Topic 3 · Rules of the Road: Traffic Laws in California
Which statement is TRUE about bicycles in California?
- They are not allowed on city streets
- They must always stay on the sidewalk
- They may legally take the full lane if needed for safety — correct answer
Why
A cyclist may legally take the full lane when the lane is too narrow to share safely or when avoiding hazards. Give them the whole lane rather than squeezing past.
Practise this in the real format
Reading one answer is not the same as sitting the test. The simulator runs the first-time adult form: 36 questions, 6 mistakes allowed, 83% to pass.
Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025), the document the DMV writes the real test from. Edited by Fernando Aguilera. Aprobify is not affiliated with the California DMV.
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