CA Driver's Test 04
Road Workers and Work Zones (Cone Zones) Fines for traffic violations in a work zone can be X or more.
$1,000
Anyone convicted of assaulting a highway worker faces fines of up to
$2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.
During darkness, bicyclists should avoid wearing dark clothing and must have the following equipment:
- A front lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet. - A rear red reflector or a solid or flashing red light with a built in reflector that is visible from a distance of 500 feet. - A white or yellow reflector on each pedal or on the bicyclist's shoes or ankles visible from a distance of 200 feet. - A white or yellow reflector on the front wheel, a white or red reflector on the rear wheel, or reflectorized tires.
Pass traffic on the left. You may pass on the right only when:
- An open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in your direction. - The driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not drive off the roadway to pass. - Never pass on the left if the driver is signaling a left turn. - On a one-way street.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind - 01:
- At a stop light or sign, do not stop your vehicle more than 5 feet from the crosswalk, unless there is an advance stop bar (line). Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to become aware of your vehicle's presence; so, it is important that you stop your vehicle within 5 feet of the crosswalk. Drivers of hybrid or electric vehicles must remain especially aware that the lack of engine noise may cause a blind pedestrian to assume there is not a vehicle nearby. Follow this cue: When a blind person pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection, this gesture usually means they are not ready to cross the street and for you to go.
Whenever you cross or enter city or highway traffic from a full stop, you will need a large enough gap (from vehicles approaching in either direction) to get up to the speed of other vehicles. You need a gap that is about:
- Half a block on city streets. - A full block on the highway.
Bicyclists have the right to operate on the road and may:
- Lawfully be permitted to ride on certain sections of freeways where there is no alternate route and bicycling is not forbidden by a sign. - Move left to avoid hazards such as parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, animals, or debris. - Choose to ride near the left curb or edge of a one-way street.
Some road surfaces are more slippery than others when wet and usually have warning signs posted. Here are some clues to help you spot slippery roads:
- On cold, wet days, shade from trees or buildings can hide spots of ice. These areas freeze first and dry out last. - Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does. They can hide spots of ice. - If it starts to rain on a hot day, the pavement can be very slippery for the first several minutes. Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface. The oil makes the road slippery until the rain washes the oil off the surface of the road.
Bicyclists traveling slower than the flow of traffic must ride as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway except in the following situations:
- Passing a vehicle or another bicycle in the same direction. - Preparing to make a left turn at an intersection, into a private road, or at a driveway. - When necessary to avoid a hazard or road condition (i.e., pedestrians, ani- mals, surface hazards). - When a lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side-by- side within the lane. - When approaching a right turn. - If the roadway is a one-way road with two or more lanes. In this case, a bicyclist may ride near the left curb or edge of roadway as practicable.
Slippery Roads Drive more slowly than you would on a dry road. Adjust your speed as follows:
- Wet road-go 5 to 10 mph slower. - Packed snow-reduce your speed by half. - Ice-slow to a crawl.
Do not overtake and pass any light-rail vehicle or streetcar on the left side, whether it is moving or standing, EXCEPT in these cases:
- When you are on a one-way street. - When the tracks are so close to the right side that you cannot pass on the right. - When a traffic officer directs you to pass on the left.
At 55 mph, you will travel over 800 feet in 10-12 seconds; so will an oncoming vehicle. That means you need over
1,600 feet (about ⅓ of a mile) to pass safely. It is harder to see and judge the speed of oncoming vehicles that are traveling ⅓ of a mile or more away from you.
When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or at an inter- section where traffic is controlled by a peace officer or traffic signal light, you may pass at no more than **X mph**.
10 mph.
At highway speeds of 50-55 mph, you need a X second gap in on- coming traffic to pass safely.
10-12 second gap
Only enter a bike lane no more than **X feet** before starting a turn.
200 feet
Farm tractors, animal-drawn carts, and road maintenance vehicles usually travel *X mph* or less.
25 mph
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV) - 03 NEVs and LSVs reach a maximum speed of X mph.
25 mph.
When you cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist, allow at least **X feet** between your vehicle and the bicyclist. If you are unable to pass within **X feet** of space, pass at a safe speed to not endanger the bicyclist.
3 feet
Slow down and pass the bicyclist only when safe, allowing for a minimum of:
3 feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist where possible. Do not squeeze the bicyclist off the road.
It is against the law to follow within X feet behind any fire engine, police vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights (CVC §21706).
300 feet
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV) - 02 NEVs and LSVs are restricted from roadways where the speed limit is greater than X mph (CVC §§385.5 and 21260).
35 mph
Motorcycles Allow a *X second* following distance. You will need this space to avoid hitting the motorcyclist, if they brake suddenly or fall off the motor- cycle. Motorcycles generally can stop faster than passenger vehicles.
4 second
Any time you merge with other traffic, you need a gap of at least
4 seconds, which gives both you and the other vehicle only a 2 second following distance. When it is safe, go back to following the "3-second rule" (refer to the "Do not be a tailgater!" section).
Vehicles proceeding at a speed less than the flow of traffic and moving on a two-lane highway where passing is unsafe, must turn off the roadway at the nearest place designated as a turnout or wherever sufficient area for a safe turnout exists, if a line of X vehicles forms behind them.
5 or more
What a Driver Should Do During an Enforcement Stop 01
Acknowledge the officer's presence by turning on your right turn signal. Activating your signal lets the officer know that you recognize their presence. An officer may become alarmed if you fail to recognize them, and might perceive that you have a reason to avoid yielding or that you might be impaired.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind - 07:
Do not block any sidewalk.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind - 04:
Do not give the blind pedestrian verbal directions. A blind pedestrian listens to all traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind - 06:
Do not honk your horn at a blind person. The blind person has no idea who you are honking at and may be startled by the noise.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind - 03:
Do not stop in the middle of a crosswalk. This forces the blind pedestrian to go around your vehicle and into traffic outside of the crosswalk.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind - 05:
Do not turn right without looking first. Look for any pedestrians, especially blind pedestrians or traffic, before starting your turn. Blind pedestrians who have a green light are not expecting a driver to make a right turn in front of them. Turning may result in the blind pedestrian becoming disoriented and vulnerable to being hit by another right turning vehicle when attempting to cross the street.
What a Driver Should Do During an Enforcement Stop 04
End your cell phone conversation and turn off your radio. The officer needs your full attention to communicate with you to complete the enforcement stop in the least amount of time needed.
What a Driver Should Do During an Enforcement Stop 02
Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road. The officer will guide you using their patrol vehicle. Do not move onto the center median. Do not stop in the center median of a freeway or on the opposite side of a two-lane roadway. This places both the driver and the officer in danger of being hit by oncoming traffic.
What a Driver Should Do During an Enforcement Stop 03
On a freeway, move completely onto the right shoulder, even if you're in the carpool/HOV lane. Stop in a well-lit area when possible. Pull your vehicle as far off the roadway as possible. When it is dark look for locations that have more light, such as areas with street or freeway lights, near restaurants, or service stations.
What a Driver Should Do During an Enforcement Stop 06
Place your hands in clear view, including all passengers' hands such as on the steering wheel, on top of your lap, etc. During an enforcement stop, an officer's inability to see the hands of the driver and all occupants in the vehicle increases the officer's level of feeling threatened. Most violent criminal acts against a law enforcement officer occur through the use of a person's hands, such as the use of a firearm, sharp object, etc. If your windows are tinted, it is recommended that you roll down your windows after you have stopped your vehicle on the right shoulder of the roadway and before the officer makes contact with you.
What a Driver Should Do During an Enforcement Stop 05
Remain inside your vehicle unless otherwise directed by the officer. Never step out of your vehicle, unless an officer directs you to do so. During an enforcement stop, the officer's priorities are your safety, the safety of your passengers, and the officer's own personal safety. In most situations, the safest place for you and your passengers is inside your vehicle. Exiting your vehicle without first being directed by an officer can increase the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle and/or increase the officer's level of feeling threatened.
Trucker's Blind Spots - The "No Zone"
Shaded areas are the driver's blind spots.
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind - 02:
Stop at all crosswalks where pedestrians are waiting. Wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicle and motor- cycle drivers, including: Wearing a helmet if under *X years old*.
Under 18 years old
Before you return to your driving lane after passing, be sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. One way to do this is to look for the vehicle in your inside rearview mirror. When you can see
both headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to your driving lane.
Safety Zones are marked by
dotted white lines
Drivers are required to move over a lane, if safe to do so, or slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck that is displaying
flashing amber warning lights, or a Department of Transportation (Caltrans) vehicle displaying emergency flashing or amber warning lights while it is stopped on the side of a state highway or freeway. The law is designed to reduce the deaths of peace officers, tow truck drivers, paramedics, Caltrans employees, and other emergency personnel who are aiding stranded or injured motorists or involved in road work. Use caution if lane changes are required.
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV) - 01 You may have seen lanes marked or signs posted for NEV USE ONLY or NEV ROUTE on roadways in some California towns, especially those near
retirement communities and golf courses.
Do not drive through a safety zone. This is a space
set aside for pedestrians, and marked by raised buttons or markers on a roadway.
When people are boarding or leaving a streetcar or trolley where there is no safety zone,
stop behind the vehicle's nearest door or vehicle platform and wait until the people have reached a safe place.
Do not pass other vehicles if:
you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching. Within 100 feet of an intersection.
