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Freeways and passingQuestion 105 of 229

Your vehicle stops working on the freeway. Which shoulder should you pull to?

  1. The left shoulder
  2. The right shoulder
  3. The center median
  4. Any open lane edge
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Correct answer: The right shoulder

Pull to the right and exit on the right side, away from traffic.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: If Your Vehicle Becomes Disabled on the Freeway, page 69

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026