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California Road Signs Practice Practice Questions - California DMV Knowledge Test Signs, Signals, and Markings Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does a red octagonal traffic sign require you to do in California?
Choose one answer below.
A
Come to a full stop before the crosswalk, limit line, or intersection
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B
Slow only if cross traffic is present
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C
Yield without stopping unless another driver is close
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D
Proceed after honking if no pedestrians are visible
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A red and white downward-pointing triangle means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop only at railroad crossings
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B
Yield the right-of-way and be ready to stop
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C
School crossing ahead
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D
No passing zone begins
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the main message of a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol?
Choose one answer below.
A
A service or rest area is nearby
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B
A law or rule is posted
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C
A road condition or hazard is ahead
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D
A reserved parking space begins
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A white rectangular sign with black or red lettering usually tells you:
Choose one answer below.
A
A scenic or recreational area is ahead
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B
A traffic rule you must obey
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C
A temporary work-zone detour only
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D
A general hazard but no legal instruction
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does a red circle with a red diagonal slash through a turn symbol mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
The turn is recommended only when safe
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B
The turn is prohibited
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C
The turn is protected by a signal
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D
The turn is required for all traffic
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A five-sided sign near a roadway is used to warn drivers about:
Choose one answer below.
A
School areas or school crossings
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B
Hospital service areas
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C
A divided highway beginning
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D
An upcoming tunnel
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR tells you:
Choose one answer below.
A
A roundabout is ahead
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B
A railroad crossing is ahead
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C
A truck route begins
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D
A rest area is ahead
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does an orange diamond-shaped sign usually indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
A permanent speed-limit change
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B
A highway construction or maintenance work area
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C
A recreational area entrance
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D
A hospital or emergency service
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Green guide signs on highways generally provide:
Choose one answer below.
A
Directions, distances, route numbers, or exits
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B
Construction-worker instructions
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C
Parking prohibitions
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D
Railroad crossing commands
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A blue sign on or near the road most often gives information about:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorist services or accessible parking
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B
No-passing zones
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C
School zones
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D
Temporary work-zone detours only
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A brown traffic sign is commonly used for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Recreational or cultural-interest areas
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B
A stop requirement
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C
A no-turn restriction
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D
A railroad crossing gate
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road warns you that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing is prohibited in the zone ahead
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B
A freeway exit is on the left
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C
The road is reserved for carpools
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D
A school bus stop is ahead
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does a DO NOT ENTER sign mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
You may enter only if the lane is empty
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B
You must not enter the road, ramp, or driveway where it is posted
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C
You may enter after yielding to pedestrians
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D
Only commercial vehicles may enter
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you see DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY signs after entering a roadway, what should you do when it is safe?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to match traffic speed
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B
Back out or turn around
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C
Continue until the next exit
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D
Stop in the lane and wait for traffic to pass
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QUESTION 15 / 25
At night, red reflectors shining back at you from the roadway are a warning that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are traveling the wrong way
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B
You are in an HOV lane
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C
A lane ends ahead
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D
A school zone begins
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A steady red traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop
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B
Proceed with caution without stopping
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C
Speed up if the intersection is clear
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D
Stop only if turning left
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does a red arrow signal mean for the direction shown by the arrow?
Choose one answer below.
A
You may turn after yielding
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B
You must stop and not turn until a green light or green arrow appears
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C
Only bicycles must stop
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D
You may turn if there is no crosswalk
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A flashing red traffic signal should be treated like:
Choose one answer below.
A
A green light
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B
A yield sign only
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C
A stop sign
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D
A merge warning sign
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A steady yellow traffic light means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop if you can do so safely because the signal is about to turn red
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B
The signal is out of service
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C
You must always accelerate through the intersection
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D
Left turns are prohibited
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A flashing yellow traffic signal means you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait for a green light
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B
Proceed with caution after slowing and being alert
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C
Treat it as a red arrow
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D
Turn only if a police officer directs you
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does a flashing yellow arrow for a left turn mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
The turn is protected and oncoming traffic is stopped
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B
You may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and proceeding with caution
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C
You must stop until a green arrow appears
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D
Only pedestrians may cross
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A green arrow allows you to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go in the direction of the arrow as a protected movement, while still watching for hazards
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B
Turn only after yielding to all oncoming vehicles because they also have green
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C
Ignore pedestrians in the intersection
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D
Use any lane in the intersection
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If a traffic light is not working at an intersection, California drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop as if stop signs control all directions, then proceed cautiously when safe
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B
Treat it as a green light if the road is clear
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C
Drive through only after honking
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D
Wait until a police officer arrives
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A WALK signal or walking person symbol means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pedestrians may cross the street
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B
Drivers may ignore the crosswalk
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C
Pedestrians must finish but may not start crossing
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D
Vehicles may turn without yielding
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A flashing DON'T WALK signal or flashing raised hand tells pedestrians:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not start crossing because the signal is about to change
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B
Run across quickly from the curb
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C
Cross diagonally at any time
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D
Drivers no longer need to yield
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