California DMV Permit Test Flashcards
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California DMV Permit Test Flashcards

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When driving in fog, it is best to drive with which type of headlights?

  • High beam headlights
  • Four-way flashers
  • Low beam headlights (correct)
  • When should you start reducing your speed when preparing to exit the interstate?

    Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane

    Blue traffic signs offer information on which of the following?

  • Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations
  • Motorist services (correct)
  • Construction and maintenance
  • It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is __ or higher.

    <p>0.08%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having a driver license is considered a:

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

    When changing lanes, how can you check your blind spots?

    <p>Turning your head and looking over your shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How must you yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights?

    <p>Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you must:

    <p>Both of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving, which lights should you use?

    <p>Use your low beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If it starts to rain on a hot day, the road is slippery:

    <p>For the first few minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When entering a roundabout with multiple lanes and needing to turn left, which lane should you choose?

    <p>Choose the left-lane lane and exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To avoid tailgating, what should drivers use?

    <p>Use the 'three-second rule'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, how should you approach the turn?

    <p>Approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At an uncontrolled 'T' intersection, who has the right-of-way when one vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends?

    <p>The vehicle on the through road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area?

    <p>25 MPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?

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

    Based on the DMV handbook, you should never park your vehicle __ feet from a fire hydrant.

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, how should your front wheels be turned?

    <p>Turned to the right (away from the street)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, what should you do with your headlights?

    <p>Use your headlights so other drivers can see you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Driving in Special Conditions

    • Use low beam headlights when driving in fog for better visibility.
    • Use low beams in wet, snowy, or foggy weather to ensure other drivers can see you.

    Lane Change and Merging

    • Check blind spots by turning your head and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes.
    • When preparing to exit the interstate, reduce speed immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

    Right-of-Way and Emergency Vehicles

    • Yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles by driving as close to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
    • At an uncontrolled "T" intersection, the vehicle on the through road has the right-of-way.

    Traffic Signs and Regulations

    • Blue traffic signs provide information about motorist services.
    • The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over is 0.08%.
    • Residential speed limit is typically 25 MPH unless otherwise posted.

    Collision Procedures

    • If involved in a minor collision with a parked vehicle, leave a note and report the incident to the authorities.

    Parking Guidelines

    • In a two-way street without a curb while parking uphill, turn front wheels to the right, away from the street.
    • Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or intersection.

    Turn Guidelines

    • Approach a left turn from a one-way road to another one-way road in the left lane.
    • Use arrows on pavement markings to indicate turning lanes.

    Driving Safety Tips

    • Avoid tailgating by using the "three-second rule" to maintain a safe following distance.
    • Roads become slippery for the first few minutes when it begins to rain after a dry spell.
    • When entering a roundabout with multiple lanes and turning left, select the left lane to exit.

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