dmv permit cheatsheet

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC of ____ or higher.

0.08%

California's Basic Speed Law says you must:

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

If your cell phone rings while driving without hands-free, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:

Vehicles next to the broken line may pass

When parking uphill on a two-way road with no curb, turn your wheels:

Right, toward the side of the road

After a minor collision with no injuries, you should:

Move your vehicle out of traffic if possible

Smoking in a vehicle with a minor present is:

Illegal at all times

If there is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

When following a large truck, you should:

Stay farther back than with a passenger vehicle

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

At all times

To check blind spots, you should:

Look over your shoulders

When traffic is merging onto the freeway, you should:

Make room if possible

If a traffic signal is not working, you must:

Stop, then proceed when safe

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

The truck driver to stop

It is safe to return to your lane after passing when:

You see the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror

You consent to chemical testing for BAC:

Whenever you drive in California

At night on a dim street, you should drive so you can:

Stop within the area lit by your headlights

You may drive off the paved roadway to pass:

Under no circumstances

At a railroad crossing without warning devices, speed limit is:

15 mph

Parallel parking on a level street requires wheels within:

18 inches of the curb

When merging onto a freeway, drive:

At or near the speed of traffic

To avoid last-minute moves, look ahead:

10–15 seconds

You must signal at least ____ feet before turning:

100

Default speed limit in residential areas is:

25 mph

You must report a collision to the DMV if damage exceeds:

$1,000 or there are injuries

You may not park next to a:

Red curb

Double solid yellow lines two feet apart mean:

May not be crossed

If traffic flows at 70 mph in a 65 zone, you may drive:

No faster than 65 mph

When passing another vehicle, do not assume:

The other driver will make space

Large trucks turning right may:

Swing wide

Always stop at railroad tracks when:

There isn’t room to fully cross

You should use your horn when:

It helps prevent a collision

Driving slower than traffic will likely:

Interfere with traffic and earn a ticket

Freeway lane changes require signaling for:

Five seconds

Allow extra space when following a:

Motorcycle

You must show proof of insurance:

When stopped or in a collision

You can get a ticket at 55 mph in a 55 zone if:

Conditions require slower speed

An open alcohol container is legal only if it’s:

In the trunk

When turning left, yield to:

All approaching vehicles

A vehicle stopped on the shoulder with hazards means:

Slow down and pass carefully

Check mirrors and also:

Look over your shoulder

Parking downhill on a two-way road with no curb:

Turn wheels right

Passing a bicyclist with oncoming traffic approaching:

Slow down and wait

Motorcycles are hard to see because:

They are small

Seat belt use is:

Required by law

Never block an intersection:

Under any circumstances

If a pedestrian is in the intersection when your light turns green:

Wait

If a car cuts in front of you, first:

Remove foot from gas

You may drive through a safety zone:

Never

A red right arrow means:

No turn until green

An orange/red triangle on a vehicle means:

Slow-moving vehicle

Yield to emergency vehicles by:

Pulling right and stopping

When a school bus has flashing red lights:

Stop until lights stop

Bicyclists must be expected because they:

Share the road

Left turn on red is allowed from:

One-way to one-way street

Yield your right-of-way when:

It prevents collisions

Driving around a railroad gate is:

Never legal

Excessive BAC conviction may result in:

Jail time

If cars pass you on the right, you should:

Move to the right lane

If blinded by oncoming high beams:

Look toward the right edge

If tailgated, increase:

Distance ahead

Check mirrors:

Often

Speed limit at blind intersections is:

15 mph

If hydroplaning occurs:

Slow down gradually

Emergency vehicle approaching while in intersection:

Clear it, then stop

Fleeing a peace officer can result in:

Jail time

School zone speed limit when children present:

25 mph

It is illegal to leave a child alone under age:

Six

Approaching a roundabout requires you to:

Slow down

In a roundabout, yield to:

Traffic already inside

Passing a stopped school bus may result in:

Up to $1,000 fine

Placard abuse can result in:

Fines, revocation, jail

Construction zone fines are:

Doubled

California Move Over law requires:

Changing lanes or slowing

After hitting an animal, you should:

Call authorities

Abandoning an animal can lead to:

Jail time

To prevent tailgating, use the:

Three-second rule

Animals on the road require you to:

Slow or stop

Headlights must be on:

30 minutes after sunset

Locked wheel skids are caused by:

Braking too hard

Green arrow turns solid green means:

Yield then turn

Right turn on green requires yielding to:

Pedestrians

Children playing may:

Run into the road

Multiple railroad tracks require:

Checking all tracks

When backing up, you should:

Look through rear window

Prevent crashes by:

Communicating

If tired while driving:

Stop driving

If car breaks down:

Use hazard lights

Passing on a two-lane road requires:

Using oncoming lane

Curves require you to:

Slow before entering

Stop sign procedure includes:

Left, right, left

Best space cushion is:

All sides

Stopping on an incline requires:

More space

Turns require you to:

Reduce speed

Slippery roads require:

Slower turns

Slippery roads also require:

Increased following distance

Roads freeze faster when:

Shaded

Waiting to turn left requires wheels:

Straight