California Driver's Examination Flashcards

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school bus is loading or unloading children, come to a complete stop until its lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.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.