California Traffic Laws Flashcards
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What is the basic speed law in California?
Answer: No person shall drive at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent for conditions
California's basic speed law requires drivers to travel at speeds safe for current conditions, regardless of posted limits.
When is it legal to make a U-turn in California?
Answer: At intersections unless prohibited by signs, and in residential districts if no vehicle is within 200 feet
California allows U-turns at intersections with adequate visibility unless signs prohibit them, and in residential areas when no approaching vehicle is within 200 feet.
What is California's move-over law?
Answer: Drivers must move over a lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights
California's move-over law requires drivers to change lanes when safe, or slow down, when passing emergency and service vehicles stopped with flashing lights.
What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone in California?
Answer: 25 mph when children are present
California sets the speed limit at 25 mph in school zones when children are present or reasonably expected to be present.
What are the rules for passing a stopped school bus in California?
Answer: All traffic from both directions must stop when the bus displays flashing red lights
When a school bus displays flashing red lights and its stop arm, all traffic from both directions must stop, except on divided highways where opposing traffic may proceed.
What is California's open container law?
Answer: No open alcoholic beverage containers are allowed anywhere in a motor vehicle
California prohibits any open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of a motor vehicle, whether the vehicle is moving or parked.