California Driver Handbook Questions Flashcards

California Driver Handbook Questions Flashcards If a traffic signal light is not working, you must...stop, then proceed when safe If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should...Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes You must notify DMV within 5 days if you.. ...sell or transfer your vehicle 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.You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to make a U-turn, where should you start?In the left lane.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 To make a right turn at the corner, you.... ....must merge into the bicycle lane before turning You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street.The person takes a step back and pulls in his cane. You should......Proceed across the street because the person is not ready to cross.On a sharp curve, you should use your breaks to slow your vehicle......Before you enter the curve.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle

is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:

...continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.A pedestrian is crossing your lane but there is no crosswalk. You should.....stop and let the pedestrian cross the street Always use your seat belt......when the vehicle is equipped with seat belts 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 are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is a curve ahead which blocks your view. You must......Not pass the other vehicle.If you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in.....Either of the two right lanes.If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection......Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should......change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane.

On a green arrow you must:Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the

intersection If there are double solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you......May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway.If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you......Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident.

Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to...Pass other vehicles.You should stop before crossing railroad tracks......any time a train may be approaching, even if you cannot see it.If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with...others involved in the accident.Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction.......often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn.The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet.......Drive 5 to 10 mph under the limit.Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery you should......avoid making fast turns and fast stops When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should......Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe.When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use your......Low-beam headlights.You were in an accident which caused more than $750 worth of damages. You must report the accident within 10 days to...the DMV.If you are involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and......proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address.You should usually drive your vehicle slower when......you see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you.Which way do you turn your front wheels when parked uphill next to a curb?...Away from the curb You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when:...You are involved in an accident and there is an injury.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.A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seat belt and writes a citation.Which of the following is true?You may receive he citation if the passenger is 15 or younger.A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when......In secured seats and using approved safety belts.Following slowly behind another vehicle (tailgating)...Is a common cause of rear-end accidents.When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:....need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.It is very foggy. You should slow down and turn on your...Low high beams You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle.......if your vehicle is equipped with safety belts You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they.......Could be hidden in your blind spots.You may drive in a bike lane......No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should.......slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Accidents can happen more often when......one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by using......All mirrors and turning your head.Which of these is a legal U-turn?On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn.You are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To

pass safely, you need to:

...Have at least a 10 to 12 second gap in the oncoming traffic.For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals.During the second six month after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you......transport minors between the hours of midnight and

5:00am.

If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:The pedestrian has the right-of-way Solid yellow lines separate...vehicles going in opposite directions When changing lanes on a freeway, you should... ...signal for at least five seconds 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.Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are......parked on a hill or sloping driveway.Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because...There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see.You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You.......should slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary.You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red.under any circumstances.You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car. You should......Look over your shoulder to be sure the car isn't in your blind spot.When should you use your headlights?Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed your lane.U-turns in residential districts are legal... When there are no vehicles approaching nearby Which of the following children requires a child restraint system?A five-year old weighing 55 pounds When can you drive using only your parking lights?Under no circumstances You may turn right on solid red light... ...only after stopping, unless otherwise posted.You may legally park your car......In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it.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.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.

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 has the right-of-way at the intersection?...The vehicle on the through road.Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should

look:

Left, right, and left again.You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time......Next to a curb painted red.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 enter traffic from a full stop (i.e., pulling away from the curb), you...Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind?...Signaling at least 100 feet before turning.You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if......You are carrying the minimum number of person shown on the sign When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving...at or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should...Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible.The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for......the truck driver to stop the vehicle.When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true?...All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights.Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper........must be marked with a red flag or lights.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is...25 mph It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is...

0.1% - One hundredth of one percent When you drive through a construction zone, you should......pass the construction zone carefully and not rubberneck You can be fined up to $1000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for........Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway.At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look.......Toward the right edge of your lane.When planning to pass another vehicle you should......not assume they will make another space for you to return to your lane.Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal and look over your shoulder before you change lanes.After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when......You see the headlights of the passed care in your rearview mirror.If another driver "cuts" in front of you, it would be better if you.....Take your foot off the gas You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street......if traffic on the sstreet is moving to the left.When you park on a level road next to a curb... ...Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine......whenever you drive in California.