permit test Flashcards
When can you not drive as a provisional driver?
between 11pm and 5am for the first year
Who can you not drive with
passengers under 20 unless a 25 year old is with you
what are the exceptions
medical emergency(signed note with condition and recovery date)
school related(signed note by dean)
immediate family(signed note by guardian with when date must end)
work(signed note from employer)
Always signal when?
when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop
You should signal..
-at least 100 ft before you turn
-before every lane change
-5 seconds before you change lanes on the freeway
-before pulling next to or away from a curb
-When you are almost through the intersection if you plan to turn shortly after crossing the intersection.
when should you dim your headlights?
-dim high beam to low beam within 500 ft of a vehicle coming toward you
or
-within 300 ft of a vehicle you are following
is it illegal or legal drive using parking lights only?
illegal
when should you use your headlights?
-When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.
-Beginning 30 minutes after sunset. Until 30 minutes before sunrise.
-In adverse weather.
-When conditions (such as clouds, dust, smoke, or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles.
-On mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days).
-When a road sign states that headlights must be on.
-To help other drivers see your vehicle, especially when the sun is low on the horizon.
In adverse weather such as fog, rain, or snow what headlights should you turn on?
low beam
In case of a hazard how can you warn drivers behind you
-turn on emergency flashers
-lightly tap your brake pedals
-use hand signals
-pull off road if possible
If your vehicle does not have emergency flashers what should you do
use your turn signals
what does a single yellow line mean
it marks the center of a road with two way traffic
do not pass vehicles if there is one lane of traffic going your way and a solid yellow line on your side of the road
when can you pass over double solid yellow lines?
-in HOV vehicles
-turning left across a SINGLE set of double solid yellow lines to enter/exit private road or U-turn
what are two sets of double solid yellow lines
a barrier if spaced 2 or more ft apart
what does a broken yellow line indicate
you may pass if it is next to your driving lane
single solid white line
marks traffic lanes going in the same direction (includes one way streets)
double solid white line
barrier between regular and preferential lane
do not change lanes over
broken white lines
separate traffic lanes on roads with 2+ lanes in the same direction
large broken lines
end of freeway and street lanes
solid white line of triangles
yield
what is the left lane for?
to pass or turn left (fast lane)
what is the right lane for
enter or exit traffic when you enter the road from a curb or shoulder
passing lane
the far left lane
the lane closest to the center divider
use the center lane for what
to prepare for and make left turn or U-turn
-can only drive for 200 ft in this lane
when should you start signaling for a right turn
100 ft
can you turn right at a red light after a complete stop
yes
to turn left what should you do
drive close to the center divider or into left turn lane
-enter a two-way left turn lane within 200 ft of turn
-signal 100 ft before turn
when can you turn left against a red light
turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street
when can you make a U turn
-across a double yellow line
-in a residential district if no vehicles approaching you within 200 ft
-at intersection on green light or green arrow
headed down hill
turn wheels into the curb
headed up hill
turn wheels towards curb
headed up or down hill when no curb
turn wheels away from center of road
green curb
park for limited time
white curb
only to pick up and drop off
yellow
load and unload passengers
during a law enforcement stop what should you do
-turn on right turn signal
-move completely to right shoulder
-turn off radio
-remain inside vehicle
-roll down window
-place hands in clear view
you can turn right at a red light if
-there is not a “no turn on red” sign
-you stop at the limit line, yield to pedestrians, and turn when its safe
