California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Ace your California DMV written test! Prepare for the exam by practicing hundreds of multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws and road signs. Boost your knowledge, gain confidence, and increase your chances of passing the test on your first try.

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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You must signal for at least ____ before making a turn.

5 seconds
8 seconds
10 seconds
1 second

The correct answer is: 5 seconds

While it may seem like one second is enough time to signal before making a turn, it can actually be dangerous for both the driver and other vehicles on the road. This option is incorrect because it does not provide enough time for other drivers to anticipate and react to the turn. Similarly, choosing B or C may also not be enough time for proper signaling and can potentially cause confusion or accidents. Therefore, 5 seconds is the recommended minimum amount of time to signal before making a turn, allowing enough time for other drivers to adjust their speed and prepare for the turn.