California · Cheat Sheet
Short on time? This California DMV cheat sheet pulls the highest-yield facts and rules from the California Driver Handbook (2026) into one scrollable page — the stuff that shows up over and over on the permit test.
Skim it, then take the free 3-question check-in at the bottom to see how much actually stuck.
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Traffic signals
What should you do when you see a yellow traffic light?
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop
Yellow means slow down and prepare to stop — don’t speed up to beat the light.
Question 2 · Right of way
When must you yield the right of way to a pedestrian?
Correct answer: At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked
Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks — marked or not.
Question 3 · Safe driving distance
What is the minimum following distance you should keep behind the vehicle ahead?
Correct answer: 3 seconds
Keep at least 3 seconds of space between you and the car ahead.
Strong head start, but on its own — no. Combine it with at least 100 practice questions and one full mock exam.
Yes — every fact comes from the current California Driver Handbook (2026). We update content within 30 days of any handbook revision.
Not yet — but you can print this page directly from your browser. PDF cheat sheets for paid users are coming.
Rarely as exact numbers — more often as concepts (e.g., "what doubles your stopping distance?"). Understanding the rule matters more than memorizing feet.
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