California Driver’s Knowledge Guide: Laws,
Safety, and Defensive Driving Essentials
California law requires those under to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while
operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger. - ✔✔18 years of age
Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver's knowledge, you should
make a practice of: - ✔✔Walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them.
At an uncontrolled four-way-top, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, has the right-of-
way. - ✔✔The driver to the right
Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at for residential zones and business districts. - ✔✔25 mph
You are NOT allowed to make U-turns: - ✔✔In front of fire stations.
You may drive to the left of a yellow line when: - ✔✔All of the above: (overtaking a vehicle that is
parked or going slower than your vehicle; left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road; the right
side of the rode is closed or obstructed)
When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to: - ✔✔Allow him or her to pass.
refers to speeding without realizing it. - ✔✔Velocitation
Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to stop at a stop sign are given .-
✔✔One point
Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number _____ cause of death among people ages 15-30
in the United States. - ✔✔1
, are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. - ✔✔The elderly
The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur: - ✔✔When a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a
vehicle.
is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds. - ✔✔An acceleration lane
paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading, or unloading. - ✔✔Red
of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home. - ✔✔Half
After completing your pass, you should return to your lane: - ✔✔When you can see both headlights of
the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.
To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take: - ✔✔Your birth certificate.
The Basic Speed Law: establishes a 55 mph speed limit. - ✔✔Requires that drivers reduce their speed if
driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits.
A Class _____ license allows you to ride any motor bike. - ✔✔M1
All new residents of California must have a valid California drivers license within: - ✔✔10 days.
A limit applies when traveling near school zones where children are outside or crossing the street.
- ✔✔25 mph
When backing up, keep your foot while you shift your vehicle into reverse gear. - ✔✔On the
brake
Safety, and Defensive Driving Essentials
California law requires those under to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet while
operating a bicycle or riding on one as a passenger. - ✔✔18 years of age
Because children might be playing behind parked vehicles without a driver's knowledge, you should
make a practice of: - ✔✔Walking behind and around your vehicle to check for them.
At an uncontrolled four-way-top, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, has the right-of-
way. - ✔✔The driver to the right
Unless otherwise posted, limits are set at for residential zones and business districts. - ✔✔25 mph
You are NOT allowed to make U-turns: - ✔✔In front of fire stations.
You may drive to the left of a yellow line when: - ✔✔All of the above: (overtaking a vehicle that is
parked or going slower than your vehicle; left at an intersection or into a driveway or side road; the right
side of the rode is closed or obstructed)
When someone tries to pass you, both the law and safety require you to: - ✔✔Allow him or her to pass.
refers to speeding without realizing it. - ✔✔Velocitation
Driving with an expired license, unsafe lane changes, and failing to stop at a stop sign are given .-
✔✔One point
Statistically, the everyday motor vehicle is the number _____ cause of death among people ages 15-30
in the United States. - ✔✔1
, are the most frequent victims of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. - ✔✔The elderly
The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur: - ✔✔When a pedestrian suddenly runs across the path of a
vehicle.
is an extra lane that permits a vehicle to reach freeway speeds. - ✔✔An acceleration lane
paint on a curb means no stopping, standing, parking, loading, or unloading. - ✔✔Red
of all wrecks occur within 25 miles of home. - ✔✔Half
After completing your pass, you should return to your lane: - ✔✔When you can see both headlights of
the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.
To prove your identity at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you may take: - ✔✔Your birth certificate.
The Basic Speed Law: establishes a 55 mph speed limit. - ✔✔Requires that drivers reduce their speed if
driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits.
A Class _____ license allows you to ride any motor bike. - ✔✔M1
All new residents of California must have a valid California drivers license within: - ✔✔10 days.
A limit applies when traveling near school zones where children are outside or crossing the street.
- ✔✔25 mph
When backing up, keep your foot while you shift your vehicle into reverse gear. - ✔✔On the
brake
