permit test Flashcards
What do double solid lines mean?
Vehicles on both sides are not allowed to pass or change lanes
Vehicles can cross the lines to turn left to enter or leave the highway only
What is the correct way to make a lane change?
Check the side view mirrors
Check the rear view mirrors
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move
Signal
When can you drive off the main roadway to pass another vehicle?
It is illegal to do so under any circumstances.
What does a diamond-shaped symbol in a lane indicate?
Lane reserved for high occupancy vehicles (HOV) only
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
An exit lane
When are you allowed to make a left turn at a red light?
From a one-way street into another one-way street
When parking on a hill with a curb facing downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?
Toward the curb
What should you do if a vehicle is following too closely behind you (tailgating)?
Change lanes if possible
Slow down so they’ll pass you
Pull off the road to let them pass
Should you use your high-beams or low-beams when driving in foggy conditions?
Use low beams, they won’t cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility
When are you allowed to park in a handicap parking space?
At a blue curb in a handicap space if your vehicle has a handicap license plate, tag or sticker.
What is the correct way to enter or merge into traffic on the highway?
Check all the mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
Why do drivers of large trucks travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle?
To provide extra stopping distance
When can you pass a vehicle on the right?
On a highway with two or more lanes traveling in your direction
When the driver ahead of you is turning left
When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you, what should you do?
Pull over to the right and stop
What does the law say about motorcyclists and bicyclists on roadways?
They are considered the same as motor vehicles
They must obey the same traffic laws as cars
