driving permit test California Flashcards
You’re involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There’re no injuries and very little damage. You should?
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
you are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane, you should?
make room for the merging traffic, if possible
when passing another vehicle, it’s safe to return to your lane if you?
see the vehicles headlights in your rear view mirror
a red arrow pointing right on a traffic light means you may?
not turn in that direction until the light turns green
your car starts to skid on a slippery road. you should?
steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go
its best to keep a space cushion
on all sides of the vehicle
when an animal is seen in the road or on the road shoulder, you should?
slow down and if necessary, yield the right of way
what is california’s basic speed law?
proceed with caution
In california, what is the punishmet for abandoning animals on the highway?
no right turn
non-resident military personnel sationed in california who are eligible for military extensions should present?
that only vehicles next to the broken line may pass to law enforcemnt
if you ar ein a safety zone or at an intersection where a strretcar, trolley or bus is stopped, the passing speed limit is
he or she is blind
a driver may be cited for a passenger not wearing a seat belt under what condition?
staring at the roadway for long periods of time
before chnaging your name with the DMV you have to chnage your name at what organization?
the time of day
always stop before railroad tracks when?
you don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
its against the law to enter an intersection when?
you can’t get all they way across before the light turns red
to avoid tailgating?
use the three second rule
if having vehicle trouble and you need to stop…
pull of the road and away from traffic
at 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about
400 feet in time that it takes you to react to an object and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
must drive in what direction in a roundabout?
counterclockwise
when you approach an intersection with a thriugh road but without yield signs or stop signs you must?
yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road
locked wheel skids are usually caused by?
braking too hard at high speed
you can only make a left turn on a red light when?
turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street
2 sets of double solid yellow lines spaced 2 or more feet apart indicate?
a barrier
first thing you should do durning an enforcement stop?
turn on your right turn signal
a diamond shaped sign on a truck means?
that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous
on a two lane, undived highway, the max speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is?
55 mph, unless otheriwse posted
any perosn who wilfully flees or attempts to evade a peac officer perfoming their duties is guilty of a misdeanor punishable by?
1 year if improsonment in county jail
A double solid white lane
eparates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited
if your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should?
slow down gradually
A steady red arrow signal means
you must stop and you cannot turn in the direction of the arrow
A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means?
that you should yield and then proceeded with caution
If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should?
yield to the bicycle
Special turnout areas marked on a two lane road allow?
vehicles to pass
If all the rear seats are already occupied by children under 7 years of age, a child under 8 years of age may
ride in the front seat If properly secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means?
that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, who has the right of way?
the vehicle going uphill
A U-turn in permitted across a?
double yellow line
On 1 way roads, yellow lines are used as?
left edge lines
In cali, you must park within…of a railroad track
7 1/2 feet
a Solid white line indicates
the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder
When you turn left from a 1 way street onto anther 1 way street you should turn into?
any safely open lane
- If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a police officer, you may be fined
at least $2,000
If you are convicted reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may be sentenced to jail for up to
6 months
You must follow within how many feet of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights
300 ft
HOV lanes are reserved for
car pools and vehicles with more than one person
If a tire suddenly goes flat wheel driving…
you should hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight
if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle comes at the same time
Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle
Turn on high beam lights when
driving in open country night on dark city streets
in cali, the speed limit for a blind section is?
15 mph
if you see driver on their phone
increase following distance
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for
left turns only
if your vehicle breaks down on a freeway and you are not able to move due to the shoulder being too narrow
Exit on the right side of your vehicle and proceed to a safe place
BLANK are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur
Intersections
if a car approaches you with its high beam headlights
Look toward the right edge of the road
All regulatory devices on the road tell you
to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must
slow down and move to the right side of the road
Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to
slow their vehicles and prepare to stop
When turning right into a 2 way street
start in the right hand lane and enter into the lane nearest to the right edge of the road
Hydroplaning occurs
on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of on the road
Unless otherwise posted, the max speed limit is
55 mph on a California 2 lane undivided highway
The flashing arrow panel means
part of the roadway is closed
Flag persons are often located on
highways and in work zones to stop, or guide the traffic in work zones
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates
that the vehicle cannot drive faster than 25 mph
When you become a California resident and you want to drive in California, you must apply for a California DL within
10 days
True or false? at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signals, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left
False
True or false? At a T intersection without signals or signs, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road
False
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a
shorter path than the front wheels
what is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps
interchange
do bridges or roads freeze first if temperatures are near freezing
Bridges
When you drive through a construction zone, you should
pass the construction zone carefully
You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are
ok if no signs forbid it
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road (hydroplaning) you should:
slow down gradually and not apply the breaks
Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should
steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go
backing your vehicle is
always dangerous to do
you are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, You should drive
Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
turned right, away from the street
When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway traffic by
look in rearview mirrors and over your shoulder
when coming up on a freeway:
yield the right of way to vehicles already on the freeway
When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic
you should drive ahead or behind other vehicles
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
right towards the side of the road
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must
stop, then proceed when safe
Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?
A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards
If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first
Try to pump it to build up the pressure.
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
Right. Towards the side of the road.
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration(BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:
Up to six months in jail
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means
Stop before entering
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
Right. Towards the side of the road.
Turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights on rainy, snowy or foggy days:
So other drivers can see you
On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:
Avoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the emergency vehicle
Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn
100
At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:
4 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you
In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver
May neither park, stop nor stand.
Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
More dangerous
When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
Let the car pass and then pass the bike
Roads freeze more quickly when they are:
Shaded
If you find yourself in another vehicle’s blind spot, what should you do?
Lengthen your usual following distance - by double
You may drive in a bike lane
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
To see vehicles in your blind spot, you should check:
Over your shoulders
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you:
Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
At all times.
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:
Headlights.
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?:
Stop then proceed when all the pedestrians have crossed
Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb:
Into the curb
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
In secured seats and using approved safety belts
You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should
Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.
Certain roads are designated as “Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones”. Fines for violations on these roads are affected how?
No one
Why should you clean your windows and mirrors?
It harms both driving skills and judgement.
A white painted curb means:
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of
0.08% or more
you just sold your vehicle. you should inform the DMV within
5 days
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:
15 mph
You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:
One-way street onto a one way street
Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed when:
You may never drive off the paved roadway to pass.
To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, you should start from
The left lane
If your windshield wipers stop suddenly during rain or snow you should:
A. Brake and pull off the road
B. Slow down
C. Roll down the driver’s side window and put your head out so you can see ahead
D. All the others
D. all the others
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
To Turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two way street, start the turn in
the far left lane
ou are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:y
No faster than 65 mph.
A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red light, What should you do?
Do as the officer tells you
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching
Slow down and let the vehicle pass
Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
Their smaller size makes them harder to see
You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However traffic is heavy. You should:
Continue waiting and yielding traffic in the lane
A broken ____ line separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
yellow
On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle on the right when:
The driver you are passing is making a left turn
The driver you are passing is making a left turn
If you are driving a vehicle with hazardous loads, you must _________.
The safe speed to drive depends on many conditions
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
You want to turn left in an upcoming corner. Give the right of way to:
all approaching vehicles
A vehicle suddenly “cuts” in front of you creating a hazard. What actions should you take first
take ur foot off the gas
When should you yield your legal right-of-way
When it helps prevent collisions
U-turns in residential districts are legal:
When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you:
Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Motorcycle
when changing lanes on a freeway you should:
signal for at least 5 seconds
If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:
Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you
You have the right-of-way when you are A. Leaving a parking space. B. Entering a traffic circle. C. Backing out of a driveway. D. Already in a traffic circle.
D. Already in a traffic circle.
Blocking an intersection during “rush hour” traffic is not permitted
A. Unless you entered the intersection on a green light
B. Unless you have the right of way or a green light
C. Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
C. Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is
25 mph
You drive defensively when you:
A. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
B. Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
C. Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
A. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
When can you drive in a bike lane?
A. When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
B. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
C. During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.
B. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
A. Slow to a safe speed before the curve
B. Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking
C. Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway
A. Slow to a safe speed before the curve
Yellow lines separate:
A. Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
B. All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes
C. Traffic lanes on one-way streets
A. Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:
A. Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them
B. Slow down before entering curves and intersections
C. Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill
A. Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them
