California Driving Rules and Procedures Flashcards Chapter 6 part 2

These vocabulary flashcards cover standard California driving procedures, including turn rules, parking regulations, curb color meanings, and rights during law enforcement encounters.

Limit line

A wide white line that shows the drivers where to stop before an intersection or crosswalk.

Right Turn Bike Lane Access

A driver can enter a bike lane within $200\,feet$ from the turn, after checking blind spots for bicyclists.

Right Turn Signal Timing

Start signaling about $100\,feet$ before the turn.

Right Turn Against a Red Light

Permitted after a complete stop unless there is a NO TURN ON RED sign.

Right Turn Against a Red Arrow

Not permitted; the driver must wait until the light changes to green before making the turn.

Dedicated Right Turn Lane

A lane that does not merge into another lane and allows for a right turn without stopping.

Two-way Center Left Turn Lane Entry

You must enter this lane within $200\,feet$ of the turn while respecting the right-of-way of existing vehicles.

Left Turn Steering Wheel Position

Keep wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start the turn to prevent being pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind.

Left Turn Against a Red Light

Permitted only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, provided no signs prohibit it.

U-turn Visibility Requirement

Never make a U-turn when you cannot see clearly for $200\,feet$ in each direction.

U-turn in Residential Districts

Permitted if no vehicles are approaching within $200\,feet$.

Safe Braking Distance

When stopping behind a vehicle, leave enough space to see their rear wheels.

Highway Merging Space Rule

Leave three seconds of space between yourself and the vehicle in front of you.

Highway Exit Signaling

Signal for five seconds (approximately $400\,feet$) before you exit.

City Street Entering Traffic Gap

Requires a space of about half a block, which is approximately $150\,feet$.

Highway Entering Traffic Gap

Requires a space of a full block, which is approximately $300\,feet$.

Passing Visibility on Hills/Curves

The hill or curve should be at least one-third of a mile ahead to safely pass.

Passing Proximity Restriction

Do not pass within $100\,feet$ of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or hazardous area.

Parallel Parking Curb Distance

The vehicle must be parallel and within $18\,inches$ of the curb.

Straight Line Backing distance

Back in a straight line for three vehicle lengths while remaining within $3\,feet$ of the curb.

Downhill Hill Parking

Turn front wheels into the curb or right toward the side of the road.

Uphill Hill Parking

Turn front wheels away from the curb (left) and let the vehicle roll back until the wheel touches the curb.

Hill Parking with No Curb

Turn wheels to the right so the vehicle rolls away from the center of the road if brakes fail.

White Curb

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

Green Curb

Park for a limited time as indicated by signs or the curb itself.

Yellow Curb

Stop for loading/unloading passengers and freight; noncommercial drivers must usually stay with their vehicle.

Red Curb

No stopping, standing, or parking (except for buses in certain marked zones).

Blue Curb

Parking reserved for a disabled person or someone driving a disabled person with a special placard or license plate.

Fire Hydrant Parking Restriction

Never park within $15\,feet$ of a fire hydrant.

Crosswalk Parking Restriction

Never park within $20\,feet$ of an unmarked or marked crosswalk ($15\,feet$ if a curb extension is present).

Freeway Emergency Stop Rule

Park completely off the pavement; a vehicle left for more than four hours may be removed.

Law Enforcement Stop Documents

The driver must produce a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.

California Immigration Status Privacy

State and local officers are prohibited from asking drivers or passengers about their immigration status.

First Amendment Right during Traffic Stops

Protects the right of drivers and passengers to record interactions with law enforcement in public spaces.