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california dmv drivers permit test study help Flashcards How far ahead does the manual say you should look?To avoid last minute moves, scan the road 10-15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early.steering waysHand-to-Hand Steering-This steering method may also be called "push/pull" steering. Using this steering method, your hands do not cross over the face of the steering wheel, and therefore there is less chance of injury to your face, arms, or hands in the event of an air bag deploying. When using this method, start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock, or slightly lower at 8 and 4 o'clock. Depending on the direction you are turning, one hand will push the wheel up, and the opposite hand pulls down.Hand-Over-Hand Steering-This method of steering can be used when turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid. When using this method, start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock, or slightly lower at 8 and 4 o'clock. Depending on the direction you are turning, one hand will push the wheel up, while the other hand will let go, reach across the other arm, grasp the wheel, and pull up.One Hand Steering-NHTSA recommends using one-hand steering only when turning while backing, or operating vehicle controls that require removing a hand from the steering wheel. The only time that a 12 o'clock hand position is recommended is when backing a vehicle while turning, as the driver must turn in their seat to see the path of the vehicle. The placement of hands on the wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock, or slightly lower at 8 and 4 o'clock, is critical to vehicle balance.When to use headlightsIf weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you are required to turn on your low-beam headlights.Any time conditions (clouds, rain, snow, dust, smoke, fog, etc.) prevent you from seeing other vehicles.On small country or mountain roads, even on sunny days.In darkness and when visibility does not allow clear recognition of a person or vehicle from a distance of 1,000 feet.When the vehicle is operated from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.When a regulatory (white) road sign is posted stating headlights must be on.To increase your vehicle's visibility to others while driving - even on bright days and especially when the sun is low on the horizon.under any circumstances can you leave an animal/child in a car in hot weather?It is dangerous and illegal to leave children (CVC §15620) and/or animals in a hot vehicle. After sitting in the sun,

even if a window is slightly opened, the temperature can rise rapidly inside a parked vehicle.Dehydration, heat stroke, and death can result from overexposure to the heat.California Penal Code §597.7 prohibits leaving or confining an animal in any unattended motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of an animal due to heat.

If you are involved in a collision:You must stop. Someone could be injured and need your help. If you do not stop, you may be convicted of "hit and run" and could be severely punished.Call 9-1-1, if anyone is hurt.Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane if no one is injured or killed.Show your DL, vehicle registration card, evidence of financial responsibility, and current address to the other driver, persons involved, and peace officer.You (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a written report to the police or California Highway Patrol (CHP) within 24 hours of the collision if someone is killed or injured.You (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a written report to DMV within 10 days.If you hit a parked vehicle or other property, leave a note with your name, phone number, and address in or securely attached to the vehicle or property you hit. Report the collision to the city police, or in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, try to find the owner and report the incident to authorities as mentioned above.If you kill or injure an animal, call the nearest humane society, police, or CHP. Do not try to move an injured animal or leave an injured animal to die.When you have a collision,

report it to DMV within 10 days if:More than $1,000 in

damage was done to the property of any person.Anyone was injured (no matter how slightly) or killed.t or f you can always assume you have the right of wayNever assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way.Respecting the right-of-way of others is not limited to situations such as yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, or watching carefully to ensure the right-of- way of bicyclists and motorcyclists. Yield your right-of-way when it helps to prevent collisions.weather notesSlow down at the first sign of rain, especially after a dry spell. This is when many roads are the most slippery, because oil and dust have not washed away. A slippery road will not give your tires the grip they need. Drive more slowly than you would on a dry road. Adjust your speed as

follows:Wet road-go 5 to 10 mph slower.Packed

snow-reduce your speed by half.Ice-slow to a crawl.Some road surfaces are when to signal1 During the last 100 feet before reaching the turning point (left or right turn).2 Before every lane change. Check your mirrors, look over your shoulder, and check your blind spot before changing lanes.3 At least 5 seconds before you change lanes on a freeway.4 Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.5 When you change directions.6

Even when you do not see other vehicles. A vehicle you do not see may suddenly appear and hit you.7 If you plan to turn beyond an intersection. Start signaling when you are in the intersection. If you signal too early, the other driver may think you plan to turn into the intersection and they may pull out in front of you. Remember to cancel your signal after turning.arm signals: name them allarm left is turn left, arm up is trun right and arm down is stop.curb parking notesDownhill: turn the wheels toward the curb.Uphill: turn the

wheels away from the curb.No curb: turn the wheels toward

the shoulder of the road.