CHP California Traffic Laws 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California law, a driver approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal must:
- Stop and wait for the signal to change
- Proceed without slowing
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Treat it as a yield sign
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal means slow down, be alert, and proceed with caution through the intersection.
Question 2: What is the correct action when two vehicles arrive simultaneously at an uncontrolled four-way intersection in California?
- The larger vehicle has the right of way
- The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
- Both vehicles must stop and call law enforcement
Correct answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection where vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 3: In California, headlights must be turned on when visibility is less than:
- 1,000 feet
- 500 feet (Correct answer)
- 300 feet
- 200 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
California law requires headlights when you cannot see at least 1,000 feet ahead — but they must be on in darkness or when windshield wipers are required.
Question 4: When parking uphill on a street WITHOUT a curb in California, which direction should the front wheels be turned?
- Straight ahead
- Toward the right (away from traffic) (Correct answer)
- Toward the left (into traffic)
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Toward the right (away from traffic)
Without a curb, turn wheels to the right so the vehicle rolls away from traffic if the brakes fail.
Question 5: California law requires that children under what age must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat?
- Under 6 years old
- Under 7 years old
- Under 8 years old (Correct answer)
- Under 10 years old
Correct answer: Under 8 years old
California law requires children under 8 years old to be secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint system.
Question 6: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a non-commercial driver aged 21 or older in California?
- 0.05%
- 0.06%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
Correct answer: 0.08%
California law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for non-commercial drivers who are 21 years of age or older.
Question 7: In California, when is it legal to drive in a bike lane?
- Never — bike lanes are exclusively for cyclists
- When turning right, within 200 feet of the intersection (Correct answer)
- When overtaking a slow-moving vehicle
- When the lane is empty and traffic is congested
Correct answer: When turning right, within 200 feet of the intersection
Drivers may enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before a right turn to prepare for the turn.
CHP California Traffic Laws 3
Under California law, a driver approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal must: