DMV Flashcards
Hand-to-Hand Steering
your thumbs are pointed upward, giving you a superior downward grip on the wheel for better control
Hand-Over-Hand Steering
The driver reaches across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side and pulls the wheel over the top, repeating as needed.
One- Hand Steering
Place your hand at the 12 o’clock position on the steering wheel. When you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel.
You should signal —- feet before you turn
100, before every lane change and before pulling next to/away from the curb
You should signal —- seconds before you change lanes on a freeway
5
When you are almost through an intersection and plan to turn
turn on your signal
Use horn to
alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet
Use headlights when its too dark to see from —- feet away
1,000
Use headlights beginning — minutes after sunrise and until – minutes before sunrise
30
Use low beam headlights in
adverse weather
Use headlights in
mountain roads and tunnels
Double solid white lines
cannot change lanes; regular and carpool lane
broken white lines
separate lanes in same direction
large broken lines
ending freeway and street lan
yield line (solid white line of triangels)
yield
When to use left lane
pass or turn left
use the right lane to
enter /exit traffic
you may only drive for — in the center left turn lane
200
you cannot drive in a bicycle lane unless you are (3)
parking where permitted, entering/leaving road, turning within 200 feet of an intersection
You may turn left against a red light when
you are turning from a one way street to another one way street
You may make a U turn (2)
across a double yellow line ir at an interseccion on a green light/arrow (unless posted otherwise)
Never make a U turn (4)
at/on railroad crossing, when you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction, one way street, in front of a fire station
To exit a highway (2)
signal 5 seconds (400 feet) before you exit, and dont cross over solid lines
When merging, entering, or exiting traffic (3)
you need a space that is half a block (150 ft) on streets, full block on highway (300 ft), do not go if there are pedestrians or cars
Do not pass other cars within – feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area
100
Do not pass other cars at (2)
crossroads or driveways
White parking color
stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
green parking color
park for limited time
yellow parking color
load and unload passengers and freight
red parking color
no stopping, standing, or parking
blue parking color
parking for disabled
never leave your car within – feet of a fire hydrant/ fire station
15
what to do during a law enforcement stop
- Move into right shoulder side
- remain in car and roll down window, hands in clear view
You can turn right at a red light if
There is not a NO TURN ON RED sign; also you have to stop at the limit line, yield for pedestrians
red arrow
means STOP, do not turn at all
Flashing red light
it means STOP, after stopping you may go when it is safe
Solid Yellow Light
CAUTION- it is about to turn red
Yellow arrow
the protected turning time is ending and the sign will change soon; cautiously complete the turn
Flashing Yellow Lights
PROCEED WITH CAUTION; you dont need to stop
Flashing Yellow Arrow
you can turn, but your turn is not protected from other traffic (left)
Green Arrow
GO in the direction it is pointing (protected turn)
Traffic Light not working?
stop as if the intersection was protected by a STOP sign in all directions – then proceed cautiously
— always have the right of way
pedestrians
The vehicle that arrives to the intersection first has
the right of way
Roundabout
- yield to all traffic
- enter heading to the right
- travel counter-clockwise without stopping or passing
Do not pass a car stopped at a
crosswalk
Which car has the right of way on a mountain Road
the car facing up(bc more control)
heavier car/vehicle =
more time needed to brake
Always pass a large vehicle on the — side
left
Give the right of way to law enforcement vehicles by moving to the —
right
bicycle at night
- front lamp with a while light visible from 300 feet
- red light visible from 500 feet and reflector on each pedal visible from 200 feet and front wheel
when you cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist, allow — feet between you and your car
3
enter a bike line to make a turn no more than — feet before starting a turn
200
fines for traffic violations in a work zone can cost
$1000+
If you assault a highway worker you might have to
$2000 and imprisonment for 1 year
fines are double in —-
highway construction/maintenance zones when workers are present
diamond shaped sign on a truck means
that it might carry dangerous explosives, gas, etc
when you tow a car you must drive in the —- lane
far right lane
within — feet of a school the speed limit is
500, 25mph
bus flashes yellow lights
slow down and prepare to stop
blind intersection=
intersection with no stop signs
bus flashes red lights
STOP, if not could be fined for $1000 and license suspended for one year
speed limit in a blind intersection
15 mph
speed limit in an alley
15mph
speed limit near a railroad
15 mph within 100 ft
speed limit in business/residential areas
25 mph
if you evade law enforcement you could be punished by
imprisonment for one year or less
if you cause serious bodily injury during a law enforcement pursuit could be subject to
imprisonment for up to seven years, or a county jail for one year or less
manslaughter bc of a law enforcement pursuit..
4-10 years in prison
unlicensed person caught driving..
car impounded for 30 days
as adult your license might be suspended if your drivers record has..
4 points in 12 months
conviction 15-20 with alcohol or another substance…
suspend license for a year
after an accident you must request a hearing within – days
10
scan – before your vehicle
10
When it is raining use your ….
low beam headlights
when going down a slippery/steep hill, shift to—
low gear
If you skid, follow these steps
- Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator
- Do not use the brakes
- Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
- Try to get a wheel on dry pavement
What to do on wet road
reduce your speed by 5-10 mph
What to do on packed snow
reduce your speed by half
What to do on ice
reduce your speed to no more than 5 mph
— and — freeze before the rest of the road
bridges and overpasses
If you cannot see farther than — feet, its not safer to drive faster than –
100 feet, 30mph
hydroplaning =
when a car rides on water because the tires lose all contact with the road
If you start to hydroplane, you should..
- slow down gradually
- Do not use the brake
In extreme heat you should..
avoid driving at high speeds for long periods of time and turn off the air conditioner
in extreme cold, you should..
use the defroster/open windows sligty
symptoms of carbon monoxide
tiredness, yawning, dizziness, nausea, headache, ringing in the ears
BAC limits over 21
0.08%
BAC limits under 21
0.01%
$—— for a single death or injury
$15,000
$—— for a single death or injury to more than one person
$30,000
$—– for property damage
$5,000
if you are in a collision you must make a report to law enforcement within —
24 hours
if you are in a collision you must make a report to the DMV within — if the collision caused more than — in property damage/anyone was killed or injured
10 days; $1000
