Traffic Rules and Regulations for Drivers

When can you turn right on a red light?

If there is no "No Turn on Red" sign and you yield to all other traffic and pedestrians first.

When can you turn left on a red light?

When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after yielding first.

What must you check before crossing an intersection?

The light must be green, and there must be enough space to cross without blocking traffic.

What does a single solid yellow line mean?

You cannot pass or move into that lane to get ahead of another vehicle.

What does a single broken yellow line mean?

You may pass or turn left if it is safe.

What does one solid and one broken yellow line mean?

You can pass only if the broken line is on your side.

What does a double solid yellow line mean?

No passing is allowed, but you may turn left, U-turn, enter, or exit if safe.

What do broad yellow lines in school zones indicate?

Extra caution is needed; usually indicate school zones and special restrictions.

What does a yellow line next to a carpool lane mean?

You cannot cross the yellow line into the carpool lane.

What do broken white lines indicate?

Lane changes are allowed; often used for passing or merging lanes.

What does a solid white line mean?

Lane changes are prohibited; stay in your lane.

What do white arrows on the road indicate?

Directional lanes; you must follow the indicated direction.

What does a diamond symbol on the lane mean?

The lane is reserved for carpools, HOV, or other special uses.

What do red painted curbs mean?

No parking or stopping allowed.

What do yellow painted curbs mean?

You may stop only to drop off or pick up passengers.

What do white painted curbs mean?

Stop only to pick up or drop off people or mail.

What do green painted curbs mean?

Limited-time parking allowed.

What do blue painted curbs mean?

Parking reserved for handicapped or disabled persons.

What are the two types of brake systems in a vehicle?

Service brakes (used to slow the vehicle while driving) and parking brakes (used to hold the vehicle stationary or in emergencies).

When should you use headlights?

Use headlights when visibility is poor, such as cloudy, rainy, foggy, or anytime you cannot see 1000 feet ahead. Also use from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

When should you use high-beam headlights?

When normal headlights are not sufficient to see clearly, except when it is raining, foggy, or snowing or it might blind other drivers.

When must you dim your high beams?

Dim high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet or when following another vehicle within 300 feet.

When must you signal before turning or changing lanes?

At least 100 feet before turning or 5 seconds before changing lanes on freeways.

Is it necessary to signal if no other cars are around?

Yes, always signal even if no cars are around because others may be in your blind spot.

Is it legal to drive with only parking lights on?

No, it is illegal.

When should you use hazard warning lights?

When your vehicle breaks down or to warn others of an accident or dangerous condition.

What is the purpose of back-up lights?

To help avoid collisions when backing up by improving visibility and alerting others you are backing up.