California DMV Knowledge Test Flashcards

California DMV Knowledge Test Flashcards To whom must you show your driver's license to and when?Any low enforcement officer who asks to see it, and the other driver(s) in the case of a collision How many feet before turning should you signal? At least 100 feet How many hours it is recommended that you practice driving with a permit before taking your driving test?At least 50 hours total, at least 10 of which should be at night What are the three instances in which you should use your car horn?To avoid collisions when necessary, to alert another driver of a hazard, and to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads with low visibility If you plan to turn after crossing an intersection, when should you start signaling?When you are almost through the intersection What do double solid yellow lines mean?The center of a road with two-way traffic; do not cross over this line or pass a vehicle in front of you; left turns are permitted but only across a single set of double yellow lines; no left turns over two sets of solid double lines What times during the day should you use your headlights?Beginning 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise When must you have your driver's license with you?At all times while driving What does a single solid yellow line mark? The center of a road with two-way traffic; do not cross over this line or pass a vehicle in front of you When should you signal to other drivers? When you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop What are the penalties for driving without a license?A possible fine and jail sentence If you are fatigued or drowsy, what should you do?Avoid driving if possible Is it true that you should signal before pulling up next to a curb or away from a curb?Yes How many second before changing lands on the freeway should you signal?At least 5 seconds What is the offense for driving with an expired driver's licenses?A misdemeanor as well as the possibility of getting a ticket, having your vehicle impounded, and being required to appear in court Which steering method is recommended for turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering form a skid?Hand-over-hand steering When should you use your headlights?When it is too dark to see, in adverse weather, when conditions prevent you from seeing other vehicles, or small country roads, or when a white road sign states that headlights must be on Is it true that it is against the law to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving?Yes For push/pull steering, where should you keep your hands at all times, even when making turns?

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What are the only two situations in which you might need to use one-hand steering?When you are turning while backing up, and when you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a

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When should you use your emergency flashers? To notify other drivers of a collision or hazard ahead, or to indicate that you are stopping for an emergency