California DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is a hospital service.

This is a service guide sign. This sign shows the location of a hospital service.

Source: Traffic Signs; Traffic Controls; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is any of the above.

The use of any drug that impairs your ability to drive safely is illegal. It does not matter whether it is a prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal drug. Check with your physician or pharmacist or read the warning label if you are not sure whether the drug can affect your driving.

Source: Alcohol and Drugs, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign

This regulatory sign is a stop sign. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when the intersection is clear. You must stop near the sign and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Parallel to the curb

If your vehicle is parked on a level street, the tires should be parallel to the curb.

Source: Parallel Parking; Parking; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Sharp right turn

This sign indicates that the road ahead turns sharply to the right. Slow down and use caution.

Not quite. The answer is stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

When you approach a stopped school bus with red flashing lights, you must stop before reaching the bus. Remain stopped until the red lights have stopped flashing.

Source: Around Children, Reducing Speeds, Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should go straight or turn right.

This sign means that traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should either continue straight or turn right.

Not quite. The answer is a hospital ahead.

This is a guide sign. This sign indicates a hospital ahead.

Not quite. The answer is The vehicle traveling uphill

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.

Source: On Mountain Roads; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is A road crew at work

This sign indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Slow down, proceed with caution, and follow signs and instructions. If possible, move into a lane farther from the workers.

Not quite. The answer is separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited.

A double solid white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited. Double solid white lines are often used on highways to separate a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane from other lanes traveling in the same direction.

Source: Line Colors; Lane Control; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is traffic moving in the same direction.

White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You are required to drive between these lane lines.

Not quite. The answer is Never

In California, you must never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road or on the shoulder to pass another vehicle on the right.

Source: Passing, Vehicle Positioning, California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is a speed limit sign on expressways.

A speed limit sign indicates the legal maximum speed allowed on the expressway under ideal driving conditions.

Not quite. The answer is the left lane.

When there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the middle lane or lanes are usually the smoothest. The left lane is for drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left. Slower vehicles and those turning right should use the right lane.

Source: Choosing a Lane; Lane Control; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is a slow-moving vehicle.

A reflective triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a low-speed or slow-moving vehicle, which is typically defined as a motor vehicle whose top speed is no greater than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm vehicles and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is A Y-intersection ahead

This sign indicates a Y-intersection. The road ahead splits into two different directions. Be prepared for traffic crossing in your path and prepare to turn in one direction or the other.

Not quite. The answer is to stop, slow, or guide the traffic in work zones.

Flag persons (flaggers) are often provided on highways and in work zones to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through the areas. Flag persons wear orange vests, shirts, or jackets and use red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles to direct traffic through the areas.

Source: Road Workers and Work Zones (Cone Zones); Sharing the Road; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is to the left; vehicles coming from the left are closer to you

When you come to an intersection, follow the left-right-left rule: First look to your left because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. You might see a vehicle on your left that you didn't see the first time you looked.

Source: Know What is at Your Side; Visual Search; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is a sharp turn.

This sign indicates a sharp turn to the left. Slow down (in this case, to the recommended speed of 25 mph), keep right as you turn, and do not pass.