California Driver's Examination Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does a broken yellow centerline mean?

Passing is prohibited

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear (correct)

You must stay within your lane

Crossing is allowed at all times

When should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

When parked in a flat area

When driving in heavy traffic

When waiting to turn left (correct)

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway (correct)

What should you do before changing lanes?

Signal and check mirrors (correct)

Change lanes without looking

Accelerate

Turn off your signal

What should you do when you see a Railroad sign?

Prepare to stop Signup and view all the answers

What headlights should you use when driving in fog, rain, or snow?

Low beams Signup and view all the answers

How should you drive in snowy or icy conditions?

Make gradual changes to speed and direction Signup and view all the answers

What helps avoid being hit from behind by a tailgater?

Merging into another lane Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when being tailgated?

Slow down gradually Signup and view all the answers

If a truck or bus is making a right turn, what should you do?

Wait until the truck or bus turns Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when making a right turn at an intersection?

Signal 100 feet before turning Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action when driving in work zones?

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop suddenly Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect alcohol absorption in the body?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the white sign Slower Traffic Keep Right mean?

Stay in the right lane if driving slowly Signup and view all the answers

What does an orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle indicate?

Slow-moving vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at a collision scene Signup and view all the answers

What increases the risk of falling asleep behind the wheel?

Fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What does a Yield sign mean?

Let cross traffic pass before proceeding Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children?

Stop until lights stop flashing Signup and view all the answers

What can result from tailgating other drivers?

Frustrating other drivers Signup and view all the answers

What does thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane indicate?

Exit lane Signup and view all the answers

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, what might happen?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

You may drive in a bike lane when:

You are making a right turn and within 200 feet of the corner Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Proceed with caution Signup and view all the answers

Who must you give the right-of-way to?

Pedestrians crossing any street Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic, what should you do?

Drive ahead of or behind other vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

California Driver's Examination Key Points

A broken yellow centerline permits passing on the left when the road is clear; solid yellow centerlines should not be crossed for passing.
When parked on inclines, turn your wheels to prevent rolling into traffic if brakes fail; keep wheels straight when turning left until safe.
For safe lane changes, always signal and check mirrors first, then look over your shoulder to check blind spots for other vehicles or cyclists.
A Railroad sign alerts drivers to prepare to stop at a crossing; look, listen, and slow down before proceeding.
Use low beam headlights in fog, rain, or snow to minimize glare and improve visibility.
In snowy or icy conditions, make gradual speed and directional changes; avoid using cruise control to maintain control of your vehicle.
If closely followed by a tailgater, gradually slow down or merge into another lane to prevent rear-end collisions.
Increase following distance when being tailgated to allow space for stopping without sudden braking.
Wait for trucks or buses to complete their right turns before proceeding to avoid serious crashes between your vehicle and the turning vehicle.
Signal at least 100 feet before making a right turn to alert other drivers.
In work zones, reduce speed and be prepared for sudden stops; workers may be present, and obey posted speed limits.
Factors like weight, biological sex, food intake, and alcohol consumption influence an individual's absorption of alcohol.
A "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign indicates slower drivers should stay in the right lane, keeping the left lane available for passing.
An orange and red triangular sign denotes a slow-moving vehicle, commonly seen on farm equipment and maintenance vehicles.
Stopping to look at collision scenes blocks traffic flow and should be avoided.
Fatigue increases the risk of falling asleep while driving, potentially leading to accidents.
A Yield sign requires drivers to let cross traffic pass before proceeding; necessary to slow down or stop if needed.
When a school bus is loading or unloading children, come to a complete stop until its lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
Tailgating can be frustrating for other drivers and often leads to rear-end collisions; maintain a safe distance using the "Three Second Rule."
Thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane indicate you are in an exit lane; be prepared to exit.
Driving slower than the flow of traffic can lead to traffic interference; drivers must match the speed of other vehicles unless conditions warrant slowing down.
You can enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before making a right turn; avoid entering at other times.
A flashing yellow traffic signal means to slow down and approach the intersection cautiously; yield to any pedestrians or cyclists present.
Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing in marked or unmarked crosswalks for safety.
Certain vehicles, like tank trucks marked with hazardous materials, must stop before crossing railroad tracks.
On multilane streets with two-way traffic, maintain a safe distance ahead of or behind other vehicles to prevent collisions from side-by-side driving.

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