Driving Flashcards

1
Q

You have been involved in a significant collision. How many days do you have to report to the DMV?

A

10 days

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2
Q

What is the consequence of willfully evading law enforcement?

A

1 year in jail

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3
Q

On a two lane, undivided highway, the maximum speed for towing trailers is…

A

55 mph

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4
Q

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the max speed on a two lane, undivided highway?

A

55 mph

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5
Q

If you encounter livestock near a roadway, you should…

A

Obey the person in charge of the animals

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6
Q

How many minutes after sunset are you required to turn on your headlights?

A

30 minutes

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7
Q

Two vehicles approach each other on an inclined road. Who has the right of way?

A

The uphill vehicle

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8
Q

Under good conditions going 55 mph, how far will you travel in the time it takes you to react and stop the vehicle

A

400 feet

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9
Q

If you are convicted of reckless, injurious driving, you might…

A

Pay a hefty fine or spend 1 year in jail

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10
Q

What road condition would oblige you to cut your speed in half?

A

A snow packed road

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11
Q

What is the penalty for a first-offense of not wearing your seat belt?

A

20 dollars

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12
Q

When are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines?

A

When you are in the HOV lane with an entrance on your left

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13
Q

What is the potential fine for injuring someone while evading law enforcement?

A

$2000

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14
Q

What condition would allow you to pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or hill?

A

If there is enough space to do so

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15
Q

A yellow sign with diagonal black stripes is a…

A

Object marker

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16
Q

How close can you follow an emergency vehicle?

A

300 feet

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17
Q

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

A

15 mph

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18
Q

When you park or leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should not…

A

Lower your windows

19
Q

In what weather conditions should you avoid using your highbeams?

A

Snow, fog, or heavy rain

20
Q

What is the name for the connection of a freeway to a road or other freeway by a series of ramps?

A

Interchange

21
Q

How soon must you apply for a CA driver’s license after becoming a CA resident?

A

10 days

22
Q

What is the max speed of a vehicle with an orange triangle on its rear?

A

25 mph

23
Q

How many cars must be unable to pass you on a two-lane, two-way road before you are warranted to pull over?

A

5 cars

24
Q

Which freezes first, bridges or roads?

A

Bridges

25
Q

How fast should you approach a railroad crossing with no warning devices and no ability to see 400 ft down the tracks on either side?

A

15 mph

26
Q

White curbs are only for…

A

Passenger and mail loading

27
Q

After selling your vehicle, how soon must you notify the DMV?

A

5 days

28
Q

To avoid last minute moves, anticipate where your car will be in…

A

10 to 15 seconds

29
Q

If you have a minor collision with a parked car and can’t find the owner, you should…

A

Leave a note and report the incident

30
Q

When parked uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your wheels should be turned in which direction…

A

Away from the road

31
Q

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you must submit a report to the DMV under what accident conditions?

A

The damages exceed $1000 or if anyone was injured

32
Q

Between parking in an unmarked crosswalk, a bicycle lane, or 3 feet of a private driveway, which is illegal?

A

Parking 3 feet within a private driveway

33
Q

What vehicle must always stop before railroad crossings?

A

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials

34
Q

When driving on a one way street, you may turn onto another one way street only if…

A

Traffic moves in the direction you turn

35
Q

Are you allowed to make a U-turn on an undivided roadway in a business district?

A

Yes, but only at intersections

36
Q

Before changing lanes on a freeway, you should signal for at least…

A

5 seconds

37
Q

What type of vehicles are found in NEV Use Only lanes?

A

Slow-moving and restricted to neighborhood use. “Neighborhood Electric Vehicles”

38
Q

Can you make a legal U-turn over a double yellow line?

A

Yes

39
Q

If you park facing downhill next to a curb, in what direction should you turn your wheels?

A

Towards the curb / away from the road

40
Q

If you park either uphill or downhill when there is no curb, what direction should you turn your wheels?

A

Away from the road

41
Q

What does a green curb signify?

A

Limited time parking

42
Q

What does a yellow curb signify?

A

Loading passangers and freight only

43
Q

How close can you park to a fire hydrant

A

15 feet