California DMV Permit Test Flashcards
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California DMV Permit Test Flashcards

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ or higher.

0.08%

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

sell or transfer your vehicle

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

the lane closest to the left curb.

When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

<p>when making a call for emergency assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you see this yellow sign, you should:

<p>be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should:

<p>come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:

<p>look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person is younger than 18 years of age is legal at all times.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:

<p>need at least a 4-second gap in traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The red and white sign means you should:

<p>give the right of way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

<p>stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must make a written report to DMV if you are involved in an accident and there is more than:

<p>$750 in damages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are getting ready to make a right turn; you should:

<p>signal during the last 100 feet before you turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper must be:

<p>marked with a red flag or lights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead unless you are:

<p>parked on a hill or sloping driveway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You may legally pass the vehicle on the right if there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit in any alley is:

<p>20 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you decide to ignore a peace officer's warning and flee the scene, you are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:

<p>jailed in a county for not more than one year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

<p>before you start driving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:

<p>any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:

<p>steer your vehicle around the water, if possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use your:

<p>low beam headlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The yellow sign means:

<p>look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle unless:

<p>the vehicle is not equipped with safety belts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?

<p>Wearing a headset that covers both ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner you should:

<p>pull up to the intersection and yield to the pedestrian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Alcohol Concentration

  • It is illegal for individuals aged 21 and over to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher.

DMV Notification Requirements

  • Must notify DMV within 5 days if you sell or transfer your vehicle.

Turning from One-Way Streets

  • To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, use the lane closest to the left curb.

Cell Phone Use While Driving

  • Using a cell phone without a hands-free device is legal only when making emergency calls.

Crosswalk Awareness

  • Yellow signs indicating a crosswalk mean drivers should be prepared to stop for children.

Traffic Signal Malfunction

  • If a traffic signal is not functioning, come to a complete stop and proceed when safe.

Lane Change Protocol

  • Before changing lanes, check over your shoulder to ensure the lane is clear.

Medication and Driving

  • Many cold medications can cause drowsiness, impacting driving ability.

Large Trucks Perception

  • Large trucks may appear to travel slower than they actually do due to their size.

School Crossing Guards

  • Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed at all times.

Smoking Regulations

  • It is illegal to smoke in a vehicle with someone under 18 present.

Lane Change Safety

  • Ensure a minimum of a 4-second gap in traffic before merging or changing lanes.

Rights of Motorcyclists

  • Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists.

Right-of-Way Sign

  • A red and white sign indicates yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.

Green Light and Traffic Blockage

  • When the light is green but traffic is blocked, stay out of the intersection until it clears.

Accident Reporting

  • A written report to DMV is required if involved in an accident with damages over $750.

Right Turn Signaling

  • Signal your intention to turn right at least 100 feet before the turn.

Cargo Extensions

  • Cargo extending more than four feet from the rear bumper must be marked with a red flag or lights.

Wheel Position When Parked

  • Wheels should be pointed straight ahead unless parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

Passing on the Right

  • You may legally pass a vehicle turning left into a driveway if there is enough clearance on the right.

Alley Speed Limit

  • The speed limit in alleys is 20 mph.

Ignoring Peace Officer Signals

  • Ignoring a peace officer's signal to pull over results in a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail.

Mirror Adjustments

  • Adjust rearview and side mirrors before starting to drive.

Railroad Crossing Precautions

  • Always stop before crossing railroad tracks if a train may be approaching.
  • Steer around deep puddles if possible to avoid loss of control.

Use of Headlights in Poor Weather

  • Use low beam headlights when driving in fog, snow, or rain.

Child Passenger Safety

  • Children under one year old should not ride in the front seat of vehicles equipped with airbags.

Crossing Sign Awareness

  • A yellow sign indicates to look, listen, and prepare to stop at a crossing if necessary.

Safety Belt Requirement

  • Safety belts must be worn in moving vehicles unless the vehicle is not equipped with them.

Dangerous While Driving

  • Wearing a headset that covers both ears is illegal and dangerous while driving.

Awareness of Pedestrians

  • When observing a blind pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane, be cautious and yield as they prepare to cross.

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Prepare for the California driver's permit test with these flashcards. This quiz covers important rules and regulations to help you understand the requirements for safe driving. Test your knowledge on topics such as blood alcohol concentration limits and vehicle transfer notifications.

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