California DMV Practice Test Answers (Driver's Handbook)
California DMV test answers for independent study: review 86 Class C knowledge test questions, the ones test takers report first, each answered from and quoted from the California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025). Not an official DMV answer key.
Study questions for the California DMV Class C knowledge (written) test, answered from the California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025). Covers alcohol and drug limits, speed limits and the Basic Speed Law, lane markings, turns and U-turns, right-of-way, passing and merging, sharing the road with trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians, colored curbs and hill parking, railroad crossings, work zones, bad weather, skids and hydroplaning, and what to do after a collision or when you sell a vehicle. Every answer is grounded in the handbook text.
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01In California, it is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is what level or higher?
0.08%. The handbook says it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher if you are over 21 years old, and 0.01% or higher if you are under 21.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is illegal for you to drive if you have a BAC of: • 0.08% or higher if you are over 21 years old. • 0.01% or higher if you are under 21 years old.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗02You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. In California, what is the speed limit?
15 mph. The speed limit is 15 mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing when you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions; you may go faster only if the crossing is controlled by gates, a warning signal or a flagman.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The speed limit is 15 mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗03You just sold your vehicle in California. Within how many days must you notify the DMV?
Five days. When you sell a vehicle, you must notify the DMV within five days by completing a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When you sell a vehicle, you must notify DMV within five days by completing a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗04What does California's "Basic Speed Law" say?
You may never drive faster than is safe for the current road conditions, whatever the posted speed limit.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In California, you may never drive faster than is safe for the current road conditions. This is known as the Basic Speed Law.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗05When driving in a fog in California, which headlights should you use?
Low beams. The handbook says to use your low-beam headlights in fog, because high-beam headlights reflect back and cause glare.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Use your low-beam headlights. High-beam headlights will reflect back and cause glare.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗06To avoid last minute moves, how far down the road should you be looking, in terms of where your vehicle will be in about how many seconds?
At least 10 seconds ahead. Some answer lists say 10 to 15 seconds; the California Driver Handbook says to keep your eyes moving and scan the road at least 10 seconds ahead of your vehicle.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“To give yourself time to react, avoid last minute moves and hazards, always keep your eyes moving and scan the road at least 10 seconds ahead of your vehicle.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗07You are about to make a left turn in California. For how many feet before the turn must you signal?
At least 100 feet. The handbook says to signal at least 100 feet before you turn.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You should signal: • At least 100 feet before you turn. • Before every lane change. • At least five seconds before you change lanes on a freeway.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗08Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a California residential area?
25 mph. In business or residential districts the speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Business or Residential Districts The speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗09You are driving on a California freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck. How should you drive?
Farther behind the truck than you would behind a passenger vehicle. Large vehicles and commercial trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Large vehicles and commercial trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗10In California, what does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean for vehicles?
Vehicles next to the broken line may pass. A broken yellow line means you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗11When are U-turns in California residential districts legal?
When no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may make a U-turn: • Across a double yellow line. • In a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗12In California, to see vehicles in your blind spots, where should you check?
Over your shoulder. The handbook says to look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗13In California, smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
Illegal. You must not smoke when a minor is in the vehicle, and you can be fined.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Other Important Roadway Information You must: • Not smoke when a minor is in the vehicle. You can be fined.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗14While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal in California: listening to music through headphones that cover both ears?
Yes, it is illegal. It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗15In California, when you are merging onto the freeway, at what speed should you be driving?
At or near the speed of freeway traffic. Highway traffic has the right-of-way, and you should merge when it is safe.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Highway traffic has the right-of-way. For more information, see Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First in Section 7. When you enter a highway, you will need to: • Be in the proper lane on the on-ramp. • Be at or near the speed of traffic.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗16In California, what do two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart mean?
They are a barrier. Do not drive on or over it, make a left turn or make a U-turn across it, except at designated openings.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered a barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn, or make a U-turn across it, except at designated openings.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗17In California, if you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. It is against the law to block an intersection when there is not enough space to completely cross before the light turns red.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is against the law to stop or block an intersection where there is not enough space to completely cross before the traffic signal light turns red.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗18It is a very windy day in California. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on what?
Your headlights. The handbook says to use headlights when conditions such as clouds, dust, smoke or fog prevent you from seeing other vehicles.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When conditions (such as clouds, dust, smoke, or fog) prevent you from seeing other vehicles.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗19In California, there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. What should you do?
Stop or slow down and let them finish crossing. With or without a crosswalk, you must use caution, reduce your speed or stop to allow the pedestrian to safely finish crossing.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When there is a pedestrian crossing a roadway with or without a crosswalk, you must use caution, reduce your speed, or stop to allow the pedestrian to safely finish crossing.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗20In California, when may you drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane?
Only within 200 feet of the cross street where you plan to turn right, after checking for bicyclists in your blind spots.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You can drive in a bike lane within 200 feet from the turn. Check for bicyclists in your blind spots.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗21In California, to make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:
The lane closest to the right curb. Begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road, and do not swing wide into another lane of traffic.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“2. Right turn. Begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road. Do not swing wide into another lane of traffic.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗22In California, when parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street, how close to the curb must your wheels be?
Within 18 inches of the curb. After parallel parking, your vehicle should be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may need to pull forward and backward to straighten out. Your vehicle should now be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗23In California, you may not park your vehicle next to which color of painted curb?
A red painted curb. Red means no stopping, standing or parking (buses may stop at a red zone marked for buses only).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“• Red: No stopping, standing, or parking. Buses may stop at a red zone marked for buses only.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗24In California, it is illegal to park your vehicle where?
In a crosswalk, marked or unmarked. The handbook says never to park or leave your vehicle on a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Never park or leave your vehicle: • Where a NO PARKING sign is posted. • On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗25A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. In California, what may the truck have to do?
Swing wide, using part of the left lane, to complete the turn. Large vehicles and truck drivers must often swing wide to complete a turn.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“This is why large vehicles and truck drivers must often swing wide to complete a turn.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗26In California, you may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
Your side of the road is a broken line. A broken yellow line means you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗27You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane California freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
An exit lane (a lane that is ending). Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines, so be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines. If you are driving in a lane marked with broken lines, be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗28In California, always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
Their smaller size makes them harder to see. Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see, so they easily disappear in vehicle blind spots.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Check for motorcycles and use your mirrors when you change lanes or enter a road. Motorcycles are smaller in size and harder to see so they easily disappear in vehicle blind spots.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗29You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine when?
Whenever you drive in California. When you drive in California, you consent to a breath, blood or urine test if a law enforcement officer suspects you of DUI.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When you drive in California, you consent to a breath, blood, or urine test if a law enforcement officer suspects you of DUI.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗30In California, you want to park uphill or downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
To the right, toward the side of the road, so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb: Turn the wheels to the right so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗31In California, you should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision. Use your horn to let other drivers know you are there or to warn others of a hazard, such as to avoid collisions.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Use your vehicle’s horn to let other drivers know you are there or warn others of a hazard. Use your horn to: • Avoid collisions.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗32There are two traffic lanes in your direction in California. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
Move over into the right lane when it is safe. When another driver is close behind you and wishes to drive faster, move to the right.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you drive faster or slower than the speed limit, you may be cited. When another driver is close behind you and wishes to drive faster, move to the right.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗33Two vehicles approach an uncontrolled "T" intersection in California. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
The vehicle on the through road. At T intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, traffic on the through road has the right-of-way.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“T intersections without STOP or YIELD signs: Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road (continuing to go straight) have the right-of-way.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗34In California, the speed limit in a school zone where children are present is what, unless otherwise posted?
25 mph within 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street. Some school zones may be posted as low as 15 mph.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The speed limit is 25 mph within 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗35In California, the speed limit in any alley is how many mph?
15 mph. An alley is any road no wider than 25 feet used to reach the rear or side entrances of buildings, and its speed limit is 15 mph.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may drive on or cross a sidewalk to enter or exit a driveway or alley. The speed limit in an alley is 15 mph.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗36In California, when may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?
Under no circumstances. Never drive off the paved or main-traveled part of the road to pass.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“• You are on a one-way street. Never drive off the paved or main-traveled part of the road to pass.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗37In California, to turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
The far-left lane, the lane closest to the left curb.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“5. Left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street. Start the turn from the far-left lane.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗38If you are involved in a traffic collision in California, when are you required to complete and submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV?
Within 10 days if the collision caused more than $1,000 in property damage or anyone was injured or killed. Some answer lists say property damage over $750; the California Driver Handbook says more than $1,000.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you are in a collision, you must report it to DMV within 10 days if: • The collision caused more than $1,000 in damage to property. • Anyone was injured or killed.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗39In California, the safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:
Use the phone only in hands-free mode, and only when necessary. Driving while using a handheld cell phone is unsafe and illegal.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Driving while using a handheld cell phone is unsafe and illegal. Adult drivers should only use a cell phone in hands-free mode when necessary.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗40In California, always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
You do not have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. Never stop on the tracks; wait if there is not enough room to cross completely.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Never stop on the railroad tracks. Wait and do not begin proceeding if you do not have enough room to completely cross the tracks.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗41You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead in California. You should obey his or her instructions:
At all times. Obey special signs or instructions from work zone workers such as flaggers.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Watch for bicycles if lanes are narrow or the shoulder is closed. Obey special signs or instructions from workers such as flaggers.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗42In California, drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites. Obey special signs or instructions from workers such as flaggers.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Merge as soon as it is safe without crossing the cones or drums. Watch for bicycles if lanes are narrow or the shoulder is closed. Obey special signs or instructions from workers such as flaggers.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗43You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection in California. The flashing yellow light means:
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. A flashing yellow light is a warning to proceed with caution; you do not need to stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A flashing yellow traffic signal light is a warning to PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Slow down and be alert. You do not need to stop.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗44In California, pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:
Whether or not a crosswalk is marked. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Not all crosswalks are marked. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗45Generally speaking, in California you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
Cannot see the truck's side mirrors. If you cannot see the truck's side mirrors, the truck driver cannot see you.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In these areas, your vehicle can disappear from a large vehicle or truck driver’s view. If you cannot see the truck’s side mirrors, the truck driver cannot see you.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗46You want to make a right turn at the corner in California. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:
Wait until the person crosses the street. Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes have the right-of-way at all times.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes have the right-of-way at all times. These pedestrians are partially or totally blind.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗47In California, a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. Do not turn at a red arrow; remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A red arrow means STOP. Do not turn at a red arrow. Remain stopped until a green traffic signal light or green arrow appears.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗48In California, the "three-second rule" applies to the space where around your vehicle?
Ahead of your vehicle. Use the three-second rule to keep a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You will not have enough time to react if the driver in front of you brakes suddenly. Use the three-second rule to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗49If you have a collision in California, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with whom?
Others involved in the collision. Show your license, registration card, insurance information and current address to the other driver, law enforcement and anyone else involved.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Show your driver’s license, vehicle registration card, insurance information, and current address to the other driver, law enforcement officer, and anyone else involved in the collision.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗50In California, if the roadway is wet and your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal, do not use the brakes, and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you start to skid, follow these steps: 1. Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator. 2. Do not use the brakes. 3. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗51In California, parking is NEVER permitted where?
In a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area, such as the one next to a designated disabled parking space.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In the crosshatched (diagonal lines) area next to a designated disabled parking space.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗52In California, a flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
Stop before entering. A flashing red light means STOP; after stopping, you may go when it is safe.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A flashing red signal light means STOP. After stopping, you may go when it is safe.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗53In California, you reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
You do. When vehicles arrive at the same time, give the right-of-way to the one on your right, so the driver on your left must yield to you.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“However, if a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist gets to the intersection at the same time as you, give the right-of-way to the vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist on your right. If you approach a stop sign and there is a stop sign on all four corners, stop first and proceed as above.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗54In California, which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Vehicles marked with hazardous materials placards, such as tank trucks, along with buses and school buses.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Watch for vehicles that must stop before they cross train tracks. These vehicles include buses, school buses, and vehicles marked with a hazardous materials placard.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗55In California, if you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve:
Up to six months in jail, along with other DUI penalties such as a fine.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Here are some additional penalties if you are convicted of DUI: • You may be sentenced to up to six months in jail.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗56In California, if your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
Slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes. Sudden braking may cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If your vehicle starts to hydroplane: • Slow down gradually. • Do not use the brakes. Sudden braking may cause you to lose control of your vehicle.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗57In California, you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. Must you leave a note on the vehicle, report the collision to law enforcement, or both?
Both. Leave a note with your name, phone number and address securely attached to the vehicle, and report the collision to law enforcement.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you cannot find the owner, leave a note with your name, phone number, and address. Securely attach the note to the vehicle or property. Report the collision to law enforcement.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗58In California, a center lane with solid and broken yellow lines that is used by vehicles making left turns in both directions is called a:
Two-way (center) left turn lane. It sits in the middle of a two-way street, with a broken inner line and a solid outer line on each side.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A center left turn lane is located in the middle of a two-way street. It is marked on both sides by two painted lines. The inner line is broken and the outer line is solid.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗59In California, when must you use your turn signal?
Whenever you turn (including into a driveway), change lanes, slow down or stop, and before pulling next to or away from the curb.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Signaling Always signal when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop. You can signal using your vehicle’s signal lights or using hand-and-arm positions.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗60In California, if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights:
You may be fined up to $1,000, and your driving privilege could be suspended for one year.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Remain stopped while the red lights are flashing. If you fail to stop, you may be fined up to $1,000 and your driving privilege could be suspended for one year.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗61In California, within what distances must you dim your high beams to low beams for oncoming vehicles and for vehicles you are following?
Within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you and within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Dim your high-beam headlights to low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗62In California, if you need your windshield wipers because of fog, rain or snow, what must you also turn on?
Your low-beam headlights.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In adverse weather. If you need to use your windshield wipers due to fog, rain, or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗63Under the California Driver Handbook, from what time after sunset must your headlights be on?
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset, until 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever it is too dark to see 1,000 feet ahead.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away. • Beginning 30 minutes after sunset. • Until 30 minutes before sunrise.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗64In California, how far may you drive in a center left turn lane before making your turn?
No more than 200 feet. The center left turn lane is only for preparing for and making a left turn or U-turn; it is not a regular traffic lane or passing lane.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Use the center left turn lane to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn. It is not a regular traffic lane or passing lane.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗65In California, when is an intersection considered blind, and what is its speed limit?
When it has no stop signs at any corner and your view is blocked; the speed limit is 15 mph.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An intersection is considered blind if it has no stop signs at any corner. If your view is blocked, move slowly forward until you can see. The speed limit for a blind intersection is 15 mph.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗66Under the California Driver Handbook, how wide can a road be and still count as an alley?
No wider than 25 feet, used to reach the rear or side entrances of buildings or properties.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An alley is any road no wider than 25 feet that is used to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or properties.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗67In California, what is the speed limit within 100 feet of a railroad crossing when you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions?
15 mph, unless the crossing is controlled by gates, a warning signal or a flagman.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The speed limit is 15 mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗68At a California railroad crossing, the red warning lights are flashing and the gate begins to rise. What should you do?
Keep waiting. Do not cross the tracks until the red lights stop flashing, even if the gate rises.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Flashing red warning lights indicate you must stop and wait. Do not proceed over the railroad tracks until the red lights stop flashing, even if the gate rises.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗69In California, when crossing devices or a person warn you that a train is coming, how far from the nearest track must you stop?
At least 15 feet from the nearest track.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When the crossing devices or a person warns you a train is coming, stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗70In California, which lane must you use when you tow a vehicle or trailer or drive a truck with three or more axles?
The far-right lane, or a lane marked for slower vehicles.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You must drive in the far-right lane or a lane marked for slower vehicles when you: • Tow a vehicle or trailer. • Drive a truck with three or more axles.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗71In California, must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights that is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway?
No. If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗72According to the California Driver Handbook, what is hydroplaning?
When a vehicle rides on water because the tires lose all contact with the road.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Hydroplaning is when a vehicle rides on water because the tires lose all contact with the road.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗73In California, your wheels drift off the pavement. What should you do?
Grip the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator, brake gently, check for traffic behind you, then carefully steer back onto the pavement.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If your wheels drift off the pavement: 1. Grip the steering wheel firmly. 2. Remove your foot from the accelerator. 3. Brake gently. 4. Check for traffic behind you. 5. Carefully steer back onto the pavement.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗74In California, how much can a traffic violation in a work zone cost, and what is the penalty for assaulting a highway worker?
Work zone fines can be $1,000 or more; assaulting a highway worker brings fines of up to $2,000 and up to one year in jail.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Fines for traffic violations in a work zone can be $1,000 or more. Anyone convicted of assaulting a highway worker faces fines of up to $2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗75In California, may you change lanes across double solid white lines?
Never. Wait until you see a single broken white line.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Never change lanes over double solid white lines. Wait until you see a single broken white line.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗76In California, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
No closer than 15 feet. Never park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“• Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway. • Within 20 feet of an unmarked or marked crosswalk”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗77In California, before passing, how far ahead should a hill or curve be?
At least one-third of a mile ahead.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A hill, curve, intersection, or road obstruction. To safely pass, the hill or curve should be at least one-third of a mile ahead.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗78In California, within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing must you not pass?
Within 100 feet.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗79According to the California Driver Handbook, how far does an average passenger vehicle at 55 mph need to stop, compared with a large vehicle?
About 300 feet for a passenger vehicle; a large vehicle at the same speed can take up to 400 feet.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 300 feet. A large vehicle traveling at the same speed can take up to 400 feet to stop.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗80In California, how close may you follow a fire engine, ambulance or law enforcement vehicle that has its siren or flashing lights on?
No closer than 300 feet. It is against the law to follow within 300 feet.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is against the law to follow within 300 feet of any fire engine, law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle when their siren or flashing lights are on.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗81In California, what does a green painted curb mean?
Park for a limited time; the time limit may be posted on signs or painted on the curb.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Green: Park for a limited time. The time limit may be posted on signs or painted on the curb.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗82In California, you may not make a U-turn when you cannot see clearly for how many feet in each direction?
200 feet.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“On a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines. • When you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗83In California, at what age may a child not be left unattended in a vehicle, and who may supervise them instead?
A child six years old or younger may not be left unattended; they may be left with a person who is at least 12 years old.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is illegal to leave a child who is six years old or younger unattended in a vehicle. A child may be left under the supervision of a person who is at least 12 years old.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗84In California, what is the penalty for dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway?
A fine of up to $1,000, six months in jail, or both.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Not dump or abandon animals on a highway. This crime is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, six months in jail, or both.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗85In California, how soon must you report a collision to law enforcement if anyone is injured or killed?
Within 24 hours of the collision.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You must make a report to law enforcement within 24 hours of the collision if anyone is injured or killed.”
— California DMV, California Driver Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025) ↗86In California, may a minor use a cell phone while driving to answer calls or send text messages?
No. It is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone or wireless device to answer calls or send or respond to texts while driving, except to call for an emergency.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone or electronic wireless device to answer calls and send or respond to text messages while driving.”
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