DMV Written Test Study Guide California
DMV Written Test Study Guide California
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Study the information and traffic signs from the official driver's manual.
continuation to help you prepare for your written test in California.
Use this guide to review the information that may appear on your official exam.
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If the traffic arrives at the same time,
When should you resign from your give way to the vehicle to the
right of way? right.
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The vehicle that arrives first goes.
first. Who has the right of way?
If the vehicles arrive at the same
time, give way to the vehicle
on a steep and narrow
from the right. mountain road with no space
to pass?
In what direction does it move?
traffic in a roundabout? The vehicle that looks down must
give way to the vehicle that is looking towards
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● 10 mph when passing streetcars, streetcars for an alert driver it is
on buses. ¾ of a second to 1 second.
25 mph in business and district areas Reaction time how much
residential. time takes to react to a
danger. The average driver
it has a reaction time of ¾
What are some situations second to 1 second.
Stopping distance until what
what they may require that
point your vehicle must stop
drive slower than the limit completely.
speed published?
The total stopping distance also
it depends on the road conditions,
In bad weather
the conditions of the tires, the
In low visibility.
brake conditions, the weight of
Driving at night.
vehicle and speed.
Around children, schools and
parks.
While towing a vehicle. How does the distance change from
In areas where you cannot see the full braking and the force of
path ahead (intersections impact as it increases
blind corners, curves, corners
Near areas of life crossing its speed of movement?
wild
Double your speed from 20 to 40 mph,
increases its braking distance and the
What are the main ones? impact force at 4.
factors that determine how much Triple your speed from 20 to 60 mph,
time and distance will be needed increases 9 times.
to stop?
By quadrupling its speed from 20 to 80
mph, it increases by 16 times.
Perception time
how much
takes time to perceive a danger. The
average perception time
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How can you identify hazards road.
Check around your vehicle
and avoid last-minute maneuvers when it goes back. Do not depend
what time? only from their mirrors. Turn the
head and body in order to
Scan the way to look out the back window.
approximately 10 to 15
secondsin front of his What is a good rule of
vehicle for detecting hazards tracking distance to
early.
Approximately 1 block continue?
in the city, or
approximately ¼ of Use the 3-second rule when
mile on the road. follow other vehicles.
Use your mirrors to scan it
What happens on the sides and behind When the vehicle in front of you passes
your car. at a certain point, count: one-one-thousand,
Explore the nearby lanes, the two-a-thousand, three-a-thousand, etc. If it passes the
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What are some situations What is the correct way to
in which it should increase its turn right?
tracking distance?
Drive close to the right edge
Someone is following you. or from the road.
Driving in bad conditions. If there is a bike lane, no
Follow a motorcyclist or cyclist. drive for more than 200 feet
When the driver behind you antes de su turno.
is trying to get through. Be aware of pedestrians,
● Towing a trailer. bicycles or motorcycles that
● When following large vehicles. may be between you and the
Upon joining the highway. slope.
Sign before the turn.
I looked over his right shoulder and
What is the correct way to reduce speed.
turn left? Stop behind the boundary line.
Look both ways.
Drive close to the line Turn when it is clear and safe.
central divider or in the lane of do it.
turn left. ● Avoid swaying towards the
Signal before the turn. left to make the turn.
● Look over your left shoulder and
reduce the speed.
Stop behind the limit line.
Look to the left, right and
left again.
Turn when it's safe.
Avoid cutting the corner.
Keep the wheels pointed
in a straight line before starting
to turn.
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What are some areas What should you do if another vehicle
where you cannot make turns Are you trying to pass?
in U?
Maintain your position in the lane and do not
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Do not cross the solid white line
Which lane should you use when passing? early.
Do not stop in the acceleration lane
other vehicles, turn to the unless it is absolutely
left or drive faster? necessary.
Yield to traffic in the
Use the left lane or lane number 1. motorway
● Signal and move to the lane of the
highway
Which lane should I use to enter?
or to get out of traffic, turn to the
right, park, exit from the What should he do when leaving the
road or drive more highway?
slowly?
Move to the lane of
Use the right lane. deceleration long before its
exit.
What is the difference in the Change lanes one at a time.
Reduce speed once
driving on the highway of that I reach the lane of
drive on the normal street? deceleration.
Do not reduce speed on the
Driving on the highway is different highway.
Do not make last-minute departures.
of driving on a regular street
why highways are designed second.
to handle more traffic at speeds ● Follow the warning speeds in the
higher and require you to react exit ramp.
more quickly.
When should you use your
What should you do upon entering? intermittent?
the highway?
The signals must be given with signals.
It coincides with the speed of the manuals or the turn signals of your
highway traffic. vehicle before turning left or
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right, change lanes, reduce the
speed or stop. When should you use your
lighthouses?
How much notice should
use your turn signals? If the weather conditions require the
use of the windshield wipers, must
Turn signals should be given at turn on the low beam headlights.
less than 100 feet before turning.
Always turn on the low beam headlights
that the conditions prevent him from seeing others
vehicles.
What should you do if you plan to do
Use the headlights on roads
a turn after a rural or mountainous, even when
intersection? It's sunny.
arm
Slow or stopped hand signal
bent left 90 degrees pointing
downwards.
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On the highway, unless it is
What should you do if you are blinded an emergency or when it
indicate a police officer.
by the headlights of a vehicle that
Less than 15 feet from an outlet
is it approaching? offires or station of
firefighters.
Look towards the right edge of your lane ● Within 7 ½ feet of a road
until they pass. railway
Less than 3 feet from a ramp
on the sidewalk for people
When you shouldn't use your
disabled.
speaker? More than 18 inches from the curb.
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lit, should move by
What should you do when a lane if it is possible and safe, and
reduce the speed.
listen to or see a vehicle of
emergency? What should you do if you approach
a stopped school bus with
Must yield to any vehicle
emergency vehicles that use sirens and lights the flickering lights and the arm
intermittent. extended extended?
Reduce speed and drive to the If you approach a school bus that
right edge of the road and stop stops on the road with the arm of
until the emergency vehicle has extended signal and the lights flashing,
past. must stop and remain stopped
. Sea
until the signal goes out
If you are at an intersection, continue cautious with the children in the area.
first by the intersection and then
Stop and park. It is not necessary to stop at a
divided highway with four or more
Do not follow within 300 behind a tracks (at least two in the direction
emergency vehicle with lights opposite) when heading in the direction
flashing lights or sirens on. opposite.
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of the drivers of
How can it reduce the motorcycles. If they fall,
will need more space to avoid
possibilities of a collision with hit the rider.
a large vehicle? Allow motorcyclists to use
a full lane width.
Do not move too far forward. Do not try to overtake a motorcycle.
fast or with very little space. in the same lane.
Avoid making sudden stops. Keep away from the motorcycle when
in front of a large truck. they are having.
Avoid staying in the 'Zones'.
of the large vehicle on the part
front, rear and sides of What are some rules to
vehicle. follow when shared
Please note that the vehicles
longer ones should turn towards the path with cyclists?
left to complete a turn to
the right. Do not try to press Give the cyclist at least 3 feet of
between the truck and the sidewalk when spacewhen I tried to pass.
the truck turns left. ● Merge behind the cyclist and
Avoid cutting off a truck to exit or wait until they have passed
to turn. before turning.
Don't take too long to pass. Do not drive in the lane for
a truck. bicycles before turning more
Do not carry a truck. of 200 feet.
How can you share the What precautions should you take?
walking safely with when you encounter a
the motorcyclists? blind pedestrian?
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Stop at all intersections Do not use the horn unless it is
pedestrian areas where pedestrians necessary to avoid a collision.
they wait. Allow other drivers to
Do not block the pedestrian crossing. pass.
● Do not give instructions or touch the Always use your turn signals.
horn to a blind pedestrian.
Do not block the sidewalk. How should one handle driving
on a winding road?
What should you do when you see
the pedestrians at the side of the Reduce speed before entering
street? a curve in the road.
Drive carefully and always yield. Avoid braking in the curve as this
the passage for pedestrians entering or it can cause a slip.
they actively cross the street.
What is hydroplaning?
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If visibility is extremely poor,
avoid driving altogether.
What are some things for
If you must drive, use your headlights.
remind about the roads lower.
wet and frozen?
Increase your following distance and
The shadow of the trees and reduce speed.
buildings can hide stains
frosts. Why do skids happen?
The bridges and overpasses
they often freeze firsty
Landslides can occur in
They defrost at the end.
slippery surfaces while driving
Roads are usually more
too fast or braking too much
slippery during the first
quick.
minutes of a rain.
Stay alert.
Do not use cruise control.
What should you do if your
Stop and wait for it to pass tires fall off the
storm if necessary. pavement?
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Gradually return to Take your foot off the accelerator.
pavement. Reduce speed
gradually.
What should you do if your Exit the road if possible.
Does the accelerator work poorly?
What are the ways of
Change to neutral. prevent driving
Apply the brakes. sleepy?
Stay focused on the path.
Find a safe escape route Get enough sleep and be well
where I can slow down and rested.
to stop. Change drivers if you get tired
Use your horn and your flashing light too much.
emergency to warn to Taking regular breaks and
other drivers. brakes.
Take the car out safely
from the road.
● Stop and turn off the ignition.
What should you do if suddenly
encounters an animal in the
Why is it important not to turn? road?
the ignition to the position of
blocking while the car Avoid trying to deviate drastically
to avoid hitting an animal.
Is it moving? Focus on maintaining control of the
vehicle.
Your steering wheel may lock, which makes
that he loses control of the car. What are the 3 types
main distractions of
What should you do if it bursts
management?
a tire suddenly?
Visual distractions
things
Hold the wheel tightly. that obstruct the view of the road.
Keep the vehicle in line
straight.
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Cognitive distractions Stop or decrease speed
distractthings that you give quickly.
path.
Manual distractionsthings What is the only way to be
that they take away the physical control of the
vehicle (that is, hands off the
sober after using alcohol or
steering wheel). drugs?
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a BAC of .08% if you are at least 21 along with your registration when it operates the
years old. vehicle on public roads.
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moves in both directions. bus lane. Do not cross a double line
white continues.
Dotted yellow lines:indicate
What can happen if the dashed line Traffic lights
it is next to your lane and it is safe
do it.
Fixed Red Traffic LightStop. It can.
turn right on red after
Double solid yellow lines:
they indicate that it is not allowed. Do not drive to the stop and yield to pedestrians,
bicycles and other traffic unless there is
to the left of the continuous yellow lines
a sign that says 'No turning on red'.
doubles unless it is:
In an HOV lane with an entrance
Solid red arrow:d wait. Stay
to the left.
stopped until the light turns green.
● Instructed to do it by a
Do not turn on a red arrow.
police station or detour of
construction.
Stop.
Flashing red light
Turn left to enter or
After stopping, you can continue.
to leave a driveway,
Observe the right-of-way rules and
private road or U-turn.
treat it as a stop signal.
Double continuous yellow lines
Caution.
Solid yellow traffic light
spaced at least 2 feet apart from
The red light is about to appear.
indicate a barrier and should not
distancia:they
Stop if you can do it with
to cross each other.
safety, otherwise, cross the
intersection with caution.
Continuous white lines: indicate
traffic lanes that go in the same direction
Solid yellow arrow: theprotected transfer
address or at the edge of the road.
is finishing and the light will turn red or
solid green. Be ready to obey the
Broken white lines:rails of
next signal light.
traffic separated by two or more lanes
that move in the same direction.
Blinking yellow traffic light:
proceed with caution. Reduce the
Double white lines -Indicate one
speed before entering the
barrier between a normal lane and a lane
intersection and yield to the
for preferential use as an HOV lane or
pedestrians, bicycles and the rest of the
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traffic. It doesn't need to stop unless Solid Green ArrowYou can turn in
that is necessary. the direction of the green arrow after
give way to pedestrians, bicycles or others
Yellow flashing arrow:himself traffic that is still in the
allow turns after yielding intersection. The green arrows indicate
to traffic and approaching pedestrians. a protected turn where it stops the
approaching traffic and pedestrians.
Solid green light:
go ahead. Give the
right of way for traffic, pedestrians or it signals
Broken traffic signs:
bicycles at the intersection and continue. No traffic that is broken or not working
enter the intersection unless like a stop sign intersection,
can cross it completely. and proceed with caution when it is
sure to do it.
Traffic Signs
Regulatory
Regulatory traffic signs regulate the movement of traffic. They are black and white or
red and white. These signals must be obeyed.
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Performance signal:decrease the
speed so that it can stop and
cede if necessary.
Do Not Enter:entering
heads towards the
wrong way, you should not enter
this point.
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cannot make the turn
No turns
indicated on the sign at this intersection.
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Disabled parking
must display a sign or plaque for
disabled parking suitable
here.
alone
Emergency stop only
you can stop your car here for
an emergency situation.
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Speed limit: this is the speed
maximum that can travel under conditions
normal.
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alone
Intersection lane control
it can go in the indicated directions in the
sign when found in those
tracks.
Divided highway by
Divided highway
in front.
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Curves on the road
advised
Closed curve in front
the speed is 25 miles
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the road
Side road enters into
You cannot continue straight,road
continue to the left or right ahead
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Intersection Roundabout
Soft shoulder,remain in the
flooring
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Narrow Road
forward
Railroad crossing
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No entry zone
in front
The traffic sign
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maximum separation in front
Two-way roads
Traffic converges
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Divide road begins
Descent
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Cattle Crossing is/cattle
Wildlife / deer
yield to pedestrians
Pedestrian
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The school bus stop
Bike crossing
Construction signs are orange and black and are placed temporarily.
around construction and work areas to divert traffic or alert the
drivers of dangers.
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Flag bearer on the front to direct to
the traffic
Guide Signs
Informative signs and guide signs give instructions to drivers and
they share information.
The green and white signs communicate the directions.
The blue and white signs indicate services.
The brown and white signs indicate recreational areas or points of interest.
public.
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Hospital
Gas
Foods
Accommodation
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Turn signal
Milepost Marker
Interstate route
US Route
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