permit test <3

what is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?

move into the proper lane well before the turn

**A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for?**

only left turns

what color canes do blind pedestrians carry?

white canes

if you’re driving and see a distracted driver on the phone, what should you do?

stay away by increasing your following distance

when coming off a 2-lane, high-speed roadway, how should you control your speed if you have traffic behind you?

tap the brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely

lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by what type of lines?

yellow lines

if your tire goes flat / pops while you’re driving, what should you do?

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight, take your foot off the gas

if you get to the intersection at the same time as another car and they are on your right side, what do you do?

yield to them because they have the right of way

if someone tailgates you, what should you do?

change lanes to let them pass you

**Your vehicle breaks down on a freeway. You are not able to move the vehicle off the road completely as the road shoulder is too narrow. What is the best thing to do?**

exit the vehicle and go to a safe place on the side of the road

what is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

if your turn is just past the intersection, when do you put your turn signal on?

when you’re in the intersection

if you’re driving slowly on a two lane road (where passing is unsafe), how many cars have to pile up behind you before you have to pull over and let them pass?

5

slow moving vehicles can’t travel faster than ____?

25 mph

on one way roads, what are yellow lines used as?

left-edge lines

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to?

cars coming from the right

When you become a California resident and you want to drive in California, you must apply for a California DL within…?

10 days

what is an interchange?

a connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by ramps

when making a left turn onto a one-way street from the left lane of a 1-way street, you should enter which lane?

any safely available one

**When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into..**

the lane closest to the right edge of the road

on cold, wet days, which driving area freezes over first?

areas of road covered by shade from buildings or trees

which freezes first, roads or bridges?

bridges

what type of line marks the outer or rightmost edge of a roadway?

solid white lines

what type of line marks the leftmost edge of a roadway on a divided highway?

single solid yellow line

if you move out of california, you have to notify the DMV of your new address within…?

10 days

what type of steering is the safest?

hang to hand (push / pull)

how soon before you turn do you have to put your signal on?

100 feet

on a freeway, how soon do you have to signal before changing lanes?

at least 5 seconds before

when do you use low beam headlights?

when driving in fog, rain, snow

your headlights have to be on ______ sunset and _____ sunrise ?

30 min after sunset, 30 min before sunrise

if you have to stop because of car trouble, what should you do?

get off the road to a place ppl can easily see your vehicle, turn on hazards, lift hood and wait for help

what is a “barrier”?

two sets of double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart

a solid yellow line indicates…?

that there’s 2 way traffic on that road and you cannot cross it

a double solid line indicates…?

you can turn left, make a u-turn, or enter an HOV lane across this line

a broken yellow line indicates..?

you can pass this to enter another lane if it is safe and it is next to your driving lane

what types of lines are the white solid triangles and what do they indicate?

yield lines or sharks teeth, tells drivers they need to stop before reaching the point

what type of lines are these and what do they indicate?

end of lane lines, shows that the lane is ending so you will either merge or exit the freeway soon

a broken white lane does what..?

separates traffic on roads with 2+ lanes going the same direction

a single solid white line means?

two traffic lanes are going in the same direction, normally on one way streets

what lane do you use to enter or exit traffic on a freeway?

the right lane

what are turnout areas?

lanes used to let people pass you when you’re driving slower than them on a road that makes passing unsafe

how long can you drive in the center lane for before turning left?

200 ft

how long can you drive in the bike lane before turning?

200 ft

how much space do you have to give bicyclists on roads?

3 ft

what does this sign indicate?

a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead, and you should prepare to share the road with bikes

what does this warning sign mean?

the road curves to the right and then the left (double curve)

what does this warning sign mean?

the shoulder is significantly lower than the pavement, so try to keep your vehicle on the road

**If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a law enforcement pursuit, you may be fined at least..?**

$2000

what is the speed limit near railroad tracks or while going through alleys?

15 mph

on a wet road, you should drive how fast?

5-10 mph less than the speed limit

on a road with packed snow, how fast should you safely drive?

half as fast as the speed limit

on a road with ice, how fast should you drive?

slow your car to a crawl

how much can you be fined for not wearing a seatbelt the first time?

$20

**If you are convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to someone, you may be…?**

fined, sent to jail, or both

**Can you pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or a hill?**

yes, if there is enough space to or time before you get to the curve

**You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.**

300 ft

if you flee the cops without crashing into anyone and are convicted, what would the punishment be?

up to a year in jail

**If a California driver with a provisional license has been involved in two "at fault" collisions within the first 12 months of holding the license, he or she must**

drive with someone 25 or older in the car for 30 days

**If you are towing a trailer on a California divided highway with at least four lanes in your direction, you may use which lanes?**

only the two rightmost lanes

when can you make U-turns in business districts?

only at intersections

large vehicles or tractor-trailers often appear to be traveling ____ because they are so large

slower than they actually are

what are NEV’s?

neighborhood electric vehicles that cannot go faster than 25 mph

when are you allowed to double park?

never

if you smoke with a minor in the car, how much will you be fined?

$100

if you dump or abandon animals on a highway, what is the punishment?

$1000 fine or 6 months in jail

how long do traffic convictions or collisions stay on your record?

36 months

for adults over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of?

0\.08%

if you see livestock on the road, how should you proceed?

slow down and follow the instructions of whoever is in charge of the animals

what is the basic speed law?

never drive faster than is safe for the current road conditions

if 12 is trying to pull you over, what is the first thing you’re supposed to do?

turn on your right turn signal

if your parked car rolls and hit someone else’s car when they aren’t there, what should you do?

leave a note with your info and report it to the police

if you get in a bad crash, how long can you wait to report it?

10 days

if you start skidding on a slippery surface, what should you do?

take your foot off the gas and turn the wheel in the direction of the skid

if you are in a road work zone and you get a traffic violation, how much do you have to pay?

up to $1000

how much space do you have to give motorcycles?

4 seconds worth and the whole lane

what is the first step of 3 point turn?

pulling to the right side of the road and turning on your right turn signal

what do pennant shaped signs indicate?

the beginning of a no-pass zone

on a mountain hill where only one car can pass at once, the car traveling __ has the right of way

up

green painted curbs indicate…

you can park there for a limited time

yellow painted curbs indicate

you can only park there to load and unload cargo or passengers

when parking on a hill sloped downward, how should you leave your car wheels?

turn them towards curb

when parking on an upward hill, how do you park?

turn your wheels away from the curb

when parking on a hill with no curb, where do you turn your wheels?

towards the shoulder / away from the center of the road

if you want to park at a white painted curb, how long can you do so?

long enough to pick someone up or drop them off

when you park on a public road, you must…

park as far away from traffic as possible

on the highway, how much space should you leave between yourself and other vehicles?

three seconds of space

in what lane can you do a u-turn in?

the far left or center left lane

when an oncoming vehicle’s headlights are too bright, where should you look?

the right edge of the road

if you can’t see 100 ft in front of you, it’s not safe to drive faster than…?

30 mph

if you’re driving in high winds, what should you do to ensure you drive safely?

maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

when can children under 8 years old ride in the front seat?

if all rear seats are already occupied by children 7 years old or younger

if you’re on a two-lane road with an oncoming car to your left and a bicyclist ahead to your right, what should you do?

slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first

what do you do if your vehicle experiences locked wheel skids?

take your foot off the brake and straighten the front wheels as the vehicle straightens

if your vehicle stops working while you’re crossing a train track and a train is approaching, what should you do?

get out of your vehicle, run in a 45 degree angle towards the train and call 911

when entering a highway, make sure you never…?

stop before merging

**You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:**

under no circumstances

**When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street, make sure…**

your wheels are within 18 inches of the curb

**You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.**

5 days

With a Class C driver’s license, what type of cars can you operate?

a 3-axle vehicle if it weighs less than 6,000 pounds

when are roadways the most slippery?

the first rain after a dry spell