Driver’s license knowledge test (Class C) · California DMV
Right-of-way
Questions and answers
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At an intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, who has the right-of-way?
The vehicle that arrives first
The first vehicle to reach the intersection goes first.
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You and another vehicle reach an intersection without signs at the same time. Who goes first?
The vehicle on the right
When two road users arrive together, yield to the one on your right.
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At a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, who has the right-of-way?
Traffic on the through road
Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road go first.
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You are entering a roundabout. To whom must you yield?
All traffic already in the roundabout
Slow down and yield to everyone already circulating, then enter when there is a safe gap.
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In which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout?
Counter-clockwise
Traffic moves one way around the central island, counter-clockwise.
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You missed your exit in a roundabout. What should you do?
Continue around until you return to your exit
Do not stop or back up in a roundabout. Go around again.
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In a multi-lane roundabout you plan to go straight. Which lane do you use?
Either lane, and exit in the lane you entered
To go straight you may choose either lane, but leave the roundabout in the same lane you entered.
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A vehicle ahead of you is stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Do not pass it, a pedestrian may be crossing
A vehicle stopped at a crosswalk may be hiding a pedestrian you cannot see.
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A pedestrian is crossing the road where there is no crosswalk. What must you do?
Use caution, slow down, or stop so the pedestrian can finish crossing
You must let a pedestrian finish crossing safely whether or not there is a crosswalk.
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Which pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times?
Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes
A guide dog or white cane means the person is partially or totally blind, and they always have the right-of-way.
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A blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection. What does this usually mean?
You may go
Pulling in the cane and stepping back is the usual signal that the driver may proceed.
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Why should drivers of hybrid and electric vehicles take extra care near blind pedestrians?
Blind pedestrians rely on sound to know a vehicle is nearby
Quiet vehicles are hard to hear, and blind pedestrians depend on sound.
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Two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Who has the right-of-way?
The vehicle facing uphill
The vehicle facing downhill has more control when backing, so it backs up until the uphill vehicle can pass.
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When you enter traffic, what must you do?
Proceed with caution and yield to traffic already in the lanes
Traffic already occupying the lanes goes first.
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A crosswalk has flashing lights, but they are not flashing right now. What should you do?
Still look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop
Whether or not the lights are flashing, watch for pedestrians and be ready to stop.
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Do pedestrians have the right-of-way in an unmarked crosswalk?
Yes, in marked and unmarked crosswalks
Not all crosswalks are painted. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both kinds.
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You have the right-of-way, but another driver is clearly not going to yield. What should you do?
Give up your right-of-way to prevent a collision
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Give it up when that helps prevent a collision.
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What is an intersection?
Any place where one road meets another road
Every place where two roads meet is an intersection, with or without signs and signals.
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What makes an intersection a controlled intersection?
It has signs or traffic signal lights
Controlled intersections have signs or signals. Uncontrolled and blind intersections do not.
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You reach an intersection without signs just after a car that came from your left. Who goes first?
The other car, because it arrived first
The first vehicle to arrive goes first. Yielding to the right applies only when you arrive at the same time.
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You and a car on your right stop at the same moment at an intersection with stop signs on all four corners. Who goes first?
The car on your right
At a four-way stop, stop first. Then the first to arrive goes first, and if you arrive together the one on the right goes first.
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Your road ends at a T intersection without signs. A bicyclist is riding along the through road. What do you do?
Yield to the bicyclist
Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians continuing straight on the through road have the right-of-way.
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You are turning left and an oncoming vehicle is close enough to be dangerous. Who must yield?
You must yield to the oncoming vehicle
When turning left, give the right-of-way to pedestrians and to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.
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Before turning right, what should you always check for?
Pedestrians crossing, and motorcycles and bicycles beside you
When turning right, always check for pedestrians crossing the street and for motorcycles and bicycles riding next to you.
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Your light is green and a pedestrian is crossing the street you are driving into. Who has the right-of-way?
The pedestrian
On a green light you proceed with caution. Pedestrians still have the right-of-way.
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You entered an intersection on a green light, traffic stopped, and you are stuck in the middle when the light turns red. What does the law say?
Stopping in or blocking the intersection is against the law
Do not enter unless there is enough space to cross completely before the light turns red.
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A car is already circulating in the roundabout as you reach the entrance. What do you do?
Wait, then enter when there is a big enough gap
Traffic already in the roundabout goes first. Enter, heading to the right, when the gap is large enough to merge safely.
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Which of these is NOT allowed while you drive around a roundabout?
Stopping or passing
Keep moving in a roundabout. Do not stop and do not pass.
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When should you signal in a roundabout?
When you change lanes or exit
Signal for every lane change and when you leave the roundabout.
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In a multi-lane roundabout you plan to turn right. Which lane do you use?
Enter in the right lane and exit in the right lane
For a right turn, choose the right lane and leave the roundabout in the right lane.
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Which of these people counts as a pedestrian?
A person on roller skates or a skateboard
Someone travelling on something other than a vehicle or bicycle, such as roller skates or a skateboard, is a pedestrian.
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A person with a disability travels in a wheelchair or on a quadricycle. How are they treated on the road?
As a pedestrian
A person with a disability using a tricycle, quadricycle, or wheelchair for transportation is considered a pedestrian.
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Do pedestrians have to follow the rules of the road?
Yes, even though they have the right-of-way
Having the right-of-way does not free pedestrians from the rules of the road.
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A pedestrian standing at the curb makes eye contact with you. What does this tell you?
They are ready to cross, so yield
Eye contact from a pedestrian means they are ready to cross. Yield to them.
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Your light has turned green, but an older person is still slowly crossing in front of you. What should you do?
Wait until they have safely finished crossing
Seniors, people with small children, and people with disabilities may need extra time to cross.
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What color may the crosswalk lines be at a school crossing?
Yellow
Crosswalks are often marked with white lines. School crossings may have yellow lines.
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What is a crosswalk?
The part of the road set aside for pedestrians to cross
A crosswalk is the part of the road reserved for pedestrians to cross, and not all crosswalks are marked.
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There is a limit line before a crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing. Where do you stop?
At the limit line
Where a limit line comes before the crosswalk, stop at the line and let pedestrians cross.
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Why should you never stop in the middle of a crosswalk?
A blind pedestrian could be forced to walk into traffic outside the crosswalk
A vehicle stopped in the crosswalk can push a blind pedestrian out into traffic.
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A blind person is waiting at the corner. Should you sound your horn to let them know you are there?
No, do not honk at a blind person
Never sound your horn at a blind pedestrian.
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How does a blind pedestrian usually show that you may go?
By pulling in the cane and stepping away from the intersection
A cane pulled in and a step back from the intersection usually mean the driver may go.
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On a steep narrow road two vehicles meet and neither can pass. Which one should back up?
The vehicle facing downhill
The vehicle facing downhill has more control when backing up the hill, so it backs up until the other can pass.
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