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Permit Test Flashcards

1
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White Broken Line

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You may change lanes if it is safe to do so.

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2
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Solid White Line

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Intended to discourage you from changing lanes. It is legal to do so in California, unless the solid white line designates a turn.

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3
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One Solid Yellow Line and one Broken Yellow line

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You cannot pass another vehicle when a solid yellow line is on your side.

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4
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Two Solid Yellow Lines

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No vehicle may pass.

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5
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Brocken Yellow Lines

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Passing is permitted. Reversible center lane.

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6
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Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart.

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These lines stand for a solid wall. Don’t drive on or over these lines.

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7
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Two yellow lines on both sides of the lane-inner line is broken, outer line is solid.

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Indicate a center left turn lane.

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8
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White arrows

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Indicate whether the lane proceeds ahead, merges, turns, or exits.

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9
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White Curb

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You may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.

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10
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Green Curb

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You may park for a limited time.

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Yellow Curb

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You may stop here only long enough to load or unload passengers or freight no longer than posted.

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12
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Red Curb

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No stopping, standing, or parking. (A bus may stop at a red zone marked for buses.)

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13
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Blue Crub

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Parking for the disabled.

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14
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Speedometer

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Indicates speed in both miles and kilometers per hour.

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15
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Tachometer

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Indicates rotations in the engine in revolutions per minute.

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16
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Odometer

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Indicates the total number of miles your car has been driven since it was manufactured.

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17
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Fuel gauge

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Shows the fuel level in your car’s fuel tank.

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18
Q

Gas pedal (Accelerator)

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This pedal is located on the floor to the far right.

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19
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Brake Pedal

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Located to the left of the accelerator.

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20
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Parking brake (also known as hand or emergency brake)

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It keeps the car from moving when parked or is used to slow the car down if the regular brakes fail.

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21
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Headlights

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You must use your headlights between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. Turn on your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers in bad weather or when there is insufficient light and pedestrians or vehicles cannot be seen clearly at a distance of 1,000 ft.

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22
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High-beams

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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.

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23
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High-beams are to be turned off when:

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An oncoming vehicle is within 500 ft of you or when the vehicle you are following is within 300 ft.

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24
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ABS

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Antilock Braking System allows the driver to steer safely while braking under emergency conditions. You need to maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal to activate ABS.

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25
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When must you report to the DMV from the date of sale after purchasing a vehicle from a private party?

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You must report to DMV within 10 days from the date of sale if you purchase a vehicle from a private party.

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26
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How many days do you have to report the transfer to DMV if you sell a vehicle to another party?

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You have 5 days to report the transfer to DMV if you sell or transfer ownership of a vehicle to another party.

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27
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What is the speed limit for business and residential areas?

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25 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.

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28
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What is the speed limit if you are near a school or children?

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25 mph. NEVER drive faster than 25 mph. A school zone extends as far as 500 ft from a school.

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29
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Near Railroad Tracks

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When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is 15 mph.

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30
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Kaitlyn’s Law

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Never leave a child age six or younger in a car when:
There are conditions that present a significant risk to the child’s health or safety.
The vehicle’s engine is running or the vehicle’s keys are in the ignition, or both.

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31
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If there is a double solid yellow line dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may:

A

Cross over the lines to make left turn from or into a side street

32
Q

Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:

A

They are properly secured

33
Q

What can contribute to improve traffic flow?

A

Not slowing down to look at an accident scene.

34
Q

Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because:

A

Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light

35
Q

If there are double solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you:

A

May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway

36
Q

If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road, you should:

A

Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass

37
Q

You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:

A

Are being followed by a tailgater

38
Q

You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:

A

Are being followed by a tailgater

39
Q

An orange and red sign shaped as a triangle on a vehicle means:

A

Slow-moving vehicle

40
Q

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

A

Look to the sides of your vehicle, and proceed cautiously

41
Q

What is the “basic speed law “?

A

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

42
Q

Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles?

A

It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries

43
Q

When driving at night using high beams, you should dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:

A

An oncoming vehicle

44
Q

While driving, you notice a car ahead flashing its hazard lights. what does it mean?

A

There may be an accident ahead

45
Q

What is a safe driving practice?

A

Checking your rearview mirrors frequently

46
Q

You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. the person takes a step back and pulls in his cane. you should:

A

Proceed across the street because the person is not ready to cross

47
Q

Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?

A

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes

48
Q

Before you change lanes, you should:

A

Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder

49
Q

When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

A

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights

50
Q

When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

A

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights

51
Q

Braking studies have shown that a tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph needs ____ the distance to stop as an automobile.

A

Two times

52
Q

Braking studies have shown that a tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph needs ____ the distance to stop as an automobile.

A

Two times

53
Q

The police stop you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, and you refuse to take the chemical test. what happens next?

A

Your driving privilege will be taken away

54
Q

When can you merge into a bike lane for a right turn?

A

No more than 200 feet before turning.

55
Q

When can you merge into a bike lane for a right turn?

A

No more than 200 feet before turning.

56
Q

The speed limit at an uncontrolled intersection, where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter it, is:

A

15 mph

57
Q

If you are involved in an accident where someone is injured, you must:

A

Make a written report (SR 1) to the DMV.

58
Q

If you are involved in an accident where someone is injured, you must:

A

Make a written report (SR 1) to the DMV.

59
Q

If it starts to rain on a hot day, the road is the most slippery:

A

For the first few minutes

60
Q

To stay alert when driving on long trips:

A

Let fresh air into the vehicle

61
Q

If your vehicle breaks down, you should:

A

Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible

Turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out)

Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle

62
Q

It is illegal to enter an intersection when:

A

You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side

63
Q

It is illegal to enter an intersection when:

A

You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side

64
Q

What is a safety zone?

A

A space set aside for pedestrians

65
Q

How far ahead should you scan for hazards?

A

10 to 15 seconds

66
Q

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

A

A large bus

67
Q

When should you use your headlights?

A

Any time you have trouble seeing other cars

68
Q

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

A

Under no circumstances

69
Q

At a blind intersection:

A

Reduce your speed to 15 mph or less

70
Q

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

A

Concentrate on steering and seeing the road

Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction

Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road; turn on flashers

71
Q

If you are being tailgated, you should:

A

Increase your following distance

72
Q

If you are driving on a highway when a tire blows out on your vehicle, what should you do?

A

Do not apply the brake until the vehicle has almost stopped

73
Q

When it is legal for a person over 18 years of age to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

A

When making a call for emergency assistance

74
Q

U-turns in residential districts are legal:

A

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

75
Q

Do not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection:

A

Under any circumstances

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