The vehicle may be impounded, and the minor’s license may be suspended or delayed depending on the situation.

California law prohibits following within 300 feet of an emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.

Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane. Drivers should never try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane.

A flashing red signal means stop, then proceed only when it is safe.

A five-sided sign warns drivers that they are near a school or school crossing and should watch carefully for children.

The usual speed limit in a California residential or business district is 25 mph unless signs show another limit.

California requires at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice for minors.

A minor must practice with a California-licensed driver who is at least 25 years old.

The driver must carry a note signed by the employer confirming the work-related need.

A broken yellow line next to your lane means passing is allowed only when it is safe and legal.

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

A parent or guardian must sign the application and accept financial responsibility for the minor.

A driver turning left must yield to pedestrians and to approaching vehicles close enough to be dangerous.

A driver may enter a bicycle lane only in limited situations, such as when turning within 200 feet of an intersection after checking for bicyclists.

A teen must be at least 15½ years old to apply for a California instruction permit.

Traffic on the through road has the right-of-way over traffic entering from the ending road.

A solid red light means stop. A right turn may be allowed only after stopping, yielding, and confirming no sign prohibits it.

The driver must carry a note signed by the school principal, dean, or designee.

Double solid yellow lines generally mean drivers must not pass over them, except for limited legal movements such as certain left turns.

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

When parents or guardians share joint custody, both must sign the application.

Minors must wait 14 days, not including the day of failure, before retaking a failed drive test.

Of the required 50 hours, at least 10 hours must be nighttime driving practice.

California’s underage alcohol rule makes it illegal for a driver under 21 to drive with a BAC of 0.01% or higher.

Double solid white lines mark a lane barrier. Drivers must not change lanes across them.

A parent, guardian, or California-licensed driver at least 25 years old may accompany the provisional driver.

A collision must be reported to DMV within 10 days if anyone is injured or killed, or if property damage is more than $1,000.

A provisional driver generally may not transport passengers under 20 unless accompanied by a qualified adult or covered by an exception.

Never start across railroad tracks unless there is enough room on the other side to fully clear the tracks.

Testing aids such as a handbook, notes, or cell phone are not allowed during the knowledge test.

A red curb means no stopping, standing, or parking, except buses may stop in a red zone marked for buses only.

A safe lane change requires signaling, checking mirrors, checking traffic, and looking over the shoulder to check blind spots.

A blind intersection with limited visibility and no stop signs has a speed limit of 15 mph.

A nonworking signal must be treated like an all-way stop. Stop and proceed cautiously when safe.

Minors must wait 7 days, not including the day of failure, before retaking a failed knowledge test.

When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.

A minor must generally be at least 16 years old to receive a California driver’s license.

A driver under 18 receives a provisional driver’s license.

The handbook recommends allowing a three-second following distance when following motorcycles.

A teen must begin behind-the-wheel driver training with an instructor who validates the permit before using it.

A provisional driver generally may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during the first 12 months unless an exception applies.

Blue markings indicate parking for disabled persons or drivers transporting disabled persons with the proper placard or plate.

Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean stop and wait until the warning ends and it is safe to cross.

A diamond marking usually identifies a preferential-use lane, such as a carpool or HOV lane.

A teen must generally hold the instruction permit for at least 6 months before scheduling the drive test.

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