California Driving Test Behind the Wheel Checklist
California Driving Test Behind the Wheel Checklist
General Items
- Stay calm and focused throughout the test
- Listen carefully to the examiner's instructions
- Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times
Pre-Driving Checks
- Ensure you have your learner's permit
- Check that the vehicle is in good working condition
- Adjust your seat for comfort and reach
- Adjust mirrors for optimal visibility
- Fasten your seatbelt and ensure all passengers are buckled up
Starting the Vehicle
- Turn on the ignition
- Check that the gear is in 'Park' or 'Neutral'
- Check the dashboard for warning lights
Basic Vehicle Control
- Use turn signals when changing lanes or turning
- Check blind spots before lane changes
- Maintain a safe following distance
- Use the brakes smoothly and gradually
- Accelerate smoothly without abrupt acceleration
Driving Maneuvers
- Perform a proper left turn
- Perform a proper right turn
- Make a three-point turn
- Parallel park correctly
- Back up in a straight line
Traffic Situations
- Obey all traffic signals and signs
- Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks
- Navigate roundabouts correctly
- Merge safely onto highways
Post-Driving Checks
- Park the vehicle safely
- Turn off the ignition
- Ensure all passengers exit safely
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