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Turns and lanesQuestion 56 of 229

How early should you signal before a lane change on a freeway?

  1. At least two seconds
  2. At least five seconds
  3. At least ten seconds
  4. At least one second
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Correct answer: At least five seconds

On a freeway, signal at least five seconds before you change lanes.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 5. An Introduction to Driving: Signaling, page 11

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026