A flashing red traffic signal means:
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign: stop completely and proceed only when safe.
Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals: Flashing Red Light ↗
Which lane is normally used to pass another vehicle on a multilane road?
Correct answer: The far-left lane
The far-left lane, closest to the center divider, is normally the passing lane.
Source: Section 6 — Types of Lanes: Passing Lanes ↗
What should you do at a red arrow?
Correct answer: Stop and wait for a green light or green arrow
A red arrow prohibits the turn. Remain stopped until a green indication appears.
Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals: Red Arrow ↗
Where is a U-turn always prohibited?
Correct answer: On a one-way street
A U-turn on a one-way street would put you against the permitted direction of traffic. Continue to a route where you can change direction legally.
Source: Section 6 — U-TURN ↗
What basic rule helps maintain a safe following distance in normal conditions?
Correct answer: The three-second rule
Use at least the three-second rule and create more space when conditions are poor.
Source: Section 8 — Tailgating (Following Too Closely) ↗
A 30-year-old drives a private car, is not on DUI probation, and is not carrying passengers for hire. What is the lowest BAC at which driving is illegal even without other evidence of impairment?
Correct answer: 0.08%
The threshold in this situation is 0.08%. Impaired driving can also be illegal below that level.
Source: Section 9 — Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits ↗
What does the red circle and slash on this sign indicate?
Correct answer: The action is prohibited
The symbol inside shows an action that is not allowed.
Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗
What kind of message does this sign communicate?
Correct answer: A rule or regulation
White rectangular signs commonly state rules drivers must obey.
Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗
What should you anticipate when you see this sign?
Correct answer: Traffic entering your lane area
Watch for traffic joining the roadway and adjust speed or space when safe.
Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-8 — W4-1 merging traffic ↗
When leaving a driveway to enter a road, who must you yield to?
Correct answer: Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians already using the road or sidewalk
A driver entering traffic from a driveway must yield to road users and pedestrians already occupying the path.
Source: Section 7 — Right-of-Way Rules: Intersections ↗
A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
Correct answer: Has right-of-way at all times
A white cane or guide dog can indicate that the pedestrian cannot see your approach. Yield and allow enough time to cross; do not assume the person sees your vehicle or will step aside.
Source: Section 7 — Pedestrians who are Blind ↗
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 ↗
When parking uphill next to a curb, turn the front wheels:
Correct answer: Away from the curb
With the wheels turned away from the curb, a backward roll brings a front tire against the curb. Set the parking brake as well; wheel position is an added safeguard.
Source: Section 6 — Parking on a Hill ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 pedestrian signal begins flashing a raised hand after someone has started crossing. What must a turning driver do?
Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian still in the crosswalk
Drivers must continue to yield to pedestrians already crossing even while the raised-hand signal flashes.
Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals; Pedestrian Signals ↗
What should you do if you miss your intended exit in a roundabout?
Correct answer: Continue around until you reach the exit again
Continue in the roundabout's normal direction and take the exit on the next circuit. Do not stop, reverse, or make a sudden crossing of another lane to recover a missed exit.
Source: Section 7 — Roundabouts ↗
Which use of ordinary music headphones is prohibited for a driver of a private car?
Correct answer: Covering both ears
Ordinary music headphones must not cover or occupy both ears. The law has separate exceptions for certain hearing-protection and assistive devices.
Source: CVC 27400 — Headsets and earplugs; exceptions ↗
What standard minimum property-damage liability coverage does the California handbook list?
Correct answer: $15,000
The handbook's standard minimum is $15,000. The state's low-cost insurance program has separate eligibility and coverage rules.
Source: Section 10 — Insurance Requirements; Reporting a Collision; Driving Without Insurance ↗
What can happen after three at-fault collisions, three traffic convictions, or a qualifying combination during a minor's first 12 months?
Correct answer: The driving privilege can be suspended for six months
The handbook describes a six-month suspension and one year of probation for a minor with this qualifying incident history.
Source: Section 7 — Maintaining Your Minor's (Provisional) Driver's License ↗
When approaching a law-enforcement traffic break, why may you use your emergency flashers?
Correct answer: To warn drivers behind you that traffic is slowing
Emergency flashers can warn following traffic while you gradually slow to match the patrol vehicle.
Source: Section 8 — Fog or Heavy Smoke; Law Enforcement Traffic Breaks ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
What rights and responsibilities do bicyclists have on California roads?
Correct answer: The same basic rights and responsibilities as other drivers
Treat bicyclists as traffic: they have a right to use the road and must obey traffic controls and right-of-way rules. Riding more slowly than a car does not remove those rights.
Source: Section 7 — Bicycles: Rights and Responsibilities ↗
