A right turn on red is allowed only after a complete stop, unless prohibited by a sign, and only after yielding.

Drivers must be financially responsible for damages or injuries they may cause while driving.

A white curb allows stopping only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

A red curb means no stopping, standing, or parking, except for buses where specifically marked.

California requires a DMV report within 10 days when injury, death, or property damage over $1,000 occurs.

Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go while avoiding sudden braking.

California guidance requires maintaining at least three feet between your vehicle and a bicyclist when possible.

DMV may take action against a driver’s privilege if the driver has too many points from collisions or traffic violations.

Drivers must slow down and be prepared to stop for children in or near crosswalks.

You must pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.

The driver on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

A left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign prohibits it, after yielding.

Drivers must dim high beams within 300 feet of a vehicle they are following.

Before backing, check traffic, mirrors, and blind spots, and look over your shoulder for vehicles and pedestrians.

A YIELD sign means slow down and be ready to stop for vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians before proceeding.

Drivers may enter a bicycle lane only in limited cases, such as making a turn within 200 feet of an intersection after checking for bicyclists.

You should only cross railroad tracks when there is enough room to completely clear them.

You must make a full stop before the crosswalk, limit line, or intersection and check traffic before proceeding.

The knowledge test checks your understanding of California traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules.

Drivers involved in a collision must stop, assist if necessary, exchange information, and report when required.

If you miss a turn, keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around. Do not make last-minute moves.

A properly parallel-parked vehicle should be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb.

A center left turn lane may be used only for preparing to turn and may not be driven in for more than 200 feet.

You must look over your shoulder to check your blind spots before moving into another lane.

High beams must be dimmed to low beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.

A green curb means parking is allowed for a limited time, as posted or painted on the curb.

For drivers age 21 or older, California’s illegal BAC level is 0.08% or higher.

Avoid looking directly at the lights. Look toward the right edge of your lane and continue carefully.

California guidance says to signal about 100 feet before turning.

U-turns are never allowed at or on a railroad crossing.

Applicants are generally allowed three attempts to pass the knowledge test before they must reapply.

The California Driver’s Handbook lists the speed limit in an alley as 15 mph.

A flashing red light means stop. After stopping, proceed only when safe.

When parking downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls away from traffic if the brakes fail.

It is illegal to follow within 300 feet of an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights on.

A broken yellow line next to your lane means you may pass if it is safe and legal.

The usual speed limit in California residential and business districts is 25 mph unless signs show otherwise.

A driver must provide a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration when stopped.

Treat a nonworking traffic signal as an all-way stop and proceed cautiously when safe.

A yellow curb is for loading and unloading passengers or freight, subject to posted time limits.

California’s underage alcohol rule prohibits drivers under 21 from driving with a BAC of 0.01% or higher.

When weather requires windshield wipers, drivers must turn on low-beam headlights.

Keeping enough space helps you stop safely. The handbook commonly uses a three-second space as a safe following guide.

A left turn should usually begin from the lane closest to the center divider or from a designated left-turn lane.

Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean stop and wait until it is safe and the warning has ended.

During a stop, signal, move to the right shoulder, stop safely, remain in the vehicle unless told otherwise, and keep hands visible.