Drivers Flashcards #2

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U-turns in residential districts are legal when there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

True (A)

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

  • Ignore the signs
  • Speed up to pass through quickly
  • Change lanes immediately
  • Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead (correct)

When the road is slippery after it first starts to rain, you should:

Avoid making fast turns and fast stops.

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine whenever you drive in California.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

<p>See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Collisions can happen more often when one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you:

<p>Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle you are approaching from behind.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

<p>The truck driver to stop the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street, your wheels must be within:

<p>18 inches of the curb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:

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

A white painted curb means:

<p>Loading zone for passengers or mail only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

<p>Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a green arrow, you must:

<p>Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle under no circumstances.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

<p>Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When driving in fog, you should use your:

<p>Low beams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

<p>At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

<p>10 to 15 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before making a left turn.

<ol start="100"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must notify the DMV within 5 days.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You may legally block an intersection under no circumstances.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>25 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

California's 'Basic Speed Law' says:

<p>You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart may not be crossed for any reason.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

<p>No faster than 65 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

<p>Sell or transfer your vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

<p>Signal for 100 feet before turning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You may not park your vehicle next to a red painted curb.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With a Class C driver's license, a person may drive:

<p>A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roadways are most slippery during the first rain after a dry spell.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

<p>The lane closest to the left curb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • U-turns are permitted in residential areas when no vehicles are approaching.
  • Consent to take a chemical alcohol test is mandatory whenever driving in California.

Traffic Signs and Collisions

  • Orange construction signs indicate the presence of workers and equipment on freeways.
  • Roads become slick when it first begins to rain; avoid quick turns and sudden stops to maintain control.
  • Collisions are more likely when a vehicle moves at significantly different speeds from the traffic flow.

Lane Changes and Merging

  • You should return to your lane after passing another vehicle when you can see its headlights in your rearview mirror.
  • To enter traffic from a stop, ensure there is enough space to accelerate to the speed of traffic.
  • When merging onto a freeway, match your speed to that of the existing traffic.

Night Driving and Visibility

  • Dim headlights for oncoming vehicles or when less than 300 feet from another vehicle.
  • Drive slowly enough at night to stop within the illuminated range of your headlights.
  • Use low beam headlights when driving in fog for better visibility.

Parking Regulations

  • When parking parallel to a curb, ensure wheels are within 18 inches of the curb.
  • Front wheels should be turned to the right when parking uphill without a curb.

Speed Limits and Traffic Laws

  • The speed limit at an unmarked railroad crossing is 15 mph.
  • In residential areas, the default speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
  • Notify the DMV within 5 days after selling or transferring a vehicle.

Safety Practices and Responsibilities

  • Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing, continuing to do so as long as lights are active.
  • You cannot block an intersection under any circumstances.
  • Large trucks have larger blind spots compared to most passenger vehicles, necessitating extra caution.

Reporting Accidents

  • In a minor collision with a parked vehicle where the owner is not present, leave a note and report the incident to local authorities.

Traffic Signals and Turn Signals

  • Signal continuously for 100 feet before making a left turn from a roadway.
  • When turning left from a one-way street to another one-way street, use the lane closest to the left curb.

Driving Etiquette and Compliance

  • Avoid driving off the paved roadway for passing under any condition.
  • Under California's "Basic Speed Law," driving speed must always be safe for current conditions, regardless of posted limits.
  • If involved in an accident causing damage over $750 or resulting in injuries, submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV.

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