Permit Test Cheat Sheet Flashcards The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this
road is wet:
Drive 5 to 10 mph under the limit You have consented to take the test for the alcohol content
of your blood, breath, or urine:
Whenever you drive in California
This sign means:The road ahead may be slippery
There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a
road with one line in your direction: When you see this sign,
you should:
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area When planning to pass another vehicle you should: Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane
To see cars in your blind spots, you should check:Over your shoulders
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right.
If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
Move over into the right lane when it is safe This sign means you should:Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing When parked on any hill, you should always set your
parking break and:
Leave your vehicle in gear or the "park" position before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should
look:
Left, right, and left again You should usually drive your vehicle slower or when:You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you Is it illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blow alcohol concentrate (BAC) that is ______ or more.
0.01% - One hundredths of one percent The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed your lane If another driver "cuts" in front of you, it would be better if
you:
Take your foot off the gas During the second six months after you are licensed, you
must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you:
Transport minors between the hours of midnight and 5:00
AM
You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time: Next to a curb painted red
Cargo extending more than 4 feet from your rear bumper:Must be marked with a red flag or lights If you are involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information
and:
Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address
An orange and red sign of this shape always means:Slow-moving vehicle
You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You:Should slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary
This sign means:Sharp turn to the right
Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If it is absolutely necessary, you
may:
Stop before merging with freeway traffic
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the
intersection:
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in
each direction:
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
On a green arrow, you must:Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the
intersection
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least 5 seconds
When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle: Never turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?The vehicle on the through road
This sign means:There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving
vehicle:
If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: Sell or transfer your vehicle
When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:Need at least a 4 second gap in traffic When a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, you
should:
Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe You are driving on a road with only one land in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there is
a curve ahead that blocks your view. You must:
Not pass the other vehicle The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as
shown in the picture. This lane is used:
To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn Which of the following children requires a child restraint system?A seven year old 4' 9" tall
This sign means:Merging lane ahead
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto
another one-way street:
If traffic on the street is moving to the left A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you
may:
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green You may turn right on a solid red light: Only after stopping, unless otherwise posted Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck
only if:
They are properly secured Which of these is recommended when driving at night on a diml lit street?Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You
should:
Slow to a safe speed before the curve You can be fined up to $1,000.00 and jailed for six months
if you are cited for:
Dumping of abandoning an animal on a highway If you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange
your driver license information with:
Others involved in the accident
You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you
should:
Change lanes one are a time until you are in the proper lane