California DMV Permit Test Study Guide

California DMV Permit Test Study Guide It is illegal to operate a vehicle with: 

Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08% or higher if you’re 21 or older

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Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.01% if you’re under under 21

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Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.01% if you’re on a DUI probation

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Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.04% if you’re in a vehicle requiring a commercial driver license

Remember these numbers! Pedestrians 

Yield to pedestrians; they have the right of w ay in marked or unmarked crosswalks

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If there’s a car that’s stopped at a crosswalk, don’t pass it, it probably is stopping for a pedestrian

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Stop vehicle 5 feet within the crosswalk

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Look for pedestrians at crosswalks when passing

Basically, just remember to stop for pedestrians and that they have the right-of-way. If there’s a confusing question, just remember anything with slow down safely and yielding to the t he pedestrian is the best bet. Speed Limits 

You may never drive faster than is safe fo r current conditions. o

Speed should depend on: 

Number and speed of other vehicles

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Road surface (slippery, rough, etc.)

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Pedestrians on the road

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The weather (rainy, hailing, foggy, snowing, windy, etc.)

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Maximum speed limit on the highway is 65 mph but you may drive 70 mph where posted

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When driving within 500 to 1000 feet of a school with children, the speed limit is 25 mph and drive more carefully

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You must stop if a school bus flashes its red lights until it stops

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15 mph for a blind intersection (an intersection where you can’t see 100 feet in either direction before crossing)

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15 mph in alleys

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15 mph near railroad tracks

Drive at a safe speed, relative to the cars and situations around you