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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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? ↗
A patrol vehicle is weaving slowly across freeway lanes with emergency lights on. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow to the officer’s speed and do not pass
This is a traffic break. Reduce speed gradually, keep a safe distance, and remain behind the patrol vehicle.
Source: Section 8 — Fog or Heavy Smoke; Law Enforcement Traffic Breaks ↗
For an adult driver, what does DMV recommend about cell-phone use while driving?
Correct answer: Use hands-free mode only when necessary
Hands-free calls can still divert attention. DMV recommends limiting use to necessary hands-free operation, letting incoming calls go to voicemail, and pulling safely off the road to make or return a call.
Source: Section 8 — Do Not Drive Distracted; Cell Phones and Texting ↗
For a driver age 18 or older, how may a properly mounted phone that does not block the road view be operated while driving?
Correct answer: With a single swipe or touch
California DMV describes limited single-swipe or single-touch operation for a properly mounted phone.
Source: Section 8 — Cell Phones and Texting; Minors and Cell Phones ↗
Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is approaching. Where should you run after exiting?
Correct answer: Away from the tracks, diagonally toward the direction the train is coming from
Get away from the tracks immediately, moving diagonally toward the train's approach to avoid debris thrown in its direction of travel. Call 911 once clear.
Source: Section 8 — Disabled Vehicles on Railroad Tracks ↗
How soon must a reportable collision be filed with California DMV?
Correct answer: Within 10 days
Each driver must file an SR-1 within 10 days when the reporting threshold is met.
Source: Section 10 — Insurance Requirements; Reporting a Collision; Driving Without Insurance ↗
A collision causes more than $1,000 in property damage but no injuries. Must it be reported to DMV?
Correct answer: Yes
The handbook lists property damage above $1,000 as an SR-1 reporting trigger.
Source: Section 10 — Insurance Requirements; Reporting a Collision; Driving Without Insurance ↗
Does a reportable collision on private property still require an SR-1?
Correct answer: Yes
California DMV says the reporting duty applies even when the collision occurred on private property.
Source: Section 10 — Insurance Requirements; Reporting a Collision; Driving Without Insurance ↗
Will a law-enforcement collision report replace the driver’s required SR-1 filing?
Correct answer: No, each driver remains responsible for filing
Law enforcement does not file the driver’s SR-1; the driver or a representative must do so.
Source: Section 10 — Insurance Requirements; Reporting a Collision; Driving Without Insurance ↗
You damage an unattended parked vehicle and cannot find its owner. What should you do?
Correct answer: Securely attach a note with your contact details and notify law enforcement
The owner needs a way to reach you. Leave your name, phone number, and address, secure the note, and report to law enforcement. DMV's separate reporting threshold does not remove these duties.
Source: Section 10 — What to Do if You Are in a Collision: unattended parked car or property ↗
How long can California suspend your driving privilege after a collision when you lack proper insurance?
Correct answer: Up to four years
The handbook warns of a suspension lasting up to four years, regardless of who caused the collision.
Source: Section 10 — Insurance Requirements; Reporting a Collision; Driving Without Insurance ↗
After moving, what is the maximum time a California driver has to notify DMV of the new address?
Correct answer: Within 10 days
California DMV requires an address change notice within 10 days.
Source: Driver's License or ID Card Updates — Changing Your Address ↗
A stopped school bus has red lights flashing on the opposite roadway. On which road can the opposite-direction stopping exception apply?
Correct answer: A divided highway, or a highway with at least two lanes in each direction
The exception is for the other roadway of a divided highway or a road with at least two lanes in each direction; it does not cover a bus ahead on your own roadway.
Source: CVC 22454(b) — Other-roadway school bus exception ↗
At a blind intersection with obstructed visibility and no stop signs, yield signs, or signals, what speed limit does the California handbook give?
Correct answer: 15 mph
The California handbook specifies 15 mph at a blind intersection.
Source: Section 7 — Blind Intersections ↗
What change in the road does this sign warn about?
Correct answer: A divided roadway begins ahead
A divided roadway is ahead. On the similar divided-highway-ends sign, the median symbol is at the bottom instead.
Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W6-1 divided highway; W6-2 divided highway ends ↗
What should you be prepared for beyond this sign?
Correct answer: Expect a signal and be ready to stop
The warning gives you time to notice the upcoming signal and adjust safely.
Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W3-3 signal ahead ↗
