California's Driving Laws

You sold your vehicle. You musty notify ___ within 5 days

You have injured someone in a traffic accident. Who must complete the accident report?

You want to change lanes. To be sure the lane is clear, you should:

If you are being tailgated, you should:

A pedestrian crossing at a corner has the right of way:

The speed limit for school zone where children are present is ___ unless otherwise posted.

A yellow curb means:

When can you merge into a bike lane for a right turn?

If you get sleepy while driving, you should:

To turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street, use

Which of the following could best contribute to improve traffic flow?

You want to merge into a freeway. You should drive:

Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards?

When should you not take your legal right-of-way?

Orange construction signs warn you:

While you are driving, you notice a car ahead which is flashing its hazard lights. What does this mean?

Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely is permitted:

Generally speaking, you know you are in a trucks blind spot if:

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is:

You are involved in an accident and there is an injury, death, or more than $500 in damages. You must:

How far ahead should you scan for hazards?

Which of the following is true about double parking?

You should use a turn out lane when:

If your car has an air bag, you should use your seat belt:

If you have a conditional driver's license, there is (are):

When a traffic signal light is not working, you should:

The speed limit in any alley is:

You must turn on your head lights ___ minutes. After sunset and leave them until ___ minutes before sunrise.

Which of these statements is true about safety zones?

There is a railroad crossing ahead and you see flashing red lights or mechanical signal warning you of a train coming. You must:

What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers?

You are approaching an intersection. The handbook recommends that you look:

The best advice for driving in fog is DON'T. But, if you must drive in the fog, you should use:

When should you use your headlights?

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

You just rear-ended the car in front of you. You were probably:

You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

Flashing red lights on a stopped school bus means:

Highways are the most slippery:

You are approaching an intersection. The traffic signal light is flashing red. What should you do?

You are driving defensively when you:

Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

Seat belts are not effective:

The handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of these tips is:

What is the Basic Speed Law?

Should you drive slower than other traffic?

What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

Pedestrians at corners have the right-of-way:

You are driving on a street with two lanes in each direction. You need to make a U-turn. Where should you start your U-turn?

Checking traffic behind you:

You are driving on a highway. Your tire suddenly goes flat and you need to pull over and get help. Where should you pull over?

Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

You can make a right turn at a red light, after checking for pedestrians and other traffic:

It is against the law to enter an intersection when:

At a railroad crossing without gates or controls, where you are within 100 feet of the crossing and you can’t see the tracks 400 feet in both directions, the speed limit is:

Pedestrians using dog guides or white canes:

Which of these statements is true about blind spots?

You are driving 65 m.p.h. on a two lane road and you want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need a ___ gap in the oncoming traffic.

Which of these statements is true about light rail vehicles?

Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

You were in an accident, which caused $1000 worth of damage. How many days do you have to report an accident to the DMV?

Which way do you turn your wheels to park downhill?

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking drugs?

A curb painted red means:

You can drive in a carpool lane if:

If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV will:

Yellow lines separate:

You want to back out of an angle parking space. You should always back slowly and:

The “implied consent law” says you have agree to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood:

Scanning while you drive means:

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle behind you with flashing lights. What should you do?

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Safely backing your vehicle does not include:

When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Parking is NEVER permitted:

The speed limit at a blind intersection is:

The maximum speed limit for ideal driving conditions is:

Bicycle riders must:

You hit a parked car and can’t find the owner. What must you do?

You can drive off the road to pass:

Accidents usually happen:

When should a 3-year-old weighing 45 lbs. be place in a safety seat?

You see an accident ahead. You are the first person stopping to help. Where should you stop your vehicle?

You are driving and come to a corner with a flashing yellow signal light. What should you do?

Which of these is a legal U-turn?

To make a left turn from a two-lane one way street into a two-way street, start:

You just parked your vehicle parallel to the curb. The wheels must be within ___ inches of the curb.

You are driving at night and using high beams. Dim your light when you are ___ feet from oncoming vehicle

You are driving in lane 1 of a 4 lane freeway. To exit you should:

You have just been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced you to 48 hours in jail. In addition you may:

Which of these will make a person sober?

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?

A person between 13 and 18 years of age may have his or her driving privilege ___ for one year if convicted as a habitual truant

A curb painted blue means:

The handbook recommends signaling for at least ___ seconds before changing lanes on a freeway.

Which of these statements is true regarding motorcycles?

Why should you signal when you don’t see any vehicles around?

You forget to set your parking brake and your vehicle rolled into another car. What must you do?

When you follow too closely and another driver cuts suddenly in front of you, you should:

Which of these is not a safe driving practice?

The handbook recommends which of the following to help you know when to return to your lane after passing?

When five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two lane road, you should:

Is it legal to drive with an open container of alcohol in your vehicle?

The school bus ahead of you is flashing red lights. What should you do?

You should check traffic behind you:

A peace officer stopped you because he suspects you are under the influence of alcohol. You refuse to take a chemical test. What happens now?

You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at the corner. Give the right-of-way to:

You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately?

You are driving at night and using high beams. Dim your lights when you get closer than ___ feet from the car ahead

You want to park down hill and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

To make a right turn, start in the right hand lane and end in:

Which of these statements is true about seatbelts?

Which of these statements is not true about road workers?

You want to park uphill, but there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

A curb painted white means:

Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces?

A traffic light is red, but a peace officer is telling you to go ahead. What should you do?

The speed limit in a business district is ___ unless otherwise posted.

A driver unexpectedly pulls in front of you. The handbook recommends:

A person can ride in the back of a pickup truck when the:

If you are convicted of defacing property by using paint or another liquid, the court may delay your driving privilege for ___ months.

Why should you scan 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you?

Signal for a turn during the last ___ feet before the turn

When can you park using only your parking lights?

You are repeatedly convicted of traffic violations. What can happen?

To turn left from a two way street, start the turn:

If you are under 21 years of age and convicted of driving under the influence, while operating your own vehicle, the court may:

Before you change lanes, you should:

The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you stop?

The “implied consent law” means you have given your consent:

The speed limit in a residential area is ___ unless otherwise posted.

A green painted curb means:

Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line?

Why should your passenger wear a seatbelt?

What is a safety zone?

When you leave your lane to pass another vehicle, you know you have enough room to return to your driving lane when you:

You reach the intersection at the same time as the driver on the left. Who goes first?

Following distance should increase when you:

You can avoid skidding on a slippery surface by:

Who has the right of way at an intersection where there are no crosswalks?

You may cross over a double line on the road to pass another vehicle if the line on your side of the road is:

You have had your license for three months. You may:

For the first six months after your license you must be accompanied by your parents or guardian if you:

During the first six months after your licensed, you may not:

During the second six months after your licensed, you must be accompanied by your parents or guardian if you: