DMV Flashcards
(62 cards)
When should you use your turn signals?
When changing lanes or turning
What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
When is it legal to use a cell phone while driving in California?
When using a hands-free device
When is it legal to make a U-turn?
Across a double yellow line. In a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet. At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless a No U-turn sign is posted
What is the maximum speed limit on MOST California highways?
Unless otherwise posted, the ideal maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph
When should you yield to pedestrians?
Whenever a pedestrian is crossing the street/When a pedestrian is crossing a crosswalk
When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right when on the highway?
Only on highways with two or more lanes in each direction
When is it legal to park in a bike lane?
Never
When is it legal to make a left turn on a red light?
When you are turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street.
What should you do to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision?
Follow the three-second rule
When should you use your hazard lights?
To indicate a traffic hazard
When should you use your horn?
Use your vehicle’s horn to let other drivers know you are there or warn others of a hazard. Use your horn to: Avoid collisions. Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead
When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the left?
Only on highways with two or more lanes in each direction/drivers on a two-lane highway can only pass to the left when there is sufficient clearance
When should you use your headlights?
When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.
Until 30 minutes before sunrise.
In adverse weather. If you need to use your windshield wipers due to fog, rain, or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights.
When conditions (such as clouds, dust, smoke, or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles.
On mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days).
When a road sign states that headlights must be on.
To help other drivers see your vehicle, especially when the sun is low on the horizon.
When is it legal to make a right turn on a red light?
There is not a NO TURN ON RED sign posted. You stop at the stop or limit line, yield for pedestrians, and turn when it is safe
When should you use your emergency flashers?
When your vehicle is disabled on the side of the road or if you see a collision or hazard ahead
When is it legal to drive in the carpool lane?
Only with 2 or more passengers in the vehicle
When should you use your windshield wipers?
Wipers shall be operated under conditions of fog, snow, or rain
What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
15 mph
When is it legal to drive on the shoulder of a road?
In an emergency
When should you use your fog lights?
In heavy fog
When is it legal to make a U-turn at a traffic light?
Only when there is no sign prohibiting a U-turn
When should you use your parking brake?
Use the parking brakes whenever you park
This sign means:
Stop sign ahead
