California DMV Permit Test Questions Flashcards

California DMV Permit Test Questions Flashcards this sign means (keep right)drive to the right instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyedat all times give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because they may not see you check your rear view mirrorsoften to see how traffic is moving behind you you have had your license for 3 months, you may drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection. one vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. who as the right of way at the intersection?vehicle on the through road generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you can't see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors you have had your license for 8 months, you may drive between 5am and 5pm unaccompanied when merging onto a freeway, you should be drivingat or near the same speed as the freeway traffic when looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look back and forth, near and far you are on a 2-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway, you may legally pass the vehicle on the right if there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so the speed limit for a school zone is ___ unless otherwise posted 25 mph the california driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. one of these tips is pull off the side of the road and rest backing your vehicle isalways dangerous to do this sign means (car with streaks behind it) the road may be slippery when roads are slippery, you shouldavoid making fast turns and stops there are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. when you see this sign (slower traffic use turnouts) you should drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area when parking your vehicle on any hilluse your parking brakes and leave the vehicle in gear or "park" always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because their smaller size makes them harder to see a peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. you refuse to take a chemical test. what happens now?your driving privilege will be taken away 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 it is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is 0.01% or more

this sign means (Street light)there is a traffic signal ahead for which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?solid red, flashing red, and blacked out traffic lights a green arrow means go, but first you must yield to any vehicle, bicycles, or pedestrian in the intersection you should adjust your rear view mirror and side mirrorsbefore you start driving you are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway.and a line of five cars merge into your lane ahead from an on ramp. you should make room the merging vehicle if possible you are driving in the far right lane of a four lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane, you are driving in an exit lane you may legally park your carin a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it which of the following is true about large trucks?trucks often appear to travel slower due to their large size an orange and red sign of this shape means (triangle)slow moving vehicle if you are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages, you must make a written report to the DMV 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 this sign means (wrong way)the road ahead if closed to traffic in this direction when traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should come to a complete stop then proceed when it is safe which of these statements are true about child passengers?babies shouldn't ride in the front seat if there is a passenger side air bag this sign (two R's and an X) meanslook, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary this sign means don't pass (do not pass) other vehicles for any reason you are entering a freeway, you should check traffic by using all mirrors and turning your head when a school bus with red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must stop until the lights stop flashing after passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when you see the headlights of the passed car in your rear view mirror you exit a freeway on a ramp that curves down hill, you should slow to a safe speed before the curve if you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, the DMV willrevoke your driving privilege you are getting ready to make a right turn, you shouldsignal during the last feet before you turn which way do you turn your front wheels when parked uphill next to a curb away from the curb a green arrow pointing to the left on a light means you maymake a protected turn in that direction to be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should look over your shoulders into the lane that you want to enter you are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still others in the intersection. you should wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering you are driving on a one way street. you may turn left onto another one way street if traffic on the street moves to the left

which of these statements if true about road construction zones?you are responsible for the safety of the road workers if there is a solid double, yellow line int he center of the roadway, you may turn left into a private driveway the speed limit in any ally is15 mph during the second 6 months after you are license, you must be accompanied by your parents or guardians if you transport minors between the hours of 11 PM and 5 AM pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of waywhether or not a crosswalk is marked when you changed lanes or merge with another lane youneed at least a 4 second gap in traffic you should stop before crossing RR tracks anytime a train may be approaching, even if you cannot see it if you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when a car is approaching slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist at night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look toward the right edge of your lane if you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must be prepared for workers and equipment ahead if your breaks fail while driving you should downshift to low gear to turn left from a one-way street onto a one way street, start from the lane closest to the curb 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 this sign (upside down triangle with YIELD) means you should give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing you should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because you need the extra room to see around the truck when you see a stop sign, you should stop and check traffic in all directions before proceeding the "three second rule" applies to the space ___ of your vehicle ahead before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look left, right, and left again which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards?scan ahead of your vehicle cargo extending more than four feet from your bumpermust be marked with a red flag or lights you are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. what should you do?drive to the right edge of the road and stop you may legally drive in any carpool lane if you are carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the sign if a vehicle approaches you quickly from the road on the right while you are driving through an uncontrolled intersection, you should speed up and get out of the way if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of the blockthe pedestrian has the right of way u-turns in residential areas are legalwhen there are no vehicles approaching nearby you must notify the DMV within 5 days if you sell or transfer your vehicle

following closely behind another vehicle is a common cause of rear-end accidents you must use your seat beltif the vehicle you are driving in is equipped with seat belts which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow?not slowing down to look the accident scene if the roadway is wet and the car starts to skid, you shouldslowly release your foot off the gas pedal if you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely causing traffic delays if you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with others involved in the accident if you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection stay out of the intersection until traffic clears highways are typically most slipperywhen it first starts to rain after a dry spell you have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood breath or urine whenever you drive in CA you should always turn on your emergency flashers whenyour car has broken down on the roadway a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may not turn in the direction until the light turns green parking is never permittedin the cross hatched pattern space when driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use yourlow beams this sign means (slower traffic keep right) stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic at dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. a good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn on your low beam headlights if there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you shouldsteer your vehicle around the water if possible dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle you are approaching from behind the driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. what should you do?stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should check traffic from behind before opening your door when traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross RR tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed your wheels should be pointed straight ahead unless you are parked on a hill or sloping driveway which of these statements is true about driving and taking meds?most cold medications can make people drowsy a law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt and writes a citation, which of the following is true?you may receive the citation if the passenger is 15 years or younger when you see this sign (people walking) you shouldbe prepared to stop at the crosswalk when you enter traffic from a full stop, you need a large enough gap to get up to speed of traffic