In California, you must use turn signals when:

Changing lanes, turning, pulling out from a parking space, or pulling over to the curb

Only when turning at intersections

Only when other drivers are nearby

California allows lane splitting by motorcyclists when:

Done in a safe and prudent manner

If you have a Class C driver license, you may drive:

A regular passenger vehicle and most personal trucks

To make a legal right turn on red in California, you must:

Come to a complete stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians

Fines for speeding in a construction zone in California are typically:

Waived for first-time offenders

The penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign in California can include:

A fine and one point on your driving record

When driving at night, you should reduce your speed because:

Animals are more active and can be hit at higher speeds

A new California driver under 18 has restrictions including:

No passengers under 20 for the first 12 months unless accompanied by a licensed adult 25+

No driving on freeways for one year

No driving in counties other than your own

No driving outside daylight hours, ever

If your wheels drift onto the unpaved shoulder, you should:

Ease off the gas, hold the wheel firmly, and steer back gently when safe

Jerk the wheel back onto the road

You may legally drive across a double yellow line to:

Make a left turn into or out of a driveway when safe

A green arrow signal means:

You may turn in the direction of the arrow; oncoming traffic is stopped

Yield to oncoming traffic before turning

Caution; check for pedestrians only

If you are tailgated, you should:

Move over and let the driver pass

A driver involved in any collision in California must:

Stop and exchange information with other parties involved

Drive to the nearest police station

Wait only if injuries are visible

It is illegal in California to litter from a vehicle. Penalties include:

Fines and possible community service

When backing up, you should:

Look over your right shoulder through the rear window

Drivers must yield to pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog because:

They have the right-of-way under California law

A crosswalk that is not marked still:

Exists at most intersections by law

Driving on a sidewalk in California is:

Generally illegal except to enter or exit a driveway

If your accelerator sticks, you should:

Shift to neutral and brake to a safe stop

Turn off the ignition immediately

A flashing yellow arrow at a left turn means:

You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Stop and wait for a green arrow

Right-of-way is yours; turn freely

California allows you to enter a freeway carpool lane:

Only at designated entry points marked with broken white lines

California requires children under 8 to ride in:

A booster seat or appropriate child restraint

The back seat without restraint

Honking your horn unnecessarily in California is:

A violation that can result in a citation

Studded tires in California are:

Generally restricted to certain dates and conditions

Open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle is:

Illegal in California, even if the driver is not drinking

If your tire blows out at speed, you should:

Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually

California's 'Three Feet for Safety' law requires drivers to:

Give bicyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing

Park at least three feet from a curb

Stay three feet behind motorcycles

Leave three feet between cars at stops

You should never drive when you are:

Fatigued, impaired, or unable to focus safely

A 'No Standing' sign means:

You may not stop except briefly for passenger loading

You may neither stop nor park at any time

Drivers convicted of a hit-and-run in California can face:

Misdemeanor or felony charges depending on severity

Right-of-way at a roundabout in California goes to:

Vehicles already in the roundabout

Vehicles entering from the right

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

Restrictions vary; check posted signs

Parking is always allowed near stop signs

If you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign, it is:

A warning sign about road conditions ahead

White rectangular signs typically indicate:

Regulations such as speed limits

When approaching a 'No Passing Zone' pennant, you should:

Not begin to pass any vehicle ahead

Pass quickly before the zone starts

Pass only if no oncoming traffic

California's Move Over law applies to:

Stopped emergency, tow, and Caltrans vehicles with flashing lights

If you are driving and your view is blocked by glare, you should:

Slow down and use your sun visor

Speed up to escape the glare zone

California requires drivers to know basic traffic laws because:

Ignorance of the law is not a legal defense

Police always give warnings first

Insurance covers most violations

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