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