California DMV Permit Test Answers Flashcards This white sign meansDrive to the right Before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should Check traffic approaching from behind A law enforcement officer notices that one of our passengers is not wearing a seat belt and writes a citation.Which of the following is true?You may receive the citation if the passenger is younger than 16 This red sign meansGive the right-of-way to other drivers When roads are slippery, you shouldAvoid making fast turns and fast stops The "three-second-rule" applied to the space ____ of your vehicle Ahead Which of these is recommended when driving at night on a dimly lit street?Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights This red and white sign meansThe road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may Not turn in that direction until the light turns green You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears An orange and red sign of this shape always means Slow-moving vehicle When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a blockThe pedestrian has the right-of-way Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is Illegal at all times You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should Slow to a safe speed before the curve If you have a collision, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with Others involved in the collision Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two feet or more apart Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed 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 A peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. You refuse to take a chemical test. What happens now?Your driving privilege may be taken away After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when You see the headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead You should always turn on your emergency flashers whenYour vehicle has broken down on the roadway U-turns in residential districts are legal When there are no vehicles approaching nearby You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane ifYou are carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the sign During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you Transport minors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because Their smaller size makes them harder to see To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in The lane closest to the curb You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine Whenever you drive in California Parking is NEVER permittedIn a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space Following closely behind another vehicle (tailgating)Is a common cause of rear-end collisions You must notify DMV within 5 days if you Sell or transfer your vehicle If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should Let the call go to voice mail Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look Left, right, and left again Dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle You are approaching from behind At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look Toward the right edge of your lane Is it illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or more 0.01%-One hundredth of one percent You must use your seat beltAnd failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket You are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph zone. You can be cited for speeding If it is unsafe for current weather conditions You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you shouldSlowly ease your foot off the gas pedal 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 You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic byChecking all mirrors and turning your head When you enter traffic from a full stop (e.g., pulling away from the curb), you Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may Make a protected turn in that direction Which way do you turn your front wheels when parked uphill next to a curb?Away from the curb