Questions and Answers
What should you do when driving slowly or turning off the road?
Use the right lane.
What is the purpose of a center left turn lane?
To prepare for or make a left turn or a permitted U-turn.
What should you do in a special turnout area?
Drive into these areas to allow cars behind you to pass.
When is it permissible to drive in a bicycle lane?
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What should you do before making a left turn?
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How should you prepare for a right turn?
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What is a legal U-turn?
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Under what circumstances should a U-turn never be made?
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When parked on a sloping driveway, turn the wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the ______ if the brakes fail.
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When parking downhill, turn your front wheels into the ______ or toward the side of the road.
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When parking uphill, turn your front wheels ______ from the curb and let your vehicle roll back a few inches.
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What does a white colored curb indicate?
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What does a green colored curb indicate?
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What shall taillights be visible at?
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What is the minimum distance brake lights must be visible from?
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How far should back-up lights illuminate the highway?
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How far must emergency flashers be visible?
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What is the maximum stopping distance at 20 miles per hour?
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What must every vehicle be equipped with?
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How often should drivers check their vehicle's brake system?
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What is the minimum luminous transmittance for sun shading devices?
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What is the minimum audible distance for a vehicle's horn?
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What is the minimum legal tread depth on tires?
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How often should tires be rotated?
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What is the maximum speed limit on most California highways?
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What is the speed limit in residential areas unless posted otherwise?
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What is the speed limit in business districts unless posted otherwise?
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What is the speed limit around schools when children are present?
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What is the speed limit on approaching a blind intersection?
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At 30 miles per hour, how many feet do you cover per second?
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More than half of licensed teen drivers have a vehicle crash before age twenty.
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A teenage driver's chance of a fatal crash doubles with just one passenger in the vehicle.
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Your chance of a crash drops by half after your first few hundred miles of driving.
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A driver must signal 200 ft before making a turn.
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When making a right-hand turn, drive into the bike lane no more than _____ ft before the turn.
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What should you do when driving on multilane streets with two-way traffic?
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What should you do if you are involved in a minor collision with no injuries?
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Who has the right of way at an intersection where you and the driver on your left arrive simultaneously?
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Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.
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Left turns at a red light can only be made from a one-way street onto a left-moving, one-way street.
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How long do you have to report a collision to the DMV?
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What should you do if you see a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign?
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What does a diamond-shaped sign on a truck mean?
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What color cane may blind pedestrians carry?
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What does a 5-sided sign indicate?
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What is the speed limit in any alley?
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You must notify the DMV if you change your address within 10 days.
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What should you do when you encounter a railroad crossing sign?
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What should you do to avoid last minute moves?
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A red traffic signal light means _____ .
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A red arrow means _____ .
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At 55 mph, it takes about 400 feet to react and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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What should you do during the day if it is hard to see or if you cannot see at least 1,000 feet ahead?
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Solid yellow lines mark the ________ of a road used for two-way traffic.
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Broken yellow lines indicate that you may _____ if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
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What does a double white line indicate?
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Traffic lanes are often referred to by ________.
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To drive faster, pass, or turn left, which lane should you use?
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What is important to check every 2-5 seconds while driving?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Lighting
- Taillights: Must be visible from 1,000 feet and illuminated in both day and night.
- Brake Lights: Should be visible from 300 feet under all lighting conditions.
- Back-Up Lights: Required to illuminate up to 75 feet when reversing.
- Emergency Flashers: Must be visible from 300 feet, day and night.
Braking Systems
- Stopping Requirements: Vehicles must stop within 25 feet at 20 mph.
- Required Systems: Every vehicle must have a service brake system, parking brake, and emergency brake.
- Maintenance: Brake checks every 3,000 miles recommended for optimal function.
Window Tinting
- Sun shading devices must be at least 35% translucent and neutral in color. Reflective qualities cannot exceed 35%.
Tire Regulations
- Tread Depth: Minimum legal tread depth is 2/32 inch, indicated by a built-in tread-wear marker.
- Maintenance: Tires should be rotated every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
Speed Limits
- Freeway: Max 65 mph, some areas allow 70 mph. If unclear, assume 55 mph.
- Residential Areas: Speed limit is set at 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
- School Zones: 25 mph where children are present and no fencing is around school grounds.
- Blind Intersections: Speed limit is 15 mph.
- Business Districts: Speed limit is typically 25 mph.
- Other Limits: Specific speeds apply near railroad tracks and in alleys (15 mph).
Driving Behavior
- Teen Drivers: Over half of licensed teens face a vehicle crash before 20; risk doubles with one passenger.
- Turning Signals: A driver must signal 200 feet prior to turning.
- Right Turn: Enter the bike lane no more than 100 feet before the turn.
Navigation and Intersections
- Roundabouts: Yield to pedestrians; enter when clear and drive counter-clockwise.
- Right of Way: At four-way stops, the vehicle on the right has the right of way unless otherwise specified.
- Avoid Last-Minute Maneuvers: Scan 10-15 seconds ahead while driving.
Collision Protocol
- Report collisions to the DMV within 10 days if involved.
- Move vehicles out of traffic after minor collisions.
Signs and Markings
- Yield Sign: Indicates to slow down and prepare to stop for other vehicles.
- Do Not Enter: Indicates prohibited entry onto a road.
- Warning Signs: Yellow diamond shapes signal hazards; five-sided signs near schools indicate areas with children.
Special Conditions
- Merging Traffic: Watch for merging traffic, especially on freeways.
- Driving in Fog: Visibility can be severely reduced; utilize fog lights appropriately.
- Skid Correction: Use hand-over-hand steering to regain control.
Parking Guidelines
- On sloped driveways, wheels must be turned properly to prevent rolling.
- Notify DMV about address changes within 10 days.
Miscellaneous Regulations
- Legal U-Turns: Allowed across double yellow lines if safe.
- Bicycle Lane: Do not enter unless making a right turn; ensure proper distance while passing cyclists.
These notes provide key information for assessing California driving regulations and requirements for safe vehicle operation.### Illegal U-Turns
- U-turns are prohibited at or on railroad crossings.
- Crossing a dividing section or double yellow lines to make a U-turn on divided highways is illegal.
- U-turns cannot be made where visibility is less than 200 feet due to curves, hills, rain, fog, or other obstructions.
- Observing "No U-Turn" signs is mandatory, as U-turns are unlawful in such zones.
- U-turns should be avoided when there is a risk of being hit by other vehicles.
- Making U-turns on one-way streets is prohibited.
- It is illegal to perform U-turns in front of fire stations or use their driveways for turning.
- Business districts encompass areas with churches, apartments, multifamily housing, and public buildings, where U-turns are also banned.
- U-turns should only be made at intersections unless otherwise indicated by signs or if designated openings exist.
On a Sloping Driveway
- Always turn the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street if brakes fail.
Parking Downhill
- When parked downhill, turn front wheels toward the curb or side of the road and ensure the parking brake is engaged.
Parking Uphill
- In uphill parking scenarios, turn front wheels away from the curb and allow the vehicle to roll back a few inches to stabilize.
White Colored Curbs
- White curbs indicate areas for brief stops to pick up or drop off passengers or mail only.
Green Colored Curbs
- Green curbs signify limited-time parking; check for posted time limits or painted indicators on the curb for specifics.
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