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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.