California Driving Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

25 MPH

What is California's 'Basic Speed Law'?

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

What does California's 'Minimum Speed Law' state?

It is unlawful to slow or stop your vehicle in a way that blocks the normal and reasonable flow of traffic

What should you do if traffic is moving faster than the posted speed limit?

Obey the speed limit; it is unlawful to exceed the speed limit, even if other vehicles are doing so. Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 ft of a railroad crossing with no warning devices?

15 MPH Signup and view all the answers

Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:

Make a collision more likely to happen Signup and view all the answers

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:

Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times Signup and view all the answers

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. What should you do?

Slow to a safe speed before entering the curve. Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit in any alley is:

15 MPH Signup and view all the answers

Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars:

Increases your chances of a collision Signup and view all the answers

When driving near road construction zones, you should:

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop Signup and view all the answers

Slowing down to look at accidents or anything out of the ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion Signup and view all the answers

When driving under snowy or icy conditions, you should:

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise Signup and view all the answers

If you are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you, you should:

Change lanes to the right when safe to do so Signup and view all the answers

When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights Signup and view all the answers

At an uncontrolled intersection where you can't see cross traffic until you are about to enter, the speed limit is:

15 MPH Signup and view all the answers

The speed limit posted on a road is 55 MPH. When this road is wet, what should you do?

Drive 5-10 MPH under the limit Signup and view all the answers

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

25 MPH Signup and view all the answers

You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:

You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign Signup and view all the answers

To make a right turn from a two-way street to a two-way street, start in the right lane and finish:

In the lane closest to the curb Signup and view all the answers

To make a left turn from a two-way street to a two-way street, start in the left lane and finish in:

Any open lane Signup and view all the answers

You may turn right on a red light if:

You first stop and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

0.08% Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

0.01% Signup and view all the answers

When backing out of a parking space, you should:

Back slowly and look over your right and left shoulders as you back up Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Speed Limits and Laws

Default speed limit in residential areas is 25 MPH.
California's "Basic Speed Law" requires driving no faster than is safe for current conditions.
The "Minimum Speed Law" prohibits slowing or stopping in a way that disrupts normal traffic flow.
Speed limit near railroad crossings with no warning devices and limited visibility is 15 MPH.
Alleys have a speed limit of 15 MPH.

Traffic Safety Practices

Driving slower than traffic increases collision risk.
When needing to stop unexpectedly, tap the brake pedal to alert drivers behind you.
Always slow down before entering a downhill curve on a freeway ramp to maintain control.

Night and Weather Driving

When driving at night on dimly lit streets, adjust speed to stop within headlight illumination.
Under snowy or icy conditions, make gradual speed and directional changes.

Intersections and Merging

At uncontrolled “blind” intersections, the speed limit is 15 MPH if visibility is restricted.
When merging onto a freeway, match the speed of existing traffic.

Behavior in Traffic

In traffic situations where others want to pass, change lanes to the right when safe.
Reduce speed and prepare to stop when approaching road construction zones.
Observing accidents can cause traffic congestion.

Alcohol and Driving Regulations

Legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08%; for drivers under 21, it's 0.01%.
Drivers can legally use carpool lanes if the required minimum number of passengers is met.

Turning Rules

When making a right turn from a two-way street, end in the lane closest to the curb.
For left turns from a two-way street, finish in any open lane after the turn.
Right turns on red are allowed after stopping and yielding to pedestrians and bicycles, unless signposted otherwise.

Overall Highway Safety

Driving faster than surrounding traffic and frequent lane changes can increase collision chances.
Adjust speed by 5-10 MPH below the speed limit when roads are wet.

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California Driving Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

What is California's 'Basic Speed Law'?

What does California's 'Minimum Speed Law' state?

What should you do if traffic is moving faster than the posted speed limit?

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 ft of a railroad crossing with no warning devices?

Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. What should you do?

The speed limit in any alley is:

Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars:

When driving near road construction zones, you should:

Slowing down to look at accidents or anything out of the ordinary:

When driving under snowy or icy conditions, you should:

If you are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you, you should:

When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

At an uncontrolled intersection where you can't see cross traffic until you are about to enter, the speed limit is:

The speed limit posted on a road is 55 MPH. When this road is wet, what should you do?

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:

To make a right turn from a two-way street to a two-way street, start in the right lane and finish:

To make a left turn from a two-way street to a two-way street, start in the left lane and finish in:

You may turn right on a red light if:

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

When backing out of a parking space, you should:

Study Notes

Speed Limits and Laws

Traffic Safety Practices

Night and Weather Driving

Intersections and Merging

Behavior in Traffic

Alcohol and Driving Regulations

Turning Rules

Overall Highway Safety

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