California DMV Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 8

Test de práctica 8 de 8 de California DMV Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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205 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- You may pass if you are careful
- You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road
- Slower traffic must keep right
- Pass only on the right
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road
Do not pass until a sign or the road markings show that the no-passing area has ended.
Pregunta 2 de 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Speed up before the light turns red
- Slow down and go through with caution
- Stop and wait for a green light
- The signal is broken, so treat it as an all-way stop
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Slow down and go through with caution
A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.
Pregunta 3 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- The signal ahead is broken
- There is a pedestrian signal only
- There is a traffic signal ahead
- A railroad signal is ahead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. There is a traffic signal ahead
Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light. This sign is used where the signal is hard to see.
Pregunta 4 de 25
Can cold or allergy medicine you buy without a prescription affect your driving?
- No, only prescription drugs affect driving
- Only if you take it with food
- No, these medicines are always safe
- Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
Many over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness. Read the warning label and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
Pregunta 5 de 25
A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?
- Left turn
- Right turn
- Slowing down or stopping
- Go ahead and pass
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Slowing down or stopping
The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?
- Reach down with your hand while driving fast
- Pump the gas pedal hard
- Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
- Turn the key off right away
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
Shifting to neutral cuts power to the wheels. Turning off the ignition could lock the steering.
Pregunta 7 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Stop only if other vehicles are near
- Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe
- Slow down and go if no one is coming
- Stop only when a police officer is present
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe
A red octagon always means stop. Stop completely, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then go when it is safe.
Pregunta 8 de 25
What does a white diamond painted in a lane mean?
- The lane is for trucks only
- The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles
- There is a railroad crossing ahead
- The lane ends soon
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles
A diamond marks a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or other reserved lane. Signs tell you who may use it and when.
Pregunta 9 de 25
A truck signaling a right turn swings left first. What should you do?
- Pass it on the right
- Pull up beside the cab
- Honk and pass it quickly
- Stay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Stay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb
Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Never try to get between a turning truck and the curb.
Pregunta 10 de 25
Zones 1 and 2 are this car's blind spots. Before you change lanes, how should you check them?
- Honk and move over slowly
- Turn your head and look over your shoulder
- Use only the inside rearview mirror
- Use only the side mirrors
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder
Mirrors do not show every area beside you. Look over your shoulder to check the blind spot before you move.
Pregunta 11 de 25
Where is this pennant-shaped sign placed?
- On the right side of the road
- Only on freeway on-ramps
- Over the middle of the road
- On the left side of the road
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. On the left side of the road
The yellow pennant is posted on the left side of two-lane roads, where you look before passing. It marks the start of a no-passing zone.
Pregunta 12 de 25
How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?
- Follow closely until the rider moves aside
- Honk and pass close by
- Pass on the right
- Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.
Pregunta 13 de 25
Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?
- Marking 5
- Marking 3
- Marking 2
- Marking 4
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Marking 3
A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.
Pregunta 14 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- An Interstate highway
- A US highway (US route) number
- A county road
- An exit number
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. A US highway (US route) number
The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.
Pregunta 15 de 25
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Turn right only on a green light
- Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
- Yield to vehicles turning right
- Turn right after a full stop
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.
Pregunta 16 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Detour to the right
- Right turns only
- Traffic on this street moves only in the direction of the arrow
- Keep to the right of the divider
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Traffic on this street moves only in the direction of the arrow
Drive only in the direction of the arrow. You may not drive the other way on a one-way street.
Pregunta 17 de 25
Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
- Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
- Move toward the center line
- Speed up so the other car cannot pass
- Brake hard
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
When someone passes you, keep to your lane and ease off slightly so they can get back in safely. Never speed up.
Pregunta 18 de 25
Which signs use this round shape?
- Hospital signs
- Railroad crossing advance warning signs
- Speed limit signs
- School zone signs
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs
In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.
Pregunta 19 de 25
Which numbered marking separates lanes going in the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe?
- Marking 5
- Marking 6
- Marking 2
- Marking 1
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Marking 5
A broken white line (marking 5) separates lanes moving the same way. You may change lanes across it when safe.
Pregunta 20 de 25
You are in the middle of an intersection when you hear a siren behind you. What should you do?
- Drive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
- Back up out of the intersection
- Turn left right away
- Stop in the middle of the intersection
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Drive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
Do not stop inside an intersection. Clear it first, then pull over to the right and stop.
Pregunta 21 de 25
Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?
- It wears out your tires
- Your turn signal will not work
- It uses too much fuel
- Other drivers may not see you in time to stop
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop
U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.
Pregunta 22 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- A bike repair shop is ahead
- Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
- The bike lane ends and bicycles must leave the road
- Bicycles are not allowed
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
Watch for people on bicycles crossing or riding on the road. Slow down and give them plenty of room.
Pregunta 23 de 25
As you get close to your exit from a roundabout, what should you do?
- Turn on your right turn signal and exit
- Go around once more to check traffic
- Stop inside the roundabout before exiting
- Turn on your left turn signal and exit
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Turn on your right turn signal and exit
Signal right as you approach your exit so others know you are leaving the roundabout.
Pregunta 24 de 25
An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?
- Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
- Speed up to get in front of the driver
- Brake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
- Gesture back
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.
Pregunta 25 de 25
Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?
- Try to push the car off the tracks
- Run along the tracks away from the train
- Stay in the car and keep trying to start it
- Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
Get out right away. Moving toward the train at an angle keeps you away from flying debris, which spreads in the direction the train is going.

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