Responsibility of Driving
3 Point Turn/Parallel Parking
From the Book
From the Test
Extra
100

How old do you have to be between to apply for a provisional permit?

Over 15 1/2, Under 18 years

100

What is the purpose of a 3 point turn?

To park or make a U-turn.

100

A vehicle traveling _ will cause greater impact than one driving _.

Faster, Slower

100

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Move toward the left side of your lane.

Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.

Signal for 100 feet before turning.

Signal for 100 feet before turning.

100

What is the main car's name from the movie Cars?

Lightning McQueen

200

When should you be using your phone while driving?

NEVER

200

How far should you be from the car besides you when doing the first step in parallel parking?

About 2-3 Feet

200

When it is legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle?

  • If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
  • It is not legal under any conditions.
  • If there are two or more one-way lanes.

It is not legal under any conditions.

200

What should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights?

Slow down and prepare to stop.

300

What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions?

Driver distractions.

300

Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking?

Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space

300

Vehicles moving in the same direction are separated by _ lines. Vehicles moving in the opposite direction are separated by _ lines. 

White, Yellow

300

 What should you do if a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk after the "DON"T WALK" sign begins to flash and your light has turned green?

Wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street completely before proceeding. Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way.

300

You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR-1) form if:

  • You change your insurance company.
  • You were involved in a collision with an injury.
  • Your vehicle fails a smog test.

You were involved in a collision with an injury.

400

What identifying information do you need?

Full true name, verification of birth date and legal presence, thumb print

400

What are the steps in doing a successful 3 point turn?

  1. Turning left (or right) toward the opposite lane
  2. Reversing the car to reposition it
  3. Driving forward into the intended direction
400

Name three of the gauges, indicators, and warnings on the instrument panel.

Speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, low tire pressure indicator, etc

400

A highway has a posted speed limit of 65 mph. What does this mean?

  • You must always drive 65 mph on that highway.
  • You may drive faster only if there are no other vehicles.
  • You must drive 65 mph only if driving conditions are ideal. 

You must drive 65 mph only if driving conditions are ideal.

400

 If a traffic signal is green, but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?

Wait and do not enter the intersection until your vehicle can get completely across.

500

How many questions do you need to answer correctly to pass the DMV written exam?

At least 38 of 46.

500

Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars


Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

500

What should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn?

  • Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians.
  • Take the right-of-way turn before oncoming traffic.
  • Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.

Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.

500

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?


The vehicle traveling uphill. The vehicle going downhill has greater amount of control in backing.