California DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is You must make a U-turn from this lane.

This unusual lane control sign indicates that all vehicles in this lane must make a U-turn. This sign may be accompanied by an equally unusual traffic signal whose lighted U-turn arrows will indicate when the vehicles can make the U-turns.

Not quite. The answer is Speed advisory at roundabout

This is a speed advisory sign at a roundabout. The permitted speed limit is 15 mph in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is There is a side road entering from the right.

This sign warns that the main road will curve to the left with a side road entering from the right. Approach this intersection with extra caution. A driver preparing to enter the main road from the side road may not see you approaching from around the curve and may suddenly pull out in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is A traffic signal ahead at an intersection

This sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Prepare to stop if the light is yellow or red. These signs are placed on roads with higher speed limits or where your view of the traffic signal ahead may be blocked.

Not quite. The answer is Left turns are not allowed.

On prohibitory signs, a red circle and slash mean "no." This sign means that left turns are prohibited here.

Not quite. The answer is an area where a lower speed limit has been established.

This is a regulatory sign. When you see this sign, you are entering an area where a lower speed limit has been established. Prepare to slow down so you won't exceed the speed limit there.

Source: Speed Limits; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Left turns at a red light can only be made from a one-way street onto a left-moving, one-way street, and only if there is no sign to prohibit the turn. Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles moving on their green light. (Note: The laws on left turns at a red light may be different in some other states.)

Source: Left Turns; Turns; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is you must never drive faster than what is safe under current conditions.

Under California's "Basic Speed Law," you must never drive faster than what is safe under current conditions. The safest speed may be less than the posted speed limit.

Source: Speed Limits; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Stop, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe.

You should treat a flashing red traffic light like a STOP sign. You are required to stop, yield to traffic, and only proceed when it is safe.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights, Traffic Lights and Signs, 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 A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A divider or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is a multi-use path crossing is ahead.

This is a warning sign. Bicyclists and pedestrians regularly cross the road in the area where the sign is posted. You must drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Not quite. The answer is in fog, snow, or heavy rain.

Note the word "EXCEPT" in the question! Use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles nearby. High beams allow you to see twice as far as low beams. Be sure to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people on the side of the road. However, use low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain, because light from the high beams reflects off such precipitation and causes glare.

Source: Driving in Darkness; Driving Hazards; Special Driving Situations; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely.

A steady yellow light indicates that a red light is coming next. You must stop if you can do so safely. Otherwise, slow down, proceed with caution into the intersection, and then clear the intersection.

Source: Traffic Signal Lights; Traffic Controls; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is When the flashing red signals are turned off

You must stop behind any school bus with flashing red signals. You cannot proceed until the red signals have been turned off.

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

Not quite. The answer is Vehicles traveling in either direction can make left turns.

The center lane is reserved for making left turns (or U-turns, when they are permitted) and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. On the pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left-turn arrows for traffic in the opposite direction. These lanes are marked on each side by solid and broken (dashed) yellow lines.

Not quite. The answer is passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.

Source: Line Colors; Lane Control; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is A playground is ahead.

This is a warning sign indicating a playground ahead.

Not quite. The answer is Hitchhiking is prohibited.

In North America, a hand with the thumb raised indicates that the person wants to hitch a ride. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that hitchhiking is prohibited on this section of roadway. Don't pick up hitchhikers here.

Not quite. The answer is bright green

Bicycle lanes are for bicyclists only and run alongside vehicle traffic. They are typically marked by a single solid white line and signs. They are sometimes painted bright green to make them easier to see. The solid line will change to dashed near an intersection.

Source: Bicycle Lanes; Types of Lanes; Traffic Lanes; Navigating the Roads; California Driver Handbook