California DMV Written Test Section 5: An introduction to Driving

California DMV Written Test Section 5: An introduction to Driving

Flashcards Use your headlights when it is too dark to see... from 1000 feet away HearingYou must be able to hear horns, sirens, motorcycles, or screeching tires that may alert you of hazards. It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving You should signal when you are almost through the intersection...if you plan to turn shortly after crossing the intersection If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble, pull off...the road away from all traffic Fatigue and DrowsinessCan affect your vision and increase reaction time to hazards Dim high beam headlights to low beam within... 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you Use your headlights until...30 minutes before sunrise Physical and MentalYou must be alert to quickly decide the correct course of action in any type of traffic situation, including unexpected ones Use your headlights when a...road sign states that headlights must be on Hand-to-Hand SteeringHands need to be at 9 and 3 o'clock OR 8 and 4 o'clock Use your headlights when conditions such as... clouds, dust, smoke, or fog prevent you from seeing other vehicles Left TurnLeft hand out straight Use your horn to avoid...collisions When following a vehicle, dim high beam headlights to low beams within...300 feet If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble, call for...emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives You should signal before...every lane change To warn drivers behind you of a collision/hazard ahead, turn on your...emergency flashers You should signal at least _____ seconds before you change lanes on a freeway 5 Hand-over-Hand SteeringHands need to be at 8 and 4 o'clock VisionYou must be able to notice hazards in different types of lighting, judge distances, adjust to traffic speed, and read road signs Right TurnLeft hand up HealthPhysicians are required to report patients, who are at least 14 years old, to DMV if they believe you have medical conditions that may affect your ability to drive safely, such as lapse of consciousness Use your headlights to help other drivers to see your vehicle...especially when the sun is low on the horizon

Use your headlights beginning...30 minutes after sunset If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble, turn on your...emergency flashers, if not, use your turn signals If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble, do not stop...over a hill or just around a curve as other drivers may not see your vehicle in time to avoid a collision You should signal even when you...do not see other vehicles around you Use your emergency flashers to warn drivers... behind you To warn drivers behind you of a collision/hazard ahead, use a...hand signal when slowing and stopping If using windshield wipers due to fog, rain, or snow, you must...turn on your low beam headlights If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble, stop...where people can see you and your vehicle from behind Use your headlights even on sunny days on... mountain roads and tunnels To warn drivers behind you of a collision/hazard ahead, lightly tap...your brake pedal three or four times MedicationsPrescription and over-the-counter medications can make you an unsafe driver. Some medicines can make you sleepy. It is your responsibility to know the effects of the medications you take You should signal at least _____ feet before you turn100 Use your horn to alert oncoming traffic on... narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead Use your headlight in...adverse weather Slow/StopLeft hand down