#cadmvtips

Flashing yellow light = slow down and be careful

Flashing red light/no traffic light = treat as stop sign

After sirens and pulling over to the right, signal and change back into driving lane

Parking uphill/downhill:

Uphill: Turn wheels to the left, so if brake fails the wheels hit the curb.

Uphill and downhill no curb: turn front wheels to the right (away from street)

Downhill: Turn wheels to the right, so if brake fails the wheels are away from traffic

White painted curb = loading zone for passengers or mail only

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: 15 mph

On a green arrow you must: yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

When driving in fog, you should use your: low beams

CA basic speed law: you should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last [100 feet] before the turn

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about: 10 to 15 seconds.

With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: a 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

Roadways are the most slippery: the first rain after a dry spell.

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

***Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? - tank trucks markers with hazardous naturals placards

Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather? - they tend to freeze before the rest of the road does

*When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from: the lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway

It is legal to drive with an alcoholic container that has been opened if the container is: in the trunk

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: signal for at least 5 seconds

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Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. The child shall be secured in a manner that complies with the height and weight limits specified by the manufacturer of the car seat. (California Vehicle Code Section 27360.)

Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat.

Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt. (California Vehicle Code Section 27363.)

Passengers who are 16 years of age and over are subject to California's Mandatory Seat Belt law.

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Which child requires a child passenger restraint system? - a seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

**animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: they are properly secured

** a vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first: take your foot off the gas

**three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: backing, making a sharp turn or crossing an intersection

You should signal continuously while turning because it: lets other drivers know what your intentions are

U-turns in business districts are: legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

There are two traffic lanes in your direction, you are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you in the right. If the driver Behring our wishes to drive faster, you should: Move over into the right lane when it is safe

A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: in secured seats and using approved safety belts

The speed limit in an alley is 15 mph