Other roadway rules — California Permit Test

You must not smoke when a minor is in the vehicle, and you can be fined for it.

A child in the back seat cannot get out, and the smoke has nowhere to go either.

Not smoke when a minor is in the vehicle. You can be fined.

Dumping or abandoning animals on a highway is a crime punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, six months in jail, or both.

An animal left on a highway walks into traffic, and somebody swerves for it.

Not dump or abandon animals on a highway. This crime is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, six months in jail, or both.

You must not drive a vehicle so overloaded that you cannot control it, see ahead, or see to the sides.

A load that blocks the mirrors turns every lane change into a guess.

Not drive a vehicle so overloaded that you cannot control it, see ahead, or see to the sides of your vehicle.

You must not carry anything on a passenger vehicle that extends beyond the fenders on the left side, or more than 6 inches beyond the fenders on the right side.

Anything sticking out sweeps the lane beside you at whatever speed you are doing.

Not carry anything in or on a passenger vehicle which extends beyond the fenders on the left side or more than 6-inches beyond the fenders on the right side.

Cargo extending more than 4 feet past the rear bumper must display a 12-inch red or fluorescent orange square flag, and at night must be marked with two red lights.

What sticks out past the bumper is invisible from behind until somebody hits it.

Cargo that extends more than 4 feet from the back-rear bumper of the vehicle must display a 12-inch red or fluorescent orange square flag.

You must not let a person ride in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the vehicle has secure seats and seat belts.

An open bed throws a passenger out at the first hard stop, with nothing to hold them.

Not allow a person to ride in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the vehicle has secure seats and seat (safety) belts.

You must not carry an animal in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the animal is properly secured so it cannot fall, jump or be thrown out.

A dog that jumps out of a moving truck lands in the lane behind you.

Not transport animals in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the animal is properly secured.

You must not drive a vehicle with a video monitor visible to the driver, unless it shows only vehicle information, a navigation system, a media player or a radio.

A screen playing a film takes the driver’s eyes off the road for as long as it is interesting.

Not drive a vehicle equipped with a video monitor visible to the driver,

You must not throw a cigarette, cigar or other flaming or glowing substance from your vehicle.

A cigarette out of the window lands in dry grass at the side of the road.

Not throw a cigarette, cigar, or other flaming or glowing substance from your vehicle.

What is the rule about smoking in a vehicle with a child in it?

It is against the law, and finable. A child in the back seat cannot get out, and the smoke has nowhere to go either. California Driver’s Handbook, p.52: “Not smoke when a minor is in the vehicle. You can be fined.”