California driver's examination

Because large commercial vehicles have large blind spots on each side, you should avoid driving beside them for long periods of time.

It is never a good idea to leave a child unattended in a car. It is illegal to leave a child age 6 or younger unattended in a vehicle. A child may be left under the supervision of a person age 12 or older.

A yellow sign with a traffic signal pictured indicates that there is a traffic signal is ahead. Be prepared to respond to the upcoming traffic signal.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to where pedestrians may be crossing. If a pedestrian is crossing in a crosswalk marked with this sign, drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian is no longer in the crosswalk.

Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back.

When a school bus flashes its red lights, you must stop (whichever side of the bus you are on) and remain stopped until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing. An exception is if the school bus is on the opposite side of a divided or multi-lane highway (with two or more lanes in each direction). In that case, you do not need to stop.

You must stop at a solid or flashing red light, or at a signal light that is blacked out (not working). A solid yellow light means that the signal is about to turn red, and you must stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, proceed cautiously. A flashing yellow light means that you should proceed with caution, but you do not need to stop.

When you can see both headlights in your rear view mirror, you may have enough room to return to your driving lane. Do not count on having enough time to pass several vehicles at once or that other drivers will make room for you.

Do not wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving; it is against the law. You must be able to be aware of all possible surrounding hazards.