California Drivers Test Practice Flashcards

California Driver's Test Practice Flashcards You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used as

motor vehicles they:

ARE ENTITLED to SHARE the road with YOU.Which of these statements is true about large trucks?They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "DON'T WALK" sign begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You

should:

WAIT until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding The Two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as

shown in the picture. This lane is used:

To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn Three of the most important times to check traffic behind

you are:

Backing, Changes lanes, or slowing down quickly If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road (Hydroplane), you should:

Slow down gradually and NOT apply the brakes 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 Which of these statements is TRUE about changing lanes?Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change You MUST yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle

by:

Driving as near to the right edge of the road and stopping.Which statement is true about Motorcyclists and Motorists?Motorcyclists have the same rights/ responsibilities as other motorists U-turns in business districts are:Legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic

Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) with DMV when:

You have a collision and there is an injury or death Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers

if you:

Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead You are driving 55 mph in the far left (fast) lane of a freeway posted for 65 mph. You could be cited for driving too slowly If you block the the normal and reasonable flow of traffic This white sign meansMay turn left on a green light when it is safe It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher 0.08% Eight hundredths of one perfect You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You

should:

SLOW to a SAFE speed before the curve On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?Roadways on bridges and overpasses Which way do you turn your front wheel to park downhill next to a curb?Into the curb It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended

in a vehicle on a hot day:

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system

You may make a left turn on a RED LIGHT only from a:One-way street onto a One-way street At an uncontrolled intersection where you can't see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the

speed limit is:

15 MPH

A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard.Which of these actions should you take first?Take your foot OFF the gas You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35 mph. The best speed for your

vehicle is most likely:

35 mph Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential

area is:

25 MPH

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before crossing the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner,

you should:

PULL UP to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine You should signal continuously before turning because it:Lets other drivers know what your intentions are It is night. A vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on which make it hard to see the road ahead. You

should:

Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane Slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out of

the ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving

lane when:

You see the headlights of of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

Yellow lines separate:Traffic moving in OPPOSITE directions on a two way road

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get off buses or trolleys. You may NOT drive through a

safety zone:

At any time for any reason

This white sign means DON'T PASS:Other vehicles for any reason

You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should

steer:

A MIDDLE course between the then oncoming and parked vehicles To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:SLOW DOWN before entering curves and intersections You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?DON'T enter the intersection until until you can completely get across Turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights on

rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

So other drivers can see you

This Yellow Sign means:There is a SHARP TURN to the right

When should you yield YOUR right of way? When it HELPS PREVENT collisions What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?Slow down and cross carefully A RED ARROW pointing to the right on a traffic light means

you may:

NOT TURN in that direction until the light turns GREEN While you are driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds

ahead of you:

To see potential hazards early

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is

waiting to cross, you must stop:

At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street You should INCREASE the distance between your vehicle

and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another vehicle

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: Sell or transfer your vehicle

A person may legally ride in the back of a pick up truck

when:

In secured seats and using approved safety belts If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to

serve:

Up to six months in jail Which of these statements is true about motorcyclists?Motorcyclists should be followed at a 4 second following distance Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18

years of age is present is:

Illegal at all times

A curb painted blue means parking is:For picking up or dropping off passengers

When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate?Under no circumstances

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:Under no circumstances

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?Alcohol affects your judgement, which is needed for driving safely.If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not

have a hands free device, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail An orange colored sign like this means?There is road work ahead Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two feet or

more apart:

Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following

except:

Tapping your horn before you back up On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you

would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in

front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:

The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always

means:

Slow-moving vehicle It is against the law to enter an intersection when:You can't get all the way across before the light turns red