DMV permit test 5 Flashcards

DMV permit test 5 Flashcards 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 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 You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by

motor vehicles because they:

Are entitled to share the road with you It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended

in vehicle on a hot day:

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may Not turn in that direction until the light turns green This yellow sign means (2 arrows turning into 1) Merging Traffic ahead Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off the buses or trolleys. You may not drive

through a safety zone:

At any time for any reason Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out

of the ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for you

vehicle is most likely:

35mph You can drive off the road to pass another vehicleUnder no circumstances.You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:One-way street onto a one way street Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for driving safely A curb painted blue means parking isFor disabled persons with a special placard or plate You must yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle byDriving near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in

front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Wait until the person crosses the street After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving

lane when:

You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before Backing, making a sharp turn or crossing an intersection 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 you can get completely across Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each

direction:

Often have to use of the left lane to complete the turn

You should signal continuously while turning because itLets other drivers know what your intentions are Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if They are properly secured You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:Slow down before entering curves and intersections An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always

means:

Slow moving vehicle You want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane You must not squeeze past the bicyclist 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 oncoming and parked vehicles On freezing wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice Roadways on bridges and overpasses Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision?Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You

should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve This sign means don't pass (DO NOT PASS) Other vehicles for any reason 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 On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you

would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early

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

When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving When making a call for emergency assistance You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in California with DMV within 10 days if you Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage