California 2024 Permit Test Study Guide

In what situation can you steer with one hand?

When turning while backing up to see where you're going or operating certain vehicle

You should signal at least ____ feet before you turn.

100

You should signal at least ____ seconds before changing lanes on the freeway.

5

Yellow lines separate:

Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road

white lines separate:

traffic going in the same direction

single solid yellow line:

marks the center of a road with two-way traffic.

double yellow solid lines:

Should not be crossed anytime (Barrier)

broken yellow line:

may pass when safe (on the broken side)

Single solid white line

Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This includes one-way streets.

double solid white lines:

Barrier between regular lane and "preferential" (carpool) lane. Never change lanes over these.

Broken white lines:

Lanes going in the same direction. You can pass/change lanes.

yield line:

is a line of triangles extending across the roadway that may be used with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop, if necessary. A yield line is often seen at the entrance of a roundabout

ending freeway/street lanes marked with:

large broken lines

which lane is the fast lane?

the left lane (number 1)

use the left lane to

pass or turn left

Use the right lane to

enter or exit traffic

You may only drive for ___ feet in a center left turn lane.

200

You can enter a bike lane to turn within ____ feet of an intersection

200 ft

You can make a left turn on red:

only at the intersection of two one-way streets and where no sign prohibits it

Places you cannot make a U turn

In front of a fire station, in business districts

You may make a U-turn across a ____ line when it is safe and legal or at an intersection on a green light or green arrow unless a "No U-turn" sign is posted

double yellow

Don't pass within :

100 ft of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous place

When you parallel park, your vehicle should be within ____inches of the curb

18

If you are parking downhill, you should:

Turn your wheels to the right, toward the curb

if you're parking uphill...

turn your wheels away from the curb

If you park on a hill where there is no curb...

turn your wheels towards the shoulder the road (away from the center of the road)

White curb:

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers

green curb:

Park for a limited time

yellow curb:

Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.

red curb:

No stopping, standing, or parking

blue curb:

handicapped parking

It's illegal to park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant or station driveway

15

If a law enforcement officer stops you, you should first...

turn on your right turn signal to acknowledge that you see the officer.

Flashing yellow arrow

You may turn in the direction of the arrow if the way is clear (you're not protected from other traffic)

Who has the right of way?

the person who arrived first

If two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?

The vehicle on your right

At a T intersection without a stop or yield sign, who has the right of way?

vehicles going straight

In a roundabout, travel...

counter clockwise

If two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road and neither can pass, who has the right of way?

The vehicle going uphill

A large vehicle traveling 55 mph takes up to _____ feet to stop

400

Can you drive through a safety zone?

No.

If a vehicle is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light, you may pass at no more than ___ mph.

10

What not to do in front of light rail vehicles

turn

never try to ____ a motorcycle in the same lane as you

pass

it's illegal to follow within _____ feet of any emergency vehicle when their emergency lights are on.

300

NEV stands for

Neighborhood electric vehicles

LSV stands for

Low speed vehicles

NEV's and LSV's reach a max speed of...

25 mph

Fines for traffic violations can be _____ or more.

$1,000

Anyone convicted of assaulting a highway worker faces...

fines of up to $2000 AND imprisonment for up to one year😬

Slower vehicles and towing vehicles drive in the

far right lane

The speed limit is _____ mph within _____ feet a school while children are outside or crossing the street.

25 mph, 500 feet

If you fail to stop when a school bus flashes red, you could..

be fined up to $1000 AND your driving privilege could be suspended for one year😵

the speed limit for an alley is...

15 mph

The speed limit is ____ within _____ feet of a railroad crossing and you can't see the tracks for _____ feet in both directions

15 mph, 100 ft, 400 ft

When something warns you a train is coming, stop at least ____feet from the nearest team

15 feet

The speed limit for business or residential districts is ____ mph.

25

fine for dumping or abandoning animals on a highway

up to $1000, 6 months in jail or both

fleeing from a police officer is punishable by

imprisonment in a county jail for one year or less

If an unlicensed person is caught driving your vehicle...

it may be impounded for 30 days

Always scan the road at least __ seconds ahead of your vehicle

10

If a vehicle's lights are too bright, look toward..

the right edge of your lane

when its raining, use your ______ headlights

low -beam

If you start to skid

Stop braking,Ease off the gas pedal,Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid

if your vehicle is not equipped with ABS

quickly pump the brakes

If you are driving on a wet road reduce your speed by

5-10 mph

If driving on packed snow, reduce your speed by

Half

If driving on ice, reduce your speed by

no more than 5 mph

If you cannot see farther than 100 feet, it's not safe to drive faster than ____ mph

30

Can you use low beam headlights in fog?

Yes, always

If your passenger is under ___ years old and not wearing a seatbelt you could get a ticket

16

It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in vehicle on a hot day:

always

It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle.

6

Unless otherwise posted, the max speed limit on most california highways is

65 mph

Freeway Assist's number is

511

if you refuse permission to be tested for alcohol or drugs, the DMV will not issue

a permit or license

If you are over 21 years old, BAC of ____ or higher is illegal

0.08

If you are under 21 years of age, a BAC of ___ or higher is illegal

0.01

Your insurance must cover at least:

• $15,000 for a single death or injury.
• $30,000 for death or injury to more than one person.
• $5000 for property damage.

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you must report it to the DMV within 10 days if...

-The collision cost more than $1000 dollars in damage to property
-Anyone was injured or killed