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How many hours do you have to practice driving to get a minor's driver license?
50 hours, 10 hours at night
What times are you not allowed to drive during the first twelve months of your permit?
11pm-5am
Exceptions to minor restrictions (when in possession of a minor's driver license)
Medical need
Work reasons
School/Schooling Activity
Drive an immediate family member
Does DMV monitor your driving record?
Within the first 12 months, any traffic violations or collisions can result in a restriction or suspension of driving privileges, rendering you unable to drive.
Driver's permit limitations
Cannot drive when not accompanied by either a driver instructor, parent, guardian, or an adult past the age of 25.
Minors and Cell phones
Emergency only
How many days do you have to report a change of address?
10
What position should your hand be when turning while backing up?
12
What are acceptable places to put your hands when driving?
9 and 3, 8 and 4
When should you signal?
Turning, Changing lanes, Slowing Down, and stopping
When driving, when is the time to signal?
100 feet before you turn, before every lane change, 5 seconds before changing lanes on a freeway, before pulling next to the curb and away, and when you plan to turn at the intersection
When should the horn be used ?
Alert oncoming traffic when you can't see the vehicle
When should headlights be used?
When clouds, dust, smoke, or fog prevent from see
At what distance should headlights be turned on in the dark?
1000
What do you do when seeing a collision or hazard ahead?
Emergency Flashers
Tap brake three or four times
Slow and stop if necessary
Are you allowed to pass over double solid yellow lines under any circumstances?
Yes
Under what circumstances can you pass double solid yellow lines?
Designated lane entrance on the left, instructed by construction because of a blockage, turning left across a set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road/make U-turn
Under what circumstances can you pass a single solid double lines?
No
Broken yellow line signifies:
You can pass if it is on your side when it is safe.
Single Solid White Lines
Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction, you are not allowed to pass a solid line.
Double Solid White Lines
Indicate a barrier between preferential use lane, you cannot change lanes until meeting a broken line
Broken white lines
When there are two or more traffic lanes going in the same direction
Yield Line
Shark's teeth
What is the left lane used for
Passing and turning left
What is the right lane for
Entering or exiting traffic
What crowd travels in the left lane?
Faster driving
how many feet are you allowed to drive in the center turn lane?
200
What is the center left turn lane used for
To prepare for a left turn or a U-turn
When do you use a turnout area/lane?
Driving slowly on two-lane road where passing is unsafe, 5 or more vehicles following you
What range do you have to be in to turn in the intersection?
200 ft
Can you park on the bike lane?
Where permitted
When should you start signalling before turning?
100 ft
How much of a gap should you leave between the vehicle in front of you when on the highway?
3
How long should you signal for before exiting?
5
How much space should you leave when entering traffic on a city street?
Half a block
How much space should you leave when entering traffic on a highway?
A full block
Under what circumstances should you not pass?
100 ft of intersection,bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous areas
Should you pass at crossroads or driveways?
No
Under what circumstances are you allowed to pass on the right
An open highway clearly has two or more lanes going in your direction
The driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not have to drive off the road in order to pass
One way street
How far should your vehicle be visible when parked on the freeway ?
Two hundred feet
What do you do when you encounter a wrong way sign?
Drive to the side of the road, and when safe, back out and turn around.
What does a flashing yellow represent?
Proceed with caution, slow down before entering the intersection.
What is a flashing yellow arrow representative of?
You may turn, but it's not protected from traffic.
What do you during a blackout (traffic signal not working)
Stop in all directions before proceeding cautiously.
What is a flashing right sign for?
Stop, then proceed when safe.
What are diamond signs representative of?
Road conditions and dangers ahead
Who has the right of way at an intersection without a stop or yield sign?
Vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, as well as the vehicle on your right.
Who has the right of way at the T-intersections without stop or yield signs?
Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians that are going on the the "through-road" (the long - part of the T)
Who has the right of way when turning left?
Any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous
Who has the right of way when turning right?
Check for pedestrians and motorcycles and bicyclists riding next to you.
Who has the right of way on a Green traffic signal light?
Pedestrians
Who has the right of way when navigating on a divided highway/highway with multiple lanes?
Watch for vehicles coming in any lane you will cross/enter.
Who has the right of way when entering traffic?
Yield before entering
Who has the right of way on a mountain round?
The vehicle facing uphill
How much longer can a large vehicle take to stop when compared to a passenger vehicle?
2 times
What do trucks do when turning?
Swing wide as a means to compensate for its size
Where are trucks designated to stay unless posted otherwise?
Right Lane
What is something not to do when driving around large vehicles?
Turning directly in front of them, driving in a tight space in front of them, taking longer than needed to pass them, tailgating, underestimating size
When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone/intersection where traffic is controlled by law enforcement officer/traffic light, what is the fastest you can pass?
10 mph
Under what circumstances can you pass a light-rail vehicle/streetcar?
You are unable to pass on the right, on a one-way street, or you are directed to by a traffic officer
How much time should you leave between yourself and a motorcyclist?
Four seconds
Should you attempt passing a motorcyclist in your lane?
No, not recommended
What should you do when an emergency vehicle is coming up if not at an intersection?
Yield by driving to the right edge of the road until it has passed
What should you do if you're at an intersection and an emergency vehicle is coming?
Never stop at the intersection, continue and drive to the right as soon it is safe and do so.
At what point is it illegal to follow any law enforcement/emergency vehicle?
300 feet
Can you be arrested for driving to the scene of a collision/fire/disaster?
Yes, you can
When there is an orange/red triangle on the back of a vehicle, what does it represent?
They are a slow-moving vehicle that you should adjust your speed before reaching
If five or more vehicles are form behind a slow-moving vehicle, what should they do?
The slow-moving vehicle must turn off the road at the nearest safe place.
What is the maximum speed a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and a Low-speed vehicle (LSV) can reach?
25 miles per hour
Are horse-drawn vehicles/people riding horses allowed on the road?
Yes, they are.
Where may bicyclists ride?
Certain sections of the freeway, ride near the left curb/edge of a one-way street
How much space must you allow the bicyclist when driving behind them?
At least three
How much can you be fined for traffic violations in a work zone?
1000 dollars or more
How much can you be fined for assaulting a highway worker?
2000 dollars and imprisonment for up to a year
What is the speed limit on the highway unless posted otherwise?
55 mph
Where are tow trucks, bus drivers, or truck drivers with more than three-axles or more relegated to?
The two right lanes if there are four lanes, or a marked slower vehicle lane
What is the speed limit when driving 500-1000 feet with a school while children are outside/crossing street?
25 mph, unless otherwise posted
Are you allowed to pass a schoolbus when its lights are red?
No, you must wait until the red lights have finished flashing.
What is considered a blind intersection?
If there are no stop signs and within 100ft you still cannot see the road in 100 ft in both directions
What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?
15 mph
When is the railroad crossing speed limit 15 mph?
if you are within 100 ft you still cannot see 400 ft in both directions
When is the railroad crossing speed limit not 15 mph?
If it is controlled by crossing gates
What is the passing limit when a bus/streetcar/trolley is stopped and it is safe to pass?
10 mph
What is the speed limit in a business/residential distract?
25 mph
How much can you be fined for smoking when a minor is in the vehicle?
100 dollars
Are you allowed to extend over the fenders on the left side?
No you are not
How much more can you extend across the fenders on the right side?
6 inches
What does cargo extending more than four feet from the back-rear bumper have to have?
12 inch red/fluorescent flash and must be marked with two red flags at night
Are you allowed to dispose cigarettes, cigars, or other flaming/flowing substance from your vehicle?
No, you are not allowed to.
When are you required to use headlights?
30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise
When are you required to use low beams?
500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you or 300 feet of a vehicle you are following
What happens if you fail to appear in court after promising?
It goes on your drivers record
What is the punishment for causing serious bodily harm during the course of a law enforcement pursuit?
2000-10000 fine, and imprisonment, up to 7 years our county jail for 1 year or less
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