CA Drivers Manual Flashcards
(111 cards)
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What does a single solid yellow line in the center of a two-way road indicate?
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Do not pass vehicles in front of you.
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What do double solid yellow lines indicate?
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Do not cross over these lines, except in specific situations like HOV lanes or when directed by signs.
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What does a broken yellow line indicate?
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You may pass if it is safe to do so.
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What do single solid white lines indicate?
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Traffic lanes going in the same direction.
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What do double solid white lines indicate?
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A lane barrier, typically between a regular lane and an HOV lane.
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What do broken white lines indicate?
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Traffic lanes going in the same direction.
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What should you do before changing lanes?
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Signal, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder.
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When can you turn right on a red light?
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After a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it.
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When can you turn left on a red light?
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Only from a one-way street to another one-way street, and only if it’s safe
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What is a center left turn lane?
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A lane used to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn.
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What is an HOV lane?
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A lane reserved for vehicles with multiple passengers, low-emission vehicles, or motorcycles.
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What should you do when merging onto a highway?
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Match the speed of traffic and merge smoothly.
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What should you do when passing another vehicle?
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Signal, check your blind spot, and accelerate to pass safely.
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What should you do when being passed by another vehicle?
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Maintain your lane position and speed.
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What is parallel parking?
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Parking your car in line with the road and other parked vehicles.
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Parallel Parking: How long should the parking space be compared to your car?
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At least 3 feet longer than your vehicle.
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Parallel Parking: Before pulling up next to the car in front of the space, what should you do?
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Turn on your signal to indicate you’re parking.
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Parallel Parking: How much space should you leave between your car and the car in front of the space?
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About 2 feet.
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Parallel Parking: When should you stop while pulling up next to the parked car?
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Once your rear bumper is aligned with the front of the parking space.
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Parallel Parking: What should you do before backing up to park?
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Check your blind spots for approaching vehicles and pedestrians (mirrors and over the shoulder).
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Parallel Parking: At what angle should you start turning your steering wheel when backing up?
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About a 45-degree angle.
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Parallel Parking: When should you start straightening out your steering wheel?
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When your rear wheel is within 18 inches of the curb.
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What should you do before backing up in a straight line?
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Check traffic and blind spots for pedestrians and vehicles.
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When should you turn off your turn signal when backing up?
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Once you’ve completed the maneuver.
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How far from the curb should you stay while backing up in a straight line?
Within 3 feet of the curb.
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When parking downhill, which way should you turn your wheels?
Toward the curb.
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When parking uphill, which way should you turn your wheels?
Away from the curb.
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What should you do to prevent your car from rolling away when parked on a hill with no curb?
Turn the wheels so the car rolls away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
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What does a white painted curb mean?
Stop only for picking up or dropping off passengers.
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What does a green painted curb mean?
Park for a limited time (check signs for details).
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What does a yellow painted curb mean?
Load and unload passengers and freight, but don't exceed the posted time limit. Usually, you must stay with your vehicle.
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What does a red painted curb mean?
No stopping, standing, or parking. (Except for buses in designated zones)
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What does a blue painted curb mean?
Parking for disabled persons with a placard or license plate.
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Give some examples of where it's illegal to park:
n a No Parking zone.
On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
On a sidewalk.
Within 3 feet of a disabled person sidewalk ramp.
In front of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway (within 15 feet).
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
Double parked.
On the wrong side of the street (except in emergencies or directed by law enforcement).
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What documents must a driver produce during a traffic stop?
A driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.
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What does a solid red light mean?
Stop.
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What does a red arrow mean?
Stop. Do not turn.
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What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop. Proceed when safe.
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What does a solid yellow light mean?
Caution. The light is about to turn red.
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What does a yellow arrow mean?
The protected turn time is ending. Proceed with caution.
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Proceed with caution.
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What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
Proceed with caution. Yield to oncoming traffic.
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What does a solid green light mean?
Go. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection or drunk women blocking the road
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What does a green arrow mean?
Protected turn.
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What should you do if a traffic light is not working?
Treat it like a four-way stop.
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What does a STOP sign mean?
Make a full stop and yield to traffic.
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What does a YIELD sign mean?
Slow down and yield to traffic.
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What does a DO NOT ENTER sign mean?
Do not enter the road or ramp.
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What does a five-sided sign mean?
You are near a school. Slow down and watch for children.
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What does a diamond-shaped sign mean?
It warns you of road hazards.
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What does a white rectangular sign mean?
It provides regulatory information (Speed limit etc)
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What should you do before entering an intersection?
Look left, right, and ahead to check for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary.
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Who always has the right-of-way at an intersection?
Pedestrians
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What is the right-of-way rule for intersections without STOP or YIELD signs?
The vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way. If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
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What is the right-of-way rule for T-intersections without STOP or YIELD signs?
Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road have the right-of-way.
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What should you do when turning left at an intersection?
Check for pedestrians and yield to any approaching vehicle.
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What should you do when turning right at an intersection?
Check for pedestrians, motorcycles, and bicycles.
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What should you do when the traffic light is green?
Proceed with caution, yielding to pedestrians.
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What should you do when entering traffic?
Proceed with caution and yield to traffic already in the lanes.
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What is a roundabout?
A roundabout is a circular intersection where traffic moves in one direction.
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How do you use a roundabout?
Slow down, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, enter when there's a gap, travel counter-clockwise, signal lane changes and exits, and continue around if you miss your exit.
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How can you avoid being in a large vehicle's blind spot?
If you can't see the truck's side mirrors, they can't see you.
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How long does it take a large vehicle to stop compared to a passenger vehicle?
Large vehicles take longer to stop.
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Why shouldn't you suddenly slow down or stop in front of a large vehicle?
They may not be able to stop in time to avoid a collision.
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How do large vehicles turn differently than smaller vehicles?
They often swing wide to complete a turn.
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What should you avoid doing when driving near large vehicles?
Cutting in front of them, driving alongside them, tailgating, and underestimating their size and speed.
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What are safety zones?
Areas marked for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys.
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What should you do when passing a stopped bus, streetcar, or trolley?
Pass slowly and cautiously.
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When can you pass a light rail vehicle on the left?
Only under specific conditions, such as when tracks are close to the right side or on a one-way street.
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How can you safely share the road with motorcyclists?
Check for them, maintain a safe distance, give them a full lane, avoid passing in the same lane, check before opening your door, and give them room to pass.
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What should you do when you see an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens on?
Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop.
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What should you do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with its lights flashing?
Move over and slow down.
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What are some examples of slow-moving vehicles?
Large trucks, bicycles, road maintenance vehicles, scooters, neighborhood electric vehicles, golf carts and morbidly obese people.
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How should you share the road with slow-moving vehicles?
Adjust your speed to accommodate them.
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What are some signs that indicate a work zone ahead?
Warning signs and message boards.
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How should you drive through a work zone?
Slow down, allow extra space between vehicles, expect sudden stops, watch for lane changes, and avoid distractions.
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What should you be aware of when driving through a work zone?
Answer: Cones, drums, barriers, highway equipment, bicycles, and flaggers.
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What vehicles require drivers to move over and slow down?
Stationary emergency vehicles or tow trucks with flashing amber lights and stopped road work vehicles with flashing emergency or amber lights.
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What is the typical speed limit within 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street?
25 mph
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What is the lowest possible speed limit in a school zone?
15 mph
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What are some things to look out for when driving near schools?
Bicyclists, pedestrians, school safety patrols, crossing guards, stopped school buses, pedophiles and children crossing the street.
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What do yellow flashing lights on a school bus indicate?
The bus is preparing to stop to let children off. Slow down and prepare to stop.
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What do red flashing lights on a school bus indicate?
You must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing.
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What are the penalties for failing to stop for a school bus with red flashing lights?
A fine of up to $1,000 and a one-year suspension of your driving privilege.
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If a school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway, do you need to stop?
No.
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What is a blind intersection?
An intersection with no stop signs at any corner.
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What should you do if your view is blocked at a blind intersection?
Move slowly forward until you can see.
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What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?
15 mph
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What is an alley?
A road no wider than 25 feet used to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or properties.
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Can you drive on or cross a sidewalk to enter or exit a driveway or alley?
Yes.
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What is the speed limit in an alley?
15 mph
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What is the speed limit in business or residential districts, unless otherwise posted?
25 mph
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How can you maintain a safe following distance?
Use the three-second rule.
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What should you avoid doing to maintain enough space to maneuver safely?
Staying in another driver's blind spot, driving directly alongside other vehicles, and not making space for merging vehicles.
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What should you do when driving at night?
Use low-beam headlights in rain and high-beam headlights on dark, open roads. Be aware of motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
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How can you manage sun glare?
Keep your windshield clean, wear polarized sunglasses, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
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What should you do if you start to skid?
Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, do not use the brakes, and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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How can you avoid hydroplaning?
Drive slowly, steer around standing water, and slow down if you hear sloshing sounds from the tires.
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What should you do if you get stuck in snow or mud?
Shift into a low gear, gently accelerate, and use a forward-backward motion to free the vehicle.
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How should you drive in high winds?
Reduce speed, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, be alert, avoid cruise control, and consider pulling over.
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What should you do when driving in fog or heavy smoke?
Drive slowly, use low-beam headlights, increase following distance, and listen for traffic.
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What should you do during a traffic break?
Turn on your emergency flashers, slowly decrease speed, and do not drive past the patrol vehicle.
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Is it legal to drink alcohol or consume cannabis products while driving or riding in a vehicle?
No, it is illegal to drink alcohol or consume cannabis products while driving or riding in a vehicle.
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Can I carry open containers of alcohol or cannabis in my vehicle?
No, open containers of alcohol or cannabis must be kept in the trunk or a place where passengers do not sit.
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What is the legal BAC limit for drivers over 21 years old?
.07 or lower
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What is the minimum coverage required for a single death or injury?
$15,000
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What is the minimum coverage required for death or injury to more than one person?
$30,000
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What is the minimum coverage required for property damage?
$5,000
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In what situations must you report a collision to the DMV, even if the damage is minimal?
If the collision caused more than $1,000 in property damage or if anyone was injured or killed, regardless of the severity of the injuries.
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When can you safely pick your nose?
When nobody is looking and the booger is at least the size of your finger.
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