Near an uncontrolled railroad crossing with limited visibility, when does the 15 mph rule apply?
Correct answer: Within 100 feet when you cannot see 400 feet in both directions
Drive no faster than 15 mph within 100 feet when track visibility is under 400 feet both ways, unless the crossing is controlled.
Source: Section 7 — Near Railroad Tracks; Buses, Streetcars, and Trolleys; Large Vehicles; Bicycles ↗
What is the maximum passing speed when a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light?
Correct answer: 10 mph
Pass at no more than 10 mph and watch carefully for people.
Source: Section 7 — Near Railroad Tracks; Buses, Streetcars, and Trolleys; Large Vehicles; Bicycles ↗
During daylight, a load no more than two feet wide projects four feet or more behind the vehicle, measured from the taillamps. What marker is required at its end?
Correct answer: A solid red or fluorescent orange flag at least 18 inches square
CVC 24604 sets an 18-inch minimum. A projecting load wider than two feet requires two flags; darkness requires lights instead.
Source: CVC 24604(a)–(b) — daylight projecting-load flags ↗
A vehicle towing a trailer should normally use:
Correct answer: The far-right or marked slow-vehicle lane
Use the far-right or designated slow-vehicle lane. If no lanes are marked for slow vehicles and there are at least four lanes in your direction, you may use either of the two rightmost lanes.
Source: Section 7 — Near Railroad Tracks; Buses, Streetcars, and Trolleys; Large Vehicles; Bicycles ↗
A center left-turn lane may be used as:
Correct answer: A preparation lane for a left turn or U-turn
It is reserved for preparing and making left turns or legal U-turns, not regular travel or passing.
Source: Section 6 — Center Left Turn Lanes; Left Turns; Passing; Exiting a Highway ↗
According to the California handbook, if you cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist, what minimum clearance should you leave?
Correct answer: Three feet
Leave at least three feet. If that clearance is unavailable, wait to pass until you can provide it.
Source: Section 7 — Near Railroad Tracks; Buses, Streetcars, and Trolleys; Large Vehicles; Bicycles ↗
A left-turn arrow changes from green to solid yellow. What does it mean?
Correct answer: Protected turning time is ending
Stop if safe before entering. If already inside or unable to stop safely, finish cautiously. Watch the next signal.
Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals: Yellow Arrow ↗
You are waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic. How should you position your front wheels before a safe gap opens?
Correct answer: Keep them straight until you are ready to turn
Straight wheels reduce the risk of being pushed into opposing traffic if struck from behind.
Source: Section 6 — Center Left Turn Lanes; Left Turns; Passing; Exiting a Highway ↗
In its passing guidance, the California handbook tells drivers not to pass within what distance of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad crossing?
Correct answer: 100 feet
Do not pass within 100 feet of these hazardous areas.
Source: Section 6 — Center Left Turn Lanes; Left Turns; Passing; Exiting a Highway ↗
The California handbook illustrates five seconds of signaling before a freeway exit as approximately what distance?
Correct answer: 400 feet
The handbook uses about 400 feet as an illustration. Actual distance traveled in five seconds depends on speed.
Source: Section 6 — Center Left Turn Lanes; Left Turns; Passing; Exiting a Highway ↗
If your vehicle begins hydroplaning, the safest first response is to:
Correct answer: Slow gradually and avoid sudden steering
Ease off speed and keep steering smooth so the tires can regain contact.
Source: Section 8 — Hydroplaning; Driving in Rain or Snow; Locked Wheel Skids ↗
With visibility limited to 100 feet in heavy rain or snow, above what speed does the handbook warn driving is unsafe, even though conditions may require much less?
Correct answer: 30 mph
The handbook warns that speeds above 30 mph are unsafe with only 100 feet of visibility in heavy rain or snow. Conditions may require a much lower speed.
Source: Section 8 — Hydroplaning; Driving in Rain or Snow; Locked Wheel Skids ↗
If a vehicle without ABS enters a locked-wheel skid, how should you use the brakes while slowing?
Correct answer: Quickly pump the brakes until you reach a safe speed
California DMV advises quickly pumping the brakes on a vehicle without ABS during a locked-wheel skid. ABS-equipped vehicles require different braking techniques.
Source: Section 8 — Hydroplaning; Driving in Rain or Snow; Locked Wheel Skids ↗
Your car has four-wheel ABS. How should you brake in an emergency?
Correct answer: Apply firm, steady pressure to the brake pedal
Keep firm pressure on the pedal instead of pumping it. DMV gives different instructions for vehicles without ABS, so know which system your vehicle has before an emergency.
Source: Teen Driver Tips — Handling Special Problems & Emergencies: What if I have to stop quickly or my vehicle skids? ↗
For a California driver under 21, what is the minimum BAC that can trigger a one-year zero-tolerance suspension?
Correct answer: 0.01%
California DMV may suspend an under-21 driver for one year after a PAS or other chemical test shows a BAC of 0.01% or higher.
Source: DUI — Administrative suspension: under-21 BAC; adult first chemical-test refusal ↗
For an adult driver age 21 or older who is not on DUI probation, what BAC threshold applies when driving a vehicle requiring a commercial license?
Correct answer: 0.04%
The commercial-driver threshold is 0.04% or higher.
Source: Section 9 — Blood Alcohol Concentration; DUI Arrests; Alcohol Containers ↗
A DUI conviction remains on a California driving record for:
Correct answer: 10 years
DUI convictions remain on the driving record for 10 years.
Source: Section 9 — Blood Alcohol Concentration; DUI Arrests; Alcohol Containers ↗
For a driver age 21 or older with no previous DUI offenses or chemical-test refusals in the past 10 years, what DMV suspension applies to a first offense of refusing a required DUI chemical test?
Correct answer: A 1-year suspension
DMV lists a one-year suspension for an adult's first offense of refusing or failing to complete the required chemical test. Prior offenses can lead to longer revocations.
Source: DUI — Administrative suspension: under-21 BAC; adult first chemical-test refusal ↗
In an ordinary private passenger car, is it legal to keep an opened alcohol container in the glove box?
Correct answer: No
An opened container must be kept in the trunk or another area where passengers do not sit. Locking the glove box or replacing the cap does not make it an allowed storage place.
Source: Section 9 — Use or Possession of Alcohol or Cannabis Products in a Vehicle ↗
When applying for an original California driver's license, how many knowledge-test attempts are allowed before you must reapply?
Correct answer: Three
Applicants have three attempts before they must reapply.
Source: Section 3 — Driver's License Tests: Knowledge Test ↗
