CA DMV Written Test Study Guide Flashcards

CA DMV Written Test Study Guide Flashcards If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing

your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane A curb painted blue means parking is:For disabled persons with a special placard or plate Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in

our directions, you may turn from:

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane? (carpools 3 or more only) A convertible with an adult and two children Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out

of the ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a

two-way street, start the turn in:

The far left lane

This yellow sign (slippery road sign) means: The road ahead may be slippery

Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true:Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision?Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:One-way street onto a one-way street You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by

motor vehicles because they:

Are entitled to share the road with you This yellow sign (arrow pointing up with curve on right side)

means:

Merging traffic ahead Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold wet weather?They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least 5 seconds

Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you

are:

Parked on a hill or sloping driveway You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?You have the right of way You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there

is a lane marked as shown. You must:

Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18

years of age is present is:

Illegal at all times Backing your vehicle isAlways dangerous to do

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:Under no circumstances

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You

should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve

Which of the following is true about large trucks?Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle byDriving as near to the right edge of the road as possibleand stopping You must stop at the intersection ahead just before the intersection you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when You don't have room to completely cross the tracks You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in

California (SR 1) with the DMV within 10 days if you:

Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto

another one way street:

If traffic on the street is moving to the left At dawn or dust, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are

there is to turn:

On your headlights When should you yield your legal right-of-way? When it helps prevent collisions This red and white sign means you should: Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?Listening to music through a set of dual headphones Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist:Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

At all times A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What should you do?Do as the officer tells you

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:Stop before entering

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you Sell or transfer your vehicle Which of the following will help you to avoid getting hit from

behind:

Merge into another lane You 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 A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a

safety zone:

At any time or for any reason When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn

signals:

When pulling next to or away from the curb On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you

would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in

front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:

The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle Drivers are required to obey instructions from: Flaggers(signal persons) at construction sites

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:Avoid the puddle if possible Should you always drive slower than other traffic No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross

at a corner, you should:

Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard.Which of these actions should you take first?Take your foot off the gas Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when You have a collision and there is an injury or death You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?Drive to the right edge of the road and stop Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad

tracks:

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

The speed limit in an alley is:15mph

On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?Roadways on bridges and overpasses 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 voice mail It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended

in a vehicle on a hot day:

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely 35 mph

You may drive in a bike lane:No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

This white sign means:Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic Three of the most important times to check traffic behind

you are before:

Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of way:Whether or not a crosswalk is marked You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intesection meansSlow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection You should signal continuously while turning because itLets other drivers know what your intentions are If you drive slower than the flow of traffic you will most

likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and

also a separate shoulder belt, you are:

Required to use both lap and shoulder belts

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision

You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle

if the:

Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you

may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always

means:

Slow moving vehicle Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?Most cold medications can make you drowsy Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck

only if:

They are properly secured You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:

Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle

Yellow lines separate:Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road

Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear

bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when

following large trucks because:

You need extra room to see around the truck It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher.

0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent

This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: Other vehicles for any reason

You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving

vehicle:

And a failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you

should always:

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers

if you:

Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You

should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible Which of these statements is true about road work zones?You must "Slow for the Cone Zone" You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheel?Right-towards the side of the road This white sign (railroad crossing) means: Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in

front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Wait until the person crosses the street When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped

ahead on your side of the road, you must:

Stop until the lights stop flashing Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in

each direction:

Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn For which of the following traffic lights must you always

stop your vehicle:

Solid red lights, flashing red lights and blacked out traffic signals