Permit Test - California DMV Drivers Handvbook Flashcards

Permit Test - California DMV Drivers Handvbook Flashcards What direction do you turn your wheels if you're parked in an area with no curb?towards the shoulder What does a red colored curb mean?no stopping, standing, or parking, busses may stop at a red zone marked for busses What does a yield line look like?a solid white line of triangles pointing towards you What is a result of hand-to-hand steering? less chance of injury to your face, arms, or hands if airbag deploys When might you change lanes?moving from one lane to another, entering the freeway from an on-ramp, exiting the freeway, entering the road from a curb or shoulder What must you do to turn left from a center left turn lane?look for other vehicles coming towards you in said lane, signal, check over your shoulder to check your blind spot, merge completely into the lane so as to not block traffic, and turn when it is safe When do you use the right lane?to enter or exit traffic When may you make a legal U-turn?across a double yellow line, in a residential district, at an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, and on a divided highway if an opening is provided on the center divider What does a solid red light mean?"stop" When should you signal?at least 100ft before you turn, before every lane chance, at least 5 seconds before you change lanes on a freeway, before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb, even when you don't see other cars to ensure zero collisions, and if you plan to turn after crossing an intersection - start signaling when you're almost through with said intersection What does a white colored curb mean?stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers What do you do before changing lanes?signal, look in all your mirrors, check traffic behind and beside you, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to ensure the lane is clear, check your blind spot for other road users, and ensure enough space for your vehicle in the next lane What is the hand signal for a right turn? left arm bent upwards 90 degrees What is green driving?maximizing your fuel efficiency to help lower emmissions What two situations require steering with one hand?turning while backing up (one hand at 12 o'clock and the other on the rear passenger seat) and when operating vehicles controls that require you to remove a hand from a steering wheel When can you turn left against a red light? turning from a one-way street onto a (left moving) one-way street

Is it safer to use your horn or slow down or stop?slow down or stop What does a single solid yellow line signify? the center of a road with two way traffic, do not cross over this line or pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going in your direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road What is critical to vehicle control?keeping both hands on the wheel whenever possible What are the three methods to alert drivers behind you if you see a collision or hazard ahead?turn on your emergency flashers, lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times, use a hand signal when slowing and stopping What do you need to do in order to exit a highway safely?Know your exit and be aware of when it is approaching, if planning to change lanes, signal and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot, change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane to exit, when exiting, signal your intention for about five seconds, and make sure you are at a safe speed to exit.What is the position for keeping your hands when driving?9 and 3 o'clock or lower at 8 and 4 o'clock Do you stop on the road?never, unless it's necessary to stay safe or obey a law. if a stop is required, begin braking early as to signal the vehicles behind you What is the purpose of your headlights?help you see what is in front of you and make it easier for other drivers to see your vehcile What are the steps to parallel parking?find a space, pull up alongside the vehicle in front of the space you are parking in, check your rearview mirror, begin backing up, straighten out, and center your vehicle in the parking space How are traffic lanes referred to?by numbers, going left to right When can you use a turnout area or lane? to let other vehicles pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe and if there are 5 or more vehicles following you Is it illegal for a minor to use a cell phone or electronic wireless communication while driving?yes, do not respond to or answer any calls or messages while driving Where is the center left turn lane located? middle of a two way street, marked on both sides by two painted lines - inner line is broken and outer line is solid When can you never make a U-turn?Where a "No U-turn" sign is posted, at or on a railroad crossing, divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines, cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction because of a curve, hill, rain, fog, etc,. when other vehicles may hit you, on a one-way street, In front of a fire station, in business districts, including areas with churches, apartments, and public buildings (except schools). In these areas, turn only at an intersection (unless a sign forbids it), or where openings are provided for turns.What do you do if you miss a turn going through an intersection?keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around

What are the time restrictions for a minor? you cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during the first 12 months you have your license What does a blue colored curb mean?parking for a disabled person or someone driving a disabled person Can you turn against a red arrow?no, you must wait until the light changes to green What do end of lane markings look like?usually marked with large broken lines, look for a sign that instructs you to exit or merge How much space do you need when crossing or entering traffic?half a block on city streets and a full block on the highway Buffered bike laneUses chevrons or diagonal markings to provide greater separation from traffic and on-street parking.What is hand-to-hand steering also called? push/pull steering What do lane markings help drivers do?know which part of the road to use and understand traffic rules; line coloring and patterns mean different things What does a green colored curb mean?parking for a limited time, the time limit may be posted on signs or painted on the curb In California, who can ask you about your immigration status?only federal law enforcement officers When do you use your headlights?When it is too dark to see, if you cannot clearly recognize a person or vehicle from 1000 feet away, 30 min after sunset till 30 minutes before sunrise, adverse weather, if you need to use your windshield wipers due to rain or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights, when conditions (such as clouds, dust, smoke, or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles, on small country or mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days), when a regulatory (white) road sign states that headlights must be on, to help other drivers see your vehicle, especially when the sun is low on the horizon Bike routeUses bike route signs and/or shared road markings to designate a preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic Who is an HOV lane reserved for?carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals What do you use your horn for?avoid collisions, alert another driver of a hazard, alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see 200ft ahead of your vehicle When must you judge whether you have enough space to pass?when there's an oncoming vehicle, a hill or a curve, an intersection, a road obstruction, or a bicyclist What is a yield line also known as?"shark's teeth" When do you use the left lane?to pass or turn left When do you signal?when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop What is the distance you are legally allowed to drive in a center left turn lane for?200ft

What does a yield line signify?shows approaching vehicles where to yield What are the six types of bike lanes and markings?bike lane, buffered bike lane, bike route, bicycle boulevard, separated bikeway, and sharrows (shared roadway bicycle markings) Under what circumstances can you pass to the right?only when an open highway clearly has two or more lanes going your direction, the driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not have to drive off the road to pass or you are on a one-way street What do end of lane markings signify?be prepared to exit the freeway or for your lane to end

Separated bikeway: For the exclusive use of bicyclists. Physically separated

from vehicle traffic. The separation may include flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking.What is a bike lane marked by?single solid white line and signs, sometimes painted bright green to make them easier and will change to dashed near an intersection Bicycle boulevardPrioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic.Can you cross a public transit bus lane to make a right turn?yes What lane is the passing lane?the one closest to the center divider, left lane, because it is the fastest lane used by faster moving traffic When must you yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk when turning?always When do you use hand-to-hand steering?when you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid To use an HOV lane, one of the following things must

apply:

certain number of people in your vehicle (listen on signs at the on-ramp with people and hours when the rules apply), driving a low emission or zero-emission vehicle (requires a

special DMV decal), riding a motorcycle (:

What signal do you use for a U-turn?left signal What direction do you turn your wheels if you're parked downhill?turn the wheels toward the curb What is the hand signal for slowing down or stopping?left arm bent downward 90 egrees What must you do if you need to stop due to vehicle trouble?give plenty of warning; turn on emergency flashers (if those fail, use turn signals), try to pull off the road (if not, stop in a visible area from behind), do NOT stop over a hill or around the curve, if safe to do so lift the hood to signal emergency, place emergency triangles/flares 200-300 ft behind you to signal (if you have them), call for emergency roadside assistance What direction do you turn your wheels if you're parked uphill?turn the wheels away from the curb What are the passenger restrictions for minors? you cannot drive with passengers under 20 year old, unless a parent/guardian or other CA licensed driver (25 years or