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Safe drivingQuestion 157 of 229

What does the law say about smoking when a minor is in your vehicle?

  1. You may smoke if the windows are open
  2. You must not smoke, and you can be fined
  3. You may smoke if the minor is over 12
  4. You may smoke on short trips
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Correct answer: You must not smoke, and you can be fined

California bans smoking in a vehicle with a minor inside.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Other Important Roadway Information, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026