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California Driver Handbook 2011
Drivers Test !
41
Driving Skills
Undergraduate 3
07/09/2012

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Term
With a Class C License, you may drive what ? (5)
Definition

1. 2 axle vehicle with 26,000 lbs or less 

2. 3 axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs or less 

3. Housecar 40 feet or less 

4. 3 wheel motorcycle 

5. Vanpool vehicle with 15 people or less including you. 

Term
A three sided red YIELD sign indicates what ?
Definition

you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed. 

Term
What does an X SHAPED sign with a white background that state rail road crossing indicate ?
Definition
That you must slow down and be ready to stop , if necessary, to let trains pass before you proceed. 
Term
What does a four sided diamond shaped sign warn you of ?
Definition
Specific road conditions and dangers ahead
Term
What does a white rectangular sign indicate ?
Definition
That you must obey important rules 
Term
What do fluorescent yellow green background signs indicate ?
Definition
Warn conditions related to pedestrians, bicyclists, schools, playgrounds, and school bussesand loading zones
Term
When may you drive on a sidewalk ?
Definition
To cross it to enter or exit a driveway or alley
Term
What does an orange diamond shaped sign refer to ?
Definition
Highway Construction and Maintenance Signs 
Term
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Definition
Divided Highway Sign 
Term
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Definition
Sharp Turn Sign 
Term
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Definition
Added Lane Sign 
Term
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Definition
Lane Ends Sign 
Term
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Definition
Merging Traffic Sign 
Term
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Definition
Reverse Turn Sign 
Term
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Definition
Yield Ahead Traffic Sign 
Term
Who has the right way on T Intersections without signs ?
Definition
Traffic and pedestirans on the through road
Term
What is a roundabout ?
Definition
An intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter cclockwise direction. 
Term
When you approach a roundabout, what must you do ?
Definition

1. Slow down as you approach the roundabout 

2. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the roadway 

3. Watch for signs that prohibit movements 

4. Enter the roundabout when there is a big enough gap in trafic. 

5. Drivein a counter clock wise direction, do not stop or pass other vehicles 

6. Use your turn signals when you change or exit lanes 

7. If you miss your exit, continue around until you return to your exit. 

Term
What to do on a mountain road when two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass ?
Definition
The vehicle facing down hill must yield the right of way , by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass
Term
Basic Speed Law
Definition
You may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
Term
Maximum speed limit on most Cali Highways ?
Definition
65mph, you may drive 70mph where posted
Term
Maximum speed limit on two lane undivided highways ?
Definition
55mph
Term
Speed limit around Children ?
Definition
25mph
Term
What is a blind intersection ?
Definition
If there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see for 100 feet in either direction. Speed limit is 15mph
Term
Alley speedlimit ?
Definition
15mph
Term
Which vehicles must stop before crossing train tracks ?
Definition
Buses, School Buses, and trucks transporting hazardous loads
Term
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart ?
Definition
Do not drive on or over this barrier to make a left turn or a u turn across it except at designated openings. 
Term
Before changing lanes : 
Definition

1. signal 

2. look in all mirrors 

3. check the traffic behind and beside you  

4. glance over your left or right shoulder to make sure the lane you want is clear. 

5. look for all vehicles in your blind spot 

6. be sure there is enough room 

Term
When you park on a sloping driveway :
Definition
turn your wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the street if the brakes fail. 
Term
When you park headed downhill ?
Definition
turn your front wheels into the curb or toward the side of the road
Term
When you park headed uphill ?
Definition
Turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your car roll backa few inches. The wheel schould gently touch the curb. 
Term
How should you park when you are headed either uphill or downhill where there is no curb ?
Definition
Turn the wheels so the vehicle willroll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail. 
Term
White colored curbs ?
Definition
Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail 
Term
Green colored curb ?
Definition
Park for a limited time. 
Term
Yellow colored curb ?
Definition
Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers 
Term
Which lights should you use at night ?
Definition
low beams 
Term
If you cannot see because of another drivers lights what must you do ?
Definition
Look toward the right edge of your lane, and watch the oncomming behicle out of the corner of your eye 
Term
When do you use your headlights ?
Definition
Whit it is cloudy, raining, snowing, or foggy. 
Term
When is it not allowed to smoke ?
Definition
When a minor is in a vehicle
Term
BAC for 21 and older 
Definition
0.08%
Term
BAC under 21 
Definition
0.01%
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