CALIFORNIA Premium DMV Cheat Sheet Flashcards

CALIFORNIA Premium DMV Cheat Sheet Flashcards If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.What usually causes a locked wheel skid? Braking too hard at a fast speed.A peace officer is signaling for you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can

be punished by being:

Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year.

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window.

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content

of your blood, breath, or urine:

Whenever you drive in California.There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive

faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least five seconds.

You should turn on your headlights:One half hour after sunset.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential

area is:

25 mph.It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that

has been opened only if the container is:

In the trunk.You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in

one direction. The speed limit is:

15 mph.When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?Never.It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle.Six.You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally

drive:

No faster than 65 mph.

To help prevent crashes, you should:Communicate with other road users.

California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted 25 mph.You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.

When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly than usual.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

When approaching a roundabout, you should always: Decrease your speed.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:One-way street onto a one-way street.The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to

complete and submit a written report to the DMV:

If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.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 percent When using a roundabout, drivers should: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

When driving on slippery roads, you should: Increase your following distance.

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:On an incline.

Roads freeze quickly when they are:Shaded.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Fines in a construction zone are:Doubled.

It is best to keep a space cushion:On all sides of the vehicle.

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

At all times.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You

should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when

an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:

Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist.Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down

the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

10 to 15 seconds.If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights

flashing, you will:

Be fined up to $1,000.When you drive through an area where children are

playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking.When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions.If you come across livestock or other animals on the

roadway, you should:

Slow down and stop.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change

lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see.If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a

speeding ticket:

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.You may not park your vehicleNext to a red painted curb.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

You should use your horn when:it may help prevent a collision.

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

to:

Stop driving.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. Reduce.A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive through

a safety zone:

You may never drive through a safety zone. This space is set aside for pedestrians.

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:Jail time.

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal 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.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way

road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or

unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.Drivers must use their seat belt:And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road

ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing

your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

Check your rearview mirrors:Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn.

You should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight.You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the

right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:Motorcycle.

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road.If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a

California highway, you should:

Call the humane society.

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the

speed limit is:

15 mph.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road.You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another

vehicle:

Under no circumstances.Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle.When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road

with its hazard lights on. You should:

Slow down and pass very carefully.When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level

street:

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:Look left first, then right, then left again.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?Take your foot off the gas pedal.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.You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

100.You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by

motor vehicles because they:

Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the: Three-second rule.

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be

driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a

street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Placard abuse will result in:Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time.

Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18

years of age is:

Illegal at all times.A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that

vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass.California's Move Over law requires:All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing.An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

Slow-moving vehicle.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.