california dmv permit test

california dmv permit test TRUE or FALSE: Sharing a lane with a motorcycle, known as "lane splitting," is illegal in California. correct answersFalse. While lane splitting is not illegal, it IS considered unsafe. Always be aware of motorcycles coming up your lane from behind, especially when you're about to change lanes.If all lights are out at an intersection, what should you do?(a) turn around and find an alternate route (b) treat it as a four-way stop (c) yield the right of way to traffic on the main road (d) right of way should proceed in a clockwise fashion correct answers(b) treat it as a four-way stop; You should proceed as if you were at a marked four-way stop, with the right of way going to the driver(s) who approached the intersection first.In most cases, how many people must be in a standard passenger vehicle to be able to drive in the carpool (HOV) lane? correct answers2 people TRUE or FALSE: When merging onto the freeway, you have the right of way; any cars already in the lane you're attempting to merge into must slow down to accommodate you. correct answersfalse; Freeway traffic has the right of way. It is your responsibility to merge at the speed of flowing traffic, or as close to its speed as possible. You need to give yourself a gap of at least 3 seconds, so judge your speed carefully!How often should you glance at your rear-view mirrors while driving? correct answersevery few seconds, as well as before changing lanes, turning, and stopping.TRUE or FALSE: When coming up to a flashing yellow light, you should continue driving at the same rate of speed; other traffic must yield right of way to you. correct answersfalse; A flashing yellow light means "Proceed with Caution"—while you do not need to come to a complete stop, you must slow down and yield the right of way to any other traffic or pedestrians already at the intersection.If you are passing a bus, trolley, or streetcar stopped at an intersection controlled by a traffic light, you must reduce your speed to no faster than: correct answers10 mph; It's important to practice utmost 1 / 2

caution and care around these vehicles, even when they're stopped at a signal or by a traffic officer. Pass slowly and with care.When coming up to a railroad crossing with signals flashing and/or ringing, how far back must you stop?correct answers15 feet, but no more than 50 feet from the crossing.How much farther ahead should you scan the road for potential dangers? correct answers10 to 15 seconds (one city block); This allows you to see any hazards coming your way and gives you enough time to react to them.As the driver, you can incur a traffic violation if any passenger under ____ years old is caught riding without a seatbelt in your car. correct answers16 years old If you are involved in a collision with another driver that involves an injury, you must report the incident

to the DMV within:

(a) 24 hours (b) 5 days (c) 10 days (d) 30 days correct answers10 days; Each driver needs to file a separate report—the police or Highway Patrol won't make a report for you, even if a police report is filed.Before exiting the freeway, for how long should you signal before you reach the exit? correct answers5 seconds Under what circumstances is it REQUIRED that you pull over to the side of the road and allow faster cars to pass you? correct answerswhen driving slowly on a 2-lane road, with at least 5 vehicles behind you without a way to safely pass you If you're sharing a lane with a bicycle, how much space should you give them? correct answers3 feet There are 2 sets of yellow, solid double lines spaced at least 2 feet apart in the middle of the road. These

are considered:

(a) a turnout area-- only enter if you have an emergency or to let traffic pass

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