DMV Practice Test California

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What does this road sign mean?

Tornado warning

Shows the upcoming roundabout exits and where they will take you

Shows off-road facilities

Shows route to airport

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Broken yellow lines on your side mean

You cannot pass here

You can pass when it is safe

Construction zone ahead

Road ahead closed

3 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop

Follow detour marker until you return to regular route

Closed lane. Adjust speed to merge with traffic in lane indicated by arrow

You are entering a construction zone

4 / 40

What is the purpose of a single solid yellow line on a road?

To separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

To indicate a pedestrian crossing

To signal a no-parking zone

To mark the center of a road with two-way traffic

5 / 40

This sign means

I'm turning right

None of the above

I'm turning left

I'm slowing down

6 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Paved surface ends ahead

There may be water flowing over the road

Winding road ahead

The bridge ahead lifts or swings to let boats pass

7 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Do not block intersection

Do not go straight through intersection

None of the above

You cannot turn left in the intersection

8 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Danger ahead

Pedestrian crossing, do not pass

All of the above

Railway crossing ahead

9 / 40

When must you use a turnout area or lane on a two-lane road?

When there are no vehicles behind you

When you are driving slowly and have five or more vehicles following you

At all times as a precaution

When you are driving fast

10 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

You can drive 80km/h above the normal speed limit

Speed limit for the curve

All of the above

Maximum speed limit is 80km/h

11 / 40

Which of the following is a requirement to use an HOV lane?

Having a special permit

Having a special DMV-issued decal for low emission vehicles

Driving a sports car

Traveling alone during non-peak hours

12 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

School zone ahead

Watch for pedestrians and be prepared to share the road with them

Pedestrians not allowed

Children playing ahead

13 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

You can park here

All of the above

Do not stop in the area between the signs

Do not park in the area between the signs

14 / 40

When is it permissible to cross double solid yellow lines?

To make a U-turn or turn into a driveway

To overtake a slow-moving vehicle

To change lanes on a freeway

Whenever there is no oncoming traffic

15 / 40

Which lane is referred to as the 'Number 1 Lane'?

The left-most (or fast) lane

The right-most lane

The center lane

The lane closest to the median

16 / 40

What should you do if you see a collision or hazard ahead?

Speed up and move away quickly

Ignore it and continue driving

Turn on your emergency flashers

Only use your horn to warn others

17 / 40

How long before a lane change on a freeway should you signal?

At least 5 seconds before

At least 2 seconds before

At least 10 seconds before

Immediately before changing lanes

18 / 40

What should you do before entering a bicycle lane?

Check your blind spots

Speed up to pass bicyclists quickly

Turn on your hazard lights

Honk to alert bicyclists

19 / 40

What is the recommended starting position for your hands on the steering wheel?

7 and 5 o’clock

10 and 2 o’clock

6 and 12 o’clock

9 and 3 o’clock

20 / 40

This sign mean

I'm turning left

I'm slowing down

I'm turning right

None of the above

21 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Road ahead closed

Construction zone ahead

Maximum safe speed limit for curve or ramp

You can drive 60km/h above the speed limit

22 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Railway crossing ahead

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Danger ahead

All of the above

23 / 40

What is the correct action if you are driving with high-beam headlights and another vehicle is approaching?

Flash the headlights once

Keep high-beams on

Switch to low-beam headlights

Turn off headlights

24 / 40

When is it permissible to change lanes over double solid white lines?

If you are driving a high-occupancy vehicle

When traffic is slow

Never

During peak traffic hours

25 / 40

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on the road?

Wave for help from other drivers

Continue to drive slowly

Turn on your emergency flashers and try to pull off the road

Exit your vehicle and wait for help

26 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Pedestrian crossing

Indicates areas where the community has identified that there is a special risk to pedestrians

Stop sign ahead

Construction zone ahead

27 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

All of the above

Bicycle crossing ahead

No bicycles allowed on this road

Bicycles parking

28 / 40

What is the correct action when turning right at a red light?

Honk before turning

Turn right after a complete stop unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted

Always wait for the green light

Proceed without stopping

29 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Stop sign ahead

Winding road ahead

Pavement has been milled or grooved

There may be water flowing over the road

30 / 40

What is the significance of shared roadway bicycle markings?

They alert drivers that bicyclists can occupy the lane

They are used to mark bicycle parking zones

They signify a no-passing zone for vehicles around bicycles

They indicate a bicycle-only path

31 / 40

In what situation should you use a hand signal along with your emergency flashers?

When slowing and stopping in an emergency

As a gesture to thank other drivers

When changing lanes quickly

When accelerating on a highway

32 / 40

When is it illegal to drive using only parking lights?

When it's raining

At all times

In foggy conditions

During the daytime

33 / 40

When is it appropriate to use one-hand steering?

When driving on highways

When turning while backing up

When holding a mobile phone

When driving at low speeds

34 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

50 mins. to next exit

You can drive above 50km/h only

Speed limit changes ahead

Sharp turn or bend in the road in the direction of the arrow

35 / 40

What should you be prepared for if you are driving in a lane marked with large broken lines?

A yield sign ahead

A pedestrian crossing ahead

The lane is about to end or requires exiting the freeway

A speed limit change

36 / 40

This sign means

None of the above

I'm turning right

I'm turning left

I'm Slowing down

37 / 40

What should you do when making a right turn onto a road with a dedicated lane?

Make your turn even if there is a red light for vehicles going straight

Merge into another lane before turning

Ignore pedestrians in crosswalks

Always stop, regardless of the light

38 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Stop for school bus when signals are flashing

No need to stop for school bus

Stop sign ahead

You can ignore this sign

39 / 40

Is it necessary to slow down before a lane change?

Only when merging on a highway

Yes, always

Only if changing to the left lane

No, it is not necessary

40 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Road ahead closed

Always keep right

Slow traffic on multi-lane roads must keep right

School bus loading and unloading area

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