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The information in this presentation is solely intended to assist you in learning some of the language that might be necessary when visiting the DMV office. The content of this presentation should not be taken as legal advice. Please refer to the DMV’s California Driver Handbook 2010 if you have any questions about any of the material or language used in this presentation. FAS/ELC COAAP #12. 4 2010 -2011 Created by Rochelle Oral 1

STOP YOU MUST MAKE A FULL STOP WHENEVER YOU SEE A STOP SIGN. 2

STOP YOU MUST MAKE A FULL STOP WHENEVER YOU SEE A STOP SIGN. 2

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD YOU ARE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD YOU ARE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO STOP IF NECESSARY. 3

NO PARKING 4

NO PARKING 4

NO RIGHT TURN 5

NO RIGHT TURN 5

NO U TURN 6

NO U TURN 6

YIELD YOU MUST SLOW DOWN AND BE READY TO STOP, IF NECESSARY, TO LET

YIELD YOU MUST SLOW DOWN AND BE READY TO STOP, IF NECESSARY, TO LET ANY VEHICLE, BICYCLIST, OR PEDESTRIAN PASS BEFORE 7 YOU PROCEED.

SCHOOL CROSSING YOU ARE NEAR A SCHOOL AND YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY LOOK FOR CHILDREN

SCHOOL CROSSING YOU ARE NEAR A SCHOOL AND YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY LOOK FOR CHILDREN ABOUT TO CROSS THE ROAD OR CROSSING THE ROAD. 8

HANDICAPPED PARKING IS PERMITTED ONLY FOR A DISABLED PERSON WHO DISPLAYS A PLACARD. 9

HANDICAPPED PARKING IS PERMITTED ONLY FOR A DISABLED PERSON WHO DISPLAYS A PLACARD. 9

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING YOU MUST STOP AND ALLOW THE PEDESTRIAN TO CROSS. THE PEDESTRIAN HAS

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING YOU MUST STOP AND ALLOW THE PEDESTRIAN TO CROSS. THE PEDESTRIAN HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. 10

BICYCLE CROSSING YOU ARE APPROACHING A BICYCLE CROSSING. BE PREPARED TO STOP AND ALLOW

BICYCLE CROSSING YOU ARE APPROACHING A BICYCLE CROSSING. BE PREPARED TO STOP AND ALLOW BICYCLISTS TO CROSS THE ROAD. 11

MERGING TRAFFIC AHEAD TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION WILL SOON

MERGING TRAFFIC AHEAD TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION WILL SOON MERGE INTO ONE LANE. BE READY TO EITHER CHANGE LANES OR ALLOW OTHER TRAFFIC TO MERGE INTO YOUR LANE. MERGE SIGNS APPEAR ON FREEWAYS JUST BEFORE ENTRANCE RAMPS. 12

NEW LANE AHEAD TRAFFIC ENTERING THE ROAD HAS ITS OWN LANE. 13

NEW LANE AHEAD TRAFFIC ENTERING THE ROAD HAS ITS OWN LANE. 13

SLIPPERY ROAD AHEAD DRIVE MORE SLOWLY AND SLOW DOWN AS YOU APPROACH INTERSECTIONS. AVOID

SLIPPERY ROAD AHEAD DRIVE MORE SLOWLY AND SLOW DOWN AS YOU APPROACH INTERSECTIONS. AVOID FAST TURNS AND QUICK STOPS. 14

WINDING ROAD AHEAD DRIVE MORE CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY. SLOW DOWN BEFORE YOU ENTER THE

WINDING ROAD AHEAD DRIVE MORE CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY. SLOW DOWN BEFORE YOU ENTER THE CURVES. 15

RAILROAD CROSSING YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING. 16

RAILROAD CROSSING YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING. 16

FLAGMAN AHEAD PAY MORE ATTENTION WHERE ROAD WORK IS BEING PERFORMED. SIGNS WARN YOU

FLAGMAN AHEAD PAY MORE ATTENTION WHERE ROAD WORK IS BEING PERFORMED. SIGNS WARN YOU OF WORKERS, SLOW MOVING EQUIPMENT, AND CLOSED LANES AHEAD. REDUCE YOUR SPEED. FOLLOW THE FLAGMAN’S DIRECTIONS. 17

RED TRAFFIC LIGHT A RED SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “STOP. ” YOU MUST COME TO

RED TRAFFIC LIGHT A RED SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “STOP. ” YOU MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 18

YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHT A YELLOW SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “CAUTION. ” THE RED LIGHT IS

YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHT A YELLOW SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “CAUTION. ” THE RED LIGHT IS ABOUT TO APPEAR. 19

GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT A GREEN SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “GO. ” BUT FIRST GIVE THE

GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT A GREEN SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “GO. ” BUT FIRST GIVE THE RIGHT OF WAY TO ANY VEHICLE, BICYCLIST, OR PEDESTRIAN IN THE INTERSECTION. 20

RED FLASHING LIGHT A RED FLASHING SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “STOP. ” AFTER STOPPING, YOU

RED FLASHING LIGHT A RED FLASHING SIGNAL LIGHT MEANS “STOP. ” AFTER STOPPING, YOU MAY PROCEDE WHEN IT IS SAFE. 21

YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT A YELLOW FLASHING SIGNAL LIGHT WARNS YOU TO BE CAREFUL. SLOW

YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT A YELLOW FLASHING SIGNAL LIGHT WARNS YOU TO BE CAREFUL. SLOW DOWN AND LOOK BEFORE ENTERING THE INTERSECTION. 22

EMERGENCY VEHICLES YOU MUST YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO ANY POLICE CAR, FIRE

EMERGENCY VEHICLES YOU MUST YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO ANY POLICE CAR, FIRE ENGINE, AMBULANCE OR OTHER EMERGENCY VEHICLE USING A SIREN AND RED LIGHTS. DRIVE AS CLOSE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AS POSSIBLE AND STOP UNTIL THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE(S) HAS PASSED. 23

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHEN YOU SEE THE SIGNAL, START CROSSING. WATCH FOR VEHICLES. IF THE

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHEN YOU SEE THE SIGNAL, START CROSSING. WATCH FOR VEHICLES. IF THE LIGHT IS FLASHING, DON’T START CROSSING. IF THE FLASHING STARTS AFTER YOU HAVE STARTED TO CROSS, FINISH CROSSING THE STREET AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. IF THE LIGHT IS STEADY, DON’T CROSS THE STREET. 24

CALIFORNIA DMV INFORMATION Website: www. dmv. ca. gov § Renew driver’s license and registration

CALIFORNIA DMV INFORMATION Website: www. dmv. ca. gov § Renew driver’s license and registration § Complete a change of address § Make appointments § Take sample driver license test Telephone 24/7 Automated 1 -800 -921 -1117 to: § Make appointments (except driving test) § Pay registration renewals Telephone 1 -800 -777 -0133 to: § Get forms and publications § Get local DMV locations, hours, and directions § Make an appointment for a driving test - Between 8 -5 Mon. , Tues. , Thurs. , Fri. - Between 9 -5 on Wed. 25