Driving Flashcards

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The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amounts of control when backing up the hill

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A basic speed law means that you may never drive faster then is safe for current conditions

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The maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph

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The maximum speed limit is 55 mph on Tulane undivided highway’s and four vehicles towing

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If you choose to drive slower than the other traffic do not drive in the number one lane the fast lane

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When driving near a school the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted

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If you fail to stop you may be fined up to 1000 and you’re driving privilege could be suspended for one year

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The speed limit in an alley is 15 mph

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The speed limit is 15 mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet and both direction

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A flashing red light means stop stop at least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest track

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Do not proceed across the check until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no light rail transit vehicles or train coming

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The passing speed light when safe to pass is no more than 10 mph

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The speed limit is 25 mph for business or residential districts

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To avoid last-minute scan the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early

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Watch for hazards by checking your rear view mirror every 2 to 5 seconds so you know the position of vehicles near you

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To avoid Tailgating use the three second rule

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If you follow too closely and another driver in front of you just take your foot off the gas

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At intersections look to the left first since vehicles coming from the left are closer to you than vehicles coming from the right

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To Matina space cushion on each side of your vehicles try either ahead of or behind the other vehicle

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solid yellow lines marked the center of the road used for two-way traffic

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11
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Broken yellow lines indicate that you may pass the broken light is next to you you’re driving lane

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Two solid yellow line indicating no passing

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Two sets of solid double yellow lines space 2 feet or more apart are considered a berry or do not drive on or over this barrier or make a left turn or a u turn

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Solid white lines marked traffic lanes going in the same direction

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13
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Broken white lines separate traffic lines on the roads with two or more lanes in the same direction

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The left or fast lane is called the number one lane

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The lane on the right of the number one lane is called the number two lane then the number three lane

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Pick the middle lane for the smoothest driving. to drive faster, pass, turn left, use the left lane. when you choose to drive slowly or enter or turn off the road use the right lane.

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If there are only two lanes in your direction pick the right lane for the smoothies driving

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Before changing lanes signal look in all your Mirrors and check traffic behind and besides you

Glance over you left and right shoulder

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16
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And HOV lane is a special Lane used only for carpools the buses motorcycles or the decals low mission car

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Center left turn lane is located in the middle of a two-way street and is marked on both sides by two painted lines

The inner line is broken and the outer lane mean is solid

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17
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You may only drive for 200 feet in the center left turn lane this lane is not a regular traffic lane or a passing lane

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Special turnouts areas are sometimes marked on the two lane roads

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18
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When you are making a right turn within 200 feet of the corner or other driveway entrance you must enter the bicycle lane only after ensuring there is no bicycle traffic and then make the turn

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Making the turn begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn

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19
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When making the turn look left then right then left again and make the turn when it is safe

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A left turn against the red light can only be made from a one-way street onto one-way street

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If there’s no limit line stop before entering the crosswalk if there is no crosswalk stop before entering the intersection

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When making a turn and there is a bike lane drive into the bike lane no more than 200 feet before the turn

21
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Left turn from a one-way street to start to turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street

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Right turn begin and end the turn in the lane nearest the right Hand curb

22
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Left turn from a two-way street into one-way street start to turn from the Lane closest to the middle of the street

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Left turn from a one-way street into a two way street start the turn from the far left lane

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left turn from a One way street into a one-way street start to turn from the far left lane

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Right turn from a one-way street into one-way street start to turn in the far right lane

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Turn at a T intersection from a one-way street into two-way street you may turn either right or left from the center lane

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So make a legal U-turn across the double yellow line

25
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Headed downhill turn your front wheels into the curb or towards the side of the road

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Headed uphill turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your vehicle roll back a few inches

26
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On a white curb stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail

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On a yellow curb stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight

27
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When you park alongside the curb on level St. the front and back wheels must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb

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Use pull push steering for most turning maneuvers pull down with one hand and pushed up with the other

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Hand over hand steering use hand over hand steering when’s doing movements are critical so it does when parking perform a sharp right turn or correcting a skid

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At a Harley speed of 50 to 55 mph you need a 10 to 12 second gap in oncoming traffic to pass safely At 55 mph your travel over 100 feet in 10 to 12 seconds

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Farm tractors animal John carts and road maintenance vehicles usually travel 25 mph or less

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When passing a Bicycle the traveling you should allow at least 3 feet between your vehicle and the bicycle

30
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Roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter clockwise direction

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Vehicles facing downhill must yield the right of way by backing into the vehicle going uphill can pass

31
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It is important to stop your vehicle from 5 feet to a blind pedestrians

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For your own safety and the safety of your passengers remember to pass the work zone carefully, slow down, allow extra room between vehicles, merge early, except sudden slowing or stopping, watch for drivers changing lanes at the last minute

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A diamond shape sign on a truck means that the load in the truck is dangerous

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Safe driving requires personal responsibility to use sound judgement, reflexes, experience, and common sense

33
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Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does

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If it starts to rain on a hot day, the pavement can be slippery for the first several minutes

34
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Use low beam lights for driving in the fog

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Drive slowly at night because you cannot see as far ahead and you will have less time to stop for a hazard

35
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For heavy storm, and you cannot see any farther than 100 feet you cannot safely drive faster than 30 mph

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Only pass the vehicle if a hill or curve is at least one-third of a mile away, because you need at least that much room to pass safely

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Do not drive on the left side of the road when coming to a curve or the top of a hill

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Avoid fast turns on slippery surfaces

37
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If the brakes get wet, dry them by lightly pressing the gas pedal and brake pedal at the same time so that the vehicle drives against the pressure of the brakes

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Take your foot off the brake to unlock the wheels. Straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out.

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If involved in a collision you must report to the DMV within 10 days

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Reporting a collision writhing 10 days if it is more than 750$ in damage was done to the property of any person

39
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All medications prescription or over the counter is dangerous

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Alcohol or drugs impair your judgement

40
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It refers to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
If an officer suspects that you are under the influence of drugs the officer can require to take a blood or urine test

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It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or more (.04% for commercial vehicle drivers and .01% if under 21)

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BAC of 0.08% or higher, if the person is age 21 or older
BAC of 0.01% or higher, if the person is under the age of 21
BAC of 0.04% or higher, in any vehicle requiring a commercial driver license

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If you refuse to submit to the required blood or urine test, your driving privilege may suspended because of your refusal

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Do not smoke at any time when a minor is in the vehicle. You can be fined up to 100
Do not dump or abandon animals on a highway. This crime is punishable by a fine of up to 1,000, six months in jail, or both
Do not litter the roadside. The fine is 1,000 and you may be forced to pickup what you threw away

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You must use your headlights 30 minutes after sunset and leave them on until 30 minutes before sunrise

You must dim your lights to low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following

43
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California law allows the courts to suspend the driver license for up to two years of a person convicted of engaging in vandalism, including graffiti

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For speeding, you can be imprisonment in a country jail or state prison for a minimum of 30 days to 6 months

44
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If you obtain or purchase a vehicle, must notify within 10 days to DMV

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Sell or transfer a vehicle, report to DMV withing 5 days

45
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Vehicles registered in another state or foreign country must registered in california within 20 days after you become a resident or get a job

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