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California DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - California Driver License Written Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does a red octagonal sign mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and proceed if clear
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B
Come to a complete stop
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C
Yield to oncoming traffic
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D
Road construction ahead
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the shape of a yield sign?
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A square
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B
A downward-pointing triangle
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C
A diamond
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D
A pentagon
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign with a yellow background and black symbols means:
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A
A regulation you must obey
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B
A warning about conditions on or near the road ahead
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C
A destination or service location
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D
A construction work zone
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What does an orange-colored construction or maintenance sign indicate?
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A
A scenic route
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B
A work zone where road crews may be present
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C
A recreational area
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D
A hospital nearby
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A five-sided (pentagon) sign with a yellow or fluorescent yellow-green background means:
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A
A no-passing zone
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B
A school zone or school crossing ahead
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C
A railroad crossing ahead
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D
A divided highway begins
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A round yellow sign with a large black X and the letters RR warns you of:
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A
A rest area ahead
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B
A railroad crossing ahead
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C
A runway or airport crossing
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D
A roundabout ahead
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A white rectangular sign with black or red lettering, such as a speed limit sign, is a:
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A
Warning sign
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B
Regulatory sign
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C
Guide sign
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D
Recreational sign
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does a sign showing a red circle with a red diagonal line through a symbol mean?
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A
The action shown is recommended
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B
The action shown is not allowed
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C
Caution is advised for the action shown
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D
The action is allowed only at night
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A pennant-shaped sign (a horizontal triangle pointing right) on the left side of the road warns you that:
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A
A passing lane is opening up
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B
You are entering a no-passing zone
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C
A weigh station is ahead
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D
The road curves sharply ahead
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Guide signs that are green with white lettering generally provide:
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A
Warnings about road hazards
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B
Directions, distances, and route information
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C
Speed limit regulations
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D
Locations of recreation areas
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A solid yellow light at a traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to clear the intersection
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B
The light is about to turn red, so stop if it is safe to do so
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C
The signal is broken and should be treated as a stop sign
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D
Traffic from the cross street has the right-of-way
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Unless a sign prohibits it, what may you do at a red traffic light in California?
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A
Turn left onto a one-way street after stopping
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B
Turn right after coming to a complete stop and yielding
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C
Proceed straight ahead after stopping
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D
Make a U-turn after stopping
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When may you legally turn left at a red light in California?
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A
Never; left turns on red are always illegal
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B
From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and yielding
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C
From any street onto a one-way street
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D
Only when a green arrow is also displayed
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What should you do when you approach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark and not working?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive through without stopping because the signal is off
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B
Treat the intersection as if it has stop signs in all directions
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
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D
Wait at the intersection until the lights come back on
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A flashing red traffic light means:
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A
Slow down and proceed with caution
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B
Stop, then proceed when it is safe, the same as a stop sign
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C
The intersection is closed
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D
Yield only to pedestrians
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A flashing yellow traffic light means:
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A
Stop completely before proceeding
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B
Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution
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C
The light is broken and you should not enter
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D
Cross traffic does not have to stop
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line in the center of a two-way road mean?
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A
Neither direction may pass
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B
Vehicles next to the broken line may pass when it is safe; vehicles next to the solid line may not
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C
Both directions may pass at any time
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D
The road is one-way only
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean:
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A
Passing is allowed for both directions
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B
Do not cross the lines to pass; you may cross only to turn left
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C
The lanes are reversible
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D
You are on a one-way street
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QUESTION 19 / 25
White lane lines on the road separate:
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A
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
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B
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
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C
The roadway from the shoulder only
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D
Carpool lanes from regular lanes only
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A center lane bordered on both sides by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line is used:
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Only for passing slower vehicles
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B
As a two-way left-turn lane shared by drivers from both directions
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C
As an extra travel lane during rush hour
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D
For emergency parking only
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does a green arrow shown with a red traffic light mean?
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A
You may go in the direction of the arrow after yielding to cross traffic
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B
You may go in the direction of the arrow; that movement is protected
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C
You must stop and wait for a solid green light
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D
All movements are permitted
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QUESTION 22 / 25
At an intersection with no signals or signs where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
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A
The vehicle on the left
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B
The vehicle on the right
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C
The larger vehicle
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D
The faster vehicle
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When you want to turn left at an intersection, you must yield to:
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A
Only oncoming vehicles, not pedestrians
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B
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians that are close enough to be a hazard
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C
No one, because turning vehicles have priority
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D
Only vehicles that are signaling a turn
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When you reach a four-way stop at the same time as another vehicle directly across from you, and both of you intend to go straight:
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A
Both vehicles must wait for the other to go first
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B
Both vehicles may proceed straight through at the same time
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C
The vehicle on the wider road goes first
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D
Neither vehicle may proceed until a third vehicle arrives
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When you are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, you should:
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A
Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap
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B
Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of freeway traffic and merge into a safe gap
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C
Merge slowly and force traffic to slow down for you
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D
Cross all lanes to reach the carpool lane immediately
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