California DMV Study Set

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is this car legally parked

No, you cannot park within 15ft of a fire hydrant

what does this sign mean

Road turns ahead; slow to a safe speed

what do these double arrows mean

Traffic may flow on both sides

Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true?

You can exceed the speed limit to pass quickly.

on two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when

a broken yellow line is in your lane

you see a lane with these markings, what kind of lane is it

a carpool or hov lane

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in ____ direction

a counterclockwise

what does this sign mean

a fire station is nearby

what does this sign mean

a hairpin curve is ahead

what does this sign mean

a handicapped crossing is ahead

A driver with a standard class C California driver's license may legally operate

a housecar (RV) less than 40 feet in length, a 3-wheeled motorcycle, a vanpool vehicle designed to transport 10-15 people

this diamond-shaped sign indicates

a low ground clearance railroad crossing

this posted sign indicates

a low underpass or bridge

this posted sign is

a nighttime reflector

a california minor may have his or her driver's license canceled anytime by

a parent or legal guardian

a minor seeking a california driver's license can practice driving with

a parent with a valid driver's license, a driving instructor, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older

this guided sign indicates that

a phone service is ahead

what does this figure mean

a playground is ahead

what does this sign mean

a safe speed indication for a curve ahead to the right

what does this diamond-shaped sign indicate

a side road near tracks is ahead

this triangular sign represents

a slow-moving vehicle with limit of 25 mph

you must not pass another vehicle if you see

a solid yellow line next to your lane, a hill or curve ahead where there is no clear visibility, a school bus ahead with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm

which of the following are alternatives to liability insurance coverage under california's compulsory financial responsibility law?

a surety bond of $35,000 with a california-licensed company, a dmv-issued self-insurance certificate, a deposit of $35.000 with the dmv

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include

a white cane and a trained guide dog

in which of the following place is a u-turn permitted

across a double yellow line

the eye test for the driver's license evalutes

acuity, depth and color perception, peripheral vision

which safety precautions should you take when driving in a cone zone

allow for extra following room, minimize distractions, slow down

drive into a special turnout area to

allow vehicles to pass you

at the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find _____ that allows you to increase your speed

an acceleration lane

if you find a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching

an area where a lower speed limit has been estabilished

what does this sign mean

an obstacle is ahead; pass on either side

this diamond-shaped sign indicates

an overpass ahead; clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches

if a law enforcement officer finds that a driver under 21 has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or higher, the officer will

arrest the driver and suspend his or her license

which of the following statements about the right-of-way is incorrect

at an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street

if a california driver with a provisional license has been involved in 2 "at fault" collisions within the first 12 months of holding the license, he or she must

be supervised while driving for 30 days

when do you stop when you see stop sign

before the stop line, before entering the intersection, before the crosswalk

Which of the following is NOT correct

bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected (opposite is true)

when changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there is no other vehicles in

blind spots

______ pavement markings indicate parking spaces for persons with disabilities

blue

whenever you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic

both behind your vehicle and to the side

the stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors

braking distance, reaction distance, perception distance

what does this road sign mean

cattle crossing ahead

if you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by using your mirrors, then

check your vehicle's blind spots

any driver who operates a vehicle on california's roadways consents to

chemical drug and alcohol testing

if you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first _____ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way

come to a complete stop

on an expressway, you can avoid highway hypnosis by

constantly shifting your eyes from one part of the roadway to another

if you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, you should

cross them one at a time

proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems is a part of

defensive driving

when entering an expressway or freeway, you must

do so at or near the speed of traffic

the drunk driving law in the state of california is also a _____ driving law

drugged

these freeway signs are called

dynamic message signs

if you suddenly go into a skid, you should

ease your foot off the gas pedal

if it feels like your tires have lost traction on the surface of the road, you should

ease your foot off the gas pedal, keep the steering wheel straight, not stop until your tires are gripping the road again

_______ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways

exit ramps

what does this sign mean

farm machinery may be crossing the road

you have parked facing up a steep hill. if you drive an automatic, you should leave your car in "park". which gear should you use with a manual?

first gear

if you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

four times

this sign is a

freeway interchange sign

it is against the law to make a left turn on a red light EXCEPT when turning

from a one-way street onto another one-way streeet

if a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should

get out of the way

this sign may be used to

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes

what is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn?

hand and arm extended upwards

if your vehicle's turn signals fail, use ______ until you can get them repaired

hand signals

in open country at night and on dark streets, you should drive with

high-beam headlights

if a california driver with a provisional driver's license fails to address a conviction for a traffic violation

his or her license will be suspended

______ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road

hydroplaning

you may turn right on red light

if you stop, and no traffic, pedestrian, or sign prohibits such a turn

if you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle _____ of your lane

in the center

on interstate highways, slow-moving vehicles must travel_______, expect when passing

in the right-handed lane

rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must ______ to be able to stop your vehicle safely

increase your following distance

if a california driver has had his or her license suspended for 10 months following multiple dui convictions, which of the following can allow that driver to regain his or her privileges

installation of an ignition interlock device (IID)

An ______ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps

interchange

when you approach this sign, you should

keep to the left of the divider

on one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

left-edge lines

when you come to an intersection and intend to make a move, you should follow the _____ rule before you pull out

left-right-left

this service sign indicates that

lodging is available

if a driver extends his or her left arm out horizontally, it indicates that the driver is going to

make a left turn

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can ______ from the center lane

make left turns and U-turns

a wrong way sign

means you are going against traffic

if you see this sign, you

must not park on the left of the sign

if you see two solid yellow lines on your way, it means that

no passing is permitted

are minors permitted to talk on cell phones while driving

no, except in an emergency situation

is it legal to leave a child 6 years old or younger unattended in a vehicle

no, not under any circumstances

the driver of the car passed must _________ until the pass is complete

not increase speed

This black-and-yellow sign is

object marker in the roadway

making a u-turn is illegal

on a divided highway, near a crest of a hill or in a cure, at railroad crossings

when stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

one vehicle length

if you are convicted of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20% or higher, the court may

order to you complete an enhanced DUI treatment program, suspend your license for 10 months, require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle

In California, it is illegal to use ________ that impair your ability to drive while operating a motor vehicle.

over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs, illegal drugs

you should reduce your speed by half when the road is

packed with snow

if your vehicle is parked on a level street, in which direction should the tires point

parallel to the curb

to obtain a minors' instruction permit, a ca resident needs

parental consent

what does this flashing arrow panel mean

part of the road is closed

A double solid yellow line in the center of the road means that

pass is not allowed in either direction

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used:

passing SLOWER vehicles

what does this image indicate

passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

the ca compulsory financial responsibility law requires all drives to have

proof of financial responsibility

if an emergency vehicle with red flashing lights or using a siren is moving in your lane, you are required to

pull over to the curb and stop

to avoid skidding, which of the following should be done before you enter a curve

reduce your speed by applying the brakes

if a ca driver is involved in an accident that results in more than $1000 of property damage, he or she must

report the accident to the california dmv

you have parked facing down a steep hill. if your car is an automatic, you should leave your car in "park". which gear should you use if your car is manual

reverse

detour sign means

road closure ahead but there is an alternate route in 1000 ft

with any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _____than the front wheels

shorter path

this sign warns the drivers that they

should not leave the pavement

which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways

single or double solid yellow lines

what is driver's intention

slow down

if you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must

slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely

the best way to take a curve is to

slow down before entering the curve

if you see a stray animal in your path, you should

slow down or stop, if it is safe

flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to

slow their vehicles and prepare to stop

Because trucks are so large, they often appear to be driving

slower than what they really are

what does this sign indicate

speed advisory at roundabout

which is the most common traffic conviction for young california drivers

speeding

when turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

start the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

when you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you should

stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way

when a blind pedestrian with a white cane or a guided dog is waiting at a crosswalk, you must

stop your vehicle within 5 feet of the crosswalk

when in a roundabout, you should do allow the following EXCEPT

stopping your vehicle to turn

which of the following is against California law

storing an opened container of alcohol in a vehicle's console or glove compartment

"NEV (neighborhood electric vehicles) Use Only" lanes have vehicles

that are slow-moving and restricted to neighborhood use for nev and lsv vehicles

you are following a school bus, and its yellow lights start to flash what does this mean

the bus is preparing to stop for passengers; you must prepare to stop

which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone?

the curb or edge of a public road

This hand signal indicates that

the driver is slowing or stopping

this figure indicates

the ending of a right lane

When merging into freeway traffic, who has the right-of-way?

the freeway traffic

when turning at low speeds, when parking, or when recovering from a skid, drivers must use

the hand-over-hand steering technique

what does this regulatory sign mean

the indicated lane is for high-occupancy vehicles during specified times

what does this sign mean

the lane is reversed for certain purposes or certain vehicles

when you are turning right from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from

the lane nearest to the right curb

yellow pavement markings on the road indicates

the left edge of a roadway

the arrow-marked sign means

the main road curves to the left

when there are three lanes to choose from, choose the _____ lane for the safest and smoothest driving

the middle

when driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use

the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel

this diamond shaped sign means that

the road ahead has a bump

some streets and highways have diagonal yellow lines, this indicates that

the road is narrowing or there is an obstruction on the roadway

when passing a truck or commercial motor vehicle, the passing automobile driver must watch for

the side, rear, and front no-zones

at an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates to the driver that

the signal is about to change to a green or red light or to a red arrow

in a skid, your most important vehicle control device is

the steering wheel

if you were parked on the side of the road and are now reentering traffic

the traffic on the road has the right of way

a triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

when two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right of way?

the vehicle traveling uphill

how will you know it is safe to merge back in front of a vehicle you have just passed

the vehicle's headlights are visible in your rear-view mirror

what does this sign mean

the yellow advisory sign recommends that drivers do not exceed 35 mph here, it is recommended speed limit

what does this sign mean

there is a 270 degree turn ahead

what does this sign mean

there is a low place in the road

in which of these situations is it appropriate to use your horn

to make eye contact with another driver

a signed note may allow a california driver with a provisional license to drive during restricted hours

to meet employment requirements, for school-authorized activity, for medical treatement

you should never back your vehicle in any travel lane except

to parallel park or exit a driveway

flag persons are often located on highways and in work zones

to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas

left-right-left rule: when arriving at an intersection, you should first look ____ because __________

to the left; vehicles coming from the left are closer to you

a double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

you approach an intersection with a set of traffic signals. the signals are blank, what should you do

treat the intersection as if there were stop signs in all directions

this sign indicates

trucks entering a highway

If weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you must also __________________.

turn on your headlights

if you start to skid

turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid, ease off the gas pedal, stop braking

this regulatory sign indicates

two-way left turn lanes

if you are approaching a stop sign accompanied by this sign, it means that

vehicles from all 4 directions approaching the intersection must stop

what do these pavement markings mean

vehicles traveling in both directions can make left turns

while driving up a mountain road, you meet another vehicle and there is not enough room for you to pass, what should you do

wait for the other vehicle to reverse back up the hill until there is room for you to pass, you have the right of way

______ are diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols on a yellow background

warning signs

passing on the right is not permitted

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

On two-lane highways, you are allowed to pass

when there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line

When is one-handed steering best used?

when you are backing up without much turning

you may not pass another vehicle excpet

when your lane is separated by a broken yellow line

if your vehicle breaks down and you cannot get it completely off the road, where should you stop

where your vehicle can be seen from behind

in which of these situations should you leave extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you

while you are following large vehicles, while you are driving on slippery roads, when the driver behind you wants to pass

A California provisional driver's license allows young residents to drive

without an accompany drivers

may you park beside a white curb

yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail

You arrive at a crossroads. You want to turn left and you have a green arrow. Can you proceed?

yes, you can turn left, since this is a "protected" turn where no other cars can enter the intersection

if you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

yield the right-of-way to other traffic

when preparing to turn left at an intersection, you see on oncoming vehicle, you should

yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle (cars going straight have the right of way)

You are turning left into a driveway. What must you do before you proceed?

yield to pedestrians and traffic

when you approach an intersection with a through road but without stop signs or yield signs, you must

yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road

you may drive in a designated carpool lane if

you are driving a motorcycle (unless otherwise posted), you have the minimum number of people required for that lane, or you drive a low-emission vehicle with a DMV-issued decal.

what does this image mean

you are permitted to proceed through this lane

when driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down becuase

you do not have much traction

a two-head arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means that

you may either proceed straight ahead or turn left

when a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier

you must not drive across the median or barrier except where there is an approved crossover

a steady red arrow means

you must stop and you cannot turn in the direction of the arrow

You arrive at a railway crossing. The crossing has flashing red lights and a signal bell. You can see that a train is approaching. Which of the following is true?

you must stop at least 15 feet away from the tracks

what is true about seat belts

you must wear a seat belt while driving, passengers can also be cited for not wearing their seat belts, every passenger must wear a seat belt or suitable child restraint

this route marker sign indicates

you should make a right turn to enter route 47 north

you are traveling along the right lane of a four-lane highway. you see an emergency vehicle pulled over ahead with its light flashing

you should slow down and merge into another lane

if you are a California driver under the age of 21 and you receive your first DUI conviction, your driving privilege will be revoked for 1 year, and

you will be required to complete a DUI program

if a california driver is caught smoking inside a vehicle with a minor as a passenger, he or she can be fined up to

$100

a ca driver under the age of 21 who is caught with alcohol beverages in his or her vehicle may be fined up to

$1000

In California, the fine for littering is _______. You may also be required to____________.

$1000, pick up what you littered

If someone is seriously injured in a police pursuit of a fleeing driver, the driver will be fined at least

$2000

what is the minimum property damage coverage requirement for an auto insurance policy on a california vehicle

$5000

if a driver is under dui probation, what is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration that he or she may exhibit while operating a vehicle

0..01%

If a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test of an underage California driver reveals a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ or higher, the officer may require the driver to take a second test.

0.05%

If you are a California resident between the ages of 13 and 21 and you are convicted of consuming alcohol, your driver's license will be suspended (or your eligibility to apply for one will be delayed) for ____ year(s).

1

a standard class c california driver's license allows a driver to tow up to ____ vehicles

1

If you injure another person as a result of driving under the influence, your driving privileges will be suspended for

1 year

a ca driver under the age of 21 who is found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.01% or higher will have his or her license suspended for

1 year

if a california driver's first DUI conviction is for a BAC of 0.20% or higher, his or her license will be suspended for _____ months

10

in ca, a dui conviction will remain on a driver's driving record for __ years

10

to avoid last-minute moves, look down the road

10-15 seconds

for the first 12 months of holding a provisional driver's license, a ca driver may not operate a vehicle between the hours of

11pm and 5 am

in california, what is the age range for obtaining a minor's instruction permit

15.5 to 17.5

what is the minimum age requirement for a minors' drivers license in the state of ca

16

in ca, a minor under the age of ___may not work at a job that requires him or her to drive for pay

18

what is california's minimum age requirement for an adult driver's license

18

while driving in a center left-turn lane, you may only drive for __ feet

200 feet

a california driver who holds a minor's instruction permit must have a licensed driver ____ years of age or older in the vehicle at all times

25

an average 140-pound woman will become legally intoxicated after consuming ____ alcoholic drinks, and average 180-pound man will become legally intoxicated after consuming __ alcoholic drinks

2;3

when passing a bicyclist in a travel lane, you must ensure there is enough width for the cyclist, the amount of space required is

3 feet

if a ca driver loans his or her vehicle to an unlicensed driver, whether knowingly or unintentionally, it may be impounded for ___ days

30

If a CA driver under the age of 21 is caught with alcohol inside his or her vehicle, the state of California may impound the vehicle for up to

30 days

You must not follow within ____ feet of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.

300 feet

under california's negligent operator treatment systems (NOTS), you will lose your driver's license if you earn _____ points in 12 months

4

At 55 mph, in good conditions, your vehicle will travel about _____ feed in the time that it takes you to react to an object in your path and bring your vehicle to a complete stop

400 feet

Two or more DUI convictions in the state of California may result in up to ___ years of license revocation.

5

when preparing to exit the freeway, you should signal for at least _____ seconds before reaching the exit

5 seconds

almost _____% of ca drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 are convicted of a traffic violation in their first year behind the wheel

50

when approaching a school zone while children are outside, you must drive no faster than 25 mph if you are within ________ feet of the school

500-1000

how long will a provisional driver's license be suspended after three or more "at fault" collisions or convictions within a 12-month period in the state of california

6 month

if you are an adult driver, your for first DUI conviction, your driver's license will be suspended for at least

6 months

you must not park within ____ feet of a railroad track

7.5 feet


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