within
300 ft
A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within
10 days
A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous.
Dimond shaped
Special “turnout” areas marked on a two-lane road
allow vehicles to pass
at an uncontrolled intersection where you can’t see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is
15 mph
if you are convicted of driving with excessive bac you may be sentenced to serve
up to 6 months in jail
which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?
bridges freeze faster
a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means
slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice
Always keeping your eyes moving to scan your surroundings
What precautions must you take when the load on any vehicle extends 4 feet (48 inches) or more beyond the rear of the body?
a solid red or fluorescent orange flag at least 12 inches square must be placed at the extreme end of the load.
when parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb + parking brake must be used
A white painted curb means
Loading zone for passengers or mail only
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within how many days?
5 days
to avoid last minute moves you should be looking down the road where your vehicle will be in about
10-15 seconds
you are about to make a left turn you must signal continuously for how many feet before making the turn?`
100 ft
you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t frind the owner. You must:
Leave a note and report the incident to the city police or CHP(California highway patrol)
with a class c driver’s license a person may drive a
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. The traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:
No faster than 65 MPH
if you plan to pass another vehicle you should not
assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
you are driving on a one way street. You may turn left onto another one way street only if:
traffic moves to the left
at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings you should always:
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see whats coming
skip
skip
if you are involved in a collision you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver’s license information and
Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address.
When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction:
Until dangerously close cars have passed
A “no standing sign” at a certain location means:
You may stop temporarily to pick up or discharge passengers
when you are towing a trailer:
it cannot move side to side
Generally speaking, you are in a large truck’s blind spot if you:
Cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirrors
U-turns in business districts are:
legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them
If your vehicle’s gas pedal sticks, you should:
shift to neutral and apply breaks
When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross:
Only when you can see clearly in both directions
If you experience brake failure while driving, you should:
Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop, Pump brake pedal quickly, if useless, pump released parking brake. Stop off the road if possible, and call for help
How often must you stop to check on your cargo
After you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles.
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?
inspecting your cargo, recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight, knowing your cargo is properly secured and doesnt obscure your view ahead or to the sides, and knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment
Name 2 situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.
in bad weather or over mountains
What can happen if you do not have enough weight on the front axle?
can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely
What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flatbed load?
Cargo should have at least one tie-down for each 10 feet of cargo. Make sure you have enough tie-downs to meet this need. No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least 2 tie-downs.
There are 2 basic reasons for covering cargo:
to protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather
What must you check before transporting a sealed load?
check that they do not exceed gross weight and axle limits
WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT OF TWO TRAFFIC LANES, AND MANY CARS ARE PASSING ON YOUR RIGHT, YOU SHOULD:
Move over into the right lane when it is safe
where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line
at the crosswalk
when driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street you should
Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights
which of the following is true about double parking:
it is illegal under all circumstances
in general you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you as you are going
on your left
