DMV California Written Test

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3 - DMV Practice Test

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40 Questions

Passing Marks - 80%

1 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Traffic control person ahead

Survey crew working on the road ahead

None of the above

Stop for pedestrians

2 / 40

When making a right turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street, how should you execute the turn?

Start in the far-right lane and, if safe, end in any lane

Start and end in the center lane

Start in any lane and end in the far-left lane

Start in the far-left lane

3 / 40

Where should you end your turn when making a left turn from a two-way street?

In the right lane closest to the curb

In the left lane closest to the middle of the street going in your vehicle’s direction

In the center lane

In any available lane

4 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Yield to fire truck

Yield to the transit bus when it signals

Slow moving vehicles ahead

You must turn right

5 / 40

How far before a turn should you start signaling?

At the moment of turning

100 feet

50 feet

200 feet

6 / 40

When making a right turn, where should you begin and end the turn?

Begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road

Begin in the center lane and end in the right lane

Begin and end the turn in any lane

Begin in the left lane and end in the right lane

7 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

No parking here at any time

All are right

You may park in the area between the signs during the times posted

You may park in the area between the signs any time except the times posted

8 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

None of the above

Two roads merging ahead. Drive safely

Road branching off

Hidden road ahead

9 / 40

What is the recommended procedure for a left turn from a two-way center left turn lane?

Signal, check for traffic, and merge into the lane

Enter the lane only at the last moment

Accelerate quickly into the lane

Use the lane as a regular driving lane

10 / 40

In what situation is a U-turn on a divided highway allowed?

When crossing over a median

If there are no visible signs prohibiting it

When using a center divider opening

At any intersection

11 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Deer regularly cross this road

Place for camping

Deer dance ahead

Zoo ahead

12 / 40

What is one of the key conditions for making a safe U-turn?

Being able to see clearly for 200 feet in each direction

Having a high-performance vehicle

Completing the turn as quickly as possible

Signaling right before the turn

13 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

You cannot go straight

Traffic area, keep left

You must turn left to avoid collision

The lane is only for two-way left turns

14 / 40

Where is it prohibited to make a U-turn?

On a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines

In residential districts

Near schools

On roads with speed limits below 35 mph

15 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Keep to the right of the traffic island

Divided highway ends

Railway crossing ahead

Hazard ahead. The downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass

16 / 40

What should you do when making a right turn against a red light?

Turn immediately without stopping

Wait for a green light

Yield to pedestrians and other traffic, then turn after stopping completely

Accelerate quickly through the turn

17 / 40

For a right turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street, where should you not end the turn?

In the lane closest to the right edge of the road

In the center lane

In any lane, if safe

In the far-left lane

18 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Tow truck with flashing lights

Fire truck entrance ahead

Hidden school bus stop ahead

Streetcar loading unloading area

19 / 40

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your left turn?

To allow other vehicles to pass

It is not necessary to keep wheels straight ahead

To prevent being pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind

To maintain speed

20 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

All of the above

Shows off-road facilities such as Hospitals

Fire hydrant sign

Helicopter landing sign

21 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Winding road ahead

You cannot turn left or right in the intersection

Temporary detour from normal traffic route

Bumpy road ahead

22 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Stop sign ahead

Traffic lights ahead. Slow down

School bus loading and unloading area

Traffic lights not working ahead

23 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Road turn right then left

You cannot turn left in the intersection

Construction zone ahead

Winding road ahead

24 / 40

Where is it permissible to make a U-turn?

On a divided highway by crossing a dividing section

In front of a fire station

Across a double yellow line

On a one-way street

25 / 40

When making a left turn, what is important to remember about your steering wheel?

Alternate between left and right

Keep it turned left while waiting

Turn it as soon as possible

Keep it straight until it's safe to turn

26 / 40

When is it legal to make a U-turn at an intersection?

When a No U-turn sign is posted

Only during non-peak hours

At any time, if you are in a hurry

On a green traffic light or green arrow, unless a No U-turn sign is posted

27 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

It indicates an upcoming bus entrance on the right

Buses must turn right

Fire truck entrance on the right ahead

None of the above

28 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Narrow pavement ahead

You cannot turn left in the intersection

Sharp bend or turn in the road ahead

Winding road ahead

29 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

There is no exit ahead. You may need to turn back

You can make a U-turn here

Share the road with oncoming traffic

Paved surface ends ahead

30 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Streetcar lane, no other vehicles can use

Only 2 cars at a time can use this lane

Cars and buses cannot use this lane

Buses, or passenger vehicles carrying a specified minimum number of passengers, may use this lane

31 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

There may be water flowing over the road

Paved surface ends ahead

Railway track starts

Winding road ahead

32 / 40

What action is illegal when making a left turn?

Turning too soon and entering the lane of oncoming vehicles

Accelerating smoothly during the turn

Checking your blind spots

Yielding to pedestrians

33 / 40

What is the primary reason to look over your right shoulder before making a right turn?

To adjust your rearview mirror

To see if the lane next to you is clear

To check for vehicles in your blind spot

To look for traffic lights

34 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Truck entrance on the right side of the road ahead

Trucks exit to the right

Fire truck entrance on the right ahead

Bus stop ahead

35 / 40

What should you watch for when making right turns?

Traffic lights only

Only for oncoming vehicles

Pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists between your vehicle and the curb

Only for vehicles behind you

36 / 40

How should you make a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street?

Start from the right lane

Start from the far-left lane and end in the left lane closest to the middle of the street

Start and end in the center lane

Start and end in any lane

37 / 40

What is the correct procedure when merging onto highway traffic?

Immediately cut across all lanes to the far left

Accelerate to a speed much higher than the traffic flow

Stop on the on-ramp and wait for a large gap

Merge into a space large enough for your vehicle to safely join the lane

38 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

You cannot turn left in the intersection

Construction zone ahead

These signs tell drivers the direction they must travel

Road ahead closed

39 / 40

What does this road sign mean?

Roundabout Ahead

No exit ahead

All of the above

Tornado warning

40 / 40

Where should you stop your vehicle in relation to a limit line?

A few inches past the line

Do not cross over the limit line

Right on top of the line

At least one car length before the line

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