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CA DMV Written Test

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True or False: You can make a right turn against a red traffic signal light after you stop, given that you yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles close enough to be a hazard.

• ANSWER True. Make the right turn only when it is safe, and do not turn if a "NO

TURN ON RED" sign is posted.

What does a red arrow mean? - ANSWER A red arrow means "STOP." Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? - ANSWER A flashing red traffic signal means "STOP." After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe. Observe the right-of- way rules.

What does a yellow arrow mean? - ANSWER A yellow arrow means the "protected" turning time period is ending. Be prepared to obey the next traffic signal light, which could be the green or red traffic signal light or red arrow.

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean? - ANSWER Turns are permitted (unprotected), but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean? - ANSWER "PROCEED WITH CAUTION."

True or False: When you have a solid green light, you can proceed whether or not there are any vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians in the intersection. - ANSWER False. At a solid green light, you must give the right-of way to any vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians in the intersection. If you are turning left, make the turn only if you have enough space to complete the turn before creating a hazard for any oncoming vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian. 1 / 3

What does a green arrow mean? - ANSWER You may go as you have a "protected turn," where oncoming traffic is stopped by a red traffic signal light. You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing after you yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection.

What do you do if a traffic signal light is not working? - ANSWER Treat the intersection as if it were a 4-way stop.

What is a pedestrian phase or scramble? - ANSWER This is a series of crisscross, diagonal crosswalks that allow pedestrians to cross in any direction at the same time, even diagonally. All vehicle traffic must stop during the scramble phase.

Where do you stop at a stop sign? - ANSWER Stop at the white limit line (or before entering the crosswalk). If there is no limit line, stop before entering the intersection.

True or False: A yield sign means you must slow down and be ready stop to let any vehicle pass before you proceed, but does not extend to bicyclists or pedestrians. - ANSWER False. A yield sign means you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

True or False: You must follow instructions on any square red and white regulatory sign.

• ANSWER True. For example, "DO NOT ENTER" or "WRONG WAY" signs.

True or False: A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it means that you are approaching a railroad crossing. - ANSWER False: A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it always indicates "NO." A yellow and black circular sign or an x-shaped sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

What do you do at a railroad crossing? - ANSWER You must look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop, if necessary. Let any trains pass before you proceed. Many railroad crossings will also have a blue and white sign to indicate what to do if there is an emergency on or near the tracks, or if your vehicle has stalled on the tracks.

What do you do if you see a 5-sided sign? - ANSWER Because you are near a school, stop if children are in the crosswalk.

What does a 4-sided diamond-shaped sign warn you of? - ANSWER Specific road conditions and dangers ahead

What does a white rectangular sign indicate? - ANSWER You must obey important rules (e.g., One Way, Speed Limit, Keep Right, etc.). 2 / 3

True or False: You have to obey all warning signs regardless of their shape or color. - ANSWER True.

True or False: You should yield your right of way to any car, bicyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian when it would help to prevent collisions. - ANSWER True.

What is a pedestrian? - ANSWER A person on foot or who uses roller skates, a skateboard, a wheelchair, etc. (not a bicycle).

True or False: You should not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk because a

pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing the street. - ANSWER True.

True or False: You can stop in a crosswalk if needed. - ANSWER False. Do not stop in a crosswalk because it places pedestrians in danger.

True or False: If a pedestrian makes eye contact with you, they are ready to cross the street, so you must yield to the pedestrian. - ANSWER True.

When a blind person pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection, what does that usually mean for the driver? - ANSWER The driver can go.

How many feet before the crosswalk must you stop? - ANSWER 5 feet.

True or False: Not all crosswalks are marked. - ANSWER True.

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, which line should be obeyed first? - ANSWER The stop line.

What is an intersection? - ANSWER Any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway. These include side streets, cross streets, alleys, freeway entrances, and any other location where vehicles traveling on different highways or roads join each other.

What should you do at intersections without "Stop" or "Yield" signs? - ANSWER Slow down and be ready to stop. Yield to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or just entering it.

True or False: At an intersection without "Stop" or "Yield" signs, you should yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first, or to the vehicle or bicycle on your right if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you. - ANSWER True.

At "T" intersections without "Stop" or "Yield" signs, who has the right of way? - ANSWER Traffic and pedestrians on the through road.

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