DMV: California Permit Test 2023 Flashcards
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need
to make a right turn, you should:
Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
This sign means:Side road.
This sign means:Yield the right-of-way.
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.A broken yellow centerline means that:Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.When driving under snowy or icy conditions: Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.When driving in work zones, you should:Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly
Fatigue increases the risk of:Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing
When being passed by another vehicle:Maintain a constant speed.
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for
traffic lights:
Red, yellow, green.The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed 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.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without
stopping, you should:
Go through the intersection without stopping
This sign means:Let cross traffic pass before proceeding
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead when you:
Are being tailgated by another driver.Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?Slowing down to look at collision scene When you see this sign, you:Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: Allow a larger following distance
This white sign means:Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the
parking brake and:
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always
means:
Slow-moving vehicle.You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection.
You should slow down and:
Signal for 100 feet before turning.
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.Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?Weight Drivers must use their seat belt:And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.
Yellow lines separate:Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed
limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: Low beams.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?Merging into another lane If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:Release your seat belt.In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?When parked on a hill or sloping driveway
This sign means:Pedestrian crossing ahead
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck
when:
In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt