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Sharing the roadQuestion 130 of 229

How far away must the white front lamp on a bicycle be visible at night?

  1. 100 feet
  2. 200 feet
  3. 500 feet
  4. 300 feet
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Correct answer: 300 feet

A bicycle ridden in the dark needs a front lamp with a white light that people can see from 300 feet.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Bicycling at Night, page 47

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026