CA PERMIT TEST 2025 Flashcards

CA PERMIT TEST 2025 Flashcards Responsibilities of driving a carFINANCIAL, INSURANCE, and LEGAL What constitutes a two point violation in the N.O.T.S system?Two point violations include reckless driving, not stopping in event of collision, driving under influence (DUI) What constitutes a one point violation in the N.O.T.S system?

Includes: normal moving violations (speeding, not wearing

seatbelt, etc), collision that's your fault, not keeping kids in back seat or not wearing seat belt What is the Spirit of the Law?The Spirit of the Law = intent or purpose of the law (what the law-maker intended the law to do).How do you park when heading uphill?Position tires away from the curb and let car roll back so front tire is touching curb What is the Letter of the Law?The Letter of the Law = literal meaning of the law (the actual wording of the law in the original text).What is the most common moving violation for teen drivers?Speeding What percentage of ALL teen traffic convictions are speed violations?About 50% of all teenage traffic convictions are speed violations.

Actions against your license: What happens if you are

convicted of using alcohol or a controlled substance and you are btw. 13 and 21 and you have your drivers license?The court tells the DMV to suspend your license for 1 YEAR.You can also be required to go through a Driving Under the Influence program.How many points until you lose your license according to the N.O.T.S system?

4 POINTS IN 12 MONTHS6 POINTS IN 24 MONTHS8

POINTS IN 36 MONTHS

What does the N.O.T.S System stand for?It stands for Negligent Operator Treatment System.How long do two point violations stay on your record according to the N.O.T.S system?7-10 years How do you park on a steep incline?Leave your car in parking break and in gear What is the exception to Kaitlyn's Law?A child 6 years or younger CAN be in a car alone with someone 12 years and older

Actions against your license: What happens if have one "at

fault" collision within 12 months?The DMV will send a warning letter What does it mean to cancel your license? It means you VOLUNTARILY give up your driver's license to get a license from another state.What is speeding?Going faster than the speed limit which often results in loss of vehicle control

Actions against your license: What happens if you are

convicted of using alcohol or a controlled substance and you are btw. 13 and 21 and you DON'T have your drivers license?The court will tell the DMV to make you WAIT A YEAR longer before you can apply for a license.You can also be required to go through a Driving Under the Influence program.What types of violations are there in the N.O.T.S system?There are one point and two point violations What does CVC 21462 say to do?Obey all Traffic Control Signals

Actions against your license: What happens if have two "at

fault" collisions within 12 months?You can't drive for 30 days unless accompanied by an adult who's a licensed driver

Actions against your license: What happens if you get

traffic ticket but don't appear in court?The DMV will SUSPEND license What does it mean for your license to be revoked? This is when the DMV PERMANENTLY takes your license from you and you have to fix the mistakes you made AND reapply for license.CVCCalifornia Vehicle Code (will appear bold with the code

number following the abbreviation CVC, for example: CVC

12345)

How do you park when parking next to curb and downhill?Turn front tires into the curb How long do one point violations stay on your record according to the N.O.T.S system?

• years

What is Kaitlyn's Law?States that you can't leave a child 6 years or younger in a car alone if there are conditions that present a risk

Actions against your license: What happens if you have

three "at fault" collisions within 12 months?LICENSE SUSPENDED for 6 months and placed on probation for one year What does it mean for your license to be suspended?This is when the DMV takes away your privilege to drive for a GIVEN AMOUNT OF TIME. (not permanent) The N.O.T.S SystemA system established by the DMV to get reckless drivers off the road.Basically, every violation for which you are convicted counts as a point against your driving record (or your Motor Vehicle Record.)