California DMV Drivers Handbook Flashcards

California DMV Driver's Handbook Flashcards hand-to-hand steeringwhen you use this method, your hands do not cross over the face of the steering wheel lane changesignal for at least 5 seconds before doing this

truetrue or false: you may cross a bus lane to make a right turn

make a left turnfollow these instructions in order to do this:- drive close to

the center divider or turn into the left turn lane- start signaling 100 feet before the turn- look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed- stop behind the limit line, crosswalk, or intersection- look left, right, then left again- go when it is safe horna feature of your vehicle that you can use to let other drivers know you are there or to warn others of a hazard headlightsa feature of your vehicle that helps you see what is in front of you; also make it easier for other drivers to see your vehicle

truetrue or false: never change lanes over a double white line

the fast lanethe passing lane is also known by this nickname because it is used by faster moving traffic be prepared to exit or mergeif you are driving in a lane marked with broken lines, do this right lanewhen turning right, you should complete your turn in this lane lane markingsthese are on road surfaces to help drivers know which part of the road to use and understand traffic rules; line colors and patterns mean different things bicycle boulevardprioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic number 2 lanethe lane to the right of the "number 1 lane" nocan you pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going in your direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road?shared roadway bicycle markingsalert traffic that bicyclists can occupy the lane; when used appropriately, they help bicyclists maintain a safe lane position bicycle laneslanes for bicyclists only that run alongside vehicle traffic; typically marked by a single solid white line and signs (the solid line will change to dashed near an intersection) bike laneestablished along streets adjacent to vehicle traffic; typically identified by a single solid white line that turns into a dashed line near an intersection separated bikewayfor the exclusive use of bicyclists; physically separated

from vehicle traffic; separation may include:- flexible posts-

grade separation- inflexible barriers- on-street parking

left or "fast" lane"number 1 lane" refers to

to avoid collisionswhen should you use your horn:- to avoid collisions- to urge

a slow-moving driver to go faster- to alert other drivers that they made a mistake broken yellow linethis line indicates that you may pass if the line is next to your driving lane; only pass when it's safe keep going until you can safely and legally turn aroundwhat do you do if you miss a turn?right turnhand-and-arm signal your hornuse this to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead of your vehicle

truetrue or false: it is safer to slow down or stop instead of

honking your horn

right turnfollow these instructions in order to do this:- drive close to

the right edge of the road- watch for pedestrians and bicyclists between your vehicle and the curb- begin signaling 100 feet before the turn- look over your right shoulder and reduce your speed- stop behind the limit line, crosswalk, or intersection- look both ways and go when it's safe

hand-over-hand steeringto use this method:1. start with your hands at 9 and 3

o'clock, or lower at 8 and 4 o'clock2. push the steering wheel up with one hand3. let go of the steering wheel with your other hand; reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up hand-over-hand steeringuse this steering method when you turn at low speeds, or need to recover from a skid hand signalsmotorcyclists and bicyclists often use these to make themselves more visible and/or point in the direction they plan to turn HOV lanea special lane reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals

truetrue or false: you MUST use a turnout area or lane to let

other vehicles pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe AND there are 5 or more vehicles following you pull off the road, away from traffic, and turn on your emergency flashers what do you do if you need to stop because of vehicle trouble?carpool lanea preferential use lane marked off by double solid white lines regulatory (white) road signthis type of sign indicates that your headlights must be on

truetrue or false: you should never stop on the road unless it is

necessary to stay safe or obey a law

falsetrue or false: you may turn right if you are stopped at a red

arrow light

traffic lanea section of road for a single line of traffic; there are several different types check your blind spot(s)do this before entering a bike lane 200 feetyou may only drive for this many feet in the center left turn lane small country or mountain roadsthese types of roads require that you turn on your headlights, even on sunny days bright greenbicycle lanes are sometimes painted this color to make them easier to see all of the abovewhat do you do when you see a collision or hazard ahead in order to warn other drivers?- turn on your emergency flashers- lightly tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times- use a hand signal when slowing and stopping follow throughwhat do you do if you start to make a turn?cycle track or protective bike laneother names for a separated bikeway

hand-to-hand steeringto use this method:1. start with your hands at 9 and 3

o'clock, or lower at 8 and 4 o'clock2. keep your hands in these positions while driving, even when making turns yield linesa solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop; triangles point toward approaching vehicles buffered bike laneuses chevrons or diagonal markings to provide greater separation from traffic and on-street parking left turnhand-and-arm signal "cutting the corner"this is the term for turning the steering wheel too soon and entering the lane of oncoming vehicles when making a left turn collisionslast minute lane or direction changes may cause these single solid yellow linethis line marks the center of a road with two-way traffic; do NOT cross over this line into oncoming traffic

falsetrue or false: it is legal to drive, stop, park, and leave a

vehicle in an area designated for public transit buses

truetrue or false: you should keep your wheels pointed straight

ahead until it is safe to start your left turn

truetrue or false: always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk

when turning in a dedicate right turn lane by numberhow traffic lanes are often referred to double solid yellow linesdo NOT pass over these lines; never drive to the left of

these lines unless you are:- in a high-occupancy vehicle

(HOV) lane that has a designated entrance on the left- instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side of the road is closed or blocked- turning left to enter or exit a driveway or private road, or to make a U-turn