CA DMV Permit Test Flashcards

CA DMV Permit Test (18) Flashcards While inside the roundabout, you should: remain in your lane until you are ready to exit Drivers can not pass a vehicle on the left their lane has a solid yellow center line.they can not safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.Which of the following is NOT true about safety belts?They can trap you inside a vehicle If a driver follows you too closely, you should: move to another lane if possible Are bicyclists required to obey traffic laws and signs?yes You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to make a U-turn, where should you start?headlights You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another

vehicle:

Under no circumstances If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:enter the intersection with caution and continue across.Which signs have black letters on a yellow or orangeWarning signs (diamond)

Backing your vehicle is:Always dangerous to do

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?Driver to the right edge of the road and stop.You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is

heavy. You should:

continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane.You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle

if the:

yellow line next to your side of the road is broken..On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?1hr Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve

at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because:

there may be a stalled vehicle or collision ahead that you can't see Near streetcars, trolleys, or buses, the passing speed limit,

when safe to pass, is:

10mph What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs?Consider postponing your trip until the conditions improve If the road is wet from a heavy rain, you should: increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead ou are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should

steer:

a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles

If a traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light:you must do it

Collisions tend to happen when:One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?They do not freeze because they are made of concrete.They tend to freeze before the rest of the road

does.

Alcohol:makes drivers more prone to take chances.increases

reaction time.You should allow a four-second or more cushion when:Following motorcyclists on wet roads.Driving on slippery roads You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?Mirrors leave "blind spots" behind both sides of vehicles.When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass, which one must yield the right-of-way?The vehicle facing downhill If another driver does not dim his or her lights, you should:watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.