CA DMV Written Test Study Guide

CA DMV Written Test Study Guide It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher. - answer0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph.The best speed for your vehicle is most likely - answer35 mph You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when - answerYou have a collision and there is an injury or death You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - answerSell or transfer your vehicle A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you

should: - answerWait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - answerSlow to a safe speed before the curve A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first? - answerTake your foot off the gas You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? - answerDon't enter the intersection until you can get completely across A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone: - answerAt any time or for any reason A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - answerNot turn in that direction until the light turns green.Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: - answerIllegal at all times A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross 1 / 2

at a corner, you should: - answerPull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: - answerSlow moving vehicle

Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: -

answerBacking, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - answerAlcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - answerDriving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: - answerNeed to warn other drivers of a collision ahead A curb painted blue means parking is: - answerFor disabled persons with a special placard or plate You should signal continuously while turning because it - answerLets other drivers know what your intentions are If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device,

you should: - answerLet the call go to voice mail

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road,

you must: - answerStop until the lights stop flashing

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - answerUnder no circumstances It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: - answerEven if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: - answerMotorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - answerOther vehicles for any reason After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - answerYou see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: - answerIn order to see potential hazards early

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