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Safe drivingQuestion 156 of 229

You drive in the carpool lane when an officer signals you to stop. Where do you stop?

  1. On the left shoulder
  2. On the right shoulder
  3. In the carpool lane
  4. In the next left lane
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Correct answer: On the right shoulder

Move completely onto the right shoulder, even from the carpool lane. Stop in a well-lit area if you can.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Law Enforcement Stops, page 29

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026