DMV handbook permit

Hearing- What is illegal in regards to driving?

It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears

Medication- True or false even over the counter medication can impair driving?

True, even over the counter medication can impair driving

What is another name for hand to hand steering?

Push/pull steering.

What is hand to hand steering?

Hand to hand steering does not cross over the face if the steering wheel

What are the hand positions for hand to hand steering?

start with hands at 9 and 3 oclock and lower at 8 and 4 oclock

Which are the two situations in which to use one hand steering

When you are turning while backing up and when you are operating vehicle controls

What are the hand positions for one hand steering

place your hand at the 12 oclock position on the steering wheel

To signal with your hand that you are doing a left turn

Left arm straight and left signal light

To signal with your hand that you are doing a right turn

Left arm up and right signal light

To signal that you are slowing down or stopping

Left arm down and both signal lights on

When should you signal?

At least 100 feet before you turn, before every lane change, at least 5 second before you change lanes in the freeway, before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb

If you plan to turn after crossing an intersection, when do you signal?

start signaling when you are almost through the intersection otherwise drivers may think you are turning at the intersection

When do you use your horn?

To avoid collisions, alert another driver of a hazard, alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead of your vehicle

What is the purpose of headlights?

The purpose of headlights is to help see what is in front of you

When should you use your headlights?

When it is too dark to see, use your headlights if you can not recognize a person or vehicle from 1000 feet, beginning 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise

In adverse weather, if you need to use your headlights, which headlight do you turn on?

You must turn on your low beam headlight

When should you use your emergency flashers?

If you see a collision or hazard ahead/ when you see a hazard ahead

How do you turn on your emergency flashers?

Lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times

If you need to stop on the road, what do you do?

Give other drivers plenty of warning that you are pulling over, turn on your emergency flashers, place emergency flares or triangles 200-300 feet behind your vehicle

Place emergency flares or triangles at least how much feet behind vehicle?

200-300 feet behind your vehicle

Single solid yellow line

A single solid yellow line marks the center of the road with a two way traffic, do not cross this line

What does a solid yellow line mean

marks the center of the road with a two way traffic and crossing/passing is not permitted

Double solid yellow lines

Do not pass over double yellow lines

In which circumstances are you allowed to cross a double solid yellow line?

In a HOV lane that has a designated entrance on the left, turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or to make a u turn

Which sets of lines are considered a barrier

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered a barrier

What is not permitted on a barrier

On a barrier do not make a left turn or u turn

Broken yellow lines

A broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane

Single solid white line

A single solid white line marks traffic lanes going on the same direction including one way streets

Double solid white lines

Indicate a lane barrier between between a regular use and carpool lane. Never change lanes

Broken white line

Separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction

Yield lines

Solid white line of triangles pointing towards the approaching vehicles, also known as shark teeths

What are yield lines also known as?

Shark teeth

On a freeway, what is the left lane called?

The left lane is called the number one lane/ also known as the high occupancy lane of HOV

On the freeway when do you use the left lane

To pass or turn left

On the freeway when do you use the right lane

Use the right lane to enter or exit traffic

On a multilane road, which lane is the closest to the center divider?

The passing lane/ also known as the fast lane

What is the HOV lane?

specially reserved for carpools, motorcycles, or low emission vehicles

The road surface in a HOV lane is marked by which symbol?

Marked by a diamond symbol

Where is a center left lane located?

A center left lane is located in the middle of a two way street, marked on both sides by two painted lines

In a center lane, which line is solid and which is broken?

The inner line is broken and the outer line is solid

For how many feet are you able to drive in the center left turn lane

200 feet

Turnout areas or lanes

some two lane roads have special turnout areas or lanes

When do you use a turnout areas or lanes

to let other vehicles pass when you are driving slow where passing is unsafe and there is 5 or more vehicles following you

What are bicycle lanes marked by?

typically marked by a single solid white line and signs and at times painted bright green

Buffered bike lane

Use chevrons or diagonal markings to provide greater seperation from traffic and on street parking

It is illegal to drive on a bicycle lane unless

Parking( when you have a permit) to turn 200 feet of the intersection

To turn right

Drive close to the right edge of the road, begin signaling about 100 feet before you turn, look over your right shoulder and reduce your speed

When turning right, why do you look over your right shoulder?

Since you are turning right

Where do you stop if there is no limit lane or crosswalk

If there is no limit lane stop before entering the crosswalk and if there is no crosswalk stop before entering the intersections

Right turn against a red light

Turning right against a red light is permitted unless otherwise stated

Right turn against a red arrow

You may not turn right against a red arrow wait until the light changes to green

When may you cross a bus lane when driving

You may cross a bus lane when driving when making a right turn

Right turn onto a road with a dedicated lane

A dedicated right turn lane does not merge into another lane and allows you to make a “ free right turn” without stopping first

Turning left

Drive close to the center divider or into the left turn lane, start signaling 100 feet before turning and look over your left shoulder

When you turn left, what must you not do

do not turn the steering wheel too soon and enter the lane of oncoming vehicles

What is turning the steering wheel too soon called?

Turning the steering wheel too soon is called the cutting corner

Left turn against a red light

only when you are turning from a one way street onto a left moving one way street

What do you do to make a u-turn?

signal and use the far left lane or the center left turn lane

You may also make a legal u-turn when?

Across a double yellow line, in a residential district

Where are you not allowed to make a u-turn?

Where a no u-turn sign is posted, at or on a railroad crossing, on a divided highway, when you cannot see clearly at least 200 feet ahead of you, on a one way street, in front of a fire station, business district

Left turn from a two way street

Start the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street, end the turn in the left lane closest to the the middle of the street

Right turn

begin and end the turn in the lane closet to the right edge of the road/ begin and end in the right turn lane

Left turn from a two way street onto a one way street

start the turn from the lane closet to the middle of the street

Left turn from a one way street onto a two way street

start the turn from the far left lane, end the turn in the lane closet to the middle of the street going in vehicles direction

Left turn from a one way street onto a one way street

Start the turn from the far left lane and if there is more than three lanes end in whichever lane as long as done safely

Right turn from a one way street onto a one way street

Start the turn from the far right turn, if safe you may end the turn at any lane

Turn at a “ T” intersection from a one way street onto a two way street

Traffic going straight through the intersection has the right of the way

Merging and exiting

Highway traffic has the right of the way

When entering the highway,

enter at or near the speed of the traffic, merge into highway traffic when safe to do so and do not stop

How much seconds of space must you leave the vehicle between you and in front of you when merging

3 seconds

Exiting

Signal your intention for about five seconds

how much space do you need when Crossing or entering traffic

Half a block on city streets, a full block on the highway

At intersection

even if you have a green light, do not start going across the intersection if there are vehicles blocking your way

When should you not pass

if you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching, within 100 feet of or in an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing of other hazardous area, at crossroads and driveways

When may you pass on the right

Only when an open highway clearly has two or mire lanes going your direction, the driver ahead is turning left, you are on a one way street

Which is the first step for parallel parking?

Look for a space at least three feet longer than your vehicle

Which is the second step for parallel parking?

Leave about two feet between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you

Which is the third step for parallel parking?

Look over your shoulder for approaching vehicles

When backing up in parallel parking what is the angle?

turn your wheel to back into the space at about 45 degree angle

How much inches should your wheel be from the curb when paralleled parked?

18 inches, park within 18 inches

Parking on a slopping driveway

Turn the wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the street

Parking downhill

Turn your front wheels into the curb or towards the side of the road

Parking headed uphill

Turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your vehicle roll back a few inches

Downhill

Turn the wheels toward the curb

Uphill

Turn the wheels away from the curb

No curb

Turn the wheels toward the shoulder of the road

Parking on a white curb

Stop only long enough to pick or drop off pasengers

Parking on a green curb

Park for a limited time

Parking on a yellow curb

Load and unload passengers and freight

What is the fine if you park in a blue curb

Punished by a fine up to 1000, impriosoned in a county jail for up to six months or both

Where is it illegal to park?

In a space designated for parking or fueling zero emission vehicles, unless you are driving a zero emission vehicle, in a tunnel or bridge, double parked

What is double parked?

Parking in the street because all parking by the curb are taken

If you have to park on the freeway, how much feet should your car show?

Your vehicle should be visible for at least 200 feet in each direction

What must you do during a law enforcement stop?

Turn on your right signal light to acknowledge that you see the officer and move completely to the right side, place your hand and all passenger hands in clear view

What are your rights during enforcement stop?

If an officer asks your permission to do something you have the right to say no.

When stopped by law enforcement what must you show?

Must produce a drivers license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration when stopped by law enforcement

What does a red arrow mean?

A red arrow means stop

May you cross a red arrow?

You may not pass or cross a red arrow

What does a flashing red light mean?

A red flashing light means stop, but passing is permitted when safe to do so

What is the difference between a red arrow and a flashing red light?

You may not pass a red arrow but passing a flashing red light is permitted when safe to do so