Traffic Signs & Signals Practice Test
California DMV practice test 2025 focused on traffic signs & signals. Perfect for targeted DMV written test online California preparation with 20 questions and detailed explanations for DMV Class C practice test success.
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1. A curb painted blue means:
- Temporary parking is allowed if you wait in the car
- Parking is allowed for disabled persons without a placard
- ✓ Parking is for disabled persons with a placard
A blue curb designates parking for disabled persons with a valid disabled person placard or license plate.
2. Which of these statements is not true about road workers?
- Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones
- ✓ White signs tell you of closed lanes and road work ahead
- Road working equipment is painted orange
Orange signs (not white) indicate construction zones and road work ahead. White signs are regulatory.
3. This sign means:
- The road ahead is closed to traffic
- ✓ You cannot enter the road from your direction
- Do not enter unless it is safe
'Do Not Enter' means you cannot enter from your direction.
4. There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning you of an approaching train. You must:
- ✓ Stop, then proceed when safe
- Slow down before crossing
- Stop only if you see a train coming
When railroad crossing signals are flashing, you must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks. Proceed only when signals stop and it's safe.
5. 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.
6. This sign means:
- ✓ Drive to the right
- Change lanes to the right
- Stay in the right lane
This sign indicates you must keep to the right of a divider or obstruction ahead.
7. This sign means:
- You may turn right when the light is green
- ✓ You may turn left on a green light when it is safe
- You may turn left when the light is green
You can turn left on green, but must yield to oncoming traffic.
8. This sign means:
- The road curves to the left
- ✓ You cannot make a left turn
- Left turn permitted on green arrow only
This sign prohibits left turns. You must go straight or turn right.
9. This sign means:
- Do not enter the road ahead unless it is safe
- The road ahead is closed to all traffic
- ✓ The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction
WRONG WAY sign means you're going the wrong direction.
10. This sign means:
- ✓ Stop
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
- Stop 10 feet behind the stop line
STOP sign requires complete stop every time.
11. This sign means:
- ✓ Right lane ends ahead
- No right turn
- Side road on the right
This warning sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead and traffic must merge left.
12. This sign means:
- Left lane ends
- ✓ No U-turn
- You must turn left
This sign prohibits U-turns at this location.
13. This sign means:
- Another lane is merging with yours
- ✓ Another road crosses yours
- Side road ahead on the right
This sign warns of a cross road or intersection ahead.
14. This sign means:
- Vehicles on the right have the right-of-way
- You have the right-of-way
- ✓ Give the right-of-way to cross traffic
YIELD sign means give right-of-way to cross traffic.
15. This sign means:
- ✓ Right curve ahead
- No right turn allowed
- Right turn allowed on green arrow
This sign warns of a curve to the right ahead.
16. A yellow sign with a traffic signal symbol means:
- Controlled railroad crossing ahead
- Be prepared to stop if the light is flashing
- ✓ There is a traffic signal ahead
This warning sign indicates a traffic signal is ahead. Be prepared to stop if the light is red.
17. A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black 'X' and two R's indicates:
- ✓ Railroad crossing ahead
- Rest area ahead
- Road closed
A yellow diamond with an X and two R's warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
18. When you come to a corner where there is a flashing yellow light you must
- Stop before crossing
- Wait for the green light
- ✓ Slow down and cross carefully
Flashing yellow means proceed with caution.
19. You are driving up a corner with a flashing yellow signal light. What should you do?
- Wait for the green light before entering
- ✓ Slow down and cross carefully
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution.
20. A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that the vehicle is traveling at:
- ✓ Less than 25 mph
- Less than 35 mph
- Less than 45 mph
The orange triangle indicates a slow-moving vehicle traveling at less than 25 mph.
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