CHP California Traffic Laws 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds of following distance

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Whenever a pedestrian is in or entering a crosswalk

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Lane changes are prohibited

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

What is safe for current conditions

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 10 feet away and wait

Answer

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

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CHP California Traffic Laws 2