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Speed Limits & Traffic Laws Practice Test

California DMV practice test 2025 focused on speed limits & traffic laws. Perfect for targeted DMV written test online California preparation with 15 questions and detailed explanations for DMV Class C practice test success.

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22.5 Minutes Time Limit

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1. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing in the middle of the block ahead:

  • Stop and give the pedestrian the right-of-way
  • Slow down as you pass him or her
  • You have the right-of-way, but must take care for his/her safety

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way, even outside of marked crosswalks. You must stop and let them cross safely.

2. This sign means:

  • Left lane ends
  • No U-turn
  • You must turn left

This sign prohibits U-turns at this location.

3. California's Basic Speed Law says:

  • You should never drive faster than posted speed limits
  • You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
  • The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways

California's Basic Speed Law means you must never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.

4. While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?

  • Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
  • Adjusting your outside mirrors
  • Wearing dark sunglasses while driving at night

It is illegal in California to wear headphones covering both ears while driving, as it prevents you from hearing emergency vehicles and other important sounds.

5. You are driving up to a corner with a flashing yellow signal light. What should you do?

  • Wait for the green light before entering
  • Slow down and cross carefully

Flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with caution.

6. Coasting with the gear shift in neutral is:

  • Recommended in the mountains
  • Safe and conserves gas
  • Against the law

Coasting in neutral is illegal as it reduces vehicle control.

7. Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper):

  • Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
  • Cannot result in a traffic citation
  • Reduces collisions by preventing you from being "cut off"

Tailgating is dangerous, illegal, and can lead to road rage. It increases collision risk and can result in a traffic citation.

8. A flashing red light at an intersection means:

  • Slow down before entering
  • Stop before entering
  • Stop and wait for the green light

A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. Stop completely, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.

9. Pedestrians using guide dogs or carrying white canes must be

  • Given the right-of-way at all times
  • Given the right-of-way at corners only
  • Told when to cross the street

Pedestrians with guide dogs or white canes always have right-of-way.

10. A freeway on ramp is marked with this sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane?

  • A convertible with an adult and two children
  • A carpool van containing only the driver
  • A sport utility vehicle containing an adult, child, and family pet

Carpool lanes (HOV lanes) can only be used if you have the minimum number of occupants shown on the posted signs. Pets do not count as passengers.

11. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

  • 50
  • 75
  • 100

You must signal for at least the last 100 feet before making a turn.

12. You reach the intersection at the same time as the driver on your left. Who goes first?

  • The driver on your left goes first
  • You go first
  • Whoever is signaling to make a turn

The vehicle on the right has right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections.

13. If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are:

  • Only required to use the lap belt
  • Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts
  • Only required to use the shoulder belt

California law requires all available seat belts to be used. Both lap and shoulder belts must be worn for maximum safety.

14. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

  • Must ride facing oncoming traffic
  • Usually have the right-of-way
  • Are entitled to share the road with you

Bicyclists have the same rights to use roadways as motor vehicles and are entitled to share the road.

15. The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is _____ unless otherwise posted.

  • 15 m.p.h.
  • 25 m.p.h.
  • 20 m.p.h.

The speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 25 mph unless a different speed is posted.

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