California DMV license/permit test It is against the law to use a cell phone or text when driving EXCEPT when: correct answersThere is an emergency and you need to contact law enforcement, fire, health care or another emergency service.When using hand-to-hand steering your hands should be placed at: correct answers9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock.There are two situations that may require steering with one hand. They are: correct answerswhen you are turning while backing up and when you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel.
You should always signal when you: correct answersTurn
Change lanes Slow down Stop What hand signal do you use for a left turn? correct answers What hand signal do you use for a right turn? correct answers What hand signal do you use to slow down or stop? correct answers How many feet should you signal before you turn? correct answers100 feet How many seconds should you signal before changing lanes on the freeway? correct answers5 seconds
You should use your horn to: correct answers-Avoid collisions
-Alert another driver of a hazard 1 / 3
-Alert oncoming traffic on roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead of your vehicle.
Do not use your horn to: correct answers-Express anger
-Honk at other drivers about a mistake -Honk at pedestrians
Use your headlights: correct answers-When it's too dark
-When you can't clearly see 1000 feet away -When a white regulatory sign states you must -To help other drivers see your vehicle You should use your emergency flashers when: correct answers-When you see a collision or hazard ahead -if you are not moving
Lift the hood of your car to signal: correct answersAn emergency
In case of an emergency on the side of the road, where should you place your flares or triangles? correct answers200-300 feet behind your vehicle What does a single solid yellow line mean? correct answersIt marks the center of a road with two-way traffic. Do not cross over this line into oncoming traffic.What do double solid yellow lines mean? correct answersIt means do not pass unless: -instructed by construction -HOV lane that has designated entrance -turning left to enter or exit a driveway or private road What does a broken yellow line mean? correct answersyou may pass only if the broken yellow line is next to your driving lane 2 / 3
What does a single solid white line mean? correct answersIt marks traffic lanes going in the same direction.What do double solid white lines mean? correct answersIt is a lane barrier between a regular use lane and a carpool lane What does a broken white line mean? correct answersThey separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes travelling in the same direction.What do large broken white lines mean? correct answersThey mark the end of a freeway. Street lanes are also marked with these.What do the white line made up of triangles mean? correct answersThey show approaching vehicles where to yield or stop. This line is also called shark's teeth.Which lane on the freeway is known as Number 1 Lane? correct answersThe left lane. Also known as the fast lane.Which lane on the freeway is known as Number 2 Lane? correct answersThe lane to the right of the Number 1 Lane.When might a driver change lanes? correct answers- Moving from one lane to another -Entering a freeway -Exiting a freeway -Entering the road from a curb or shoulder What should you do before you change lanes? correct answers-Signal -Check all mirrors -Check traffic behind and beside you -Look over your shoulder in the direction you are moving
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