Permit Test Flashcards
What do you do when you approach a stop sign?
When you see a STOP sign, you must come to a complete stop behind the limit line (if there is one), crosswalk, or at the corner.
What do you do when you approach a yield sign?
A YIELD sign assigns the right-of-way to road users. If you see a YIELD sign ahead, be prepared to let other drivers crossing your path have the right-of-way. But unlike a STOP sign, a YIELD sign doesn’t require a driver to come to a complete stop in every situation.
How soon must a new California resident get a drivers license?
New residents must get a California drivers license within 10 days.
You may practice driving with an individual at least what age?
You may use your provisional instruction permit to practice driving with your parent, guardian, spouse, or any adult 25 years of age or older who holds a valid California drivers license.
Driving points?
4 points in 12 months, 6 points in 24 months, 8 points in 36 months. Most points or accidents stay on a person’s driving record for 3 years.
What are regulatory signs?
Regulatory signs inform road users of specific traffic laws or regulations and indicate when and where the regulations apply. Most regulatory signs are rectangular, with the longer dimension vertical, and have a white background.
What are warning signs?
Warning signs give notice of a situation that might not be readily apparent. These road signs warn you to slow down and watch for hazards or special conditions ahead. Most warning signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with black letters or symbols.
What are guide signs?
Guide signs show route designations, destinations, directions, distances, services, points of interest, and other geographical, recreational, or cultural information.
Construction signs?
Construction and maintenance signs are orange and most of them are diamond-shaped.
Traffic signals?
Traffic signals regulate traffic at an intersection. When you are facing this signal, stop at a marked limit line, if there is one, before entering a crosswalk or the intersection and remain stopped until the light turns green and you can proceed with reasonable safety. A right turn can be made against a red light after you come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and vehicles in your path. Do not turn if there is a NO TURN ON RED sign.
Can you turn left on a red light from a one way street to another one way street?
You may turn left against a red light from a one-way street onto another one-way street where traffic moves left if no sign prohibits the turn.
What does a flashing red signal mean?
FLASHING RED-a flashing red signal light means exactly the same as a stop sign: STOP. After stopping, proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules.
What do you do when the light is yellow?
When you see the yellow light, you should stop if it can be done so safely. If you can’t stop, enter the intersection carefully and continue across.
What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
FLASHING YELLOW-a flashing yellow signal light warns you to use caution. Slow down and be especially alert.
What do you do when the traffic signal goes out?
TRAFFIC SIGNAL BLACKOUT-if traffic signal lights stop working, you must come to a complete stop at the intersection and then proceed when all other road users have completely stopped. A blacked-out traffic signal should be treated just like a four-way stop intersection.
What do white lines mean?
WHITE LINES painted on the pavement indicate traffic going in your direction. When a white line is broken, you may change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Solid white line?
A solid white line is intended to discourage you from changing lanes. While in some states crossing a solid white line is illegal, it is legal to do so in California, unless the solid white line designates a turn.
What do yellow lines mean?
YELLOW LINES mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic. Broken yellow lines indicate where passing is permitted. You may pass if the line is broken on your side and the maneuver can be done safely.
Solid yellow line?
Solid yellow line means do not pass. You cannot pass another vehicle when a solid yellow line is on your side. Double solid yellow lines indicate that no vehicle may pass.
What do two sets of double yellow lines mean?
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart sometimes appear as road markings. These lines stand for a solid wall. Don’t drive on or over these lines. You may not make a left turn or U-turn in this space. Cross only at plainly marked openings.
Left turn lane?
Two yellow lines on both sides of the lane-inner line is broken, outer line is solid-are used to indicate a center left turn lane.
White curb meaning?
You may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. (These curbs are usually found at airport passenger terminals.)
Green curb meaning?
You may park for a limited time. The time limit is usually found on a sign or painted on the curb.
Yellow curb meaning?
You may stop here only long enough to load or unload passengers or freight no longer than posted. Drivers of noncommercial vehicles are usually required to stay with their vehicle.
Red curb meaning?
No stopping, standing, or parking. (A bus may stop at a red zone marked for buses.)
Blue curb meaning?
Blue curbs indicate parking for the disabled. You must have a DMV-issued placard (window sign) or your license plates must be specially marked to park here.
What is a limit line?
A limit line is a wide white line painted across the street. It indicates where you should stop. When a crosswalk or limit line is not marked, stop at the corner. Check for traffic before crossing. Wait until it is safe before going forward.
How is your vision effected by your speed?
At high speed it is harder to see to the sides. When your speed increases, your field of vision decreases. It is important to turn your head and not rely only on your peripheral vision.
Can you wear headphones when driving?
A person operating a motor vehicle or bicycle may not wear a headset covering, or earplugs in, both ears. It is illegal.
What should you do when you are fatigued?
Most people are used to sleeping at night. Your body’s need for sleep is natural, fighting it won’t help. It’s best not to drive at night or when you are tired. If you still have to drive and feel drowsy, get off the road and get some sleep.
What is the fatality risk of drivers between ages 16 and 17 when they have passengers?
The fatality risk of drivers ages 16-17 years is 3.6 times higher when they are driving with passengers than when alone.
Rules on speed contests?
According to the DMV, a speed contest is an illegal exhibition of speed conducted on public streets or highways using a motor vehicle. It includes one vehicle racing against another competitively. A speed contest is also known as a street race, speed race, or drag race.
When can you legally use your cell phone while driving?
In case of an emergency.
Smoking with a minor in the car?
Illegal whether if the vehicle is in motion or not.
How does gravity effect the vehicle?
Gravity affects car handling. When a vehicle is going downhill, gravity is one of the forces pulling it down. This means that a vehicle traveling downhill will accelerate and may start moving too fast. When driving downhill, shift to a lower gear or smoothly apply your brakes. This will slow your vehicle to a safe speed and allow you to keep control of your vehicle.
To safely negotiate a curve, use your brakes ________________.
Before you enter the curve.
If two vehicles of different masses move at the same speed are involved in a collision, which vehicle receives the greater impact.
The smaller vehicle.
On what type of road surface do drivers have the best traction and need less room to stop?
Dry concrete.
Why is it dangerous to keep loose objects in the cabin of your vehicle?
They could be thrown into motion and injure someone in the event of a sudden stop.
How many feet will the vehicle’s mirrors’ view have to provide?
Each vehicle must have mirrors that provide a view of at least 200 ft to the rear of the vehicle.
What happens to your kinetic energy if you double your speed
If you double your speed, the kinetic energy of your car is four times as great (kinetic energy increases with square of the speed). This also means that the braking and stopping distances are four times as great.
Where is the gas pedal located?
To the far right.
When should you use your headlights?
You must use your headlights between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. You must also turn on your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers in bad weather conditions or when there is insufficient light and pedestrians or vehicles cannot be seen clearly at a distance of 1,000 ft.
What is the minimum visibility for low-beams? High-beams?
Low-beams must have visibility for at least 100 ft. High-beams must have a visibility of at least 350 ft.
When should you use high-beams?
High-beams are to be used in times of very low visibility, however you should not use high-beams in fog, as they will only reflect the dampened air and blind other drivers.
When should high-beams be turned off?
High-beams are to be turned off when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 ft of your vehicle or the vehicle you are following is within 300 ft.
You have to notify the DMV within how many days from purchase if you purchase a vehicle from a private party?
You must report to DMV within 10 days from the date of sale if you purchase a vehicle from a private party.
You have to notify the DMV within how many days if you transfer ownership of a vehicle to another party?
You have 5 days to report the transfer to DMV if you sell or transfer ownership of a vehicle to another party.
If you change your address, you have to notify the DMV within how many days?
Registered vehicle owners who change their address must notify the DMV within 10 days of the address change.
How can you save fuel while driving on hills?
Accelerate before you start climbing the hill.
