California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Prepare for your California Driver License Test. Sharpen your skills with multiple choice questions, each accompanied by explanations. Ace your upcoming DMV written exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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A red light means:

  1. You must accelerate

  2. You must move forward

  3. You must yield and prepare to stop

  4. You must merge into another lane

The correct answer is: You must yield and prepare to stop

A red light almost always indicates that it is time to stop and wait for the light to turn green. Options A and B are incorrect as they promote unsafe driving practices. Accelerating or moving forward through a red light is extremely dangerous and can result in accidents or other serious consequences. Option D is also incorrect as it instructs drivers to merge into another lane, which may not be safe or allowed when facing a red light. Remember, a red light means you must yield and prepare to stop.