CHP Vehicle Codes and Regulations 4

Question 1

When approaching a flashing red traffic signal in California, a driver must:

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a stop sign and stop before proceeding

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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Yield to cross traffic only if it is present

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Wait until the signal returns to a normal cycle

Question 2

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate under California law?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution at reduced speed

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Stop and wait for the signal to change to green

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Yield and proceed only if all lanes are clear

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Prepare to stop as the signal is about to turn red

Question 3

When an emergency vehicle with activated lights and siren approaches from any direction, California law requires a driver to:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

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Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

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Stop immediately in the current lane

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Move to the left lane to open the right lane

Question 4

At an unmarked crosswalk, California law requires a driver to:

Accepted Answer

Yield to pedestrians who are in or about to enter the crosswalk

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Proceed normally since no markings indicate a crossing

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Yield only when a pedestrian is already in the driver's lane

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Stop only after a pedestrian has fully entered the roadway

Question 5

In California, a U-turn in a business district is permitted only at:

Accepted Answer

Intersections controlled by traffic signals or directed by officers

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Any intersection as long as oncoming traffic is clear

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Divided highways at any median opening

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Any location where the driver can complete it without slowing traffic

Question 6

When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

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The vehicle on the left

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The larger or heavier vehicle

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The vehicle traveling at the higher speed

Question 7

How far in advance must a California driver signal before turning or changing lanes in an urban area?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet

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At least 50 feet

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At least 200 feet

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At least 300 feet