California Permit Test Flashcards: DMV Handbook Rules & Signs
Study California road rules, signs, safe-driving facts, and permit-test knowledge with independently written handbook-based cards.
За това тесте
Study regular California Class C learner's-permit knowledge through 236 independently written cards based on the current English California Driver's Handbook and relevant California government sources.
What these cards practice
- Situation → action: right-of-way, lane use, turning, parking, emergency, collision, and safe-driving decisions.
- Sign or signal → meaning and action: distinctive text descriptions use shape, color, symbol, and wording cues for California road signs and traffic signals.
- Selective reverse recall: a small set asks for the distinctive sign or signal that matches an important meaning.
- Number in context → rule: high-value distances, speed limits, BAC limits, insurance minimums, and reporting deadlines.
- Short scenario → one next step: each scenario stays focused on one practical decision.
The sequence starts with signals and sign grammar, then combines lanes, turns, and right-of-way before progressing through speed, parking, and sharing the road. The final phase interleaves safe-driving, permit and collision, and impairment cards where needed to preserve prerequisite chains and spacing. In the checked final order, adjacent members of every mapped relationship have at least three genuinely unrelated cards between them.
The deck does not generate every possible reverse card. It includes regular Class C sharing-the-road safety involving motorcycles, but excludes motorcycle licensing and motorcycle-operation-test material. It also excludes multiple-choice answer cues, graphical sign-art recall, exhaustive penalty trivia, commercial-license material, renewal-only topics, other-state rules, and behind-the-wheel skill scoring. Text descriptions replace sign images in this version to keep the deck compact and rights-safe.
Reviewed for 2026: independently checked on August 26, 2026 against the current official California Driver's Handbook, learner's-permit requirements, online learning and test information, and applicable California Vehicle Code sections.
This is an independent, unofficial educational deck by Flashcards Open Source App. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the California DMV, Caltrans, or the State of California. No DMV sample-test questions, answer choices, handbook prose, competitor deck text, logos, trade dress, or third-party media were copied. The CC0 label applies to the original prompts, answers, organization, and metadata to the extent applicable rights exist; it does not claim ownership of laws or public facts.
Карти в това тесте
Карта 1
Въпрос
What must you do at a solid red traffic light in California?
Отговор
Stop. After a complete stop, you may turn right if no sign forbids it and you yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic with the right-of-way.
Карта 2
Въпрос
What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mean?
Отговор
A no-passing zone begins. Do not start a pass where the restriction applies.
Карта 3
Въпрос
What does a diamond-shaped placard on a truck warn about?
Отговор
The load may be hazardous. Give the vehicle extra space and expect it to stop before railroad tracks.
Карта 4
Въпрос
What does a steady raised-hand pedestrian signal mean?
Отговор
Do not start crossing.
Карта 5
Въпрос
How do you treat a flashing red traffic signal?
Отговор
Treat it like a stop sign. Stop fully, then proceed when it is safe and you have yielded as required.
Карта 6
Въпрос
What kind of message is usually on a white rectangular traffic sign?
Отговор
A regulatory rule. The sign states a law or instruction you must obey, such as a speed or lane restriction.
Карта 7
Въпрос
A bicycle-crossing warning sign appears ahead. What should you expect?
Отговор
Bicyclists may enter or cross the roadway. Reduce speed, scan both sides, and allow safe clearance.
Карта 8
Въпрос
At night, road reflectors shine red toward you. What does that usually reveal?
Отговор
You are traveling the wrong way. Reduce the danger immediately and exit or turn around when it is safe.
Карта 9
Въпрос
What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?
Отговор
The signal is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, continue through cautiously.
Карта 10
Въпрос
What does a red circle with a diagonal slash mean on a traffic sign?
Отговор
The pictured movement or activity is prohibited. The symbol or words inside identify what you must not do.
Карта 11
Въпрос
A yellow diamond shows one lane joining another. What should you expect?
Отговор
Merging traffic. Check surrounding traffic, create space, and adjust speed smoothly.
Карта 12
Въпрос
What do blue road signs commonly identify?
Отговор
Motorist services. They can point to facilities such as fuel, food, lodging, hospitals, or accessible services.
Карта 13
Въпрос
What does a green arrow mean?
Отговор
You may make a protected movement in the arrow's direction. Still watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and anyone already in the intersection.
Карта 14
Въпрос
You see a red octagonal STOP sign. Where must you stop?
Отговор
Before the limit line or crosswalk. If neither exists, stop before entering the intersection, then check all directions.
Карта 15
Въпрос
What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY sign with separated arrows warn you about?
Отговор
A median or divider begins ahead. Keep to the correct side as the opposing traffic streams separate.
Карта 16
Въпрос
What do brown road signs commonly mark?
Отговор
Recreation or cultural-interest destinations. They may guide you to parks, historic sites, or similar facilities.
Карта 17
Въпрос
What do numbers beside a pedestrian signal show?
Отговор
The seconds remaining in the crossing interval. They do not cancel a driver's duty to yield to pedestrians.
Карта 18
Въпрос
Does a solid green light guarantee that you may enter an intersection?
Отговор
No. Go only if the intersection is clear enough to cross completely, and yield to anyone still in it.
Карта 19
Въпрос
What action does a red-and-white inverted triangle require?
Отговор
Yield. Slow down, be ready to stop, and let road users with the right-of-way pass.
Карта 20
Въпрос
What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign warn you about?
Отговор
Opposing traffic will soon share an undivided roadway. Stay right and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Карта 21
Въпрос
A school bus begins flashing yellow lights. What should you do?
Отговор
Slow down and prepare to stop. The bus is warning that it is about to load or unload children.
Карта 22
Въпрос
What does a red arrow require?
Отговор
Stop and do not turn in the arrow's direction. Wait for a green light or green arrow.
Карта 23
Въпрос
Which traffic-sign shape is reserved for STOP?
Отговор
The octagon. Its unique eight-sided shape identifies STOP even when visibility is poor.
Карта 24
Въпрос
A pedestrian-crossing warning sign appears ahead. What action matters most?
Отговор
Slow down and look for people entering or using the crossing. Be ready to yield or stop.
Карта 25
Въпрос
What do orange traffic signs usually indicate?
Отговор
Construction or road work. Expect workers, equipment, lane changes, and unusual traffic control.
Карта 26
Въпрос
What does a solid yellow arrow tell a turning driver?
Отговор
The protected turn is ending. Stop if it is safe; if you are already committed, finish the turn cautiously and watch the next signal.
Карта 27
Въпрос
What does a red-and-white DO NOT ENTER sign mean?
Отговор
Do not enter that road or ramp. It faces traffic that would be moving into a prohibited direction or area.
Карта 28
Въпрос
A yellow diamond shows a car with wavy skid marks. What should you do?
Отговор
Expect a slippery road. Reduce speed, avoid abrupt steering or braking, and leave more following space.
Карта 29
Въпрос
What does a flashing raised-hand pedestrian signal mean?
Отговор
Do not begin crossing. A pedestrian already in the crosswalk may finish, and drivers must continue to yield.
Карта 30
Въпрос
How should you respond to a flashing yellow traffic light?
Отговор
Slow down and proceed with caution. You do not have to stop unless conditions require it.
Карта 31
Въпрос
A stopped school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm. What does that signal require?
Отговор
Stop before passing the bus and remain stopped. Proceed only after the children are safely across and the red lights and stop arm have stopped operating, unless the divided-highway exception applies.
Карта 32
Въпрос
What does a circular yellow railroad-warning sign tell you?
Отговор
A railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop for a train.
Карта 33
Въпрос
You realize you have passed a WRONG WAY sign. What should you do?
Отговор
Stop moving deeper into opposing traffic and leave safely. Back out or turn around only when conditions make the maneuver safe.
Карта 34
Въпрос
What does a flashing yellow arrow allow?
Отговор
A turn after yielding. The turn is not protected, so yield to oncoming traffic and other road users before proceeding cautiously.
Карта 35
Въпрос
What information do green guide signs usually provide?
Отговор
Directions and destinations. They commonly identify routes, exits, distances, or places ahead.
Карта 36
Въпрос
What does a five-sided yellow-green sign usually warn about?
Отговор
A school area or school crossing. Slow down and watch closely for children and crossing guards.
Карта 37
Въпрос
What does an orange-and-red reflective triangle on the rear of a vehicle indicate?
Отговор
A slow-moving vehicle. Expect it to travel at 25 mph or less and adjust early.
Карта 38
Въпрос
A traffic signal is completely dark. How should you handle the intersection?
Отговор
Stop as though every approach has a stop sign. Proceed cautiously when it is your turn and the way is safe.
Карта 39
Въпрос
What does a WALK symbol tell a pedestrian?
Отговор
Crossing may begin. Drivers must still check and yield before moving through the crosswalk.
Карта 40
Въпрос
What is the general purpose of a diamond-shaped warning sign?
Отговор
It warns of a road condition or hazard ahead. Adjust speed and position for the specific symbol or message.
Карта 41
Въпрос
What does a single solid yellow centerline mean for passing?
Отговор
Do not pass when the solid yellow line is on your side and only one lane travels in your direction. The line separates opposing traffic.
Карта 42
Въпрос
When may a driver enter a bicycle lane to make a right turn?
Отговор
Within 200 feet of the turn, when safe. Check the blind spot and yield to bicyclists before moving into the lane.
Карта 43
Въпрос
After every vehicle stops at a four-way STOP, who goes first?
Отговор
The vehicle that arrived first. If vehicles arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Карта 44
Въпрос
How should you respond to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
Отговор
Yield completely and take extra care. The cane or guide dog indicates blindness or limited vision.
Карта 45
Въпрос
How is a two-way center left-turn lane marked?
Отговор
Each side has a solid outer yellow line and a broken inner yellow line. The lane serves left turns from both directions.
Карта 46
Въпрос
From a one-way street, where do you begin a right turn onto another one-way street?
Отговор
In the far-right lane. If it is safe and lawful, you may finish in any available lane moving in your direction.
Карта 47
Въпрос
Which direction does traffic move in a standard roundabout?
Отговор
Counterclockwise. Keep moving toward your exit unless traffic conditions require you to stop.
Карта 48
Въпрос
When turning left, which approaching traffic must you yield to?
Отговор
Any vehicle close enough to be dangerous. Complete the turn only when the gap is safe.
Карта 49
Въпрос
May you normally cross double solid yellow lines to pass another vehicle?
Отговор
No. They prohibit driving left of the lines for passing, though a lawful left turn or U-turn may cross one set when permitted.
Карта 50
Въпрос
When may you turn left against a red light?
Отговор
From a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping, if no sign forbids it. Yield to traffic and people with the right-of-way.
Карта 51
Въпрос
Where should a normal right turn begin and end?
Отговор
As close as practical to the right edge, ending in the right lane. Watch for pedestrians and bicyclists between you and the curb.
Карта 52
Въпрос
At a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, which traffic has the right-of-way?
Отговор
Traffic on the through road. The driver on the road that ends must yield.
Карта 53
Въпрос
You are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
Отговор
Clear the intersection first, then move right and stop when it is safe.
Карта 54
Въпрос
Large broken lane markings appear beside you near a freeway exit. What should you expect?
Отговор
Your lane may exit or end. Read the signs early and merge or exit without a last-second move.
Карта 55
Въпрос
Whose directions take priority over traffic signs and signals?
Отговор
A police officer or other authorized traffic controller. Follow their directions even when a signal says something different.
Карта 56
Въпрос
When is a right turn on a solid red light allowed?
Отговор
After a complete stop, if no NO TURN ON RED sign prohibits it. Yield before turning.
Карта 57
Въпрос
May you turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle?
Отговор
No. Wait until you can complete the turn without crossing its path; light-rail vehicles cannot stop or steer away quickly.
Карта 58
Въпрос
How early must you signal before a right or left turn in California?
Отговор
Continuously during the final 100 feet before the turn.
Карта 59
Въпрос
May you change lanes across double solid white lines?
Отговор
No. Treat them as a lane barrier, often beside a preferential lane or freeway ramp.
Карта 60
Въпрос
A stationary roadside vehicle displays warning lights or devices, and no barrier separates it from the highway. What must you do before passing in the adjacent lane?
Отговор
Move to an available nonadjacent lane when practical, lawful, and safe. Otherwise, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed.
Карта 61
Въпрос
Why should you not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
Отговор
A pedestrian may be crossing where you cannot see them. Stop and check instead of passing.
Карта 62
Въпрос
How early should you signal before a freeway exit?
Отговор
At least five seconds before exiting. The handbook describes this as roughly 400 feet at freeway speed.
Карта 63
Въпрос
What does a row of solid white triangles painted across a lane mean?
Отговор
Yield here. The triangles point toward approaching traffic and mark where you should yield or stop if needed.
Карта 64
Въпрос
At railroad tracks, may you cross as soon as a lowered gate starts rising?
Отговор
No. Wait until the gate is fully raised, warning lights stop, and you can cross every track completely.
Карта 65
Въпрос
A dedicated right-turn lane continues into its own lane beyond the corner. Must you obey a signal posted for that turn lane?
Отговор
Yes. A dedicated lane may otherwise flow separately from through traffic, but its own curbside sign or signal controls the turn.
Карта 66
Въпрос
How far may you drive in a two-way center left-turn lane while preparing for a turn?
Отговор
No more than 200 feet. It is not a regular travel lane or a passing lane.
Карта 67
Въпрос
What does a single solid white line separate?
Отговор
Lanes moving in the same direction. It discourages lane changes where staying in lane is safer.
Карта 68
Въпрос
When a railroad warning requires a stop, how far from the nearest rail should you stop?
Отговор
At least 15 feet away. Do not proceed until the warnings end and the tracks are clear.
Карта 69
Въпрос
Who has the right-of-way when you merge from an on-ramp onto a highway?
Отговор
Traffic already on the highway. Find a safe opening; do not assume other drivers must move for you.
Карта 70
Въпрос
A pedestrian makes eye contact with you at a crosswalk. What should you assume?
Отговор
They intend to cross. Yield and let them complete the crossing safely.
Карта 71
Въпрос
What checks belong in a safe lane change?
Отговор
Signal, check mirrors and nearby traffic, look over your shoulder into the blind spot, and move only when enough space is clear.
Карта 72
Въпрос
May you cross a public-transit bus lane to make a right turn?
Отговор
Yes, where the crossing is lawful and safe. Do not otherwise drive, stop, or park in a bus-only area.
Карта 73
Въпрос
You are already moving through an intersection when you realize you chose the wrong turn. What should you do?
Отговор
Complete the movement you started. Clear the intersection, then find a legal route back instead of stopping or swerving.
Карта 74
Въпрос
Who has the right-of-way when you enter a road from a driveway or alley?
Отговор
Traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians already using the road or sidewalk. Yield before entering.
Карта 75
Въпрос
What does a broken yellow line beside your lane allow?
Отговор
Passing when safe. It separates opposing traffic, so cross only with enough sight distance and a clear path.
Карта 76
Въпрос
What speed should you aim for when entering a highway from an on-ramp?
Отговор
At or near the speed of highway traffic. Use the ramp to build speed, then merge into a safe gap.
Карта 77
Въпрос
On a steep, narrow road where two vehicles cannot pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Отговор
The uphill-facing vehicle. The downhill-facing driver should back up because they have better control in reverse.
Карта 78
Въпрос
About how large a gap does the handbook recommend when entering traffic from a stop on a city street?
Отговор
About half a block, roughly 150 feet. Use a larger gap whenever speed, visibility, or traffic conditions demand it.
Карта 79
Въпрос
What do two sets of double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart create?
Отговор
A barrier. Do not drive on or across it, including for a left turn or U-turn, except through a designated opening.
Карта 80
Въпрос
How closely may you follow an emergency vehicle using its siren or flashing lights?
Отговор
Stay at least 300 feet behind it. Do not drive into the scene or follow closer.
Карта 81
Въпрос
You miss your intended turn. What is the safest response?
Отговор
Continue until you can turn around legally and safely. Do not make a sudden lane or direction change.
Карта 82
Въпрос
Which traffic lane is called the Number 1 lane?
Отговор
The far-left lane. Lanes are numbered from left to right in the direction of travel.
Карта 83
Въпрос
May you make a U-turn where you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in both directions?
Отговор
No. Limited visibility makes the U-turn illegal and unsafe.
Карта 84
Въпрос
What does a diamond marking in a freeway lane usually identify?
Отговор
A preferential lane, commonly an HOV or carpool lane. Follow the posted vehicle, occupancy, entry, and time rules.
Карта 85
Въпрос
Before turning right, who must you check for and yield to?
Отговор
Pedestrians and bicyclists crossing or approaching your path.
Карта 86
Въпрос
What should you do if you miss your exit in a roundabout?
Отговор
Continue around and take the exit on the next pass. Do not stop or reverse to recover it.
Карта 87
Въпрос
An emergency vehicle approaches with a siren and red lights. What should you do?
Отговор
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes. Do not stop inside an intersection.
Карта 88
Въпрос
When are drivers in the opposite direction generally exempt from stopping for a school bus's flashing red lights?
Отговор
When the bus is on the other side of a divided highway, or on the other side of a highway with two or more lanes traveling each direction.
Карта 89
Въпрос
Where do pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk?
Отговор
In both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Slow or stop as needed to let them cross safely.
Карта 90
Въпрос
When is a U-turn allowed in a residential district?
Отговор
When no vehicle is approaching within 200 feet, or when an official traffic-control device protects you from approaching traffic at an intersection. The turn must still be otherwise legal and safe.
Карта 91
Въпрос
About how large a gap does the handbook recommend when entering highway traffic from a stop?
Отговор
About one full block, roughly 300 feet. Treat this as a study guideline and use more space when conditions require it.
Карта 92
Въпрос
How should you cross several freeway lanes?
Отговор
One lane at a time. Signal and repeat the mirror, traffic, and blind-spot checks for each move; do not cross solid lines.
Карта 93
Въпрос
Where should you position your vehicle before a normal left turn?
Отговор
Near the center divider or in the designated left-turn lane. Enter only at a lawful opening and yield before turning.
Карта 94
Въпрос
Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who yields?
Отговор
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Карта 95
Въпрос
Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks while a train approaches. Which way should you run after getting out?
Отговор
Run diagonally toward the approaching train, away from the tracks. This reduces the risk from debris after impact.
Карта 96
Въпрос
What do broken white lines usually mark?
Отговор
Lanes moving in the same direction. You may change lanes across them after signaling and confirming the move is safe.
Карта 97
Въпрос
Who has the right-of-way when you enter a roundabout?
Отговор
Traffic already in the roundabout. Enter only when there is a safe gap.
Карта 98
Въпрос
A blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection. May you proceed?
Отговор
Yes, after confirming the way is clear. Pulling in the cane usually signals that the person is not crossing.
Карта 99
Въпрос
May you enter an intersection when traffic blocks your exit?
Отговор
No. Wait until there is enough room to cross completely without blocking the intersection.
Карта 100
Въпрос
While waiting to turn left across traffic, how should you point your front wheels?
Отговор
Straight ahead. If another vehicle hits you from behind, turned wheels could push you into oncoming traffic.
Карта 101
Въпрос
May a lawful U-turn cross one set of double yellow lines?
Отговор
Yes. Crossing one set is allowed for a U-turn when the location, visibility, signs, and traffic make the turn legal and safe.
Карта 102
Въпрос
What does California's Basic Speed Law require?
Отговор
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, even when the posted limit is higher.
Карта 103
Въпрос
May you park in front of or on a curb ramp that provides wheelchair access?
Отговор
No. Keep the lowered or accessible curb completely clear.
Карта 104
Въпрос
What is California's maximum speed on most highways?
Отговор
65 mph, unless a sign posts a different limit.
Карта 105
Въпрос
What does a green curb mean?
Отговор
Parking is allowed for a limited time shown on a sign or painted on the curb.
Карта 106
Въпрос
What is the speed limit at an uncontrolled blind intersection?
Отговор
15 mph. This applies when, during the last 100 feet before an intersection without stop or yield signs or a traffic signal, you cannot see for 100 feet in either direction.
Карта 107
Въпрос
Should you keep driving at the posted limit in heavy traffic, rain, or poor visibility?
Отговор
Not automatically. Slow to a speed that is safe for the conditions under the Basic Speed Law.
Карта 108
Въпрос
May you park in front of a public or private driveway?
Отговор
No. Keep the driveway clear for property access.
Карта 109
Въпрос
Which way should you turn your wheels when parking on a slope without a curb?
Отговор
Toward the edge of the road, so the vehicle would roll away from traffic.
Карта 110
Въпрос
What is the speed limit in an alley unless posted otherwise?
Отговор
15 mph.
Карта 111
Въпрос
Who may park at a blue curb or a space marked with the accessibility symbol?
Отговор
A person with a valid disabled-person placard or special license plate.
Карта 112
Въпрос
What is the maximum speed while towing a trailer in California?
Отговор
55 mph.
Карта 113
Въпрос
How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
Отговор
Generally not within 15 feet. The exception requires a licensed driver in the front seat who can move the vehicle immediately; obey any locally signed or marked shorter clearance.
Карта 114
Въпрос
What is the speed limit within 100 feet of a railroad crossing when you cannot see 400 feet down the tracks?
Отговор
15 mph. This limit does not apply when a flagger is on duty or a clearly visible installed crossing signal is not warning of a train. Stop whenever a gate, signal, flagger, or approaching train requires it.
Карта 115
Въпрос
What is the usual speed limit in a business or residential district unless posted otherwise?
Отговор
25 mph.
Карта 116
Въпрос
What should you do when driving slower than the normal flow of traffic?
Отговор
Use the right lane or stay as close as practical to the right edge, unless you are passing or preparing for a left turn.
Карта 117
Въпрос
Before leaving a motor vehicle unattended on a roadway, how must you secure it?
Отговор
Set the parking brake and stop the engine. Put an automatic transmission in Park, or leave a manual transmission in gear.
Карта 118
Въпрос
What does a red curb mean?
Отговор
No stopping, standing, or parking, except that a bus may stop in a marked bus zone.
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Карта 119
Въпрос
What is the usual speed limit near signed California school grounds while the statutory child-present conditions apply?
Отговор
25 mph. A standard SCHOOL warning sign must be posted. The limit applies while children are going to or leaving school during school hours or noon recess, or while children use school grounds not separated from the highway by a physical barrier. Obey any lower posted 20 or 15 mph limit.
Карта 120
Въпрос
Which way should you turn your front wheels when parking uphill beside a curb?
Отговор
Away from the curb. Let the vehicle roll back gently until the tire rests against the curb.
Карта 121
Въпрос
What is the usual maximum speed on a two-lane undivided highway in California?
Отговор
55 mph, unless a different speed limit is posted.
Карта 122
Въпрос
How close may you park on the approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk?
Отговор
Generally not within 20 feet, or 15 feet where a curb extension is present, unless local rules and markings establish otherwise.
Карта 123
Въпрос
When parallel parking, how close should your wheels be to the curb?
Отговор
Within 18 inches.
Карта 124
Въпрос
What should you do if an emergency forces you to stop on a freeway?
Отговор
Pull completely off the pavement if possible, use emergency flashers, and stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on until help arrives when that is the safest option.
Карта 125
Въпрос
What does a yellow curb usually allow?
Отговор
A stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or freight, subject to posted restrictions. A noncommercial driver is usually required to stay with the vehicle.
Карта 126
Въпрос
In heavy rain or snow, how fast should you drive if you cannot see farther than 100 feet?
Отговор
No faster than 30 mph, according to the handbook's guidance. Slow further or stop if conditions require it.
Карта 127
Въпрос
How close may you park to a fire-station driveway?
Отговор
Not within 15 feet. If signs prohibit parking on the opposite side, keep at least 75 feet away there.
Карта 128
Въпрос
Which way should you turn your front wheels when parking downhill beside a curb?
Отговор
Toward the curb. If the vehicle rolls, the curb can help stop it.
Карта 129
Въпрос
What does a white curb usually allow?
Отговор
A brief stop to pick up or drop off passengers, or to deposit mail where signs permit it.
Карта 130
Въпрос
Do bicyclists have the same basic roadway rights and responsibilities as drivers?
Отговор
Yes. Bicyclists generally follow the same traffic controls and direction-of-travel rules as drivers.
Карта 131
Въпрос
Why should you not cut closely in front of a large truck?
Отговор
The truck needs extra stopping distance and may not be able to avoid hitting you.
Карта 132
Въпрос
Is a motorcyclist entitled to use a full traffic lane?
Отговор
Yes. Treat a motorcycle as a full-lane vehicle even though it is smaller than a car.
Карта 133
Въпрос
How much following time should you leave behind a motorcycle?
Отговор
At least 3 seconds, with more space when road, weather, or traffic conditions are poor.
Карта 134
Въпрос
When may a bicyclist leave an established bike lane?
Отговор
To pass, prepare for a left turn, avoid hazards, or approach a place where a right turn is allowed. Leave only when the move is reasonably safe and signal if traffic may be affected.
Карта 135
Въпрос
How does a large truck's stopping distance compare with a passenger vehicle's at 55 mph?
Отговор
It is longer: the handbook illustrates about 400 feet for a large vehicle versus about 300 feet for an average passenger vehicle.
Карта 136
Въпрос
How should you approach a work zone where lanes merge?
Отговор
Slow early and merge as signs, markings, or a flagger direct. Avoid sudden lane changes.
Карта 137
Въпрос
What minimum clearance should you leave when passing a bicyclist?
Отговор
At least 3 feet between any part of your vehicle and any part of the bicycle or rider.
Карта 138
Въпрос
What is the speed limit when passing a bus, streetcar, or trolley stopped at a safety zone or traffic light?
Отговор
No more than 10 mph, when it is safe to pass.
Карта 139
Въпрос
What front light must a bicycle have when used at night?
Отговор
A white light that illuminates the way and is visible from 300 feet in front and from the sides. A compliant rider-worn lamp may be used instead.
Карта 140
Въпрос
Why can an approaching motorcycle's speed be difficult to judge?
Отговор
Its small profile makes it look farther away or slower than it is. Check carefully before entering its path.
Карта 141
Въпрос
How can you tell that a truck driver may not see you?
Отговор
If you cannot see the driver's face in a side mirror, the driver probably cannot see your vehicle.
Карта 142
Въпрос
On what roads may a neighborhood electric vehicle usually operate?
Отговор
Roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, unless local signs or rules prohibit it.
Карта 143
Въпрос
What is motorcycle lane splitting?
Отговор
Riding between rows of vehicles traveling in the same direction. It is legal in California when done safely.
Карта 144
Въпрос
What must you check before merging into a bike lane for a turn?
Отговор
Check mirrors and your blind spot for bicyclists, then yield to anyone already in the lane.
Карта 145
Въпрос
Who must wear a bicycle helmet in California?
Отговор
Anyone under 18 riding a bicycle on a public road, bikeway, or public bicycle path or trail.
Карта 146
Въпрос
On which side should you normally pass a large truck?
Отговор
On the left, where the driver can see you better. Complete the pass without lingering beside the truck.
Карта 147
Въпрос
What should you do when you cannot give a bicyclist 3 feet of passing clearance?
Отговор
Slow to a reasonable, prudent speed and pass only when doing so will not endanger the bicyclist.
Карта 148
Въпрос
What rear visibility equipment must a bicycle have at night?
Отговор
A red reflector or solid or flashing red light with a built-in reflector, visible from 500 feet behind.
Карта 149
Въпрос
How fast can a neighborhood electric vehicle legally travel?
Отговор
Up to 25 mph.
Карта 150
Въпрос
A person leading or riding an animal signals you to slow or stop. What should you do?
Отговор
Follow the person's direction. Slow down or stop and avoid noises or movements that could frighten the animal.
Карта 151
Въпрос
May a driver pass or crowd a motorcycle within the same lane?
Отговор
No. Give the motorcycle the full lane; do not try to pass it within that lane.
Карта 152
Въпрос
Which direction should a bicyclist travel on a roadway?
Отговор
In the same direction as vehicle traffic, not against it.
Карта 153
Въпрос
A bicyclist is ahead in your lane, and another same-direction lane is available. What should you do before passing?
Отговор
Change into the available lane when the move is practical, lawful, and safe.
Карта 154
Въпрос
When must a slow driver use a turnout on a two-lane road?
Отговор
When five or more vehicles are following, passing is unsafe, and a designated turnout or safe area is available.
Карта 155
Въпрос
May you drive through a safety zone set aside for streetcar or trolley passengers?
Отговор
No. A safety zone is marked for pedestrians and is not a traffic lane.
Карта 156
Въпрос
Where are a large truck's major blind spots?
Отговор
Directly in front, directly behind, and along both sides, with a larger blind area on the right.
Карта 157
Въпрос
How should you respond to a work-zone flagger?
Отговор
Obey the flagger's directions, slow down, and be ready to stop even if other traffic controls suggest otherwise.
Карта 158
Въпрос
Why should you avoid squeezing beside a truck that is turning right?
Отговор
The truck may swing left before turning and then track across adjacent space on the right.
Карта 159
Въпрос
Before opening a street-side vehicle door, what should you check?
Отговор
Look for approaching bicyclists, motorcycles, and other traffic. Open the door only when it is safe.
Карта 160
Въпрос
May a driver intentionally block a motorcyclist who is lane splitting?
Отговор
No. Intentionally blocking or impeding a motorcyclist in a way that could cause harm is illegal.
Карта 161
Въпрос
How far ahead should you scan while driving in city traffic?
Отговор
At least 10 seconds ahead, so you can identify hazards before they demand a sudden reaction.
Карта 162
Въпрос
Which headlights should you use in fog?
Отговор
Low beams. High beams reflect from fog and reduce visibility.
Карта 163
Въпрос
How must a child under age 2 usually ride in California?
Отговор
In a rear-facing child restraint, unless the child weighs at least 40 pounds or is at least 40 inches tall.
Карта 164
Въпрос
How fast should you drive on ice?
Отговор
No faster than 5 mph, according to the handbook's safety guidance, and only when travel is necessary.
Карта 165
Въпрос
How may an adult driver operate a properly mounted phone?
Отговор
With one tap or swipe that does not require holding the phone, such as to activate a hands-free feature.
Карта 166
Въпрос
What is the minimum following-time guideline in good conditions?
Отговор
At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
Карта 167
Въпрос
When must you dim high beams for an approaching vehicle?
Отговор
Within 500 feet of the oncoming vehicle.
Карта 168
Въпрос
How far should a driver sit from a steering-wheel airbag?
Отговор
At least 10 inches between the center of the chest and the airbag cover, while still controlling the vehicle safely.
Карта 169
Въпрос
What should you do when water covers the road ahead?
Отговор
Turn around and use another route. Water may be deeper or faster than it appears.
Карта 170
Въпрос
How should packed snow affect your speed?
Отговор
Reduce speed by about half, according to the handbook's safety guideline.
Карта 171
Въпрос
May a driver wear a headset or earplugs in both ears?
Отговор
No. Covering both ears is generally illegal because it can block traffic sounds; limited safety and medical exceptions apply.
Карта 172
Въпрос
What is the safest response to a driver who is tailgating you?
Отговор
Create more space ahead, avoid sudden braking, and let the driver pass when you can do so safely.
Карта 173
Въпрос
What should you check before driving after taking medicine?
Отговор
Read the warning label and ask a doctor or pharmacist whether it can impair driving.
Карта 174
Въпрос
When must you dim high beams while following another vehicle?
Отговор
Within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead.
Карта 175
Въпрос
Where must a child under age 8 usually be secured?
Отговор
In an appropriate child passenger restraint in a rear seat, subject to limited statutory exceptions.
Карта 176
Въпрос
What should you check before slowing down suddenly?
Отговор
Check your mirrors for traffic behind you, then brake in a controlled way when the situation allows.
Карта 177
Въпрос
How should you respond to a slippery-surface skid?
Отговор
Ease off the accelerator. Do not brake; steer in the direction of the skid until you regain control.
Карта 178
Въпрос
What limits your safe speed at night?
Отговор
The distance illuminated by your headlights. Drive slowly enough to stop within the visible area.
Карта 179
Въпрос
When may a child use a properly fitted safety belt instead of a child restraint?
Отговор
At age 8 or when at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.
Карта 180
Въпрос
What should you do when you become sleepy while driving?
Отговор
Leave the road safely and rest. Opening a window or turning up music does not reliably restore alertness.
Карта 181
Въпрос
What is your first legal duty after being involved in a collision?
Отговор
Stop. Leaving the scene can be a hit-and-run offense.
Карта 182
Въпрос
Your wheels drift off the pavement. How should you return to the road?
Отговор
Ease off the accelerator, brake gently, and return only after slowing and checking that the lane is clear.
Карта 183
Въпрос
During the first 12 months of a provisional license, may a minor carry passengers under 20 without an adult?
Отговор
Generally no. A licensed parent, guardian, driving instructor, or driver age 25 or older must accompany them unless a legal exception applies.
Карта 184
Въпрос
May an adult driver hold and operate a phone while driving?
Отговор
No. The phone must be used hands-free in a legally permitted way.
Карта 185
Въпрос
When weather requires continuous windshield-wiper use, what lighting rule applies?
Отговор
Turn on at least two headlamps and use low beams. The headlamp requirement is law; low beams are the DMV's adverse-weather driving guidance.
Карта 186
Въпрос
Must a driver carry proof of financial responsibility?
Отговор
Yes. Keep proof of insurance or another accepted form of financial responsibility in the vehicle and show it when lawfully requested.
Карта 187
Въпрос
How long must a minor usually hold a provisional permit before taking the driving test?
Отговор
At least 6 months.
Карта 188
Въпрос
Why is a shoulder check necessary before changing lanes?
Отговор
Mirrors do not show every blind spot. A quick look over your shoulder confirms the adjacent lane is clear.
Карта 189
Въпрос
What should you do if a tire suddenly blows out?
Отговор
Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, avoid hard braking, and slow before moving off the road.
Карта 190
Въпрос
Who must wear a seat belt in a moving passenger vehicle?
Отговор
The driver and all passengers, using a properly fitted restraint.
Карта 191
Въпрос
When should you use emergency flashers while driving?
Отговор
To warn others of an immediate hazard or unusually slow or stopped traffic, not as permission to park illegally.
Карта 192
Въпрос
How much does the handbook suggest reducing speed on a wet road?
Отговор
About 5 to 10 mph below the usual speed, with a greater reduction if conditions demand it.
Карта 193
Въпрос
What are California's minimum liability-insurance limits for current policies?
Отговор
$30,000 for injury or death to one person, $60,000 per collision for multiple people, and $15,000 for property damage.
Карта 194
Въпрос
How should strong crosswinds change your driving?
Отговор
Slow down, keep a firm grip on the wheel, and avoid cruise control so you can respond quickly.
Карта 195
Въпрос
May a child age 6 or younger be left alone in a vehicle with the engine running?
Отговор
No. A responsible person age 12 or older must supervise the child when the engine is running or other significant danger exists.
Карта 196
Въпрос
What should you try if the accelerator becomes stuck?
Отговор
Shift to Neutral, apply the brakes, keep your eyes on the road, warn other drivers, and steer off the road safely. Turn off the ignition only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Карта 197
Въпрос
What is the minimum age to apply for a California provisional instruction permit?
Отговор
15½ years old.
Карта 198
Въпрос
After stopping at a collision, what should you do if someone is injured?
Отговор
Call 911, provide reasonable assistance, and follow emergency instructions without moving an injured person unless necessary for safety.
Карта 199
Въпрос
When are wet roads often most slippery?
Отговор
During the first several minutes of rain, when water mixes with oil and dust on the pavement.
Карта 200
Въпрос
How much supervised practice must a minor complete before the driving test?
Отговор
At least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
Карта 201
Въпрос
What score is needed to pass the California permit knowledge test?
Отговор
At least 80%.
Карта 202
Въпрос
May a driver under 18 use a phone hands-free while driving?
Отговор
No. A minor may use a phone only for an emergency call permitted by law.
Карта 203
Въпрос
When should you increase the usual 3-second following gap?
Отговор
When visibility, weather, traffic, road surface, or the vehicle ahead makes stopping harder.
Карта 204
Въпрос
What should you do with a drivable vehicle after a collision with no injuries?
Отговор
Move it out of traffic to a safe nearby location when you can do so safely.
Карта 205
Въпрос
Can an applicant older than 17 years 6 months but under 18 get a California instruction permit without driver education?
Отговор
Yes. They may get the permit without driver-education or driver-training certificates, but cannot take the driving test until age 18.
Карта 206
Въпрос
What should you do when glare from oncoming headlights makes it hard to see?
Отговор
Look toward the right edge of your lane and use it as a guide until the vehicle passes.
Карта 207
Въпрос
Who must sign the license or permit application for an applicant under 18?
Отговор
A parent or legal guardian who accepts financial responsibility. If the parents or guardians have joint custody, both must sign.
Карта 208
Въпрос
What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
Отговор
Ease off the accelerator, slow gradually, and do not brake until the tires regain traction.
Карта 209
Въпрос
During the first 12 months of a provisional license, when is a minor generally prohibited from driving alone at night?
Отговор
Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Unless a statutory exception applies, the minor must be supervised by a licensed parent or guardian, a licensed driver age 25 or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor.
Карта 210
Въпрос
What information should drivers exchange after a collision?
Отговор
Names, current addresses, driver-license details, vehicle registration, and insurance information.
Карта 211
Въпрос
What driver-education proof does an otherwise eligible applicant age 17 years 6 months or younger need for a California provisional permit?
Отговор
Proof of completed driver education or enrollment and participation in an approved integrated driver education and training program.
Карта 212
Въпрос
What substances can lead to a DUI charge in California?
Отговор
Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, prescription medicine, over-the-counter medicine, or any combination that impairs safe driving.
Карта 213
Въпрос
May a passenger drink alcohol while riding in a private vehicle?
Отговор
Generally no. Exceptions include passengers in the living quarters of a housecar or camper and in specified licensed buses, taxis, or limousines for hire.
Карта 214
Въпрос
When must a collision involving injury or death be reported to law enforcement?
Отговор
Within 24 hours. The driver must make or cause a written report to CHP or, for a collision in a city, CHP or that city's police department. An insurance agent, broker, or legal representative may file it.
Карта 215
Въпрос
What BAC triggers California's zero-tolerance rule for drivers under 21?
Отговор
0.01% or higher.
Карта 216
Въпрос
How long is a California driver's-license application normally valid?
Отговор
12 months from the application date.
Карта 217
Въпрос
When does an under-18 provisional permit become valid for practice driving?
Отговор
After at least one hour of behind-the-wheel training, when the professional driving instructor signs it.
Карта 218
Въпрос
Do coffee, cold showers, or exercise make an impaired driver sober?
Отговор
No. They may change how awake someone feels, but only time lowers the alcohol in the body.
Карта 219
Въпрос
How long does a California DUI conviction remain relevant as a prior offense?
Отговор
10 years. A later DUI within that period can bring more severe consequences.
Карта 220
Въпрос
Does legal recreational cannabis make it legal to drive while impaired?
Отговор
No. Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal.
Карта 221
Въпрос
Who must supervise a minor practicing with a California instruction permit?
Отговор
A California-licensed parent, guardian, spouse, licensed or certified driving instructor, or another California-licensed adult age 25 or older. The supervisor's California driving privilege must not be on probation, and they must stay close enough to take control.
Карта 222
Въпрос
When must a driver submit an SR-1 after a collision?
Отговор
Within 10 days if anyone is injured or killed, or damage to any one person's property exceeds $1,000, regardless of fault. This report is not required when the involved vehicle was owned or leased by, or under the direction of, the United States, California, another state, or a local agency.
Карта 223
Въпрос
At what BAC is it unlawful for most drivers age 21 or older to drive?
Отговор
0.08% or higher.
Карта 224
Въпрос
What servings contain roughly the same amount of alcohol as one standard drink?
Отговор
About 12 ounces of 5% beer, 5 ounces of 12% wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.
Карта 225
Въпрос
What is the safest plan when an event may involve alcohol or impairing drugs?
Отговор
Arrange a sober driver, public transit, a taxi, or a ride service before impairment begins.
Карта 226
Въпрос
What is the usual license consequence for a first refusal of a required post-arrest chemical test?
Отговор
A one-year suspension, separate from any criminal case.
Карта 227
Въпрос
Can a legally prescribed medicine make driving illegal?
Отговор
Yes. You may not drive when any medicine impairs your ability to operate the vehicle safely.
Карта 228
Въпрос
Where should an opened cannabis container normally be carried in a vehicle?
Отговор
In the trunk or another area where passengers do not sit. A qualified patient carrying a current identification card or physician's recommendation may keep a previously opened container in the passenger area only when it is sealed, resealed, or closed.
Карта 229
Въпрос
Does eating food prevent alcohol impairment?
Отговор
No. Food may slow absorption, but it does not stop alcohol from entering the bloodstream.
Карта 230
Въпрос
What BAC is prohibited while a driver is on DUI probation?
Отговор
0.01% or higher.
Карта 231
Въпрос
What does California's implied-consent law require after a lawful DUI arrest?
Отговор
After an alcohol-DUI arrest, the driver must take a breath or blood test. When drug impairment is reasonably suspected, an additional blood test may be required; urine is used only in limited statutory circumstances.
Карта 232
Въпрос
Where should an opened alcohol container be stored in a vehicle?
Отговор
In the trunk. If the vehicle has no trunk, keep it in an area not normally occupied by the driver or passengers. A glove or utility compartment does not qualify.
Карта 233
Въпрос
What is the only reliable way to remove alcohol from your body?
Отговор
Time. The liver needs time to process alcohol; shortcuts do not speed that process safely.
Карта 234
Въпрос
Why is mixing alcohol with medicine or other drugs especially dangerous?
Отговор
The combined impairment can be stronger and less predictable than either substance alone.
Карта 235
Въпрос
Can an adult be arrested for DUI with a BAC below 0.08%?
Отговор
Yes. Any BAC can support a DUI case when alcohol has made the person unable to drive safely.
Карта 236
Въпрос
May an officer require a driver under 21 who is lawfully detained for suspected alcohol use to take a preliminary screening test?
Отговор
Yes. Refusing the preliminary alcohol screening or another required test can cause a license suspension.
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