California Traffic DMV FLASHCARDS 2025 Flashcards

California Traffic DMV FLASHCARDS 2025 Flashcards Q: When is passing on the right allowed? A: On an open highway with multiple lanes, when the vehicle ahead is turning left, or on a one-way street.Q: What is the purpose of a center left turn lane?A: It is used for preparing to make a left turn or U-turn, not a regular traffic lane.Q: What does a single solid yellow line mark on the road?A: The center of a road with two-way traffic. Do not pass if there is only one lane of traffic going your direction.Q: What is an HOV lane?A: A lane reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles. It is marked with a diamond symbol.Q: What should you do when you approach a bicycle lane?A: Be cautious and check your blind spots before entering or crossing a bicycle lane.Q: What is a turnout area used for?A: To allow other vehicles to pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road.Q: What should you do when passing another vehicle?A: Signal, check your blind spots, speed up to pass, and return to your lane when it is safe.Q: Where are U-turns never allowed?A: Where a "No U-turn" sign is posted, on railroad crossings, on divided highways, and in business districts.

Q: What should you never do when there are double solid

yellow lines?

A: Do not pass over double solid yellow lines, unless in

certain exceptions like entering or exiting a driveway or making a U-turn.Q: What should you do before changing lanes? A: Signal, check your mirrors, check traffic behind and beside you, look over your shoulder, and ensure there is enough space.Q: What do lane markings help drivers understand? A: Lane markings help drivers know which part of the road to use and understand traffic rules.Q: What is a traffic lane?A: A section of road for a single line of traffic.Q: When making a right turn, what should you do? A: Drive close to the right edge, use a designated right turn lane if available, signal 100 feet before turning, and look for pedestrians and cyclists.Q: What is a yield line?A: A solid white line of triangles that shows where vehicles must yield or stop.Q: What is the Number 1 lane?A: The left (or fast) lane on the road.

Q: What should you do when making a left turn from a

one-way street onto a two-way street?

A: Start the turn from the far-left lane and complete the turn

in the left lane closest to the center.Q: What should you do when braking?A: Remove your foot from the gas, lightly press the brake, and ensure you stop at the limit line without crossing it.Q: What do double solid white lines indicate? A: They mark a lane barrier between regular lanes and preferential lanes, like carpool lanes. Do not change lanes over double solid white lines.Q: What do broken yellow lines indicate? A: You may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane, but only when it is safe.

Q: How should you merge onto a highway?A: Be at or near the speed of traffic, signal, check your blind spots, and merge when safe.Q: When exiting a highway, when should you signal?A: Signal five seconds (approximately 400 feet) before you exit.Q: What should you do if another vehicle is passing you?A: Maintain your lane position and speed to allow them to pass safely.Q: When is a right turn against a red light allowed?A: After a complete stop, unless there is a "No Turn on Red" sign.