Free California DMV Permit Test Exam Flashcards

Stop. Come to a full stop at the limit line, before the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection, then proceed only when safe.

Yield. Slow down, be ready to stop, and let pedestrians or cross traffic go first when they have the right-of-way.

They warn of road conditions or hazards ahead, such as curves, merging traffic, intersections, or other situations requiring caution.

A construction or maintenance work zone. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and obey temporary lane controls or flaggers.

A school zone or school crossing. Slow down and be ready to stop for children in or near the roadway.

A railroad crossing ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains, and do not cross unless you can clear the tracks completely.

Regulatory signs. They tell drivers what they must or must not do, such as speed limits, one-way rules, and turn restrictions.

The pictured action is prohibited, such as no U-turn, no left turn, or no parking.

Stop if you can do so safely. If you are already too close to stop safely, proceed through with caution.

After a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it. You must yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before turning.

Only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it.

Treat the intersection as an all-way stop. Stop, proceed in order of arrival, and yield to the vehicle on your right if arrival is simultaneous.

It means the same thing as a stop sign: stop completely, yield, and proceed only when safe.

Slow down and proceed with caution. You do not have to stop, but you must watch for hazards and be prepared to yield.

Passing is prohibited in both directions. You may cross only for a permitted left turn into or out of a road, alley, or driveway.

Drivers next to the broken line may pass when safe. Drivers next to the solid line may not cross it to pass.

A high-occupancy vehicle or carpool lane. Use it only if your vehicle meets the posted occupancy or eligibility rules.

No. Enter or exit a carpool lane only where the lane lines are broken or signs allow access.

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Yield to oncoming traffic close enough to be a hazard and to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.

The uphill vehicle has the right-of-way. The downhill driver should back up when necessary because backing downhill is generally safer.

Slow down, yield to traffic already circulating, enter when there is a safe gap, and travel counterclockwise to your exit.

Use the ramp and acceleration lane to match traffic speed, signal, find a safe gap, and yield to vehicles already on the freeway.

Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until the gates rise and the lights stop before crossing.

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, even if you are at or below the posted limit.

65 mph unless otherwise posted. Always obey the posted limit and reduce speed when conditions require it.

55 mph unless otherwise posted.

25 mph unless otherwise posted.

25 mph unless otherwise posted. Some school zones post a lower limit, so obey the sign.

Local materials identify 15 mph for alleys and blind intersections, and near certain limited-visibility railroad crossings.

Signal, check mirrors, look over your shoulder to check the blind spot, and move only when the lane is clear.

In the right-hand lanes. Left lanes are generally for passing and faster-moving traffic.

Do not pass the stopped vehicle. A pedestrian may be crossing where you cannot see them.

When the bus has flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, drivers in both directions must stop until the red lights stop.

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes. If you are in an intersection, clear the intersection first.

Move over one lane away from the stopped vehicle with flashing lights when safe. If you cannot move over, slow to a reasonable speed for conditions.

Leave at least 3 feet when passing. If that is not possible, slow and pass only when it is safe.

Signal, check for bicyclists, yield to any cyclist close enough to be a hazard, and merge into the bike lane only near the turn as allowed.

Motorcycles can stop quickly, are harder to see, and may swerve around hazards. Extra following distance gives you more reaction time.

0.08% BAC. A driver can still be arrested below that level if alcohol or drugs impair safe driving.

0.04% BAC while operating a commercial vehicle.

Drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.01% or higher.

By driving, you agree to take a chemical blood or breath test after a lawful DUI arrest. Refusal can trigger license suspension.

Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone or wireless device while driving, even hands-free, except for emergency services.

Local materials list no driving from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and no passengers under 20, unless a qualifying exception or supervising adult applies.

Local materials list 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, after holding the instruction permit for at least 6 months.

Use at least a 3-second following distance, and add more time for bad weather, heavy traffic, motorcycles, or other higher-risk conditions.

Turn on headlights when rain, fog, snow, or similar conditions require continuous use of windshield wipers.

Ease off the accelerator, hold the wheel firmly, slow gradually, and steer gently back onto the pavement when clear.

Red means no stopping or parking; blue is disabled parking only; white is passenger or mail loading; yellow is loading or unloading passengers or freight.