CA DMV DL Renewal
"cutting the corner" - ANS-turn the steering wheel too soon and enter the lane of oncoming
vehicles
\5-sided Sign - ANS-You are near a school. Drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk.
\A few things you can do to drive green: - ANS-1. Driving habits: Speed up & slow down
smoothly. Drive @ steady average speed.
2. Maintenance: Keep vehicle in good shape. Regularly inflate your tires, get oil changes, and
check filters.
3. Weight: Get rid of extra weight in your vehicle
\A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction.
The truck: - ANS-May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
\A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: -
ANS-Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
\A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: - ANS-Next to the broken
line may pass.
\A white painted curb means: - ANS-Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
\Against the law to follow within _____ feet of any fire engine, law enforcement vehicle,
ambulance, or other emergency vehicle - ANS-300
\All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? -
ANS-Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
\Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: - ANS-You don't have room on the other
side to completely cross the tracks.
\An intersection is considered blind if: - ANS-- It has no stop signs at any corner.
- You are within 100 feet of the intersection and you cannot see the road for at least 100 feet in
both directions.
\At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANS-Look to the
sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
\Basic Speed Law - ANS-you may never drive faster than is safe for the road conditions
\Before changing lanes: - ANS-1. Signal.
2. Look in all mirrors.
3. Check traffic behind + beside you.
4. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear.
5. Check blind spot for other vehicles
6. Be sure there is enough room (space) for your vehicle in the next lane.
\Bicycle Lanes - ANS-Bike lane: adjacent to vehicle traffic; single solid white line that turns into a
dashed line near an intersection.
Buffered bike lane: Uses chevrons or diagonal markings to provide greater separation from
traffic and on-street parking.
, Bike route: Uses signs and/or shared road markings to designate a preferred route for bicyclists
on streets shared with vehicle traffic.
Bicycle boulevard: Prioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic.
Separated bikeway: For exclusive use of bicyclists. Physically separated from vehicle traffic w/
flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking. (ex: Redondo)
- aka cycle track or protected bike lane.
Shared roadway bicycle markings (sharrows): Alert traffic that bicyclists can occupy the lane
\Bicyclists may: - ANS-- Legally ride on certain sections of freeways where there is no alternate
route and bicycling is not forbidden by a sign.
- Move left to avoid hazards. These may include parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, animals,
or trash.
- Choose to ride near the left curb or edge of a one-way street.
\Broken White Line - ANS-separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same
direction.
\Broken Yellow Line - ANS-Indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane
\California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - ANS-You should never drive faster than is safe for
current conditions.
\Carpool/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - ANS-Special lane reserved for carpools,
buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals.
To use an HOV lane, one of these things must apply:
- You have a certain # of people in your vehicle.
- You are driving a low emission or zero emission vehicle
- You are riding a motorcycle (unless otherwise posted).
\Center Left Turn Lanes - ANS-located in the middle of a two-way street; marked on both sides
by two painted lines, inner line is broken and the outer line is solid.
used to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn.
Note: You may only drive for 200 feet in the center left turn lane.
(ex: Western)
\Choosing a Lane - ANS-1. Use the left lane to pass or turn left.
2.Use the right lane to enter or exit traffic
\Class C DL - ANS-1. Drivers with a Class C license may not tow more than one vehicle.
2. A passenger vehicle (regardless of weight) may not tow more than one vehicle.
3. A motor vehicle weighing under 4000 lbs. (unladen) may not tow any vehicle weighing 6000
lbs. or more gross.
"cutting the corner" - ANS-turn the steering wheel too soon and enter the lane of oncoming
vehicles
\5-sided Sign - ANS-You are near a school. Drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk.
\A few things you can do to drive green: - ANS-1. Driving habits: Speed up & slow down
smoothly. Drive @ steady average speed.
2. Maintenance: Keep vehicle in good shape. Regularly inflate your tires, get oil changes, and
check filters.
3. Weight: Get rid of extra weight in your vehicle
\A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction.
The truck: - ANS-May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
\A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: -
ANS-Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
\A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: - ANS-Next to the broken
line may pass.
\A white painted curb means: - ANS-Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
\Against the law to follow within _____ feet of any fire engine, law enforcement vehicle,
ambulance, or other emergency vehicle - ANS-300
\All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? -
ANS-Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
\Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: - ANS-You don't have room on the other
side to completely cross the tracks.
\An intersection is considered blind if: - ANS-- It has no stop signs at any corner.
- You are within 100 feet of the intersection and you cannot see the road for at least 100 feet in
both directions.
\At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANS-Look to the
sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
\Basic Speed Law - ANS-you may never drive faster than is safe for the road conditions
\Before changing lanes: - ANS-1. Signal.
2. Look in all mirrors.
3. Check traffic behind + beside you.
4. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear.
5. Check blind spot for other vehicles
6. Be sure there is enough room (space) for your vehicle in the next lane.
\Bicycle Lanes - ANS-Bike lane: adjacent to vehicle traffic; single solid white line that turns into a
dashed line near an intersection.
Buffered bike lane: Uses chevrons or diagonal markings to provide greater separation from
traffic and on-street parking.
, Bike route: Uses signs and/or shared road markings to designate a preferred route for bicyclists
on streets shared with vehicle traffic.
Bicycle boulevard: Prioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic.
Separated bikeway: For exclusive use of bicyclists. Physically separated from vehicle traffic w/
flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking. (ex: Redondo)
- aka cycle track or protected bike lane.
Shared roadway bicycle markings (sharrows): Alert traffic that bicyclists can occupy the lane
\Bicyclists may: - ANS-- Legally ride on certain sections of freeways where there is no alternate
route and bicycling is not forbidden by a sign.
- Move left to avoid hazards. These may include parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, animals,
or trash.
- Choose to ride near the left curb or edge of a one-way street.
\Broken White Line - ANS-separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same
direction.
\Broken Yellow Line - ANS-Indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane
\California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - ANS-You should never drive faster than is safe for
current conditions.
\Carpool/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - ANS-Special lane reserved for carpools,
buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals.
To use an HOV lane, one of these things must apply:
- You have a certain # of people in your vehicle.
- You are driving a low emission or zero emission vehicle
- You are riding a motorcycle (unless otherwise posted).
\Center Left Turn Lanes - ANS-located in the middle of a two-way street; marked on both sides
by two painted lines, inner line is broken and the outer line is solid.
used to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn.
Note: You may only drive for 200 feet in the center left turn lane.
(ex: Western)
\Choosing a Lane - ANS-1. Use the left lane to pass or turn left.
2.Use the right lane to enter or exit traffic
\Class C DL - ANS-1. Drivers with a Class C license may not tow more than one vehicle.
2. A passenger vehicle (regardless of weight) may not tow more than one vehicle.
3. A motor vehicle weighing under 4000 lbs. (unladen) may not tow any vehicle weighing 6000
lbs. or more gross.
