california driver handbook (2006)

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Driver HandbookDriver HandbookCalifornia

20062006

California


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WORD ON THE STREET...

RACING KILLS!

The choices you make todaydetermine your tomorrow. Dont put

yourself, your friends, and your future atrisk... dont participate inillegal street racing events.

Penalties/Consequencesof Street Racing:

Vehicle impound for up to 30 days (atyour expense)

Loss of driving privileges (90 days or upto 6 months)

County jail (minimum 24 hours, with a

maximum of 90 days)

Dont risk your life, your freedomand your future...

DONT STREET RACE.


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Governors Message

California Driver Handbook

My Fellow Californians:

This year, we have made great strides in

streamlining the Department of Motor Vehicles

and making it more responsive to your needs.

Californians can now use the Internet to renewdrivers licenses and vehicle registrations. DMVs

automated telephone system allows you to

process your registration or schedule an

appointment, and wait times in local field offices

and telephone busy signals have been reduced.

More exciting changes are planned for the months

ahead.

Please continue to drive responsibly and wear your

lap and shoulder belts. Make sure your passengers

do the same, and dont take drugs or drink alcohol

before you drive. It is critical that each of us drive

sensibly and defensively. This booklet will get you

startedthe rest is up to you. Thanks for helping

to make California an even betterand saferplace to

raise our families.

Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger


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SAVE LIVES!

Simply by signing up at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org, you can

save up to eight lives as an organ donor and improve another 50lives as a tissue donor.

In the past, a pink donor dot on your California drivers license

demonstrated your wish to donate life. But it didnt record your

decision on a list that could ensure your wish was fulfilled.Thats

all changed. Now you can go online and sign up to be organ and

tissue donor. Your personal information will be kept secure and

confidential. It will be accessible only to authorized organ and

tissue recovery personnel.

After you sign up youll be able to send an e-mail to family and

friends sharing your decision to give life. Its that easy. It takes

only minutes to sign up minutes that could mean years of life

for someone else.Sign up to be an organ and tissue donor at

www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org

www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org


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VR REQUIREMENTS ................... VI I I

DMV INFORMATION ....................... IX

GENERAL INFORMATION ............... 1

DISCLAIMER....................................1WHOMUSTHAVEA LICENSE.............1

California residents........................ 1California military personnel .......... 1Nonresident military personnel ..... 1New residents ............................... 1Adults visiting California ................ 2Minors visiting California ............... 2

THECALIFORNIADRIVERLICENSE ......2Accurate Identification .................. 2

Basic Information ........................... 2Duplicate Licenses ........................ 2Address Changes ......................... 3Name Changes ............................... 3License Renewals ......................... 3

LICENSECLASSES ............................4OBTAINING ADRIVERLICENSE ............6

Acceptable Documents ................. 6Application Requirements For All

Drivers ......................................... 7Minors Permit Requirements ......... 7

Minors Permit Restrictions ............ 8Minors License Requirements ...... 8ExceptionsMinors License

Restrictions ................................. 9Adults Permit Requirements ......... 9Adults License Requirements .... 10

THEEXAMINATIONPROCESS........... 10Where To Take The Tests ............ 10DMV Wants You To Pass ............. 11DMVs Examinations ..................... 11The Driving Test ........................... 12

MISCELLANEOUSLICENSINGINFORMATION .............................. 13License Refusal ........................... 13Limited Term Licenses ................. 13License Extension ....................... 14License In Your Possession ....... 14Unlicensed Drivers ...................... 14Renewal By Mail or Internet ........ 14Medical Information Card ............. 14Organ Donation ............................ 15

LAWS AND RULES OFTHE ROAD. ...................................... 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PEDESTRIANSIGNALLIGHTS ........... 19TRAFFICSIGNS............................ 19SPEEDLIMITS.............................. 20MAXIMUMSPEEDLIMIT .................. 20

REDUCEDSPEEDS........................ 20Heavy traffic or bad weather ..... 21Towing vehicles, buses, or large

trucks ........................................ 21Around children ........................... 21Blind intersections ....................... 22Alleys ........................................... 22Near railroad tracks ..................... 22Near light rail vehicle crossings. 23Near streetcars, trolleys,

or buses .................................... 23Business or residence districts. . 23Near animals ................................ 23

TRAFFIC LANES ............................ 23

LINE COLORS ................................ 23CHOOSING A LANE ......................... 24CHANGING LANES.......................... 24BICYCLE LANES............................. 24PASSING LANES ............................. 25CARPOOL LANES AND ONRAMPS....... 25

CENTER LEFT TURN LANES .............. 26TURNOUT AREAS AND LANES ............ 26END-OF-LANE MARKINGS................ 26

TURNS ............................................. 27

EXAMPLES OF RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS.28LEGALU-TURNS ........................... 29ILLEGALU-TURNS......................... 29

PARKING ......................................... 30

PARKING ON AHILL....................... 30

PARKING ATCOLOREDCURBS........ 30ILLEGALPARKING.......................... 31SPECIALPARKINGRULES ............... 32

SIGNALING ..................................... 32

ADDITIONAL DRIVING RULES .... 33

THINGSYOUMUSTNOTDO.......... 33THINGSYOUMUSTDO .................. 34

SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES ........ 35

SCANNING................................... 35Know what is ahead ................... 35Know what is at your side 36


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DRIVING INHILLCOUNTRY ............. 42HORN, HEADLIGHTS, ANDEMERGENCYSIGNALS.................................... 42Use your horn .............................. 42Dont use your horn ..................... 42Use your headlights .................... 42Use your emergency signals ...... 43

FOLLOWINGDISTANCES.................. 43Taking dangers one at a time ...... 43Splitting the difference ................ 43Problem drivers ............................ 43

MERGINGINANDOUTOFTRAFFIC. 44Space to merge ............................ 44Space to cross or enter .............. 45Space to exit ................................ 45

PASSINGOTHERTRAFFIC.............. 45Space to pass .............................. 45

Space to return ............................ 46SEAT BELTS .................................... 46

MISTAKENBELIEFSABOUTSEATBELTS. ............................... 47

CHILDRESTRAINTSYSTEMANDSAFETYSEATS........................... 47

RIDINGSAFELYWITHAIRBAGS ...... 48SIDE-IMPACTAIRBAGS.................. 48UNATTENDEDCHILDRENINMOTORVEHICLES ........................ 49

SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHERVEHICLES ....................................... 50

LARGETRUCKSANDRVS.............. 50Braking ......................................... 50Turning ......................................... 50Truckers blind spotsthe NO

zone ........................................... 50Maneuverability ............................ 50

BUSES, STREETCARS, & TROLLEYS .. 52LIGHTRAILVEHICLES.................... 52EMERGENCYVEHICLES.................. 52SLOWMOVINGVEHICLES................ 53ANIMAL-DRAWNVEHICLES.............. 53MOTORCYCLES .............................. 53BICYCLES.................................... 54PEDESTRIANSWHOAREBLIND....... 55ROADWORKERS.......................... 56VEHICLESWITHHAZARDOUSLOADS 56

AVOID HIGHWAY GRIDLOCK ....... 57

DEALINGWITHTRAFFICCONGESTION .............................. 57

D W R R 57

Driving in heavy traffic ................ 59Traffic speeds ............................. 59

HANDLINGEMERGENCIES............... 59Skids on slippery surfaces ......... 59Acceleration skids ....................... 60Locked wheel skids .................... 60Steering wheel locking device .... 60

Causes of accidents. .................. 60ACCIDENTS.................................. 60

Involved in an accident ................ 61

ACTIONS THAT RESULT IN LOSSOF LICENSE ................................... 61

FINANCIALRESPONSIBILITY............. 61INSURANCE.................................. 62

Insurance requirements .............. 62Reporting the accident ................ 62Accidents on your record ........... 63Accidents, Insurance, & Minors . 63

DRINKINGWHILEDRIVING .............. 63Drinking and driving is

dangerous ................................. 63Drugs and driving ........................ 63Carrying alcohol in a vehicle ....... 64Drivers under 21 (Possession of

Alcohol) ..................................... 64Drivers of all ages ....................... 65BAC limits ..................................... 65

ADMIN

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............................ 66COURTDUI CONVICTIONS............ 66Drivers 21 & OlderDUI Programs,

Restricted Licenses. ................ 67THECOST OF ADRINK.................. 68BAC CHART............................... 69ACTIONSAGAINSTANADULTSLICENSE.................................... 70

POINTSONTHEDRIVERRECORD.. 70ACTIONSAGAINSTTHEPROVISIONALLICENSE.................................... 70Traffic violations increase

accidents .................................. 71Teenage traffic deaths ................ 71Keeping your provisional

license ....................................... 71Vandalismall ages .................... 72Speed contests ............................ 72Evading a peace officer .............. 72Habitual truantpersons age

13 to 18 ..................................... 72Possessing firearms ................... 72

TRAFFICVIOLATORSCHOOLDISMISSALS................................ 73


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Tips for safer driving ................... 74REFERRINGANUNSAFEDRIVER..... 74VISION........................................ 75HEARING..................................... 75

ALERTNESS.................................. 75MEDICATIONS ................................ 76

HEALTHANDEMOTIONS................. 76CONDITIONSPHYSICIANSMUSTREPORT........................... 76

MISCELLANEOUS ......................... 77

DESIGNATEDDRIVERPROGRAM...... 77

Copyright, Department of Motor Vehicles 2006.

All rights reserved.

This work is protected by U. S. Copyright Law. DMV owns the copyrightof this work. Copyright law prohibits the following: (1) reproduction of the

copyrighted work; (2) distribution of copies of the copyrighted work; (3)

preparation of derivative works based upon the copyrighted work; (4)

displaying the copyrighted work publicly; or (5) performing the copyrighted

work publicly. All requests for permission to make copies of all or any part

of this publication should be addressed to:

DIPLOMATICDRIVERLICENSE......... 77DRIVINGSCHOOLS ........................ 77FREEID CARDSFORP&M CONDITIONS...................... 77

IDENTIFICATION(ID) CARD............ 78MATUREDRIVERPROGRAM ............ 78

PEDESTRIANRESPONSIBILITIES........ 78RECORDCONFIDENTIALITY............. 79VEHICLETHEFTPREVENTIONTIPS... 79

EXAMPLES OF ROAD SIGNS 81, 83

SAMPLE TESTS ....................... 85, 86

Where To WriteIf you have any comments or suggestions regarding this publication,

please send them to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

Customer Communications Section

M/S E165

P.O. Box 932345

Sacramento, CA 94232-3450


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This is a brief summary ofCalifornias vehicle registrationrequirements. Visit the Department

of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website for detailed information.

CALIFORNIA VEHICLES

When you purchase a new or usedvehicle from a licensed Californiadealer, the dealer collects use taxand fees to register and title the

vehicle.The dealer submits the fees anddocuments to DMV and gives youtemporary operating authority.Usually within six to eight weeksafter your purchase date, you willreceive a registration card, license

plates, stickers, and a Certificateof Title, if appropriate.

If youobtain or purchasea vehiclefrom a private party, you musttransfer the ownership within 10days. Submit the following to DMV:

A properly endorsed and

completed Certificate of Title orApplication for Duplicate Title(REG 227).

Smog certification provided bythe seller, if required.

Use tax payment, if required.

Odometer Mileage Disclosure

statement, if applicable.

A i t DMV f

form including the name andaddress of the purchaser and thedate you sold or transferred the

vehicle. Mail it to the address shownon the form.

OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES

Vehicles registered in another stateor foreign country must beregistered in California within 20days after you become a resident

or get a job. (See page 1)Nonresident military personnel andtheir spouses may operate theirvehicles in California with validhome state license plates or untilthe plates issued from their lastduty station expire. They may

renew the registration in their homestate before it expires or registerthe vehicle in California.

The items needed to register anyout-of-state vehicle are:

Completed and signedApplication for Title or

Registration (REG 343). Verification of the vehicle

completed by DMV or an autoclub employee.

Out-of-state title and/or lastissued out-of-state registrationcard, if the title is not submitted.

Smog certification (1976 and

newer motor vehicles only). Weightcertificateforcommercial

VEHICLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS


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DMV INFORMATION

DMV field offices are open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday and from 9:00 AMto 5:00 PMon Wednesday. Someoffices are open the third Saturday of every month. A few offices offer only

driver license or vehicle registration service. Call one of the toll-freenumbers below or go online to find the locations and service options of anoffice near you.

Call 1-800-777-0133 between8 AMand 5 PMto:

- Get driver license andvehicle registration

information, forms, andpublications.

- Find office locations andhours.

- Make a driving testappointment.

- Speak to a DMV

representative.

Call 1-800-921-1117, 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week, to:

- Access DMVs voicerecognition system.

- Renew your vehicleregistration using a credit

card and the RenewalIdentification Number

provided on your billingnotice.

- Make a non-driving test

appointment.

Advertising sponsorship, instead of your fees, helps defray the printing costs

Go online at: www.dmv.ca.gov for:

Field officeslocations, hours, directions, phone numbers

Making appointments (except for commercial driving tests)

Ordering personalized plates

Driver license and identification card information

Vehicle/vessel registration information Downloadable forms

Publicationshandbooks, brochures, sample tests

Senior driver information

Teen driver information

Links to other state and federal agencies


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Visit our Senior Webpagesfor information specifically

developed for senior drivers.

Maintain your driving

independence for as long

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GENERAL INFORMATION

DISCLAIMERFees mentioned in this handbookare subject to legislative change.

This handbook is only a summaryof the laws and regulations. TheDepartment of Motor Vehicles(DMV), law enforcement, andcourts follow the full and exactlanguage of the CaliforniaVehicle Code. You may buy a

copy of the Vehicle Code at anyDMV office or go online atwww.dmv.ca.gov.

WHOMUSTHAVEA LICENSE?

California ResidentsCalifornia residents who drive on

public highways or in publicparking facilities must have aCalifornia driver license, unlessthey are:

Members of the ArmedForces or United States(U.S.) Government civilian

employees who only drivevehicles owned or controlledby the U.S. on federalgovernment business.

Persons who drive farmingvehicles not normally used onpublic highways.

Persons who drive legallyregistered off-highway vehiclesbil i h

California Military PersonnelIf you are out of state on activemilitary service in the U.S. ArmedForces and have a valid Californiadriver license, your license willbe valid for the full time you areabsent from the state and for 30days from your discharge date, ifhonorably discharged outside ofCalifornia. Carry both your driverlicense and discharge papersduring those 30 days.

Call 1-800-777-0133 and ask fora card (DL 236) which extendsyour license. Military dependentsdo not qualify for this extension.

Nonresident Military PersonnelIf you are 18 years of age orolder, see the rules for New

Residents and Adults VisitingCalifornia. Licensees eligible formilitary extensions should carrydocumentation from their homestate to verify their status to locallaw enforcement.

New ResidentsWhen you make your home hereor take a job and you want todrive in California, you must applyfor a California driver licensewithin 10 days.

Residency is established by:voting in California elections;

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Adults Visiting CaliforniaVisitors over 18 years old with avalid driver license from theirhome state or country may drivein California without getting a

driver license as long as theirhome state license remains valid.

Minors Visiting CaliforniaVisitors between 16 and 18 yearsold may drive with their homestate license or instruction permitfor only 10 days after arrivingin California. After the 10 days,they must have either a:

California driver license, or

Nonresident Minors Certifi-cate which is issued by DMVto a minor who has given proofof financial responsibility.

THE CALIFORNIA

DRIVER LICENSE

ACCURATE IDENTIFICATIONThe reliability, integrity, andconfidentiality of the Californiadriver license (DL) andidentification (ID) card is of primeconcern to all levels ofgovernment, and the privatesector as well.

It is critical that these documents

be completely authenticated andaccurate. The California

original California DL/ID cardsubmit proof of legal presence inthe U.S. as authorized underfederal law. Your true full name,as shown on your legal presence

document, will appear on yourDL/ID card.

BASIC INFORMATIONA driver license shows that youhave been given permission bythe state to drive on publicroadways. You may apply for adriver license at most DMVoffices. (See page ix.)

If you have no outstanding actionson your record, you will receive alicense after you pay the fee,correctly answer questions aboutthe law and safety rules, show

that your physical and mentalcondition is satisfactory, anddemonstrate your ability to drivesafely. If you have a medicalcondition or a disability, DMVmay require you to take a drivingtest and/or present a statement

from your physician regardingyour condition.

A person must be at least 21years old to drive mostcommercial vehicles for hire ininterstate commerce and totransport hazardous materials orwastes.

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DMV cannot confirm youridentity, you will not be issued atemporary license. If you are aminor, your parents must sign theDMV application form

(DL 44).

Once a duplicate license has beenissued, the previous license is notvalid. Destroy it if you find itlater.

ADDRESSCHANGES

When you move, give DMV yournew address within 10 days. Eachdriver must complete and sign aNotice of Change of Address(DMV 14) form. This form alsoallows you to change the addressfor your vehicle registration. Mailthe completed and signed DMV

14 to the address shown on theform. You can call 1-800-777-0133 and ask to have a DMV 14mailed to you or go online atwww.dmv.ca.gov.

Type or write your new addresson a small piece of paper. Sign

and date the paper and carry itwith your DL/ID card. Or youcan call 1-800-777-0133 andrequest a Change of AddressCertificate card (DL 43) tocomplete and carry with yourDL/ID card. There is no chargeto change your address.

Reminder: The post office

a DMV office with acceptableverification of your true fullname. (See page 6.) Noadditional examination will begiven, but the $20 fee will be

charged. A new picture andthumb print will be taken. Yourold photo DL/ID card will beinvalidated and returned to you.

LICENSERENEWALSIf you are renewing a CaliforniaDL, you must be at least 18 yearsold.

DMV issues a regular DL for afive-year term. The licenseexpires on your birthday in theyear shown on the license. It isagainst the law to drive afteryour license expires.

DMV sends a renewal notice toyour address of record about twomonths before your licenseexpires. Follow the instructionson the renewal notice. If you donot receive a renewal notice, callto make an appointment. (See

page ix.)If DMV cannot confirm youridentity, you will not be issued atemporary license.

A driving test may be required aspart of any driver licensetransaction. Driving tests are not

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Handbook, or the CaliforniaMotorcycle Handbook foradditional license information.

LICENSE CLASSESTell DMV the type of license youneed. The ten license classes aredefined as follows:

NOTE: Class M1 or M2 is addedto any other class license after

passing law and skill tests.Commercial Class A

You may drive any legalcombination of vehicles, includingvehicles under Classes B and C.

You may tow:

- any single vehicle with a Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) of more than10,000 lbs.

- any t ra iler bus , wi thendorsement.

- more than one vehicle, withendorsement.

- any vehicle under Classes B(an additional endorsementmay be required) or C.

Restricted Class A Fire Fighter

You may drive only Class A andClass B defined combination fire

fighting vehicles and all vehicleslisted under Class C.

Noncommercial Class A

You may drive any vehicle listedunder Class C.

You may tow a travel trailer

weighing over 10,000 lbs. GVWRor a 5th-wheel travel trailerweighing over 15,000 lbs. GVWRwhen the trailer is not used forhire (pay or other compensation).Refer to the RecreationalVehicles and Trailers booklet.

Commercial Class BYou may drive:

- any single vehicle with aGVWR of more than26,000 lbs.

- a 3-axle vehicle weighing over6,000 lbs.

- any bus (except a trailer bus),with endorsement.

- any farm labor vehicle, withendorsement.

- all vehicles listed underClass C.

You may tow a single vehiclewith a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. orless.

NOTE: Employees of schooldistricts, private schools,community colleges, andCalifornia state universities who

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Restricted Class B Fire Fighter

You may drive only a Class Bdefined single fire fightingvehicle and all the vehicles listed

under Class C.You may tow a single vehiclewith a GVWR of 10,000 lbs.or less.

Noncommercial Class B

You may drive:

- any vehicle listed underClass C.

- a housecar over 40 feet butnot over 45 feet, withendorsement.

You may tow any vehicle listedunder Class C. Refer to the

Recreational Vehicles and

Trailers booklet.

Basic Class C

You may drive:

- any 2-axle vehicle with aGVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less.

- any 3-axle vehicle weighing

6,000 lbs. or less gross.

- any housecar 40 feet or less.

- a vanpool vehicle, designedto carry more than 10 but lessthan 15 persons including thedriver. The driver must havea valid medical on file and

carry a valid medical card.The driver must also have a

driving, or hit-and-run inthe last five years.(VC 12804.9[j])

A farmer or employee of a

farmer may drive:- any combination of vehicles

with a Gross CombinationWeight Rating (GCWR) of26,000 lbs. or less if usedexclusively in agriculturaloperations and it is not forhire or compensation.

You may tow:

- a single vehicle with a GVWRof 10,000 lbs. or less includinga tow dolly, if used.

With a vehicle weighing at least

4,000 lbs., you may tow a:

- trailer coach or 5th-wheeltravel trailer under 10,000 lbs.GVWR when towing is notfor compensation.

- 5th-wheel t ravel t rai lerexceeding 10,000 lbs. butunder 15,000 lbs. GVWR,

when towing is not forcompensation and withendorsement.

NOTE:

Class C licensees may not towmore than one vehicle.

No passenger vehicle

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Commercial Class C

You may drive any Class Cvehicle carrying hazardousmaterials or wastes (Health &

Safety Code 25115 and 25117)which requires placardswith a hazardous materialsendorsement.

You may tow the same vehicleslisted in Class C.

Motorcycle Class M1

You may operate any 2-wheelmotorcycle, motor-driven cycle,or motorized scooter.

Motorcycle Class M2You may operate any motorizedbicycle, moped, any bicycle withan attached motor, or a motorizedscooter.

Ambulance Driver CertificateIf you wish to drive an ambulanceused commercially in emergencyservice (VC 2512), apply at anyDMV office. You may purchasean Ambulance Driver

Handbook for $5.

Verification of TrainingDocumentIf you wish to drive a transit bus,you must have a Class A or Blicense with a passenger transportendorsement.

OBTAINING A DRIVER

LICENSEWhen you apply for an originalDL/ID card, you must present an

acceptable birth date/legalpresence document and provideyour social security number.Depending on the birth date/legalpresence document you present,your first California DL/ID cardmay expire on the same date as

that document. If the name onyour birth date/legal presencedocument is different from thename on your DL/ID cardapplication, you must also bringan acceptable true full namedocument. (See next page.) Yourthumb print* and picture will also

be taken. For any other DL/IDcard transaction, you mustpresent photo identification.

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTSAn acceptable birth date/legalpresence or true full namedocument is issued by a county or

state. This document is a certifiedcopy of the original (the originalis always retained by the countyor state) and contains animpressed seal or an originalstamped impression. The certifiedcopy will be returned to you. If

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Some acceptable birth date/legal presence documents are:U.S. Birth Certificate, Proof ofIndian Blood Degree, U.S.Passport, U.S. Armed Forces

ID Cards, Certificate ofNaturalization, PermanentResident Card, or a foreignpassport or Mexican BorderCrossing Card with a valid I-94.

Your social security number willbe verified with the Social

Security Administration.True full name verificationdocuments are:

Adopt ion documentscontaining your legal name as aresult of the adoption.

Name change documentscontaining your legal name bothbefore and after the namechange.

Marriage Certificate.

Dissolut ion of marr iagedocumentcontaining your

legal name as a result of thecourt action.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSFORALLDRIVERSTo apply for a driver license, youmust:

Submit a completed DMV

application form (DL 44).Signing this form means you

DMV will not issue a permit orlicense.

Present an acceptable birthdate/legal presence document.

Provide your true full name. Provide your Social Security

Number. It will be verifiedwith the Social SecurityAdministration.

Pay the $26 application feewhen you apply for any new or

change of class permit orlicense. It will not be returned.The fee is good for 12 monthsand allows you to take theappropriate law test(s) threetimes, if needed, during thatperiod. The fee pays for boththe instruction permit and driverlicense, if you qualify for bothwithin the 12-month period. Ifthe application expires, you mustresubmit documents, repay theapplication fee, and retake therequired tests.

Pass an eye exam. Any person

with a best corrected vision of20/200 or worse in the bettereye cannot be issued a driverlicense or use a bioptictelescopic or similar lens toqualify for a driver license.

Have your picture taken.

Give a thumb print.


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license or any change of licenseclass signed by their parents orlegal guardians.

NOTE: Minors may not work as

a driver for pay until they are 18years old and licensed inCalifornia and they may not drivea school bus containing pupils.

To get a permit, you must:

Be at least 151/2, but under 18years of age.

Complete the applicat ionrequirements.

Have your parents orguardians signatures on theDL 44.

Pass a traffic laws and roadsigns test. If you fail the test,

you must wait one week beforetaking it again. This will giveyou time to study.

If you are between 151/2and171/2, provide proof that youhave met one of the followingrequirements:

- completed driver education(DE) and driver training (DT).(DL 387, DL 388, DL 388A,OL 237, or OL 238)

- completed DE and are takingDT. (DL 387, DL 392,OL 237, or OL 392)

- enrolled and participatingin an approved integrated

training with an instructor orreach age 171/2.

If you only have a provisionalpermit and you plan to drive

outside of California, contact thedriver licensing office in that stateor country before you drive.

NOTE: If you are at least171/2, you may obtain a permitwithout completing DE or DT.However, to get a license beforeyou are 18 years old, you mustprovide proof of DE/DTcompletion.

MINORS PERMITRESTRICTIONSYou must practice with a parent,guardian, spouse, or an adult 25

years of age or older, who has avalid California driver license.The person must be close enoughto take control of the vehicle atany time. A provisional permitdoes not let you drive alonenoteven to a DMV office to take adriving test.

If you have an M1 or M2 permit,you cannot carry passengers, youmust ride during daylight hoursonly, and you cannot ride on thefreeway.

MINORS LICENSE

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Have had a Cali forniainstruction permit for at leastsix months.

Provide a parents signature on

your instruction permit statingyou have completed the 50 hoursof supervised driving practice(10 hours must be night driving)outlined in the Parent-TeenTraining Guide. Call 1-800-777-0133 to request this booklet.

Pass the behind-the-wheeldriving test. You have threechances to pass the driving testwhile your permit is valid. Ifyou fail the first driving test,you must pay a $5 retest fee fora second or third attempt andwait two weeks before you are

tested again.Once you have your provisionallicense, you may drive alone aslong as you do not have accidentsor traffic violations. (See page70.)

When you become 18 years old,

the provisional part of yourlicense ends. You may keep thephoto license you have or pay$20 for a duplicate license withoutthe word provisional.

During the first 12 months afteryou are licensed, you cannot drive

between 11 PMand 5:00 AM andyou cannot transport passengersd 20 l

EXCEPTIONSMINORSLICENSE RESTRICTIONSThe law allows the followingexceptions when reasonabletransportation is not available andit is necessary for you to drive. Anote is required to explain thenecessity and the date when thedriving necessity will end.

Medical necessity. The notemust be signed by yourphysician.

School or school-authorizedactivity. The note must be signedby your school principal, dean,or his/her designee.

Employment necessity. Thenote must be signed by youremployer and verifyemployment.

Immediate need of your familymember. The note must be signedby your parent or legal guardian.

Emancipated minor . Nodocumentation is needed.However, you must havealready declared yourselfemancipated and providedDMV with Proof of FinancialResponsibility (SR 1P) in lieuof your guarantors signatures.

ADULTS PERMIT

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Driving tests are usually waivedfor the class of license youcurrently have. However, thedepartment may require a drivingtest for any type of application.

Appointments are available forall DMV services. Anappointment is usuallyrequired to take any drivingtest.

DMV WANTSYOUTOPASSDMV wants you to pass yourtest. There are law exams in manydifferent languages. However,you must have the ability to readtraffic signs in English. If thelanguage you read is not available,you may take the exam with thehelp of an interpreter. Audio

exams and an English exam inlarge print are also available. Ifyou have difficulty with an exam,tell the DMV employee. You canbe more successful by followingthese suggestions:

Read this handbook. Take a

few days to review theinformation.

Ask a family member or a friendto test your knowledge.

Read the test quest ionscarefully. Dont read anythingextra into the question. There

is only one correct answer. All test questions are based on

Review the sample testquestions on pages 85 and 86.Sample questions are alsoavailable online atwww.dmv.ca.gov.

DMVS EXAMINATIONSYour driver license examinationsinclude:

A vision test. If you needglasses or corrective contactlenses to pass this test, you

must wear them. Your licensewill show that you must wearcorrective lenses whiledriving. If you do not pass thevision test, you will be referredto your vision specialist. Adriving test may be required.

A test of traffic laws, road signs,and driving safety rules (writtenor audio) to find out if you knowhow to legally drive yourvehicle.

A driving test, if required. Thistest is usually given byappointment only. For thedriving test, bring:

- your old license or instructionpermit, if you have one.

- a licensed driver.

- proof that the vehicle isproperly insured.

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t ires. The drivers sidewindow must roll down. Thewindshield must allow a fullunobstructed field of visionand there must be two rear

view mirrors (one on the leftoutside of the vehicle).

You will be asked to locatethe controls for the vehiclesheadlights, windshield wipers,defroster, and emergencyflashers. You must

demonstrate how to use theparking brake. You mustshow that your car is properlyinsured. If you use a rentalcar for the driving test, thedrivers name must show onthe contract as the insured.You must also wear your seatbelt.

NOTE: The driving test will bepostponed if the vehicle does notmeet the above requirements orif you refuse to use your seat beltduring the driving test.

THEDRIVINGTESTThe driving test is your chance toshow that you can drive safely.Only you and the examiner (orother DMV personnel) can be inthe vehicle. No animal may be inthe vehicle. The examiner willgive you directions and will nottrick you or ask you to do anythingillegal The driving test is only

must use the vehicles turn signallights.

During the driving test, theexaminer will note:

How you start your vehicle.When leaving the curb, do youuse your mirrors and turn yourhead and look back for passingcars? Do you signal, and waituntil it is safe before enteringtraffic?

How you drive in hazardousweather conditions. Do youturn on your headlights whenusing your windshield wipersand when it is snowing, raining,or foggy or when you cant seeclearly 1000 feet ahead of you?

How you control your vehicle.Do you use the gas pedal, brake,steering wheel (hands onopposite sides), and othercontrols correctly?

How you drive in traffic. Doyou use the proper lane? Doyou signal, turn your head and

look back before pulling awayfrom the curb or when youchange lanes? Do you signalthe proper distance beforeturning? Do you follow othervehicles at a safe distance?

How you obey the traffic

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How you steer your vehicle.Do you turn from the properlane into the proper lane? Isyour turn too wide or too sharp?

How you stop. Do you stopsmoothly and at the limit line orat the corner? Can you stopquickly and safely in anemergency? In a vehicle with amanual transmission, do youkeep the vehicle in gear whenslowing to a stop?

How you back up. Do you lookover your right shoulder whilebacking? Can you back in astraight line? Do you havecomplete control of the vehicle?

How you change your speedbased on the posted speed limit

and the amount of nearbytraffic, the people crossing thestreet, and the distance you cansee ahead.

Do you follow the basic speedlaw and never drive faster thanis safe for road conditions?

How you respect the rights ofothers. Are you courteous toother drivers and pedestrians?Do you yield or accept yourright of way appropriately?

Whether you pay full attentionto the job of driving.

At the end of the driving test, theexaminer will discuss the results

MISCELLANEOUS

LICENSING

INFORMATION

LICENSE REFUSALDMV takes the strongest actionpossible against anyone who altersor otherwise attempts to falsify adriver license. DMV may alsorefuse to issue you a license ifyou:

Have a history of alcohol ordrug abuse.

Have used the license illegallyor lied on your application orcheated on any licenseexamination.

Do not understand traffic laws

or signs. Do not have the skill to drive orhave a health problem thatmakes your driving unsafe.

Have an outstanding courtaction.

Impersonate an applicant orallow someone else to

impersonate you to fraudulentlyqualify for a license.

Submit a fraudulent birth date/legal presence document orsocial security document.

Refuse to sign the certificationon the application form(DL 44) or give a thumb print.

Also see Actions That Result InLoss Of License on page 61


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reexamined from time to time bya physician or be retested moreoften than every five years(limited term license status) by aDMV examiner. See the Health

& Safety Section for moreinformation.

LICENSE EXTENSIONIf you are away from California(up to one year), you may requesta free one-year extension beforeyour driver license expires.Limited term drivers are noteligible for this extension. Mailyour request to DMV, P.O. Box942890, Sacramento, CA 94290-0001. Include your name, driverlicense number, birth date,California residence address, and

your out-of-state address.

LICENSEINYOURPOSSESSIONYou must always have your driverlicense with you when you drive.Show it to any police officer whoasks to see it. If you are in anaccident, you must show it to the

other driver(s) involved. (Seepage 61.)

UNLICENSEDDRIVERSIt is against the law to loan yourvehicle to a person who isunlicensed or whose drivingprivilege has been suspended. Ifthe person is caught driving,yourvehicle may be impounded for 30

law also states that you must notemploy, permit, or authorize anyunlicensed person to drive yourvehicle on a public street orhighway unless the person is

licensed to drive that class ofvehicle.

RENEWALBYMAIL ORINTERNETIf you have not already receivedtwo consecutive five-year

extensions, you may be eligible torenew by mail, without taking alaw test, if:

Your current license expiresbefore age 70.

You do not have a probationarylicense. (VC 14250)

You have not violated a writtenpromise to appear in courtwithin the last two years.

You are not suspended fordriving with an illegal bloodalcohol content (BAC) level, orfor refusing, or for failing tocomplete, a chemical or

preliminary alcohol screeningtest within the last two years.

You do not have a total violationpoint count greater than one.

NOTE: You may renew byInternet if your renewal-by-mailnotice includes a Renewal

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ORGAN DONATIONYou may choose to donate yourbody, body parts, or a pacemakerfor medical transplantation,research, or both after your death.

Starting July 1, 2006, you mayregister as an organ donor withDonate Life California Organ andTissue Registry by checking abox on your driver license oridentification card application.When you check yes, you are

giving your consent to be an organand tissue donor upon your death.This information will be sent toDonate Life to be included in theorgan and tissue registry. If youare under 18, your parents willmake the final decision regarding

donation at the appropriate time.You will also have the opportunityto contribute to Donate Life whenyou pay your application fee.

For information about the donorprogram, go online at:www.dmv.ca.gov or contact theDonate Life California Organ andTissue Donor Registry at:www.donatelifecalifornia.org.You may also contact thefollowing organizations for organ/tissue donations or to make amonetary donation:

California Transplant Donor

Network: 1-888-570-9400

Golden State Donor Services:

LAWS AND RULES

OF THE ROAD

RIGHT OFWAYRULES

General InformationRight-of-way rules help peopledrive safely. These rules go alongwith courtesy and common sense.Bicyclists, moped riders, andpedestrians must follow theserules, too.

Never insist on taking the right ofway. If another driver does notyield to you when he or she should,forget it. Let the other driver gofirst. You will help preventaccidents and make driving morepleasant.

However, if another driverexpects you to take your legalturn, take it. If you dont, youmay delay traffic or cause anaccident.

PedestriansPedestrian safety is a serious

issue. One in six traffic fatalitiesis a pedestrian. Drive cautiouslywhen pedestrians are nearbecause they may cross yourpath.

A pedestrian is a person on footor who uses a conveyance such

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Always stop for any pedestriancrossing at corners or othercrosswalks. Do not pass a carfrom behind that has stopped ata crosswalk. A pedestrian you

cant see may be crossing.

Do not drive on a sidewalk,except to cross it at a drivewayor alley. When crossing, yieldto any pedestrian.

Do not stop in a crosswalk.You will place pedestrians indanger.

Rememberif a pedestrianmakes eye contact with you, heor she is ready to cross thestreet. Yield to the pedestrian.

Pedestrians have the right ofway at corners with or withouttraffic lights, whether or notthe crosswalks are marked bypainted white lines.

Allow older pedestrians moretime to cross the street. Theyare more likely to die as a resultof a crash than younger

pedestrians.

Information regarding ped-estrians who are blind is onpage 55.

CrosswalksA crosswalk is that part of the

pavement where the sidewalklines would extend across thed i i id f

but they can also be in the middleof the block. Before turning acorner, watch for people about tocross the street. Pedestrianshave the right of way in

crosswalks.

Crosswalks are often markedwith white lines. Yellowcrosswalk lines may be paintedat school crossings. Most often,crosswalks in residential areasare not marked.

Some crosswalks have flashinglights to warn you that pedestriansmay be crossing. Look forpedestrians and be prepared tostop, whether or not the lights areflashing.

IntersectionsAn intersection is any place whereone line of traffic meets another.Intersections include crossstreets, side streets, alleys,freeway entrances, and any otherlocation where vehicles travelingon different highways or roads

join each other. At intersections without STOP

or YIELD signs, slow downand be ready to stop. Yield tovehicles already in theintersection or just entering it.Also, yield to the car which

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When there are STOP signs atall corners, stop first, thenfollow the above rules.

When you turn left, give the

right of way to all vehiclesapproaching you that are closeenough to be dangerous. Also,look for motorcyclists,bicyclists, and pedestrians. Ondivided highways, or highwayswith several lanes, watch forvehicles coming in any lane you

must cross. Turn left only whenit is safe.

Safety suggestion: Whilewaiting to turn left, keep yourwheels pointed straight aheaduntil it is safe to start your turn.If your wheels are pointed to

the left and a vehicle hits youfrom behind, you could bepushed into oncoming traffic.

Yield to traffic before enteringthe road again if you haveparked off the road or areleaving a parking lot, etc.

RoundaboutsA roundabout is an intersectionwhere traffic travels around acentral island in a counter-clockwise direction. Vehicles

entering or exiting the roundaboutmust yield to vehicles, bicyclists,and pedestrians.

When you approach a roundabout:

Slow down as you approachthe intersection.

Yield to pedestrians andbicyclists crossing the roadway.

Watch for signs and pavementmarkings that guide you orprohibit certain movements.

Enter the roundabout whenthere is a big enough gap in

traffic. Drive in a counter-clockwise

direction. Do not stop or passother vehicles.

Use your turn signals when youchange lanes or exit theroundabout .

If you miss your exit, continuearound until you return to yourexit.

For roundabouts with multiplelanes, choose your entry or exitlane based on your destination.For example, to:

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and exit in the lane youentered. (Red car)

Turn left, choose the left lane,and exit. (Yellow car)

On Mountain RoadsWhen two vehicles meet on asteep road where neither can pass,the vehicle facing downhill mustyield the right of way by backingup until the vehicle going uphillcan pass. The vehicle facing

downhill has the greater amountof control when backing.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTSSolid Red . A redsignal light meansSTOP. You canmake a right turn

against a red light afteryou stop and yield to pedestrians,bicyclists, and vehicles that areclose enough to be a hazard. Makethe right turn only when it is safe.Do not turn if a NO TURN ONRED sign is posted.

Red Arrow. A redarrow means STOP.Remain stopped untilthe green signal or greenarrow appears. Do notturn against a red arrow.

Flashing Red. Aflashing red signal lightmeans STOP. Afterstopping you may

Solid Yellow. Ayellow signal light meansCAUTION. The redsignal is about to appear.When you see the

yellow light, stop if you can do sosafely. If you cant stop safely,enter the intersection cautiously.

Yellow Arrow. Ayellow arrow means theprotected turning timeperiod is ending. Be

prepared to obey thenext signal which could be thegreen or red light or the red arrow.

Flashing Yellow. Aflashing yellow signallight warns you to becareful. You do not need

to stop for a flashingyellow light but you must slowdown and be especially alertbefore entering the intersection.

Solid Green. A greenlight means GO butfirst give the right of way

to any vehicle, bicyclist,or pedestrian in theintersection. If you are turningleft, make the turn only if youhave enough space to completethe turn before any oncomingvehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrianbecomes a hazard. Do not enter

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the arrow is pointing after youyield to any vehicle, bicyclist, orpedestrian still in the intersection.The green arrow allows you tomake a protected turn. This

means oncoming vehicles,bicyclists, and pedestrians arestopped by a red light as long asthe green arrow is lighted.

Traffic Signal Blackout. If atraffic signal light is not working,proceed as if the intersection is

controlled by a stop sign in alldirections.

PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL LIGHTSPedestrian signals show wordsor pictures as follows:

Walkor Walking Person

lights mean it is legalto cross the street.

Dont Walk orRaised Handlights mean you maynot start across thestreet.

Flashing DontWalk or RaisedHandlights meando not start across the street.The traffic signal is about tochange. If the flashing startsafter you have already startedto cross, finish crossing the

street as quickly as possible.

At many traffic signals you need

TRAFFIC SIGNSThe shape of a sign gives you aclue about the informationcontained on the sign. Here arethe common shapes used.

Eight-sided red STOP

signs mean you mustmake a full stopwhenever you see aSTOP sign. Stop before enteringa crosswalk or at a white limitline which is a wide white line

painted on the street. If acrosswalk or limit line is notpainted on the street, stop at thecorner.

Three-sided red

YIELD signs meanyou must slow down

and be ready to stop,if necessary, to let anyvehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrianpass before you proceed.

Square red and

white regulatory

signs mean you must

follow the signsinstruction. Forexample, the DONOT ENTER signmeans do not enter aroad or off ramp where the sign isposted, usually on a freeway offramp. The WRONG WAY sign

may or may not be posted withthe DO NOT ENTER sign. If

STOP

DO NOT

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you were on. At night if you aregoing the wrong way, the roadreflectors will shine red in yourheadlights.

If a sign has a red circlewith a red line throughit, it always means NO.The picture inside thecircle shows what you cannot do.The sign may be shown with orwithout words.

Circular signs meanyou are approaching arailroad crossing.

Five-sided signs

mean you are near aschool.

Four-sided diamond-shaped

signs warn you of specific roadconditions and dangers ahead.Many warning signs are diamond-shaped. Obey all warning signsregardless of their shape.

White rectangular signs meanyou must obey important rules.

See pages 81 and 83 for additionalexamples.

SPEED LIMITSCalifornia has a Basic SpeedLaw. This law means you maynever drive faster than is safe forcurrent conditions. For example,

if you are driving 45 mph in a 55mph speed zone during a dense

Regardless of the posted speedlimit, your speed should dependon:

The number and speed of other

vehicles on the road. Whether the road surface is

smooth, rough, graveled, wet,dry, wide, or narrow.

Bicyclis ts or pedestrianswalking on the roads edge.

Whether it is raining, foggy,

snowing, windy, or dusty.

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITThe maximum speed limit on mostCalifornia highways is 65 mph.You may drive 70 mph whereposted. Unless otherwise posted,the maximum speed limit is 55

mph on two-lane undividedhighways and for vehicles towingtrailers.

Other speed limit signs are postedfor the type of roads and traffic ineach area. All speed limits arebased on ideal driving conditions.

Construction zones usually havereduced speed zones.

Driving faster than the postedspeed limit, or than is safe forcurrent conditions, on any road isdangerous and illegal. High speedincreases your stopping distance.

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REDUCEDSPEEDS

Heavy traffic or bad weatherYou must drive slower when thereis heavy traffic or bad weather.

However, if you block the normaland reasonable movement oftraffic by driving too slowly, youmay be given a ticket. If youchoose to drive slower than othertraffic, do not drive in the No. 1(fast) lane. (See page 24.)Always move to the right when

another driver is close behind youand wishes to drive faster.

Towing Vehicles, Buses, orLarge TrucksWhen you tow a vehicle or trailer,or drive a bus or three- or more-axle truck, you must drive in theright-hand lane or in a lanespecially marked for slowervehicles. If no lanes are markedand there are four lanes or morein your direction, you may onlydrive in either of the two lanesclosest to the right edge of the

road.

Around childrenWithin 500 feet of a school whilechildren are outside or crossingthe street, the speed limit is 25mph, unless otherwise posted.

Also, if the school ground has nofence and children are outside,never drive faster than 25 mph.Always drive more carefully nearschools, playgrounds, parks, andresidential areas because childrenmay suddenly dart into the street.

Near schools, look for: Bicyclists and pedestrians. School safety patrols or school

crossing guards and obey theirdirections. For the crossingguards safety, allow him orher to safely get to the side of

the road before driving ahead. Stopped school buses and

children crossing the street.Some school buses flash yellowlights when preparing to stopand let children off the bus.The yellow flashing lights warnyou to slow down and prepare

to stop. When the bus flashesred lights (located at the topfront and back of the bus), youmust stop from either directionuntil the children are safelyacross the street and the lightsstop flashing. The law requires

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multilane (two or more lanes ineach direction) highway, youdo not need to stop.

Blind intersections

The speed limit for a blindintersection is 15 mph. Anintersection is considered blindif there are no stop signs at anycorner and you cannot see for100 feet in either direction duringthe last 100 feet before crossing.Trees, bushes, buildings, or parkedcars at intersections can blockyour view to the side. If yourview is blocked, edge forwardslowly until you can see.

AlleysThe speed limit in any alley is 15mph.

Near railroad tracksThe speed limit is 15 mph within100 feet of a railroad crossingwhere you cannot see the tracksfor 400 feet in both directions.You may drive faster than 15

mph if the crossing is controlledby gates, a warning signal, or aflagman.

At railroad or train crossings:

Look in both directions andlisten for trains. Many crossings

have multiple tracks so be readyto stop before crossing, ifnecessary. Cross railroadtracks only at designatedcrossings and only when it is

safe to do so.

Expect a train on any track atany time traveling in eitherdirection. If you need to stopafter crossing the tracks, makesure your vehicle clears thetracks before you stop.

Never stop on the railroadtracks. Remember that a traincannot stop quickly or swerveout of the way. If you are onthe tracks, you risk injury ordeath.

Watch for vehicles that must

stop before crossing traintracks. These vehicles includebuses, school buses, and truckstransporting hazardous loads.

Remember that flashing redlights mean STOP! Stop at least15 feet from the nearest track

when the crossing devices areactive or a person warns you atrain is coming. Stop if you seea train coming or you hear thewhistle, horn, or bell of anapproaching train.

Do not go around or under

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Near light rail vehicle crossingsThe same rules apply to light railvehicle crossings as to traincrossings. Do not proceed acrossthe tracks until you can see clearly

in both directions and are surethat no other light rail vehicle ortrain is coming. Do not go aroundor under any closed gate. NOTE:Light rail vehicles are very quietand move more quickly thanfreight trains.

Near streetcars, trolleys, orbusesThe passing speed limit, whensafe to pass, is no more than 10mph. This speed limit applies at asafety zone or an intersectionwhere a streetcar, trolley, or bus

is stopped andtraffic is controlledby a police officer or trafficsignal. A safety zone is markedby raised buttons or markers onthe road and is set aside forpedestrians. You will most oftensee safety zones in areas wherestreet cars or trolleys and vehicles

share the roadway.

Business or residence districtsThe speed limit is 25 mph, unlessotherwise posted.

Near AnimalsIf you see animals or livestock,

slow down and obey the personin charge of the animals. If you

TRAFFIC LANES

LINE COLORSSolid yellow lines mark thecenter of a road used for two-way traffic.

Broken yellow lines mean youmay pass if the broken line is nextto your driving lane.

Two solid yellow lines mean nopassing. Never drive to the left ofthese lines unless you are:

Turning left at an intersection.

Turning into or out of a privateroad or driveway.

In a carpool lane that has adesignated entrance on the left.

Instructed to drive on the otherside of the road because yourside is closed or blocked.

Two sets of solid double yellowlines spaced t o or more feet

(1) Solid yellow line: No passing if solid

yellow line is on your side.

(2) Double solid lines: DO NOT pass.

(3) Broken yellow line: May pass if

movement can be made safely.

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across it except at designatedopenings. (See B above.)

Solid white lines mark trafficlanes going in the same direction,such as one-way streets.

Broken white lines separatetraffic lanes on roads with two ormore lanes in the same direction.

CHOOSINGA LANETraffic lanes are often referredto by number. The left or fastlane is called the No. 1 Lane.

The lanes to the right of the No.1 lane are called the No. 2 lane,then the No. 3 lane. etc.

Drive in the lane with thesmoothest flow of traffic. If youcan choose among three lanes,pick the middle lane for the

smoothest driving. To drive faster,pass, or turn left, use the leftlane. When you choose to driveslowly or enter or turn off theroad, use the right lane.

If there are only two lanes in yourdirection, pick the right lane for

the smoothest driving.

Dont weave in and out of traffic.Stay in one lane as much aspossible. Once you start throughan intersection, keep going. Ifyou start to make a turn, follow

through. Last second changesmay cause accidents. If youmissed a turn, continue to thenext intersection and workyour way back to where you wantto go.

CHANGING LANESChanging lanes includes:

Moving from one lane toanother.

Entering the freeway from anonramp.

Entering the road from a curb

or the shoulder.Before changing lanes, signal,look in all your mirrors, and:

Check traffic behind and besideyou.

Glance over your left or rightshoulder to make sure the lane

you want is clear.

Look for vehicles ormotorcyclists in your blind spot.

Be sure there is enough roomfor your vehicle in the nextlane.

BICYCLE LANESA bicycle lane is shown by a solid

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painted in the lane. When you aremaking a right turn and are within200 feet of the corner or otherdriveway entrance, you mustenter the bike lane for the turn.

Do not drive in the bike lane atany other time.

You may park in a bike laneunless a No Parking sign isposted.

Pedestrians are not allowed inbike lanes when sidewalks areavailable. Drivers of motorizedbicycles should use bike lanescarefully to avoid accidents withbicyclists.

PASSING LANESBefore you pass, look ahead for

road conditions and traffic thatmay cause other vehicles to moveinto your lane.

Never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road or onthe shoulder to pass. The edge ofthe main-traveled portion of theroad has a painted white line onthe roads surface. Passing othervehicles at crossroads, railroadcrossings, and shopping centerentrances is dangerous.

Pass traffic on the left. You maypass on the right only when:

An open highway is clearlymarked for two or more lanesof travel in your direction

When passing a bicyclist, pass on

the left. If you are in a narrowtraffic lane, wait until the trafficclears in the opposite lane beforepassing a bicyclist. Do notsqueeze past the bicyclist.

CARPOOLLANESANDONRAMPS

A carpool lane is a specialfreeway lane only for buses and/or carpools. You may use acarpool lane or onramp if yourvehicle carries the minimumnumber of people required forthe carpool lane or you drive a

low-emission vehicle displayinga special DMV-issued decal.Motorcycle riders may usedesignated carpool lanes, unlessotherwise posted.

Signs at the onramp or along thefreeway tell you the minimum

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number of people required forthe carpool and the hours thecarpool requirement applies. Thepavement in this lane is markedwith a diamond symbol ( ) and

the words Carpool Lane. Theselanes are also known as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.Do not cross over double parallelsolid lines to enter or exit anycarpool lane except at designatedentry or exit places.

Vehicles towing trailers aretypically not allowed to usecarpool lanes because they mustdrive more slowly and are usuallyrestricted to the right-hand lane.

CENTERLEFTTURNLANESA center left turn lane is in the

middle of a two-way street and ismarked on both sides by twopainted lines. The inner line isbroken and the outer line is solid.If a street has a center left turnlane, you must use it when youturn left (VC 21460.5[c]) or

start a permitted U-turn. Youmay only drive for 200 feet in thecenter left turn lane. This lane isnot a regular traffic lane or apassing lane. To turn left fromthis lane, signal and drivecompletely inside the center leftturn lane. Do not stop with the

back of your vehicle blocking

traffic. Make sure the lane isclear in both directions and thenturn only when it is safe. Look forvehicles coming toward you inthe same lane to start their left

turn.

When turning left from a sidestreet or driveway, signal andwait until it is safe. Then driveinto the center left turn lane. Entertraffic only when it is safe.

You may drive across a centerleft turn lane.

TURNOUTAREAS ANDLANESSpecial turnoutareas are sometimesmarked on two-laneroads. Drive into these

areas to allow carsbehind you to pass.

Some two-lane roadshave passing lanes. If you aredriving slowly on a two-lanehighway or road where passing isunsafe, and five or more vehiclesare following you, drive into theturnout areas or lanes to let thevehicles pass.

END-OF-LANE MARKINGSFreeway lanes (as well as some