drivers permit test Flashcards
1
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what does an orange triangle sign on the back of a vehicle mean?
A
The car cannot go faster then 25mph
2
Q
what do you do when there is a double solid yellow line
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you cannot pass
3
Q
what does interchange mean
A
the connection of a freeway to a road or to another freeway
4
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when are you not allowed to pass a car
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if there is a solid yellow line on your side, if you are on a hill, and if there is an upcoming railroad
5
Q
how long can you wait to report a collision to the dmv
A
maximum 10 days
6
Q
what do you do when you begin to hydroplane
A
slow down and do not press on your brakes
7
Q
what is the left most lane on a highway
A
left lane is for accelerating/ passing
8
Q
what is the right lane on a highway
A
its for driving slower
9
Q
what is the speed limit when crossing a railroad if there is not a sign indicating it
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15 mph
10
Q
what is the result of reckless driving or speed contests
A
imprisonment or a fine
11
Q
when passing a vehicle, when do you know its safe to return to the original lane
A
when you can see their headlights in your rearview mirror
12
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when do you know you can pass a vehicle
A
if the yellow line is broken on your side
13
Q
where is it illegal to park your vehicle
A
in an unmarked crosswalk
14
Q
when is it appropriate for a vehicle to block an intersection
A
NEVER
15
Q
when its foggy out what do you do?
A
turn on your low beams
16
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when can you drive in an unpaved road to pass a vehicle
A
NEVER
17
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when do you dim your high beams to low beams when approaching another car
A
within 300 feet
18
Q
when is it unsafe to cross a railroad track
A
if you cannot fully cross
19
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when can you enter the bike lane
A
within 200 feet of turning right
20
Q
what does flashing yellow traffic light mean
A
slow down but you can still cross
21
Q
what does a red painted curb mean
A
never park your car there
22
Q
when are lines a barrier
A
when there are two double solid yellow lines that have 2 or more feet gap
23
Q
what do you do when turning left from one one way street to another
A
stay in the center of the lane
24
Q
roads are least slippery when
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it has been raining for awhile
25
what do broken white lines mean on a road
it just separates lanes for vehicles all going in the same direction
26
when should you start signaling before you turn
within 100 feet
27
If you are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you in your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. what do you do
Change lanes to the right when safe to do so
28
if you are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. how do exit the freeway on the right
Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane
29
Unless otherwise posted, what the speed limit in a business district
25 mph
30
what is the illegal blood alcohol percentage to be driving
0.01 percent
31
what does a white painted curb mean
Loading zone for passengers or mail only
32
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area
25mph
33
when parking uphill
front tires to the right
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when parking downhill
front tires to the left
35
when are the roads the slipperiest
the first rain after a dry spell
36
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
37
Which vehicle must always stop before crossing railroad tracks
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
38
when do pedestrians have the right away
always
39
With a permit, you may practice driving with a licensed individual ____ years or older.
25
40
when do drivers licenses expire?
every 5 years
41
Children under ___ years old and/or weigh under ___lbs. must be put in a child seat.
age 6, 60 pounds
42
The speed limit in any alley is ___ mph.
15
43
what does a green line mean on a curb
you can park for limited time, limit is often on a sign or on the curb
44
what does a yellow line mean on a curb
Load and unload passengers and freight. Do not stop longer than the time posted. If you drive a noncommercial vehicle, you are usually required to stay with your vehicle.
45
its illegal to park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway
15
46
what the first thing you do when a police officer turns their lights on to pull you over
turn on your right signal to show you are going to pull over
47
what does a flashing red traffic light mean
STOP. After stopping, you may go when it is safe.
48
what does a flashing yellow traffic light mean
its a warning to PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Slow down and be alert. You do not need to stop.
49
what do any of the T looking signs mean?
there will be an intersection ahead
50
what is true about semi trucks on the road
they have giant blind spots, never be In their blind spot
if you can't see their mirror they can't see you
51
what do you do with large vehicles
keep a safe distance, only pass them when you can fully pass their vehicle, and know they need alot of space and warning on the road
52
there is a motorcyclist on the road, what do you do?
Give them a full lane if possible, give them space, check your blind spots for them because they're easy to miss.
53
there is an emergency vehicle approaching, what do you do
pull over to the right till they have fully passed
54
who is not considered a pedestrian?
bicyclist
55
how should you pass a bicyclist on the road?
like you would with any other car or vehicle, make sure its safe, and drive past them until you see them in your rear view mirror
56
what do you do when you enter a work zone
drive slow, prepare to stop, and keep distance with the car in front of you
57
what is the speed limit within 500 feet of a school zone?
25 mph, but some are as low as 15mph
58
what is a blind intersection?
An intersection is considered blind if it has no stop signs at any corner.
If your view is blocked, move slowly forward until you can see.
59
what is the speed limit in a blind intersection
15 mph
60
what can happen if you are caught driving without your license
your vehicle may be impounded for 30 days.
61
how many points need to be on your driving record for your license to be suspended? within 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months
if there are 4 points on your driving record in 12 months, 6 points in 24 months, or 8 points in 36 months.
62
when do you check your blind spot
Change lanes.
Turn at an intersection.
Merge with traffic.
Back up.
Leave a parking space.
Parallel park.
Pull out from the curb.
Open your car door.
63
when do you check your mirrors
all the time, anytime you move, are wanting to move, reduce your speed, just check them all the time
64
how do you drive at night?
look towards the right edge of the lane, turn on your low beams when approaching other vehicles or pedestrians
65
how do you drive when the roads are slippery
drive slower, slow down more when turning , shift to low gear before going down a steep hill
66
what do you do when you begin to skid
take your foot of the gas slowly, don't push the breaks, and turn your wheel in the direction of the skid
67
how much do you reduce your speed when the roads are wet
by 5 or 10 mph
68
how much do you reduce your speed when the roads have packed snow
by half
69
how much do you reduce your speed when the roads are icy
Reduce your speed to no more than 5 mph.
70
If you cannot see farther than __ feet, it is not safe to drive faster than __ mph.
100 feet, 30 mph.
71
how do you drive if its super windy
keep your hand firm on your wheel, stay alert, do not use cruise control, and drive slower if needed
72
when is it legal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle
the child has to be at least 12 years old
73
what is the basic speed law in California
never go above the posted speed limit, but your speed may very based on
The number of vehicles on the road.
The speed of other vehicles on the road.
The road surface: smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow.
Bicyclists or pedestrians on or crossing the road.
Weather: rain, fog, snow, wind, or dust.
74
how can you counteract traffic congestion
small changes in your driving habits can help reduce congestion. Avoid weaving in and out of freeway lanes.
75
what do you do if your tire gets blown out
Hold the wheel with both hands, maintain your vehicle speed if possible and safe, slowly release the accelerator, correct the steering as necessary to stabilize your vehicle and regain control, once your vehicle has stabilized, continue to slow down and pull off the road where and when it’s safe.
76
how should you drive in extreme heat
Watch the temperature gauge, avoid driving at high speeds for long periods
77
how should you drive in extreme cold
Watch the temperature gauge, the engine may not have the correct level of antifreeze.
Use the defroster or slightly open your windows to keep them from fogging up.
78
what number should you call if your car becomes disabled on the freeway
511
79
what do you do when your car becomes disabled on the freeway
pull over to the right or find an exit if possible, only exit your car through your right door, try and stay inside your vehicle with your seatbelt on, call of help, keep your emergency lights on
80
when is it better for you to stay out of your car if It becomes disabled on the freeway
not enough space on the shoulder, if there's a guardrail, or in an area for you to safely stay away from freeway lanes.
81
what does CHP stand for
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
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What does FSP stand for
FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL
83
CHP or FSP can provide free emergency roadside assistance, what does that include?
Provide a gallon of gas if you run out, Jump start your vehicle if the battery is dead, Refill your radiator and tape hoses, Change a flat tire, and Report a collision to CHP.
84
if your car ever gets stuck on a railroad track when a train is coming , what do you do
have everyone exit the vehicle and run in area next to the train tracks in the direction the train would be coming from, call 911
85
if your car ever gets stuck on a railroad track when there is no sign of a train, what do you do
exit your vehicle. Dial the number located on the railroad crossing posts or metal control box near the tracks. Provide the crossing number (if posted). Tell them a vehicle is on the tracks. Then call 911.
86
when can you use your phone while driving
only if you have a handsfree device in your car, other then that NEVER its illegal
87
what are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
Tiredness, Yawning, Dizziness, Nausea, Headache, Ringing in the ears
88
when can you be under the influence and drive
NEVER EVER EVER, even cold medicine or over the counter medication can be illegal to drive under, the only medication that can be taken while driving is if it does affect your driving ability.
89
what are the illegal BAC for driving
0.08% or higher if you are over 21 years old.
0.01% or higher if you are under 21 years old.
0.01% or higher at any age if you are on DUI probation.
0.04% or higher if you drive a vehicle that requires a commercial driver’s license.
0.04% or higher if you are driving a passenger for hire.
90
what is the safe BAC for driving at any height and weight
.00
91
can you cary alcohol in your car?
yes, only if it is completely unopened, if it is opened, put it in your truck
92
what are insurance requirements?
Your insurance must cover at least: $15,000 for a single death or injury. $30,000 for death or injury to more than one person. $5,000 for property damage.
93
what are common collisions
being distracted, Unsafe speed. Improper turns. Not following the right-of-way rules. Not following stop signals and signs. Driving on the wrong side of the road. A vehicle traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
94
when do you need to report a collision to the dmv
within 10 days if the collision caused more than $1,000 in damage to property or if anyone was injured or killed. This applies even if the injuries were minor.
95
what happens if you drive without insurance?
Your driving privilege will be suspended for up to four years if you are in a collision and do not have proper insurance coverage. It does not matter who was at fault.
96
when do you know and elderly person is an unsafe driver
Getting lost in familiar places. Dents and scrapes on the car, fences, mailbox, garage doors, etc.
Frequent close calls or collisions.
97
when can you make a u turn:
on a one way street, over a double yellow line, or on a railroad crossing
double yellow line
98
If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to _____ if this was your first offense.
20
99
You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.
300
100
what is a limit line?
a wide white line that shows the drivers where to stop before an intersection or crosswalk.
