California DMV Permit Test Simulator (CA) 2024 | 46 Questions Flashcards What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over-the-counter medicine have?The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to
oncoming cars:
Until it is safe to turn
Parking is never permitted:In a crosshatched pattern space
Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you
drive unsafely is:
Against the law Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes must: Be given the right-of-way at all times When you follow too closely and another driver cuts suddenly in front of you, what is the best thing to do?Take your foot off the gas pedal
This sign means that:Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone
ahead When driving, you should stay at least:Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you The road edge on the right side is marked by a ____ line.Solid white Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?The driver
Seatbelts properly worn will:Reduce the risk of injury
When it is very foggy, you should slow down and turn on
your:
Low-beam lights You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle
by:
Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping
This sign tells you that:There are a series of curves ahead
Before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway you should:Check your mirrors and blind spots The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When the road
is wet:
Drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit If you drive up a narrow, steep road and meet a car with no
room to pass:
The other driver should back up the road
This sign means:Double curve, right then left
Traffic fatalities are ___ at night compared to daytime.About three to four times as high
This sign means:Watch for pedestrians crossing the roadway
When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to
remember that, in general, trucks:
Take longer distances than cars to stop 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 you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust, precipitation, or smoke blowing across the roadway, you
should drive slower and turn on your:
Headlights If your vehicle breaks down, you should: All of the AbovePull off of the road as far as possible, while still visibleTurn on four-way flashers and open your hood (if
not wet out)Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle
You may turn left at a red light if:You are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street
You may legally park in front of a driveway: Under no circumstances
Highway and expressway guide signs are:Green with white letters
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:Large tour bus
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:Close to the right side of the street A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:Warns you about conditions on or near the road What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood?Increase the effects of both
Worn or bald tires:All of the AboveIncrease stopping distance, while
decreasing overall controlCause vehicles to "hydroplane"Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in
towards your left. That shows that:
The road will get narrower Most serious accidents happen at what time of day?Twilight-darkness When approaching a curve or hilltop and you can not
clearly view the road ahead, you should:
Slow down so you can stop if necessary
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least five seconds
You may turn right on red if you:Stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians
This sign means:No right turn
The sign with this shape and color is a _____ sign.No passing zone When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true?All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights
When you see this sign, it means:The road is curving sharply to the right
You should always use your emergency flashers when:Your vehicle has broken down on the roadway The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward.
This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Stop When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic