CALIFORNIA DMV MANUAL

CALIFORNIA DMV MANUAL

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+) Single Solid Yellow Line - ANSWERmarks the center of a road with two-way traffic Double Solid Yellow Lines - ANSWERStay to the right of these lines except for certain exceptions

• exceptions for crossing a double solid yellow line - ANSWERIn a high-occupancy

vehicle (HOV) carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left.Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side is closed or blocked.Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-turn.Right Turn at a Public Transit Bus Lane - ANSWERIllegal to drive, stop, or park in lanes designated for public transit buses, but crossing for a right turn is allowed.Right Turn onto a Road with a Dedicated Lane - ANSWERdoes not merge into another lane and allows you to make a right turn without stopping. You may make your turn even if there is a red light for vehicles going straight through the intersection Left Turns - ANSWERDrive close to the center divider or into the left turn lane.Enter a designated left turn lane at the opening. Do not cross any solid line.What to do when making a left turn - ANSWERstart the turn in the lane closest to the left or center divider.Start signaling 100 feet before the turn.Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.Stop behind the limit line. If there is no limit line, stop before you enter the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection.Look both ways (left-right-left) and begin your turn when it is safe.Proceed into the intersection while turning to complete your turn in the left lane.Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart - ANSWERconsidered a barrier Broken Yellow Line - ANSWERyou may pass if this line is next to your driving lane. Only pass when it is safe. 1 / 2

Single Solid White Line - ANSWERMarks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This includes one-way streets.Double Solid White Lines - ANSWERindicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such as a carpool (HOV) lane. You may also see these in or near freeway on and off ramps. Never change lanes over these. Wait until you see a single broken white line.Broken White Lines - ANSWERSeparate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction End of Lane Markings - ANSWERlarge unbroken lines used to tell drivers that the lane is ending or to prepare to exit the freeway Yield Line - ANSWERA row of triangles in your lane, pointing toward your vehicle to indicate the point at which you are required to yield.Lane #1 - ANSWERFar left lane Fast Lane - ANSWERLeft lane or lane #1 Left lane - ANSWERthe lane you use to pass or turn left Right lane - ANSWERLane you use to exit freeway or turn left What to do when changing lanes - ANSWERSignal.Check your mirrors.Check traffic behind and beside you.Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear.Check your blind spots for other vehicles, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. Do not let the vehicle drift into another lane.Be sure there is enough space for your vehicle in the next lane. It is not necessary to slow down before a lane change.Passing Lanes - ANSWERFar left lane or lane closest to the center divider Carpool/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - ANSWEREither for 3 or more or 2 or more people in a car, low emission or zero emission vehicle, or a motorcycle Center Left Turn Lanes - ANSWERlocated in the middle of a two-way street. It is marked on both sides by two painted lines. The inner line is broken and the outer line is solid. Use it to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn How far can you drive in a center turn lane - ANSWER200 feet

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