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California Permit Practice Test 2 (2026)

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From the official handbook, DL 600 (REV. 6/2025), Section 7 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DMV. California Driver's Handbook

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    What does this warning sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two lines; the right one bends in toward the left one
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    Answer: The right lane ends ahead: merge left when it is safe

    The Lane Ends sign warns that one lane is ending. If you are in it, signal and move into the next lane when it is safe.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What does this warning sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red eight-sided shape
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    Answer: There is a STOP sign ahead: be ready to stop

    This sign warns that a STOP sign is ahead. Slow down so you can stop in time.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    This warning sign means:

    Yellow diamond sign with one arrow pointing up and one arrow pointing down
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    Answer: Two-way traffic ahead: oncoming vehicles will use the same road

    This sign warns that the road ahead carries traffic in both directions. Stay to the right.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    What does this warning sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red and white triangle
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    Answer: There is a YIELD sign ahead: be ready to slow down or stop

    This sign warns that a YIELD sign is ahead. Slow down and be ready to let other traffic go first.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with arrows on each side of a black island that ends at the bottom
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    Answer: The divided highway ends: traffic in both directions will no longer be separated

    The End Divided Highway sign warns that the median ends ahead. After it, oncoming traffic is separated from you only by a line.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow that curves to the right
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    Answer: The road curves to the right ahead

    The curved arrow warns of a curve to the right. Slow down before you enter the curve.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    This warning sign means:

    Yellow diamond sign with a black island at the top and arrows passing on each side of it
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    Answer: A divided highway begins ahead

    The Divided Highway sign warns that the road ahead splits into two roadways with a median between them. Keep to the right of the median.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    What does this warning sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a line joining it from the right
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    Answer: Traffic from another road may merge into your lane ahead

    The Merging Traffic sign warns that vehicles will enter your road from the side ahead. Be ready to let them merge.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    What do diamond-shaped signs do?

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    Answer: Warn you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead

    Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs: they tell you about specific road conditions and dangers ahead.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 38

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What does this warning sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a car and two wavy skid marks
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    Answer: The road is slippery when wet

    This sign warns that the road surface can be slippery when it is wet. Slow down on a wet road.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    What does a white rectangular sign usually tell you?

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    Answer: A rule you must obey

    White rectangular signs communicate many important rules you must obey, such as ONE WAY or NO PARKING.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 38

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    You see a warning sign with an unusual shape or color. Must you obey it?

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    Answer: Yes. Obey all warning signs, whatever their shape or color

    The handbook says to obey all warning signs regardless of their shape or color.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 35

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    Traffic is backed up ahead and you see this sign at the intersection. What should you do?

    White rectangular sign with the black words DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION
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    Answer: Wait before the intersection until there is room to cross it completely

    It is against the law to stop or block an intersection if there is not enough space to cross completely before the light turns red. This sign reminds you of that rule.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 39

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and two letters R
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    Answer: Look, listen, slow down, and be ready to stop for a train

    This round yellow and black sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. Look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop. Let any trains pass before you go.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 38

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Black rectangle with a white arrow pointing right and the words ONE WAY
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    Answer: Traffic on this street moves only in the direction of the arrow

    ONE WAY is a white regulatory sign: all traffic on that street goes in the direction of the arrow. Never drive against the arrow.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    This warning sign means:

    Yellow diamond sign with two arrows pointing up; the right one curves in from the side
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    Answer: A lane joins from the right and continues as its own lane

    The Added Lane sign shows a lane joining the road and continuing beside you, so drivers in it do not have to merge. Watch for vehicles in that lane.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    White rectangular sign with a red border, the red words NO PARKING ANY TIME and an arrow
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    Answer: You may not park here at any time

    NO PARKING ANY TIME is a white regulatory sign: parking is not allowed there on any day or at any hour.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    You see this sign. What should you expect?

    Yellow diamond sign with a person walking
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    Answer: People crossing the road ahead

    This sign warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop: pedestrians have the right-of-way.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    You see this sign on the back of a vehicle ahead. It means the vehicle:

    Orange triangle with a red border
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    Answer: Moves slowly, so be ready to slow down behind it

    This orange triangle with a red border marks a slow-moving vehicle. Slow-moving vehicles take longer to get up to speed, so watch for them and adjust your speed.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    Orange signs like this one warn you about:

    Orange diamond sign with the words ROAD WORK 1000 FT
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    Answer: Highway construction or maintenance work

    Orange signs are used for highway construction and maintenance. They warn of work on or near the road ahead.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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