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Turns and lanesQuestion 63 of 229

When may you drive in a bicycle lane?

  1. When traffic is heavy on the road
  2. When you want to pass a slow car
  3. When you need to rest for a while
  4. When you turn, within 200 feet of an intersection
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Correct answer: When you turn, within 200 feet of an intersection

You may also enter a bike lane to park where permitted, or to enter or leave the road. Check your blind spots first.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Bicycle Lanes, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026