DMV Handbook Rules and Regulations

Flashcards covering signaling requirements, headlight usage, lane markings, parking distances, and road signs according to DMV guidelines.

Signaling (Turning)

You must signal at least $100\,ft$ before turning.

Signaling (Freeway Lane Change)

You must signal at least $5\,sec$ before changing lanes on the freeway.

Headlight Usage (Time)

Headlights must be used from $30\,minutes$ after sunset until $30\,minutes$ before sunrise.

Headlight Usage (Visibility)

Use headlights when you cannot see $1,000\,feet$ ahead.

High Beam Dimming (Oncoming)

Dim your high beams within $500\,feet$ of an oncoming vehicle.

High Beam Dimming (Following)

Dim your high beams within $300\,feet$ when following another vehicle.

Yellow Lines

Road markings that separate traffic going in opposite directions.

White Lines

Road markings that separate traffic going in the same direction.

Double Solid Yellow Lines

Lines you may cross only for entering/exiting a driveway, making a legal left or U-turn, entering an HOV lane through a designated opening, or when construction signs direct you to cross.

Broken Yellow Line

Passing is allowed if the broken line is next to you and it is safe.

Double Double Yellow Lines (Barrier)

Considered a barrier; never cross, turn, or U-turn over them except at designated openings.

Center Left Turn Lane

A middle lane on a two-way road used only for left turns and U-turns; driving is limited to $200\,feet$ in this lane.

Parking Distance (Fire Hydrant/Station)

You must park at least $15\,feet$ away from a fire hydrant or fire station driveway.

Parking Distance (Crosswalk)

Generally $20\,feet$ from a crosswalk, or $15\,feet$ if the crosswalk has a curb extension.

Parking Distance (Disabled Access)

You must park at least $3\,feet$ away from a disabled access ramp.

Diamond-shaped Sign

A sign that warns you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead.

White Rectangular Sign

A sign that communicates important rules that must be obeyed.

Right of Way (Pedestrians)

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.

Yield Sign

Requires you to slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.