drivers test

driver window

the window on the driver side (open it)

windshield

rearview mirrors

brake lights

tires

foot brake

horn

emergency (parking brake)

know how to set and release

turn/arm signals

left turn, right turn, slowing down/stop

windshield wipers control arm/switch

seat belt

what time period do you have to notify the dmv of a new address?

10 days

is it legal to wear a headset or earphones while driving?

illegal for headphones, legal for earphones if an earbud is out

hand to hand steering (push/pull)

• hands at 9 and 3 o clock or 8 and 4 o clock

• dont cross hands over middle of steering wheel

• keep hands in position even when making turns

hand over hand steering

useful for turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid

• 8 and 4 o clock

• reach across steering wheel to grasp opposite side

• let go with other hand

• reach across arm still holding wheel, grip and pull up

when to use one-hand steering?

• turning while backing up to check blindspot, hand at 12

• operating other vehicle controls requiring a hand off the steering wheel

when do you need to signal?

changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, turning

you should signal

• at least 100ft before your turn

• before every lane change

• 5 seconds before you change lanes on the free way

• before pulling next to or away from the curb

• even when you dont see other vehicles

• when youre almost through the intersection if you plan on turning shortly after crossing it

when to use horn

avoiding collisisons,

alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cant see at least 200 feet ahead

use headlights when

• too dark to see from 1000 feet away

• beginning 30 minutes after sunset

• 30 minutes before sunrise

• turn on low beam headlights in adverse weather

• when using wipers

• on mountain roads and tunnels

• when a road sign says so

• to help other drivers see your vehicle esp when sun is low on horizon

when should you dim high beam headlights to low beams

within 5000 ft of a vehicle coming to you, within 300 feet of a vehicle you’re following

how to alert collisssion/hazard ahead to drivers behind

turn on emergency flashers // lightly tap break pedal 3-4 times // use hand signal when stopping/slowing

need to stop because of vehicle trouble?

turn on emergency flashers/turn signals,

pull off road avway from traffic if possible

if you cant get off road completely, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind

dont stop just over a hill/around a curve as drivers may not be able to see in time to avoid collission

call for roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help comes

single solid yellow line

divisions of a road with two way traffic

double solid yellow lines

act as barrier, do not pass and stay right unless ur

• in a HOV carpool lane with a designated enteracne left

• instructed by construction/other signs to drive on other side

• turning left across a single set oof double yellow lines to enter/exit a driveway/private road/make a uturn

broken yellow line

may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane

single solid white line

lanes going same direction,c includes one way streets

double solid white lines

barrier btwn regular use and preferential use lane like carpool (HOV) lane. also in/near freeway on and off ramps. never change lanes

broken white lines

two or more lane in samee direction

emd of lane markings