dmv california Flashcards

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1. In California, it is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is what level or higher?
2. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. In California, what is the speed limit?
3. You just sold your vehicle in California. Within how many days must you notify the DMV?
4. What does California's "Basic Speed Law" say?
5. When driving in a fog in California, which headlights should you use?
6. To avoid last minute moves, how far down the road should you be looking, in terms of where your vehicle will be in about how many seconds?
7. You are about to make a left turn in California. For how many feet before the turn must you signal?
8. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a California residential area?
9. You are driving on a California freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck. How should you drive?
10. In California, what does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean for vehicles?
11. When are U-turns in California residential districts legal?
12. In California, to see vehicles in your blind spots, where should you check?
13. In California, smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
14. While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal in California: listening to music through headphones that cover both ears?
15. In California, when you are merging onto the freeway, at what speed should you be driving?
16. In California, what do two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart mean?
17. In California, if you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?
18. It is a very windy day in California. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on what?
19. In California, there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. What should you do?
20. In California, when may you drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane?
21. In California, to make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:
22. In California, when parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street, how close to the curb must your wheels be?
23. In California, you may not park your vehicle next to which color of painted curb?
24. In California, it is illegal to park your vehicle where?
25. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. In California, what may the truck have to do?
26. In California, you may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
27. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane California freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
28. In California, always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
29. You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine when?
30. In California, you want to park uphill or downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
31. In California, you should use your horn when:
32. There are two traffic lanes in your direction in California. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
33. Two vehicles approach an uncontrolled "T" intersection in California. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
34. In California, the speed limit in a school zone where children are present is what, unless otherwise posted?
35. In California, the speed limit in any alley is how many mph?
36. In California, when may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?
37. In California, to turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
38. If you are involved in a traffic collision in California, when are you required to complete and submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV?
39. In California, the safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:
40. In California, always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
41. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead in California. You should obey his or her instructions:
42. In California, drivers are required to obey instructions from:
43. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection in California. The flashing yellow light means:
44. In California, pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:
45. Generally speaking, in California you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
46. You want to make a right turn at the corner in California. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:
47. In California, a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
48. In California, the "three-second rule" applies to the space where around your vehicle?
49. If you have a collision in California, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with whom?
50. In California, if the roadway is wet and your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
51. In California, parking is NEVER permitted where?
52. In California, a flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
53. In California, you reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
54. In California, which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
55. In California, if you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:
56. In California, if your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
57. In California, you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. Must you leave a note on the vehicle, report the collision to law enforcement, or both?
58. In California, a center lane with solid and broken yellow lines that is used by vehicles making left turns in both directions is called a:
59. In California, when must you use your turn signal?
60. In California, if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights:
61. In California, within what distances must you dim your high beams to low beams for oncoming vehicles and for vehicles you are following?
62. In California, if you need your windshield wipers because of fog, rain or snow, what must you also turn on?
63. Under the California Driver Handbook, from what time after sunset must your headlights be on?
64. In California, how far may you drive in a center left turn lane before making your turn?
65. In California, when is an intersection considered blind, and what is its speed limit?
66. Under the California Driver Handbook, how wide can a road be and still count as an alley?
67. In California, what is the speed limit within 100 feet of a railroad crossing when you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions?
68. At a California railroad crossing, the red warning lights are flashing and the gate begins to rise. What should you do?
69. In California, when crossing devices or a person warn you that a train is coming, how far from the nearest track must you stop?
70. In California, which lane must you use when you tow a vehicle or trailer or drive a truck with three or more axles?
71. In California, must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights that is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway?
72. According to the California Driver Handbook, what is hydroplaning?
73. In California, your wheels drift off the pavement. What should you do?
74. In California, how much can a traffic violation in a work zone cost, and what is the penalty for assaulting a highway worker?
75. In California, may you change lanes across double solid white lines?
76. In California, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
77. In California, before passing, how far ahead should a hill or curve be?
78. In California, within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing must you not pass?
79. According to the California Driver Handbook, how far does an average passenger vehicle at 55 mph need to stop, compared with a large vehicle?
80. In California, how close may you follow a fire engine, ambulance or law enforcement vehicle that has its siren or flashing lights on?
81. In California, what does a green painted curb mean?
82. In California, you may not make a U-turn when you cannot see clearly for how many feet in each direction?
83. In California, at what age may a child not be left unattended in a vehicle, and who may supervise them instead?
84. In California, what is the penalty for dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway?
85. In California, how soon must you report a collision to law enforcement if anyone is injured or killed?
86. In California, may a minor use a cell phone while driving to answer calls or send text messages?

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