CALIFORNIA DMV DRIVERS HANDBOOK SECTION 8

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CALIFORNIA DMV DRIVER'S HANDBOOK SECTION 8

EXAM QUESTIONS

WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS.

• When using the steering wheel with both hands, where should you position your

hands initially?: 9 and 3 o'clock, or lower at 8 and 4 o'clock

• When using the steering wheel with one hand, where should you position your

hand?: 12 o'clock

• There are only two situations that may require steering with one hand. What are

they?: turning while backing up, operating vehicle controls

• In what situations should you always signal?: when you turn, change lanes, slow

down, or stop

5. How far before a turn should you start signaling?: 100 feet

• Before every lane change, what should you do?: signal, check your mirrors, look

over your shoulder, and check your blind spot

• How long before you change lanes on a freeway should you start signal- ing?: 5

seconds

• Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb, you should always signal.

(True or False): True

• Why shouldn't you signal too early before crossing the intersection, if you are

planning to turn after crossing the intersection?: other drivers might think you plan to turn at the intersection

• When should you start signaling if you plan on turning after crossing the

intersection?: when you are almost through the intersection

• What should you do on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least

200 feet ahead of your vehicle?: honk your horn

• What times should you always use your headlights?: 30 minutes after sunset until 30

minutes before sunrise

• When you cannot clearly recognize a person or vehicle from feet

away, it is too dark and you must turn on your headlights.: 1000

• In adverse weather when using windshield wipers is necessary, should you use your

low beam headlights or high beam headlights?: low beam headlights

• When should you use your emergency flashers, lightly tap the brake pedal three or

four times, or use a hand signal when slowing or stopping in order to warn other

drivers?: If you see a collision or hazard ahead

• Never stop on the road unless: it is necessary to stay safe or to obey a law
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