CA DMV Knowledge Test 1 Flashcards by Melissa Epley

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Sell or transfer your vehicle

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It is illegal for a person 21 years and older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher

.08%

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Blocking an intersection during “rush hour” traffic is not permitted:

Under any circumstance, even if the light is green

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You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries, and very little vehicle damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

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To see cars in your blind spots, you should check:

Over your shoulder

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Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous to do

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Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstance

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You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for merging traffic, if possible

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If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a shoulder belt you are:

Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts

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When driving in a multi-lane street with two-way traffic:

You should drive ahead or behind other vehicles

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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

No. You can black traffic when you drive too slowly.

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Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is:

Illegal, at all times

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When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

When pulling next to or away from any curb

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Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

They lend to freeze before the rest of the road does

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If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail

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Which of the following is dangerous to do while driving, and is also illegal?
A) Listening to music through dual-headphones
B) Adjusting your outside mirrors
C) Reading a road map

A) Listening to music through dual-headphones

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You reach an intersection with stop signs on all 4 corners at the same time as another driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?

You have the right away

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You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Farther behind the truck than a passenger car

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You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

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You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

You do not have room to completely cross the tracks

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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

At all times

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California’s “Basic Speed Law” says you must:

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

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Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumpers):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

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If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your land, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

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A flashing yellow traffic signa at an intersection means:

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection

This yellow sign ( see Sign - 1) means:

The road ahead may be slippery

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

Stop before entering

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass

A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign (sign - 2). Which of the following vehicles may use this lane: a) A convertible with an adult and two children b) A carpool van containing only the driver c) A sport utility vehicle containing an adult, child, and family pet

a) A convertible with an adult and two children

What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

If another driver makes a mistake, it gives you time to react

Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists? a) Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions b) Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists c) Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain

b) Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn the wheels?

Right - towards the curb / side of the road

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

Flaggers at construction sites

This yellow sign ( sign - 3) means:

There is a traffic signal ahead

To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in::

The far left lane

You may drive in a bike lane:

No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

This white sign (sing -4) means don't pass:

Other vehicles for any reason

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for driving safely

Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before:

Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly

A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?

Take your foot off the gas

You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely acress

You should signal continuously while turning because it:

Lets other drivers know what your intentions are

Flash your break lights or turn on your emergency flashers when:

Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle

Under no circumstances

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

When it helps prevent collisions

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:

Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve

It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a care on a hot day:

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

One-way street onto a one-way street

You must notify law enforcement and make a written report (SR-1) to DMV when:

You have a collision and there is an injury of death

On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?

Roadways on bridges and overpasses

When a schoolbus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must:

Stop until the lights stop flashing

Yellow lines seperate:

Traffic moving in the opposite directions on a two-way road

A curb painted blue means parking is:

For disabled persons with a special placard or plate

You are driving and there are oncoming cars on your left and a row of parked cars on your right. You should steer:

A middle course between oncoming parked cars

After passing a car, it is safer to return to your driving lane when:

You see headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph, Traffic is heavy and moving at 35 mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely:

35 MPH

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early

Which of the following is true about motorcyclists and motorists?

Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

not turn in that direction until the light turns green

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

At any time or for any reason

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should:

Slow down before entering curves and intersections

An orange and red sign (see sign - 5) of this shape on a vehicle always means:

Slow-moving vehicle

Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:

The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle

You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

Are entitled to share the road with you

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane crossing at a corner, you should:

Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look:

Left, right, and left again

You should dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:

you are approaching from behind

To make a right turn from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:

the lane closest to the curb

You should always turn on your emergency flashers when:

Your car has broken down on the roadway

You see orange construction cones on a freeway, you must:

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

Following closely behind another vehicle (tailgating):

Is a common cause of rear-end collisions

The three-second rule applies to the space ______ of your vehicle.

ahead

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

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights

This red sign means (sign -6) means:

The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction

If there are two solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you:

May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway

If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:

The pedestrian has the right-of-way

Always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because:

Their smaller size makes them harder to see

Before getting out of your vehicle out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street you should:

Look for passing vehicles, bicyclists, and motorcyclists

This red and white sign means:

Give the right-of-way to other drivers

You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine:

Whenever you drive in California

If you have a collision, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with:

Others involved in the collision

Parking is NEVER permitted:

In a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail

IF the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should:

Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:

You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign

You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated ;eft-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:

Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still vehicles in the intersection. You should:

Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering

When you back up in a passenger vehicle:

Look over your shoulder through your rear window

When you enter traffic from a stop (e.g.: pulling away from a curb), you:

Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic

Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb?

Away from the curb

A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt and writes a citation. Which of the following is true? a) Both you and your passenger will receive a citation b) Your passenger will receive the citation, regardless of their age c) You may receive the citation if the passenger is younger than 18 years old

c) You may receive the citation if the passenger is younger than 18 years old

When roads are slippery, you should:

Avoid making fast turns and fast stops

Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:

Do not see the truck's side mirrors

At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look:

Toward the right edge of your lane

The speed limit in any alley is:

15 mph

Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed:

At all times

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

The lane closest to the left curb

The speed limit for a school zone where kids are present is ____ unless otherwise posted

25 mph

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane highway and notice thick, broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

An exit lane

You are getting ready for a right turn. You should:

Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn

Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

Must be marked with a red flag or lights

If you ignore a peach officer's signal to drive to the edge of a roadway and flee the scene, you are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:

Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year

You are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Which vehicle has the right-of-way at an intersection?

The vehicle on the through road

You must make a written Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR-1) to DMV if you:

Are involved in a collision and there is more than $750 in damages

You are on a two-lane road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:

If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle

When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

When making a call for emergency assistance

When you change lands or merge with another lane, you:

Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic

You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving

CA DMV Knowledge Test 1 Flashcards

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