DMV California Driving Test Flashcards large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in
each direction:
often have to use the part of the left lane to complete the turn.which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?they tend to freeze before the rest of the road does what is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?if another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react.At intersections, crosswalk, and railroad crossings, you
should always:
look to the sides of your vehicle you want to park uphill 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 tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear
bumper):
can frustrate and make them angry you must stop at the intersection ahead. just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. you should
stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
you don't have room to completely cross the tracks.highways are typically most slippery:WHEN IT FIRST STARTS TO RAIN AFTER A DRY SPELL you are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane.
you should:
make room for the merging traffic, if possible you are driving on a one-way street. you must turn left onto
another one-way street:
if traffic on the street is moving to the left if you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most
likely:
interfere with traffic and receive a ticket which statements is true about motorcyclist and motorist?motorcyclist have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorist which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind?merge into another lane what is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
YOU CAN NEVER TURN AGAINST A RED ARROW,
EVEN IF YOU STOP FIRST
a freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign(carpools
- or more only) which of the following vehicles may use this
lane?a convertible with an adult and two children
you must notify DMV within 5 days if you: sell and transfer your vehicle
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 hundredth of one percent 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 planning to pass another vehicle you should: not count on other drivers making room for you.you are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. you
should:
move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
you may drive in a bike lane:NO MORE THAN 200 FEET BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT
TURN if you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive
slower and turn on your:
HEADLIGHTS
when changing lanes on a freeway, you should: SIGNAL FOR AT LEAST FIVE SECONDS PRIOR TO
CHANGING LANES
when making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in
your direction, you may turn from:
The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:whether or not a crosswalk is marked smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18
years of age is present is:
Illegal at all times while all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?listening to music through a set of dual headphones.
a flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:stop before entering
you want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there
is a lane marked as shown. you must:
merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn.you must make a written report of traffic accident occuring
in California (SR 1) to DMV within 10 days if you:
are in a collision that causes $750 in damage you should not start across an intersection if you know you
will block the intersection when the light turns red:
under any circumstances you reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. who has the right-of-way?you have the right-of-way drivers are required to obey instructions from: flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.to turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a
two-way street, start the turn in:
the far left lane blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not
permitted:
under any circumstances, even if your light is green.
to see cars in your blind spots, you should check:over your shoulders
you are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. you
should drive:
farther behind the truck than for a passenger car.when driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:you should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection when parking next to a curb, you should use your turn
signals:
when pulling next to or away from the curb which of the following increases your chances of having a collision?continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles when is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?when making a call for emergency assistance
backing your vehicle is:ALWAYS DANGEROUS TO DO
if you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and
also a separate shoulder belt, you are:
required to use both the lap and shoulder belts.which of these statements is true about road work zones?you must "slow for the cone zone"
this white sign meansSTAY IN THE RIGHT LANE IF YOU ARE DRIVING