Rules of the Road - DRIVING INSTRUCTOR CA

Rules of the Road #1

Learn the core driving laws and essential rules you need for everyday safe driving.

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What is the maximum speed limit on most California highways unless otherwise posted?

60 mph

70 mph

65 mph

55 mph

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What does a flashing DON’T WALK or flashing raised hand signal mean for pedestrians?

Continue crossing only if no vehicles are present.

Stop immediately in the middle of the street.

Do not start crossing; the signal is about to change.

Begin crossing quickly before the light changes.

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What does a red arrow signal mean?

Stop, and remain stopped until a green arrow or green light appears.

Proceed with caution while turning.

Stop, but you may turn right if it’s safe.

You can turn after yielding to all traffic and pedestrians.

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When facing a solid red traffic light, when are you allowed to turn right?

Only when a police officer waves you through.

After stopping completely, yielding to pedestrians and traffic, and if there is no “NO TURN ON RED” sign posted.

Only if the intersection is clear and there are no pedestrians, even without stopping.

Anytime, as long as traffic is light.

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What does a yellow arrow indicate?

You must stop immediately.

You may turn in any direction with caution.

The next signal will always be green.

The protected turn is ending; prepare to stop if it’s safe.

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Which type of driver’s license do most California drivers need to operate a regular car for personal use?

Noncommercial Class C license

Temporary learner’s permit

Commercial Class A license

Motorcycle Class M license

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You’re 18 years old and have a California instruction permit. Who must be with you while you practice driving?

A friend your age who already has a license.

A California-licensed driver who is at least 18, sitting beside you in the front seat.

Any adult 18 or older sitting in the back seat.

No one — you can drive alone after sunset.

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What should you do when entering traffic from a driveway, side road, or parking space?

Turn on hazard lights before entering

Stop only if you see large vehicles approaching

Enter quickly to match the flow of traffic

Proceed with caution and yield to vehicles already in the lane

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What is the correct purpose of the center left turn lane on a two-way street?

To travel straight when traffic is heavy

To prepare for or make a left turn or U-turn

To pass slower traffic before turning left

To merge into faster traffic

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When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

When the road has a solid yellow line.

Only when the other driver is driving below the speed limit.

When the vehicle ahead is stopped at a red light.

When the vehicle ahead is turning left and you can safely pass on the right without leaving the roadway.

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You recently moved to a new apartment in California. How long do you have to notify the DMV of your new address?

30 days

15 days

Only when you renew your license

10 days

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What is the default speed limit in a California business or residential district when no signs are posted?

30 mph

25 mph

20 mph

15 mph

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You’re 15½ and applying for a California driver’s license. When can you schedule your behind-the-wheel driving test?

As soon as you complete 10 hours of driving

After holding a permit for at least 6 months or turning 18

Only after your parent signs a permission form

Immediately after getting your instruction permit

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What does a solid green light mean?

Go immediately without checking for pedestrians.

Stop, then go when the intersection is clear.

Proceed only if you are turning left.

Go, but only if the intersection is clear and it’s safe to proceed.

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What should you do when you see an emergency vehicle approaching with sirens and red lights activated?

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes

Stop immediately in your lane, even if in the middle of an intersection

Speed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle

Pull to the left side of the road to make space

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When entering traffic from a full stop, what should you do before moving into a lane?

Enter slowly and let other drivers adjust

Signal and wait for a gap large enough to reach the speed of traffic

Accelerate quickly without signaling

Move into any available space, even if it’s small

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When approaching and driving through a roundabout, what should you do?

Enter from the left if traffic seems lighter in that direction

Slow down, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and enter to the right when safe

Stop in the roundabout to wait for a clear exit

Use your horn or accelerate slightly to merge ahead of other vehicles

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What does a diagonal crossing signal allow pedestrians to do?

Cross only to the opposite corner and wait for the next WALK signal before proceeding further.

Cross diagonally at any time if the road is clear.

Cross in any direction — including diagonally — when the WALK signal appears.

Cross only straight across the street, not diagonally.

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What does a green arrow mean?

Oncoming vehicles also have a green light.

You may turn in the direction of the arrow; your turn is protected from oncoming traffic.

You may turn, but only after yielding to all oncoming traffic.

You must stop before making the turn.

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What is the legal BAC limit for drivers aged 21 or older in California?

0.08%

0.04%

0.01%

0.05%

Your score is

The average score is 87%

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These practice questions cover California rules of the road commonly tested on the DMV written exam.

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