CALIFORNIA Premium DMV Cheat Sheet: Initial Steps

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What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane due to water on the road?

Steer quickly to the side of the road

Slow down gradually without applying brakes (correct)

Apply sudden brakes to stop the vehicle

Speed up to get out of the wet area quickly

What is the minimum number of questions an applicant needs to answer correctly to pass the knowledge test?

25

30 (correct)

35

40

Which of the following is NOT required as part of the initial steps for obtaining a driver's license in California?

Setting up an appointment for the driving test

Passing a vision test

Providing proof of insurance for the testing vehicle (correct)

Having a fingerprint scan

What should you do if you encounter a 'blind' intersection?

Stop and look both ways before crossing Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of losing traction on a wet road and ignoring advice to slow down gradually?

Risk of hydroplaning and loss of control Signup and view all the answers

What offense is committed by a person who flees or evades a peace officer while driving?

Misdemeanor Signup and view all the answers

Which language can the behind-the-wheel driving test be administered in without the need for an interpreter?

Spanish Signup and view all the answers

Ignoring a peace officer's signal to drive to the edge of the roadway and fleeing the scene can result in:

Facing misdemeanor charges and possible jail time Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing to remember about speed management and curves?

Slow down before entering the curve Signup and view all the answers

What is the fee for renewing a Driver License in California?

$31 Signup and view all the answers

When encountering an emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights at an intersection, what should you do?

Continue through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop Signup and view all the answers

How many total languages can the knowledge test be administered in according to the provided information?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in a school zone where children are present?

15 mph Signup and view all the answers

How should drivers react when approaching a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with caution Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional cost for a driving retest in California?

$8 Signup and view all the answers

At an intersection with a stop sign, what should you do after stopping?

Look left first, then right, then left again Signup and view all the answers

How should you behave when encountering a blind intersection without stop signs?

Stop and ensure it's safe before crossing Signup and view all the answers

At what distance from a school should drivers slow down to 25 mph when children are outside?

500 to 1,000 feet Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your car breaks down on a highway?

Turn on your hazard flashers and park far off the road Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal age limit for leaving a child unattended in a vehicle?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action when approaching a roundabout?

Decrease your speed Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do when using a roundabout?

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout Signup and view all the answers

Why should you lift your hood if your vehicle breaks down on a highway?

To signal other drivers that your vehicle is disabled Signup and view all the answers

In a passing situation on a two-lane road, when is it safe to pass?

Only when it is safe and legal to do so Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do when approaching a steady red traffic light?

Come to a complete stop Signup and view all the answers

When passing a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you should:

Use the lane belonging to oncoming traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action for drivers when approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow?

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response when an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light?

Follow the directions given by the officer Signup and view all the answers

What does a steady yellow traffic light indicate to drivers?

Slow to a stop, unless within the intersection Signup and view all the answers

Are drivers allowed to drive through a red light?

No, it's against the law Signup and view all the answers