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