Road Rules

Question 1

What can you do when stopped at a red traffic light?

Answer 1

Make a right after stopping. Always remember to yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other cars. Do not turn if a “NO TURN ON RED” sign is posted. 🚦🛑➡️🏃🏽‍♀️🚲🚙⛔️

Question 2

What does a red arrow mean?

Answer 2

Stop. Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow. 🛑➡️❌

Question 3

What does a FLASHING red traffic signal mean?

Answer 3

STOP. After stopping you may proceed when safe. Observe right-of-way rules. 🛑🚗✅🚙

Question 4

What does a yellow arrow traffic signal mean

Answer 4

The “protected” turning time period is ending. Be prepared to obey the next traffic signal light, which may be green, red, or the red arrow. 🟡➡️🛑🟢❌

Question 5

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Answer 5

PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Slow down and be alert before entering an intersection. Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles in the intersection. You do not have to stop. 🟡🏃🏽‍♀️🚲🚙🟢

Question 6

What does a flashing yellow arrow traffic signal mean?

Answer 6

Turns are permitted (unprotected). Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before proceeding with caution. 🟡➡️🚙🏃🏽‍♀️🟡

Question 7

What do you do in the case of a blackout or absence of traffic lights?

Answer 7

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by stop signs on all sides. 🛑🟡🟢🟡🛑

Question 8

What do you do at an intersection without a “STOP” or “YIELD” sign?

Answer 8

Slow down and be ready to stop. Yield to traffic or pedestrians already in or about to enter the intersection. Yield to any bicyclist or vehicle that arrives first or to the vehicle or bicycle to your right if you both reach the intersection at the same time. 🟡🛑🏃🏽‍♀️🚲🚙⭕️🚙➡️🚗

Question 9

Who has the right-of-way at a “T” intersection without a “STOP” or “YIELD” sign?

Answer 9

Traffic and pedestrians on the through road. 🟡🛑🟢🏃🏽‍♀️🚲🚙

Question 10

In what direction do you travel in a roundabout intersection

Answer 10

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ➡️🕰

Question 11

Who has the right-of-way between two vehicles on a narrow mountain road?

Answer 11

The vehicle facing uphill has the right-of-way. The downhill-facing vehicle has more control and should back up until the other car has room to pass. 🚙🚗⬆️

Question 12

What’s California’s “Basic Speed” Law?

Answer 12

You may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. 🟡☀️⛈🌨🌫

Question 13

What’s the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway?

Answer 13

55 mph, unless otherwise posted. This is also the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers. 🟡🚗🚌

Question 14

What is the speed limit in an active school zone?

Answer 14

25 mph, unless otherwise posted. Sometimes 15 mph. 🟡👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽

Question 15

What is the speed limit at a “blind” intersection, in an alley, and at a railroad crossing?

Answer 15

15 mph 👁👁🚙🚂🟡

Question 16

What is the speed limit in business or residential districts?

Answer 16

25 mph, unless otherwise posted. 🏘🏛🏦⛪️🏪🏥

Question 17

What is the “3 second rule”?

Answer 17

The distance you should keep between you and the vehicle in front of you measured in time.
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Question 18

What is a “shark’s teeth” yield line?

Answer 18

Line of solid white triangles indicating the point where a vehicle must yield/stop. 🔽🔽🔽🚘🚖🚘

Question 19

When can you make a legal U-turn?

Answer 19

Across a double yellow line when safe and legal, in a residential district where there are no vehicles approaching within 200 feet (or when a traffic sign, light, or signal protects you from approaching vehicles), at an intersection on a green light or arrow unless a “No U-turn” sign is posted, and on a divided highway if an opening is provided in the center divider.

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Question 20

When is it illegal to make a U-turn?

Answer 20

At a railroad crossing, on a divided highway (2 sets of double yellow lines), where you cannot see 200 feet in each direction, where a “No U-turn” sign is posted, where other vehicles may hit you, on a one way street, in front of a fire station, in business districts (includes churches, apartments, and public buildings). 🚫🚂⏸⏸2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣🚫🚘🚙⬆️🚒⛪️🕍🕌

Question 21

How do you park on slopes or hills, uphill and downhill, with a curb and without?

Answer 21

Uphill turn wheels to the left and let the car gently roll back so the wheel sits on the curb. Downhill or either direction without a curb, you want to point your wheels away from the road so the car won’t roll into traffic, should the brakes fail. ⬆️⬅️⬇️—⬇️⬆️⬅️➡️

Question 22

On a fair-weather day, when should you have your headlights on?

Answer 22

30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. 🌞🌛🌜🌞

Question 23

What do you do if you see a collision on the road ahead of you?

Answer 23

You either turn on your emergency flashers or quickly tap the brake 3-4 times to warn drivers behind you.

Question 24

How do you yield the right-of-way for an ambulance, fire engine, police car, or any other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights?

Answer 24

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle(s) have passed. Never, however, stop in an intersection, carry through the intersection and then pull over. Follow any loudspeaker directions made by the emergency vehicle(s). 🚑🚒🚓

Question 25

What should you do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck flashing warning lights , or a Department of Transportation (Caltrans) vehicle flashing emergency warning lights while stopped on the side of a state highway or freeway?

Answer 25

Move over a lane if safe to do so or slow down to keep any responding peace officers, tow truck drivers, paramedics, Caltrans employees, or any other emergency personnel safe.

Question 26

How should you adjust your speed when driving with the following road conditions: wet road, packed snow, and ice?

Answer 26

• Wet Road - Reduce speed by 5 to 10 mph.
• Packed Snow - Reduce speed by half.
• Ice - Slow to a crawl.

Question 27

What factors can make a road more slippery?

Answer 27

Shaded areas on cold, wet days may hide ice patches that freeze first and dry last. Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze first and may contain ice patches. Rain on hot days can cause roads to be particularly slippery because heat brings oils to the road surface and may take awhile to wash away.

Question 28

T.I.R.E Tread Tips

Answer 28

Tread: Place an upside down penny in tire tread. If all of Lincoln’s head is visible you need a new tire.
Inflate: Check air pressure once a month. Low pressure can cause tire wear and poor gas mileage.
Rotate: Rotate tires every 3,000 to 5,000 miles to increase tire tread life.
Evaluate: Evaluate tires every day for abnormal wear, cracks, and nails.

Question 29

What can you do to dry brakes if they’ve gotten wet while driving?

Answer 29

Lightly press both the brake and gas pedals in tandem until dry.