California Permit & License Test – 7

To maintain control of the vehicle, back at a smooth, safe speed and adjust the steering wheel when needed.

Slow down as you approach intersections and curves

When driving in high winds, you should reduce your speed. This gives you better control over your vehicle. Maintain a firm hand position on the steering wheel. Do not use cruise control.

Always obey directions given by school safety patrols or crossing guards.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic. Do not exceed the speed limit.

When you buy a vehicle, you have ten days to transfer ownership to your name. When you sell a vehicle, you must notify the DMV within five days.

No U-turn. You cannot turn around and go in the opposite direction.

You must enter to the right and travel in a counter-clockwise direction.

Leaving children or animals in a hot vehicle is dangerous and illegal. It is true even if you leave a window slightly open. Too much exposure to heat can lead to dehydration, heat stroke, and death.

When a traffic light is not working, stop as if the intersection is controlled by STOP signs in all directions. Then, proceed cautiously when it is safe to do so.

Signal and return to your original lane if clear.

Primary factors are how many drinks you drink, gender, and body weight.

Slow-moving vehicles have an orange and red triangle on the back.

The white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. It includes one-way streets.

Never park your car on a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Driving at a steady speed can maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

You may turn left against a red light from a one-way street onto a one-way street. Make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:

• Tiredness
• Yawning
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Ringing in the ears

Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction. You may cross the lines when safe.

If you cannot see farther than 100 feet, driving faster than 30 mph is unsafe.

A dedicated right turn lane does not merge into another lane and allows you to make a right turn without stopping.

When the bus flashes red lights, you must stop from either direction. You do not need to stop if the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction).

The driver in front signals a stop.

Enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before starting a turn. Merge safely behind a bicyclist when preparing to make a turn.

Creating more space in front of your vehicle on challenging road surfaces gives motorcyclists flexibility to handle unexpected conditions.

The most common causes of collisions are:

• Driver distractions.
• Unsafe speed.
• Improper turns.
• Not following the right-of-way rules.
• Not following stop signals and signs.
• Driving on the wrong side of the road.
• A vehicle traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.

It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving. You must be able to hear horns, sirens, motorcycles, or screeching tires that may alert you of hazards.

Even if you have a green light, do not start across the intersection if pedestrians or vehicles are blocking your pathway.

When you see flashing red warning lights at a railroad crossing, you must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.

Following other vehicles at a safe distance gives you enough time to react if another driver makes a mistake.