Permit Test - California DMV Drivers Handvbook What are the time restrictions for a minor? correct answersyou cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.during the first 12 months you have your license What are the passenger restrictions for minors? correct answersyou cannot drive with passengers under 20 year old, unless a parent/guardian or other CA licensed driver (25 years or older) rides with you What are the exceptions to the restrictions? correct answersfor medical needs, schooling or a school activity, work reasons, and driving immediate family members; all of these require a signed note confirming specifics respective to each category Can you drive with suspended or revoked driving privelages? correct answersno What happens if you get into collisions or commit traffic violations within the first 12 months of having your license? correct answersDMV may restrict or suspend your driving privelages Is it illegal for a minor to use a cell phone or electronic wireless communication while driving? correct answersyes, do not respond to or answer any calls or messages while driving What is the position for keeping your hands when driving? correct answers9 and 3 o'clock or lower at 8 and 4 o'clock What is hand-to-hand steering also called? correct answerspush/pull steering What is a result of hand-to-hand steering? correct answersless chance of injury to your face, arms, or hands if airbag deploys 1 / 2
When do you use hand-to-hand steering? correct answerswhen you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid What two situations require steering with one hand? correct answersturning while backing up (one hand at 12 o'clock and the other on the rear passenger seat) and when operating vehicles controls that require you to remove a hand from a steering wheel When is one-handed steering recommended? correct answersin limited situations What is critical to vehicle control? correct answerskeeping both hands on the wheel whenever possible When do you signal? correct answerswhen you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop What is the hand signal for a left turn? correct answersleft arm extended out the window and straight to the left What is the hand signal for a right turn? correct answersleft arm bent upwards 90 degrees What is the hand signal for slowing down or stopping? correct answersleft arm bent downward 90 egrees When should you signal? correct answersat least 100ft before you turn, before every lane chance, at least 5 seconds before you change lanes on a freeway, before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb, even when you don't see other cars to ensure zero collisions, and if you plan to turn after crossing an intersection - start signaling when you're almost through with said intersection What do you use your horn for? correct answersavoid collisions, alert another driver of a hazard, alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see 200ft ahead of your vehicle When do you not use your horn? correct answersurge a slow-moving driver or bicyclist to go faster or get out of the way, alert other drivers that they made a mistake, express anger, honk at pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists (only to avoid collisions)
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