| 1 | Section 1: Right - of - way on mountain road |
| 2 | When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield the right - of - way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. |
| 3 | The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing. |
| 4 | Section 2: Speed Limits |
| 5 | California has a “Basic Speed Law.” |
| 6 | This law means you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. |
| 7 | For example, if you are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph speed zone during a dense fog, you could be cited for driving “too fast for conditions.” |
| 8 | You may never legally drive faster than the posted speed limit, even if you think it is safe to do so. |
| 9 | Regardless of the posted speed limit, your speed should depend on: The number and speed of other vehicles on the road. Whether the road surface is smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow. Bicyclists or pedestrians walking on the road's edge or crossing the street. Whether it is raining, foggy, snowy, windy, or dusty. |
| 10 | Section 3: Maximum Speed Limits |
| 11 | The maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph. |
| 12 | You may drive 70 mph where posted. |
| 13 | Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on two - lane undivided highways and for vehicles towing trailers. |
| 14 | Other speed limit signs are posted for the type of roads and traffic in each area. |
| 15 | All speed limits are based on ideal driving conditions. |
| 16 | Construction zones usually have reduced speed zones. |
| 17 | Driving faster than the posted speed limit or than is safe for current conditions, on any road, is dangerous and illegal. |
| 18 | High speed increases your stopping distance. |
| 19 | The faster you go, the less time you have to avoid a hazard or collision. |
| 20 | The force of a 60 mph crash is not just twice as great as a 30 mph crash, it's four times as great! |
| 21 | Section 4: Reduced Speeds: Heavy Traffic or Bad Weather |
| 22 | You must drive slower when there is heavy traffic or bad weather. |
| 23 | However, if you block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic by driving too slowly, you may be given a ticket. |
| 24 | If you choose to drive slower than other traffic, do not drive in the Number 1 (fast) lane. |
| 25 | When traveling below the speed limit always move to the right when another driver is close behind you and wishes to drive faster, unless you are already in the extreme right lane. |
| 26 | Section 5: Reduced Speeds: Towing Vehicles, Buses, or Large Trucks |
| 27 | When you tow a vehicle or trailer, or drive a bus or three or more axle truck, you must drive in the right hand lane or in a lane specially marked for slower vehicles. |
| 28 | If no lanes are marked and there are four lanes or more in your direction, you may only drive in either of the two lanes closest to the right edge of the road. |
| 29 | Section 6: Reduced Speeds: Around Children (First Section) |
| 30 | When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. |
| 31 | Also, if the school grounds have no fence and children are outside, never drive faster than 25 mph. |
| 32 | Some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph. |
| 33 | Always drive more carefully near schools, playgrounds, parks, and residential areas because children may suddenly dart into the street. |
| 34 | Also, many children have not yet developed the ability to judge speeds and distances well enough to cross streets safely when cars are moving fast. |
| 35 | Section 7: Reduced Speeds: Around Children (Second Section) |
| 36 | Near schools, look for: Bicyclists and pedestrians. |
| 37 | School safety patrols or school crossing guards and obey their directions. |
| 38 | For the crossing guard's safety, allow him or her to safely get to the side of the road before driving ahead. |
| 39 | Stopped school buses and children crossing the street. |
| 40 | Some school buses flash yellow lights when preparing to stop to let children off the bus. |
| 41 | The yellow flashing lights warn you to slow down and prepare to stop. |
| 42 | When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing. |
| 43 | The law requires you remain stopped as long as the red lights are flashing (CVC 22454). |
| 44 | If you fail to stop, you may be fined up to <dollar> 1,000 and your driving privilege could be suspended for one year. |
| 45 | If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop. |
| 46 | Section 8: Roundabouts |
| 47 | For roundabouts with multiple lanes, choose your entry or exit lane based on your destination as shown in the graphic. |
| 48 | For example, to: Turn right at the intersection, choose the right - hand lane and exit in the right - hand lane (blue car.) |
| 49 | Go straight through the intersection, choose either lane, and exit in the lane you entered (red car.) |
| 50 | Turn left, choose the left lane, and exit (yellow car.) |