Traffic Signs & Signals — California

California motorcycle permit practice test: 329 free practice questions (19 official sample questions · Official driver handbook). Official test format: Multiple choice, pass mark 80% (DMV does not publish the question count). Traffic Signs & Signals: 19 questions. Updated

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Questions (19)

1. The best lane position for a motorcycle:
  1. Is in the left part of the lane, next to the center line.
  2. Is in the right part of the lane, next to the curb.
  3. Can vary depending on road and/or traffic conditions. ✓

Answer: C. Can vary depending on road and/or traffic conditions.

The best lane position can vary depending on road and traffic conditions. The manual treats lane position as a choice you adjust, not a fixed spot. It says to change lane position based on traffic, road conditions, and the curve of the road, and to vary your position as conditions warrant. It also notes that no part of the lane must be avoided, including the center. That is why neither the left side nor the right side is always the answer; the rider picks the part of the lane that fits the situation.
Source: Official sample question (2026-10-17) · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 29
2. What does this sign mean?
  1. No right turn
  2. No left turn
  3. No U-turn ✓

Answer: C. No U-turn

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3. What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
  1. Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so. ✓
  2. Only stop to yield to other traffic.
  3. Vehicles will be entering the roadway.

Answer: A. Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

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4. What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?
  1. The traffic light is about to change to red. ✓
  2. The traffic light is about to change to green.
  3. Stop and wait for traffic to pass.

Answer: A. The traffic light is about to change to red.

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5. What does this sign mean?
  1. Stop.
  2. Yield to other drivers.
  3. A stop sign is ahead. ✓

Answer: C. A stop sign is ahead.

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6. What does this sign mean?
  1. Two-way traffic
  2. Right lane ends
  3. Merge ✓

Answer: C. Merge

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7. A solid white line on the side of the road indicates:
  1. No parking is permitted.
  2. The right edge of a traffic lane. ✓
  3. Traffic must merge.

Answer: B. The right edge of a traffic lane.

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8. What does this sign mean?
  1. Vehicles will be entering the roadway.
  2. Signal ahead.
  3. Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so. ✓

Answer: C. Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

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9. What does this sign mean?
  1. Right lane ends ✓
  2. Left lane ends
  3. Traffic control device ahead

Answer: A. Right lane ends

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10. What does this sign mean?
  1. Yield
  2. Slow-moving vehicle ✓
  3. Railroad crossing

Answer: B. Slow-moving vehicle

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