California Traffic Laws Flashcards

Under California law, what is the minimum following distance required when driving behind a large truck at highway speeds?

Answer: At least 3 seconds of following distance

California law requires drivers to maintain a following distance of at least 3 seconds, though more distance is recommended when following large vehicles.

In California, when must a driver yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Answer: Whenever a pedestrian is in or entering a crosswalk

California Vehicle Code requires drivers to yield to pedestrians whenever they are in or entering any crosswalk, marked or unmarked.

What does a solid white line between lanes on a California highway indicate?

Answer: Lane changes are prohibited

A solid white line separating lanes indicates that lane changes are prohibited in that area.

Under California's Basic Speed Law, a driver must never drive faster than:

Answer: What is safe for current conditions

California's Basic Speed Law states that no person shall drive at a speed greater than what is reasonable or prudent for existing conditions.

When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on an undivided road, what must a driver do?

Answer: Stop at least 10 feet away and wait

On undivided roads, drivers in both directions must stop at least 10 feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights.

In California, what is the maximum speed limit in an alley?

Answer: 15 mph

California law sets a maximum speed limit of 15 mph in any alley.

A driver in California may legally make a U-turn at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal unless:

Answer: A 'No U-Turn' sign is posted

U-turns are prohibited where a 'No U-Turn' sign is posted, even at signalized intersections.