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Free California DMV knowledge test (Class C) practice questions: Traffic signals

5 free questions with the answer and the official source.

1

You are approaching an intersection and the light turns yellow. You can still stop safely before the limit line. What should you do?

  1. Stop
  2. Speed up to cross before it turns red
  3. Keep your speed, since yellow means you may still go

2

You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. What should you do?

  1. Slow down and cross if no one is coming, as with a flashing yellow light
  2. Stop as if there were a STOP sign in every direction, then go when safe
  3. Keep going if you are on the wider road

3

Some crosswalk signals beep, chirp or speak. Who are these sounds for?

  1. Drivers, to warn them that the light is changing
  2. Pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired
  3. Bicyclists waiting in the bike lane

4

What does a steady DON'T WALK or raised hand signal tell a pedestrian?

  1. They may cross only on the diagonal
  2. They may cross if they hurry
  3. They may not cross the street

5

What does the push button on a pole at a crosswalk do?

  1. It activates the WALK signal
  2. It turns the traffic light red at once
  3. It calls for a crossing guard

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