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Sharing the roadQuestion 131 of 229

How far away must the red rear reflector or light on a bicycle be visible?

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

The rear of a bicycle needs a red reflector or light. People must see it from 500 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