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.
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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.
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Κάρτα 1
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What must you do at a solid red traffic light in California?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 2
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What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mean?
Απάντηση
A no-passing zone begins. Do not start a pass where the restriction applies.
Κάρτα 3
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What does a diamond-shaped placard on a truck warn about?
Απάντηση
The load may be hazardous. Give the vehicle extra space and expect it to stop before railroad tracks.
Κάρτα 4
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What does a steady raised-hand pedestrian signal mean?
Απάντηση
Do not start crossing.
Κάρτα 5
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How do you treat a flashing red traffic signal?
Απάντηση
Treat it like a stop sign. Stop fully, then proceed when it is safe and you have yielded as required.
Κάρτα 6
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What kind of message is usually on a white rectangular traffic sign?
Απάντηση
A regulatory rule. The sign states a law or instruction you must obey, such as a speed or lane restriction.
Κάρτα 7
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A bicycle-crossing warning sign appears ahead. What should you expect?
Απάντηση
Bicyclists may enter or cross the roadway. Reduce speed, scan both sides, and allow safe clearance.
Κάρτα 8
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At night, road reflectors shine red toward you. What does that usually reveal?
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You are traveling the wrong way. Reduce the danger immediately and exit or turn around when it is safe.
Κάρτα 9
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What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?
Απάντηση
The signal is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, continue through cautiously.
Κάρτα 10
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What does a red circle with a diagonal slash mean on a traffic sign?
Απάντηση
The pictured movement or activity is prohibited. The symbol or words inside identify what you must not do.
Κάρτα 11
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A yellow diamond shows one lane joining another. What should you expect?
Απάντηση
Merging traffic. Check surrounding traffic, create space, and adjust speed smoothly.
Κάρτα 12
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What do blue road signs commonly identify?
Απάντηση
Motorist services. They can point to facilities such as fuel, food, lodging, hospitals, or accessible services.
Κάρτα 13
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What does a green arrow mean?
Απάντηση
You may make a protected movement in the arrow's direction. Still watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and anyone already in the intersection.
Κάρτα 14
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You see a red octagonal STOP sign. Where must you stop?
Απάντηση
Before the limit line or crosswalk. If neither exists, stop before entering the intersection, then check all directions.
Κάρτα 15
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What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY sign with separated arrows warn you about?
Απάντηση
A median or divider begins ahead. Keep to the correct side as the opposing traffic streams separate.
Κάρτα 16
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What do brown road signs commonly mark?
Απάντηση
Recreation or cultural-interest destinations. They may guide you to parks, historic sites, or similar facilities.
Κάρτα 17
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What do numbers beside a pedestrian signal show?
Απάντηση
The seconds remaining in the crossing interval. They do not cancel a driver's duty to yield to pedestrians.
Κάρτα 18
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Does a solid green light guarantee that you may enter an intersection?
Απάντηση
No. Go only if the intersection is clear enough to cross completely, and yield to anyone still in it.
Κάρτα 19
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What action does a red-and-white inverted triangle require?
Απάντηση
Yield. Slow down, be ready to stop, and let road users with the right-of-way pass.
Κάρτα 20
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What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign warn you about?
Απάντηση
Opposing traffic will soon share an undivided roadway. Stay right and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Κάρτα 21
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A school bus begins flashing yellow lights. What should you do?
Απάντηση
Slow down and prepare to stop. The bus is warning that it is about to load or unload children.
Κάρτα 22
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What does a red arrow require?
Απάντηση
Stop and do not turn in the arrow's direction. Wait for a green light or green arrow.
Κάρτα 23
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Which traffic-sign shape is reserved for STOP?
Απάντηση
The octagon. Its unique eight-sided shape identifies STOP even when visibility is poor.
Κάρτα 24
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A pedestrian-crossing warning sign appears ahead. What action matters most?
Απάντηση
Slow down and look for people entering or using the crossing. Be ready to yield or stop.
Κάρτα 25
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What do orange traffic signs usually indicate?
Απάντηση
Construction or road work. Expect workers, equipment, lane changes, and unusual traffic control.
Κάρτα 26
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What does a solid yellow arrow tell a turning driver?
Απάντηση
The protected turn is ending. Stop if it is safe; if you are already committed, finish the turn cautiously and watch the next signal.
Κάρτα 27
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What does a red-and-white DO NOT ENTER sign mean?
Απάντηση
Do not enter that road or ramp. It faces traffic that would be moving into a prohibited direction or area.
Κάρτα 28
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A yellow diamond shows a car with wavy skid marks. What should you do?
Απάντηση
Expect a slippery road. Reduce speed, avoid abrupt steering or braking, and leave more following space.
Κάρτα 29
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What does a flashing raised-hand pedestrian signal mean?
Απάντηση
Do not begin crossing. A pedestrian already in the crosswalk may finish, and drivers must continue to yield.
Κάρτα 30
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How should you respond to a flashing yellow traffic light?
Απάντηση
Slow down and proceed with caution. You do not have to stop unless conditions require it.
Κάρτα 31
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A stopped school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm. What does that signal require?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 32
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What does a circular yellow railroad-warning sign tell you?
Απάντηση
A railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop for a train.
Κάρτα 33
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You realize you have passed a WRONG WAY sign. What should you do?
Απάντηση
Stop moving deeper into opposing traffic and leave safely. Back out or turn around only when conditions make the maneuver safe.
Κάρτα 34
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What does a flashing yellow arrow allow?
Απάντηση
A turn after yielding. The turn is not protected, so yield to oncoming traffic and other road users before proceeding cautiously.
Κάρτα 35
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What information do green guide signs usually provide?
Απάντηση
Directions and destinations. They commonly identify routes, exits, distances, or places ahead.
Κάρτα 36
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What does a five-sided yellow-green sign usually warn about?
Απάντηση
A school area or school crossing. Slow down and watch closely for children and crossing guards.
Κάρτα 37
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What does an orange-and-red reflective triangle on the rear of a vehicle indicate?
Απάντηση
A slow-moving vehicle. Expect it to travel at 25 mph or less and adjust early.
Κάρτα 38
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A traffic signal is completely dark. How should you handle the intersection?
Απάντηση
Stop as though every approach has a stop sign. Proceed cautiously when it is your turn and the way is safe.
Κάρτα 39
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What does a WALK symbol tell a pedestrian?
Απάντηση
Crossing may begin. Drivers must still check and yield before moving through the crosswalk.
Κάρτα 40
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What is the general purpose of a diamond-shaped warning sign?
Απάντηση
It warns of a road condition or hazard ahead. Adjust speed and position for the specific symbol or message.
Κάρτα 41
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What does a single solid yellow centerline mean for passing?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 42
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When may a driver enter a bicycle lane to make a right turn?
Απάντηση
Within 200 feet of the turn, when safe. Check the blind spot and yield to bicyclists before moving into the lane.
Κάρτα 43
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After every vehicle stops at a four-way STOP, who goes first?
Απάντηση
The vehicle that arrived first. If vehicles arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Κάρτα 44
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How should you respond to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
Απάντηση
Yield completely and take extra care. The cane or guide dog indicates blindness or limited vision.
Κάρτα 45
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How is a two-way center left-turn lane marked?
Απάντηση
Each side has a solid outer yellow line and a broken inner yellow line. The lane serves left turns from both directions.
Κάρτα 46
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From a one-way street, where do you begin a right turn onto another one-way street?
Απάντηση
In the far-right lane. If it is safe and lawful, you may finish in any available lane moving in your direction.
Κάρτα 47
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Which direction does traffic move in a standard roundabout?
Απάντηση
Counterclockwise. Keep moving toward your exit unless traffic conditions require you to stop.
Κάρτα 48
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When turning left, which approaching traffic must you yield to?
Απάντηση
Any vehicle close enough to be dangerous. Complete the turn only when the gap is safe.
Κάρτα 49
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May you normally cross double solid yellow lines to pass another vehicle?
Απάντηση
No. They prohibit driving left of the lines for passing, though a lawful left turn or U-turn may cross one set when permitted.
Κάρτα 50
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When may you turn left against a red light?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 51
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Where should a normal right turn begin and end?
Απάντηση
As close as practical to the right edge, ending in the right lane. Watch for pedestrians and bicyclists between you and the curb.
Κάρτα 52
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At a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, which traffic has the right-of-way?
Απάντηση
Traffic on the through road. The driver on the road that ends must yield.
Κάρτα 53
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You are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
Απάντηση
Clear the intersection first, then move right and stop when it is safe.
Κάρτα 54
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Large broken lane markings appear beside you near a freeway exit. What should you expect?
Απάντηση
Your lane may exit or end. Read the signs early and merge or exit without a last-second move.
Κάρτα 55
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Whose directions take priority over traffic signs and signals?
Απάντηση
A police officer or other authorized traffic controller. Follow their directions even when a signal says something different.
Κάρτα 56
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When is a right turn on a solid red light allowed?
Απάντηση
After a complete stop, if no NO TURN ON RED sign prohibits it. Yield before turning.
Κάρτα 57
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May you turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle?
Απάντηση
No. Wait until you can complete the turn without crossing its path; light-rail vehicles cannot stop or steer away quickly.
Κάρτα 58
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How early must you signal before a right or left turn in California?
Απάντηση
Continuously during the final 100 feet before the turn.
Κάρτα 59
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May you change lanes across double solid white lines?
Απάντηση
No. Treat them as a lane barrier, often beside a preferential lane or freeway ramp.
Κάρτα 60
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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?
Απάντηση
Move to an available nonadjacent lane when practical, lawful, and safe. Otherwise, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed.
Κάρτα 61
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Why should you not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
Απάντηση
A pedestrian may be crossing where you cannot see them. Stop and check instead of passing.
Κάρτα 62
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How early should you signal before a freeway exit?
Απάντηση
At least five seconds before exiting. The handbook describes this as roughly 400 feet at freeway speed.
Κάρτα 63
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What does a row of solid white triangles painted across a lane mean?
Απάντηση
Yield here. The triangles point toward approaching traffic and mark where you should yield or stop if needed.
Κάρτα 64
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At railroad tracks, may you cross as soon as a lowered gate starts rising?
Απάντηση
No. Wait until the gate is fully raised, warning lights stop, and you can cross every track completely.
Κάρτα 65
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A dedicated right-turn lane continues into its own lane beyond the corner. Must you obey a signal posted for that turn lane?
Απάντηση
Yes. A dedicated lane may otherwise flow separately from through traffic, but its own curbside sign or signal controls the turn.
Κάρτα 66
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How far may you drive in a two-way center left-turn lane while preparing for a turn?
Απάντηση
No more than 200 feet. It is not a regular travel lane or a passing lane.
Κάρτα 67
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What does a single solid white line separate?
Απάντηση
Lanes moving in the same direction. It discourages lane changes where staying in lane is safer.
Κάρτα 68
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When a railroad warning requires a stop, how far from the nearest rail should you stop?
Απάντηση
At least 15 feet away. Do not proceed until the warnings end and the tracks are clear.
Κάρτα 69
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Who has the right-of-way when you merge from an on-ramp onto a highway?
Απάντηση
Traffic already on the highway. Find a safe opening; do not assume other drivers must move for you.
Κάρτα 70
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A pedestrian makes eye contact with you at a crosswalk. What should you assume?
Απάντηση
They intend to cross. Yield and let them complete the crossing safely.
Κάρτα 71
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What checks belong in a safe lane change?
Απάντηση
Signal, check mirrors and nearby traffic, look over your shoulder into the blind spot, and move only when enough space is clear.
Κάρτα 72
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May you cross a public-transit bus lane to make a right turn?
Απάντηση
Yes, where the crossing is lawful and safe. Do not otherwise drive, stop, or park in a bus-only area.
Κάρτα 73
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You are already moving through an intersection when you realize you chose the wrong turn. What should you do?
Απάντηση
Complete the movement you started. Clear the intersection, then find a legal route back instead of stopping or swerving.
Κάρτα 74
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Who has the right-of-way when you enter a road from a driveway or alley?
Απάντηση
Traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians already using the road or sidewalk. Yield before entering.
Κάρτα 75
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What does a broken yellow line beside your lane allow?
Απάντηση
Passing when safe. It separates opposing traffic, so cross only with enough sight distance and a clear path.
Κάρτα 76
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What speed should you aim for when entering a highway from an on-ramp?
Απάντηση
At or near the speed of highway traffic. Use the ramp to build speed, then merge into a safe gap.
Κάρτα 77
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On a steep, narrow road where two vehicles cannot pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Απάντηση
The uphill-facing vehicle. The downhill-facing driver should back up because they have better control in reverse.
Κάρτα 78
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About how large a gap does the handbook recommend when entering traffic from a stop on a city street?
Απάντηση
About half a block, roughly 150 feet. Use a larger gap whenever speed, visibility, or traffic conditions demand it.
Κάρτα 79
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What do two sets of double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart create?
Απάντηση
A barrier. Do not drive on or across it, including for a left turn or U-turn, except through a designated opening.
Κάρτα 80
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How closely may you follow an emergency vehicle using its siren or flashing lights?
Απάντηση
Stay at least 300 feet behind it. Do not drive into the scene or follow closer.
Κάρτα 81
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You miss your intended turn. What is the safest response?
Απάντηση
Continue until you can turn around legally and safely. Do not make a sudden lane or direction change.
Κάρτα 82
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Which traffic lane is called the Number 1 lane?
Απάντηση
The far-left lane. Lanes are numbered from left to right in the direction of travel.
Κάρτα 83
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May you make a U-turn where you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in both directions?
Απάντηση
No. Limited visibility makes the U-turn illegal and unsafe.
Κάρτα 84
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What does a diamond marking in a freeway lane usually identify?
Απάντηση
A preferential lane, commonly an HOV or carpool lane. Follow the posted vehicle, occupancy, entry, and time rules.
Κάρτα 85
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Before turning right, who must you check for and yield to?
Απάντηση
Pedestrians and bicyclists crossing or approaching your path.
Κάρτα 86
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What should you do if you miss your exit in a roundabout?
Απάντηση
Continue around and take the exit on the next pass. Do not stop or reverse to recover it.
Κάρτα 87
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An emergency vehicle approaches with a siren and red lights. What should you do?
Απάντηση
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes. Do not stop inside an intersection.
Κάρτα 88
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When are drivers in the opposite direction generally exempt from stopping for a school bus's flashing red lights?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 89
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Where do pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk?
Απάντηση
In both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Slow or stop as needed to let them cross safely.
Κάρτα 90
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When is a U-turn allowed in a residential district?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 91
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About how large a gap does the handbook recommend when entering highway traffic from a stop?
Απάντηση
About one full block, roughly 300 feet. Treat this as a study guideline and use more space when conditions require it.
Κάρτα 92
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How should you cross several freeway lanes?
Απάντηση
One lane at a time. Signal and repeat the mirror, traffic, and blind-spot checks for each move; do not cross solid lines.
Κάρτα 93
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Where should you position your vehicle before a normal left turn?
Απάντηση
Near the center divider or in the designated left-turn lane. Enter only at a lawful opening and yield before turning.
Κάρτα 94
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Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who yields?
Απάντηση
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Κάρτα 95
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Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks while a train approaches. Which way should you run after getting out?
Απάντηση
Run diagonally toward the approaching train, away from the tracks. This reduces the risk from debris after impact.
Κάρτα 96
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What do broken white lines usually mark?
Απάντηση
Lanes moving in the same direction. You may change lanes across them after signaling and confirming the move is safe.
Κάρτα 97
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Who has the right-of-way when you enter a roundabout?
Απάντηση
Traffic already in the roundabout. Enter only when there is a safe gap.
Κάρτα 98
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A blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection. May you proceed?
Απάντηση
Yes, after confirming the way is clear. Pulling in the cane usually signals that the person is not crossing.
Κάρτα 99
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May you enter an intersection when traffic blocks your exit?
Απάντηση
No. Wait until there is enough room to cross completely without blocking the intersection.
Κάρτα 100
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While waiting to turn left across traffic, how should you point your front wheels?
Απάντηση
Straight ahead. If another vehicle hits you from behind, turned wheels could push you into oncoming traffic.
Κάρτα 101
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May a lawful U-turn cross one set of double yellow lines?
Απάντηση
Yes. Crossing one set is allowed for a U-turn when the location, visibility, signs, and traffic make the turn legal and safe.
Κάρτα 102
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What does California's Basic Speed Law require?
Απάντηση
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, even when the posted limit is higher.
Κάρτα 103
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May you park in front of or on a curb ramp that provides wheelchair access?
Απάντηση
No. Keep the lowered or accessible curb completely clear.
Κάρτα 104
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What is California's maximum speed on most highways?
Απάντηση
65 mph, unless a sign posts a different limit.
Κάρτα 105
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What does a green curb mean?
Απάντηση
Parking is allowed for a limited time shown on a sign or painted on the curb.
Κάρτα 106
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What is the speed limit at an uncontrolled blind intersection?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 107
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Should you keep driving at the posted limit in heavy traffic, rain, or poor visibility?
Απάντηση
Not automatically. Slow to a speed that is safe for the conditions under the Basic Speed Law.
Κάρτα 108
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May you park in front of a public or private driveway?
Απάντηση
No. Keep the driveway clear for property access.
Κάρτα 109
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Which way should you turn your wheels when parking on a slope without a curb?
Απάντηση
Toward the edge of the road, so the vehicle would roll away from traffic.
Κάρτα 110
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What is the speed limit in an alley unless posted otherwise?
Απάντηση
15 mph.
Κάρτα 111
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Who may park at a blue curb or a space marked with the accessibility symbol?
Απάντηση
A person with a valid disabled-person placard or special license plate.
Κάρτα 112
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What is the maximum speed while towing a trailer in California?
Απάντηση
55 mph.
Κάρτα 113
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How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 114
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What is the speed limit within 100 feet of a railroad crossing when you cannot see 400 feet down the tracks?
Απάντηση
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.
Κάρτα 115
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What is the usual speed limit in a business or residential district unless posted otherwise?
Απάντηση
25 mph.
Κάρτα 116
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What should you do when driving slower than the normal flow of traffic?
Απάντηση
Use the right lane or stay as close as practical to the right edge, unless you are passing or preparing for a left turn.
Κάρτα 117
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Before leaving a motor vehicle unattended on a roadway, how must you secure it?
Απάντηση
Set the parking brake and stop the engine. Put an automatic transmission in Park, or leave a manual transmission in gear.
Κάρτα 118
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What does a red curb mean?
Απάντηση
No stopping, standing, or parking, except that a bus may stop in a marked bus zone.
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Κάρτα 119
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What is the usual speed limit near signed California school grounds while the statutory child-present conditions apply?
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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.
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Which way should you turn your front wheels when parking uphill beside a curb?
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Away from the curb. Let the vehicle roll back gently until the tire rests against the curb.
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What is the usual maximum speed on a two-lane undivided highway in California?
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55 mph, unless a different speed limit is posted.
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How close may you park on the approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk?
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Generally not within 20 feet, or 15 feet where a curb extension is present, unless local rules and markings establish otherwise.
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When parallel parking, how close should your wheels be to the curb?
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Within 18 inches.
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What should you do if an emergency forces you to stop on a freeway?
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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.
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What does a yellow curb usually allow?
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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.
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In heavy rain or snow, how fast should you drive if you cannot see farther than 100 feet?
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No faster than 30 mph, according to the handbook's guidance. Slow further or stop if conditions require it.
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How close may you park to a fire-station driveway?
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Not within 15 feet. If signs prohibit parking on the opposite side, keep at least 75 feet away there.
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Which way should you turn your front wheels when parking downhill beside a curb?
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Toward the curb. If the vehicle rolls, the curb can help stop it.
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What does a white curb usually allow?
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A brief stop to pick up or drop off passengers, or to deposit mail where signs permit it.
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Do bicyclists have the same basic roadway rights and responsibilities as drivers?
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Yes. Bicyclists generally follow the same traffic controls and direction-of-travel rules as drivers.
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Why should you not cut closely in front of a large truck?
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The truck needs extra stopping distance and may not be able to avoid hitting you.
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Is a motorcyclist entitled to use a full traffic lane?
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Yes. Treat a motorcycle as a full-lane vehicle even though it is smaller than a car.
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How much following time should you leave behind a motorcycle?
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At least 3 seconds, with more space when road, weather, or traffic conditions are poor.
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When may a bicyclist leave an established bike lane?
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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.
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How does a large truck's stopping distance compare with a passenger vehicle's at 55 mph?
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It is longer: the handbook illustrates about 400 feet for a large vehicle versus about 300 feet for an average passenger vehicle.
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How should you approach a work zone where lanes merge?
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Slow early and merge as signs, markings, or a flagger direct. Avoid sudden lane changes.
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What minimum clearance should you leave when passing a bicyclist?
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At least 3 feet between any part of your vehicle and any part of the bicycle or rider.
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What is the speed limit when passing a bus, streetcar, or trolley stopped at a safety zone or traffic light?
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No more than 10 mph, when it is safe to pass.
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What front light must a bicycle have when used at night?
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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.
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Why can an approaching motorcycle's speed be difficult to judge?
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Its small profile makes it look farther away or slower than it is. Check carefully before entering its path.
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How can you tell that a truck driver may not see you?
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If you cannot see the driver's face in a side mirror, the driver probably cannot see your vehicle.
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On what roads may a neighborhood electric vehicle usually operate?
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Roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, unless local signs or rules prohibit it.
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What is motorcycle lane splitting?
Απάντηση
Riding between rows of vehicles traveling in the same direction. It is legal in California when done safely.
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What must you check before merging into a bike lane for a turn?
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Check mirrors and your blind spot for bicyclists, then yield to anyone already in the lane.
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Who must wear a bicycle helmet in California?
Απάντηση
Anyone under 18 riding a bicycle on a public road, bikeway, or public bicycle path or trail.
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On which side should you normally pass a large truck?
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On the left, where the driver can see you better. Complete the pass without lingering beside the truck.
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What should you do when you cannot give a bicyclist 3 feet of passing clearance?
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Slow to a reasonable, prudent speed and pass only when doing so will not endanger the bicyclist.
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What rear visibility equipment must a bicycle have at night?
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A red reflector or solid or flashing red light with a built-in reflector, visible from 500 feet behind.
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How fast can a neighborhood electric vehicle legally travel?
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Up to 25 mph.
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A person leading or riding an animal signals you to slow or stop. What should you do?
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Follow the person's direction. Slow down or stop and avoid noises or movements that could frighten the animal.
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May a driver pass or crowd a motorcycle within the same lane?
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No. Give the motorcycle the full lane; do not try to pass it within that lane.
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Which direction should a bicyclist travel on a roadway?
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In the same direction as vehicle traffic, not against it.
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A bicyclist is ahead in your lane, and another same-direction lane is available. What should you do before passing?
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Change into the available lane when the move is practical, lawful, and safe.
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When must a slow driver use a turnout on a two-lane road?
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When five or more vehicles are following, passing is unsafe, and a designated turnout or safe area is available.
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May you drive through a safety zone set aside for streetcar or trolley passengers?
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No. A safety zone is marked for pedestrians and is not a traffic lane.
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Where are a large truck's major blind spots?
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Directly in front, directly behind, and along both sides, with a larger blind area on the right.
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How should you respond to a work-zone flagger?
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Obey the flagger's directions, slow down, and be ready to stop even if other traffic controls suggest otherwise.
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Why should you avoid squeezing beside a truck that is turning right?
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The truck may swing left before turning and then track across adjacent space on the right.
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Before opening a street-side vehicle door, what should you check?
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Look for approaching bicyclists, motorcycles, and other traffic. Open the door only when it is safe.
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May a driver intentionally block a motorcyclist who is lane splitting?
Απάντηση
No. Intentionally blocking or impeding a motorcyclist in a way that could cause harm is illegal.
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How far ahead should you scan while driving in city traffic?
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At least 10 seconds ahead, so you can identify hazards before they demand a sudden reaction.
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Which headlights should you use in fog?
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Low beams. High beams reflect from fog and reduce visibility.
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How must a child under age 2 usually ride in California?
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In a rear-facing child restraint, unless the child weighs at least 40 pounds or is at least 40 inches tall.
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How fast should you drive on ice?
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No faster than 5 mph, according to the handbook's safety guidance, and only when travel is necessary.
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How may an adult driver operate a properly mounted phone?
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With one tap or swipe that does not require holding the phone, such as to activate a hands-free feature.
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What is the minimum following-time guideline in good conditions?
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At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
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When must you dim high beams for an approaching vehicle?
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Within 500 feet of the oncoming vehicle.
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How far should a driver sit from a steering-wheel airbag?
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At least 10 inches between the center of the chest and the airbag cover, while still controlling the vehicle safely.
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What should you do when water covers the road ahead?
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Turn around and use another route. Water may be deeper or faster than it appears.
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How should packed snow affect your speed?
Απάντηση
Reduce speed by about half, according to the handbook's safety guideline.
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May a driver wear a headset or earplugs in both ears?
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No. Covering both ears is generally illegal because it can block traffic sounds; limited safety and medical exceptions apply.
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What is the safest response to a driver who is tailgating you?
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Create more space ahead, avoid sudden braking, and let the driver pass when you can do so safely.
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What should you check before driving after taking medicine?
Απάντηση
Read the warning label and ask a doctor or pharmacist whether it can impair driving.
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When must you dim high beams while following another vehicle?
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Within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead.
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Where must a child under age 8 usually be secured?
Απάντηση
In an appropriate child passenger restraint in a rear seat, subject to limited statutory exceptions.
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What should you check before slowing down suddenly?
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Check your mirrors for traffic behind you, then brake in a controlled way when the situation allows.
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How should you respond to a slippery-surface skid?
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Ease off the accelerator. Do not brake; steer in the direction of the skid until you regain control.
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What limits your safe speed at night?
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The distance illuminated by your headlights. Drive slowly enough to stop within the visible area.
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When may a child use a properly fitted safety belt instead of a child restraint?
Απάντηση
At age 8 or when at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.
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What should you do when you become sleepy while driving?
Απάντηση
Leave the road safely and rest. Opening a window or turning up music does not reliably restore alertness.
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What is your first legal duty after being involved in a collision?
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Stop. Leaving the scene can be a hit-and-run offense.
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Your wheels drift off the pavement. How should you return to the road?
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Ease off the accelerator, brake gently, and return only after slowing and checking that the lane is clear.
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During the first 12 months of a provisional license, may a minor carry passengers under 20 without an adult?
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Generally no. A licensed parent, guardian, driving instructor, or driver age 25 or older must accompany them unless a legal exception applies.
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May an adult driver hold and operate a phone while driving?
Απάντηση
No. The phone must be used hands-free in a legally permitted way.
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When weather requires continuous windshield-wiper use, what lighting rule applies?
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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.
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Must a driver carry proof of financial responsibility?
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Yes. Keep proof of insurance or another accepted form of financial responsibility in the vehicle and show it when lawfully requested.
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How long must a minor usually hold a provisional permit before taking the driving test?
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At least 6 months.
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Why is a shoulder check necessary before changing lanes?
Απάντηση
Mirrors do not show every blind spot. A quick look over your shoulder confirms the adjacent lane is clear.
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What should you do if a tire suddenly blows out?
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Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, avoid hard braking, and slow before moving off the road.
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Who must wear a seat belt in a moving passenger vehicle?
Απάντηση
The driver and all passengers, using a properly fitted restraint.
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When should you use emergency flashers while driving?
Απάντηση
To warn others of an immediate hazard or unusually slow or stopped traffic, not as permission to park illegally.
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How much does the handbook suggest reducing speed on a wet road?
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About 5 to 10 mph below the usual speed, with a greater reduction if conditions demand it.
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What are California's minimum liability-insurance limits for current policies?
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$30,000 for injury or death to one person, $60,000 per collision for multiple people, and $15,000 for property damage.
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How should strong crosswinds change your driving?
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Slow down, keep a firm grip on the wheel, and avoid cruise control so you can respond quickly.
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May a child age 6 or younger be left alone in a vehicle with the engine running?
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No. A responsible person age 12 or older must supervise the child when the engine is running or other significant danger exists.
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What should you try if the accelerator becomes stuck?
Απάντηση
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.
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What is the minimum age to apply for a California provisional instruction permit?
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15½ years old.
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After stopping at a collision, what should you do if someone is injured?
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Call 911, provide reasonable assistance, and follow emergency instructions without moving an injured person unless necessary for safety.
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When are wet roads often most slippery?
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During the first several minutes of rain, when water mixes with oil and dust on the pavement.
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How much supervised practice must a minor complete before the driving test?
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At least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
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What score is needed to pass the California permit knowledge test?
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At least 80%.
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May a driver under 18 use a phone hands-free while driving?
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No. A minor may use a phone only for an emergency call permitted by law.
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When should you increase the usual 3-second following gap?
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When visibility, weather, traffic, road surface, or the vehicle ahead makes stopping harder.
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What should you do with a drivable vehicle after a collision with no injuries?
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Move it out of traffic to a safe nearby location when you can do so safely.
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Can an applicant older than 17 years 6 months but under 18 get a California instruction permit without driver education?
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Yes. They may get the permit without driver-education or driver-training certificates, but cannot take the driving test until age 18.
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What should you do when glare from oncoming headlights makes it hard to see?
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Look toward the right edge of your lane and use it as a guide until the vehicle passes.
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Who must sign the license or permit application for an applicant under 18?
Απάντηση
A parent or legal guardian who accepts financial responsibility. If the parents or guardians have joint custody, both must sign.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
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Ease off the accelerator, slow gradually, and do not brake until the tires regain traction.
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During the first 12 months of a provisional license, when is a minor generally prohibited from driving alone at night?
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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.
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What information should drivers exchange after a collision?
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Names, current addresses, driver-license details, vehicle registration, and insurance information.
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What driver-education proof does an otherwise eligible applicant age 17 years 6 months or younger need for a California provisional permit?
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Proof of completed driver education or enrollment and participation in an approved integrated driver education and training program.
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What substances can lead to a DUI charge in California?
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Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, prescription medicine, over-the-counter medicine, or any combination that impairs safe driving.
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May a passenger drink alcohol while riding in a private vehicle?
Απάντηση
Generally no. Exceptions include passengers in the living quarters of a housecar or camper and in specified licensed buses, taxis, or limousines for hire.
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When must a collision involving injury or death be reported to law enforcement?
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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.
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What BAC triggers California's zero-tolerance rule for drivers under 21?
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0.01% or higher.
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How long is a California driver's-license application normally valid?
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12 months from the application date.
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When does an under-18 provisional permit become valid for practice driving?
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After at least one hour of behind-the-wheel training, when the professional driving instructor signs it.
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Do coffee, cold showers, or exercise make an impaired driver sober?
Απάντηση
No. They may change how awake someone feels, but only time lowers the alcohol in the body.
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How long does a California DUI conviction remain relevant as a prior offense?
Απάντηση
10 years. A later DUI within that period can bring more severe consequences.
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Does legal recreational cannabis make it legal to drive while impaired?
Απάντηση
No. Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal.
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Who must supervise a minor practicing with a California instruction permit?
Απάντηση
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.
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When must a driver submit an SR-1 after a collision?
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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.
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At what BAC is it unlawful for most drivers age 21 or older to drive?
Απάντηση
0.08% or higher.
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What servings contain roughly the same amount of alcohol as one standard drink?
Απάντηση
About 12 ounces of 5% beer, 5 ounces of 12% wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.
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What is the safest plan when an event may involve alcohol or impairing drugs?
Απάντηση
Arrange a sober driver, public transit, a taxi, or a ride service before impairment begins.
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What is the usual license consequence for a first refusal of a required post-arrest chemical test?
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A one-year suspension, separate from any criminal case.
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Can a legally prescribed medicine make driving illegal?
Απάντηση
Yes. You may not drive when any medicine impairs your ability to operate the vehicle safely.
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Where should an opened cannabis container normally be carried in a vehicle?
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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.
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Does eating food prevent alcohol impairment?
Απάντηση
No. Food may slow absorption, but it does not stop alcohol from entering the bloodstream.
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What BAC is prohibited while a driver is on DUI probation?
Απάντηση
0.01% or higher.
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What does California's implied-consent law require after a lawful DUI arrest?
Απάντηση
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.
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Where should an opened alcohol container be stored in a vehicle?
Απάντηση
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.
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What is the only reliable way to remove alcohol from your body?
Απάντηση
Time. The liver needs time to process alcohol; shortcuts do not speed that process safely.
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Why is mixing alcohol with medicine or other drugs especially dangerous?
Απάντηση
The combined impairment can be stronger and less predictable than either substance alone.
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Can an adult be arrested for DUI with a BAC below 0.08%?
Απάντηση
Yes. Any BAC can support a DUI case when alcohol has made the person unable to drive safely.
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May an officer require a driver under 21 who is lawfully detained for suspected alcohol use to take a preliminary screening test?
Απάντηση
Yes. Refusing the preliminary alcohol screening or another required test can cause a license suspension.
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