California permit test: lanes, passing & merging

Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 5 questions.

Question 1 of 5
Lanes, passing & mergingCalifornia rule

You are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe. When must you use a turnout to let vehicles pass?

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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions

  1. You are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe. When must you use a turnout to let vehicles pass?

    • A When any vehicle is following you closely
    • B When three or more vehicles are lined up behind you
    • C When five or more vehicles are lined up behind you
    • D Only when a sign orders you to pull over
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    C. When five or more vehicles are lined up behind you

    On a two-lane road where passing is unsafe, a slow driver with five or more vehicles following must use a turnout area or lane to let them pass. This prevents long lines and risky passing.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 22

  2. To pass safely on a two-lane road, how far away should the next hill or curve be?

    • A At least 100 feet
    • B At least one-third of a mile
    • C At least 500 feet
    • D At least one-tenth of a mile
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    B. At least one-third of a mile

    To pass safely, the hill or curve ahead should be at least one-third of a mile away. Oncoming traffic can appear suddenly over a hill or around a curve.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 30

  3. Within what distance of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing should you not pass?

    • A 500 feet
    • B 50 feet
    • C 100 feet
    • D 200 feet
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    C. 100 feet

    Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing or other hazardous area. Vehicles or trains can enter your path with little warning in these places.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 30

  4. On a California freeway, how far in advance should you signal before changing lanes?

    • A At least two seconds
    • B At least 100 feet
    • C At least five seconds
    • D At least ten seconds
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    C. At least five seconds

    Signal at least five seconds before changing lanes on a freeway. At high speeds, other drivers need that time to notice and adjust.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 17