California Driving Test Flashcards

When do you use signaling

when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop

True or False: do you always signal when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop

True

What turn signal is this

Left hand turn signal

What turn signal is this

Right hand turn signal

What turn signal is this

Slow or Stop hand turn signal

How many feet do you signal before you turn

least 100 feet

True of False: do you signal even when you don’t see other vehicles around you

True

Do you signal before every lane change

Yes you do signal before every lane change

How many seconds do you signal before you change lanes on freeway

at least five seconds

Do you keep using your signal when you are almost through the intersection

Yes you can keep using your signal if you plan to turn shortly after crossing the intersection

True or False: you can keep your signal on even when you no longer need it

False; you turn off your signal when you no longer need it

Why do you use your car horn

you use your car horn to let other drivers know you are there or warn others of hazards

True or False: Do you use your horn to avoid collisions

True

How many feet do you alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you can’t see in front of you

At least 200 ft if you can’t see in front of you

What are car headlights are used for

They are used to help you see what is in front of you and makes sure that other drivers see your vehicle

Dim your high-beam headlights to low beam within ______ of a vehicle coming towards you

500 feet

Dim your high-beam headlights to low beam within ______ of a vehicle you are following

300 feet

True or False: Is it illegal to drive using only parking lights

True

How many feet away do you use your headlights when it is too dark to see

1000 feet away

How many minutes after sunset do you turn on your headlights

30 minutes

True of False: you can keep using your headlights after sunrise

False; you can use your headlights until 30 minutes from sunrise

In what weather do you use your low-beam headlights

fog, rain, and snow

What conditions do you use your headlights to be able to see other vehicles

when it is cloudy, dusty, smokey, and foggy

True or False: You have to use your headlights on mountain roads and tunnels even on sunny days

True

Is it require to turn on your headlights when you see a road sign that states that your headlight must be on

Yes it is require to turn on your headlight

Do you have to use your headlights to alert other drivers to your vehicle, especially when the sun is low on the horizon

Yes, you have to use your headlights

Why do you use your emergency flashers

You can use your emergency flashers when you see a collision or hazard ahead and warn drivers behind you

First Step of turning on emergency flashers

Turn on your emergency flashers

Second Step of turning on emergency flashers

Lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times

Third Step of turning on emergency flashers

Use a hand signal when slowing and stopping