California DMV Knowledge Test
Signs: practice questions
Our California DMV bank has 29 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What colour are regulatory signs such as speed limits usually?
- Black and white
- Yellow and black
- Green
- Orange
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A. Black and white — Rectangular black-and-white signs state rules you must obey.
Question 2
What does a 'Lane Ends Merge Left' sign mean?
- The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must merge left
- The left lane ends ahead; drivers in it must merge to the right
- A new lane begins
- Both lanes end ahead
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A. The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must merge left — Merge smoothly and let others merge.
Question 3
What does a red circle with a slash over a symbol mean?
- The road is closed for repairs
- The symbol shows a service
- The action is allowed only at certain times of day
- The action shown is not allowed
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D. The action shown is not allowed — For example, a slash over a U-turn arrow means no U-turns.
Question 4
What does a deer crossing sign mean?
- A zoo is nearby
- Deer must cross here
- Hunting is allowed
- Deer often cross the road here; be alert, especially at dawn and dusk
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D. Deer often cross the road here; be alert, especially at dawn and dusk — If a deer is in your path, brake firmly; swerving can be more dangerous.
Question 5
Where must you stop at a stop sign?
- After the crosswalk
- Anywhere near the sign
- In the middle of the intersection
- At the stop line; if none, before the crosswalk; if none, where you can see traffic before entering the intersection
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D. At the stop line; if none, before the crosswalk; if none, where you can see traffic before entering the intersection — Make a full stop.