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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle.
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle.
False (B)
What is the speed limit when approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and an inability to see 400 feet down the tracks?
What is the speed limit when approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and an inability to see 400 feet down the tracks?
15 mph
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street, how close must your wheels be to the curb?
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street, how close must your wheels be to the curb?
18 inches
When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving at or near what speed?
When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving at or near what speed?
What kind of headlights should you use when driving in fog?
What kind of headlights should you use when driving in fog?
What does a white painted curb mean?
What does a white painted curb mean?
What should you do if a school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing?
What should you do if a school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing?
What does California's 'Basic Speed Law' state?
What does California's 'Basic Speed Law' state?
You must notify the DMV within how many days after selling your vehicle?
You must notify the DMV within how many days after selling your vehicle?
To avoid last minute moves, you should look down the road to where your vehicle will be in about how many seconds?
To avoid last minute moves, you should look down the road to where your vehicle will be in about how many seconds?
You must signal continuously during the last how many feet before making a left turn?
You must signal continuously during the last how many feet before making a left turn?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?
If you've been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and can't find the owner, what should you do?
If you've been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and can't find the owner, what should you do?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area?
You may legally block an intersection under certain conditions?
You may legally block an intersection under certain conditions?
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, how should you position your front wheels?
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, how should you position your front wheels?
With a Class C driver's license, what type of vehicle can you drive if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds?
With a Class C driver's license, what type of vehicle can you drive if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds?
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, from which lane should you start your turn?
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, from which lane should you start your turn?
You are required to submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV in case of a traffic collision if there is property damage in excess of how much?
You are required to submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV in case of a traffic collision if there is property damage in excess of how much?
When are roadways the most slippery?
When are roadways the most slippery?
Where may you not park your vehicle?
Where may you not park your vehicle?
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you sell or transfer your vehicle?
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you sell or transfer your vehicle?
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart may be crossed for any reason?
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart may be crossed for any reason?
When preparing to make a right turn at an intersection, what should you do first?
When preparing to make a right turn at an intersection, what should you do first?
If you are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH and traffic is moving at 70 MPH, what speed may you legally drive?
If you are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH and traffic is moving at 70 MPH, what speed may you legally drive?
It is illegal to park your vehicle in an unmarked crosswalk?
It is illegal to park your vehicle in an unmarked crosswalk?
What is the safest precaution regarding the use of cellular phones and driving?
What is the safest precaution regarding the use of cellular phones and driving?
If you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?
If you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?
When preparing to make a right turn, what should you do?
When preparing to make a right turn, what should you do?
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards at all times?
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards at all times?
What should you do on a very windy day when a dust storm reduces your visibility while driving?
What should you do on a very windy day when a dust storm reduces your visibility while driving?
If you plan to pass another vehicle, what should you not assume?
If you plan to pass another vehicle, what should you not assume?
If you are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph and most vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster, what speed may you legally drive?
If you are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph and most vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster, what speed may you legally drive?
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass them, what will likely happen?
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass them, what will likely happen?
Which vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Which vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
When driving on a one-way street, under what condition may you turn left onto another one-way street?
When driving on a one-way street, under what condition may you turn left onto another one-way street?
A large truck ahead of you is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. What should you be aware of?
A large truck ahead of you is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. What should you be aware of?
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle if what condition is met?
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle if what condition is met?
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, what should you always do?
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, what should you always do?
How do you drive defensively?
How do you drive defensively?
When driving on the freeway with a large truck in front of you, how should you position your vehicle?
When driving on the freeway with a large truck in front of you, how should you position your vehicle?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears while driving is illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears while driving is illegal?
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when what condition is present?
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when what condition is present?
What happens when you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)?
What happens when you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)?
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
You must obey the instructions from a signal person at a road construction site at all times?
You must obey the instructions from a signal person at a road construction site at all times?
When can you drive in a bike lane?
When can you drive in a bike lane?
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means what?
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means what?
What should you do if there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead?
What should you do if there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead?
What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line indicate?
What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line indicate?
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Study Notes
California DMV Driver's Permit Test Key Points
- Driving off paved roadway to pass another vehicle is prohibited under all circumstances.
- At railroad crossings without warning devices, slow to 15 mph if visibility is limited to 400 feet.
- When parking parallel on a level street, ensure wheels are within 18 inches of the curb.
- Merge onto the freeway at or near the traffic speed for safety.
- Use low beams when driving in fog for better visibility.
- A white painted curb indicates a loading zone for passengers or mail only.
- Stop for school buses with flashing red lights in your lane.
- California's Basic Speed Law ensures driving speed is safe for current conditions.
- Must notify the DMV within 5 days after selling or transferring a vehicle.
- Scan ahead 10 to 15 seconds to avoid last-minute maneuvers.
- Signal continuously for the last 100 feet before making a left turn.
- Large trucks have larger blind spots compared to passenger vehicles.
- Leave a note and report accidents if involved in a minor collision with a parked vehicle.
- In residential areas, the default speed limit is 25 mph unless posted otherwise.
- Blocking an intersection is illegal under all conditions.
- When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, turn front wheels right.
- A Class C driver's license permits driving a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight of less than 6,000 pounds.
- To turn left from a multilane one-way street, begin your turn from the lane closest to the left curb.
- Written reports (SR1) to the DMV are required for accidents involving over $750 in damage or injuries.
- Roads are most slippery during the first rain after a dry period.
- Parking next to a red painted curb is forbidden.
- All instructions from school crossing guards must be followed.
- During dust storms, reduce speed and turn on headlights for safety.
- Do not assume other drivers will create space when passing.
- On freeways, the maximum legal speed is the posted limit, regardless of other traffic speeds.
- Frequent passing on a single lane road increases accident risk.
- Tank trucks carrying hazardous materials must stop before crossing railroad tracks.
- Left turns onto one-way streets from a one-way street are permissible only if traffic flows to the left.
- Large trucks may need to swing wide when turning onto streets with multiple lanes.
- Crossing a double yellow line is allowed only if your side of the road has a broken line.
- Always check for hazards at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings.
- Defensive driving includes staying observant for potential dangers.
- Maintain a greater following distance behind large trucks than behind passenger vehicles.
- Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears is illegal while driving.
- Always stop at railroad tracks if there isn't enough space to fully cross.
- Tailgating frustrates other drivers, increasing risks of road rage.
- Driving slower than traffic can be dangerous, as it may obstruct the flow.
- Obey signal persons at construction sites at all times.
- Driving in bike lanes is only permissible within 200 feet of a right turn cross street.
- A flashing yellow traffic signal requires slowing down and cautious navigation through the intersection.
- Stop for pedestrians crossing lanes, even without a crosswalk.
- A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line allows passing only next to the broken line.
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