California DMV Right-of-Way Rules 2

Question 1

When must you yield to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens in California?

Accepted Answer

Always — pull to the right and stop until they pass

Answer

California law requires all drivers to immediately pull to the right curb and stop when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren activated.

Question 2

At an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and yield before proceeding

Answer

A flashing red light must be treated exactly like a stop sign — full stop required, then yield before proceeding.

Question 3

A blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog at a crosswalk:

Accepted Answer

Has the right-of-way and you must stop

Answer

California law grants extra protection to blind pedestrians — you must come to a complete stop when they are in or approaching any crosswalk.

Question 4

When two vehicles reach a yield sign intersection simultaneously, who yields?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle facing the yield sign must give way

Answer

The driver facing a yield sign must give way to all cross traffic and pedestrians regardless of simultaneous arrival.

Question 5

Who has the right-of-way when a vehicle is backing out of a driveway onto a street?

Accepted Answer

Street traffic — the backing vehicle must yield

Answer

A driver backing out of a driveway must yield to all traffic and pedestrians on the street before entering the roadway.

California DMV - California Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

California DMV - California Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

California DMV Right-of-Way Rules 2