2024 California DMV Handbook Cheat Sheet Flashcards

2024 California DMV Handbook Cheat Sheet Flashcards How many days do you have to notify the DMV after buying a vehicle?10 days To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about...10-15 seconds Why is extra space needed in front of a large truck?For the truck driver to stop the vehicle What is the speed limit when approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in both directions?15 mph Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you....See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?10 years Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years old is...Illegal at all times What is the maximum speed for vehicles towing trailers on a two-lane undivided highway?55 mph True or false?Pedestrians have the right of way at all times, even if they aren't obeying traffic laws.True When parking uphill with no curb, which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, towards the side of the road When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should...Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights What should you do when a traffic signal is not working?Treat it as if there are stop signs on each corner of the intersection How many inches should you wheels be from the curb when parallel parking?18 inches What does a curb painted RED mean?No parking.You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine...Whenever you drive in California When driving on the freeway behind a large truck, you

should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: No more than 200 feet before making a right turn What's the speed limit in alleys?15 mph You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should...Make room for the merging traffic, if possible California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC that is _____ or higher 0.08% True or False?You are allowed to drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle False

What is the speed limit in residential areas? 25 mph True or False?If you cannot get completely off the road, you should not stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind When should you call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until that help arrives?Can you cross a set of double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart?No.After a minor collision at an intersection, there are no

injuries and there is very little vehicle damage, you should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible If involved in a collision, you are required to notify the DMV if...There is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries True or False?You should drive at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway when merging onto the freeway.True What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21? 0.01% A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that

vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not

have a hands free device, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail True or False?You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog at all times.True How many feet should you signal before making a turn?100 feet What should you do to check for vehicles in your blind spots?Glance over your shoulders