California Car / Permit practice question · Road Signs
Roads marked with NEV ROUTE or NEV USE ONLY signs are telling you to watch for:
Answer choices
- Slow-moving neighborhood electric or low-speed vehicles— Correct answer
- Emergency vehicles responding to a call
- Vehicles hauling hazardous materials
- Bicyclists riding in a protected bike lane
Why this is the answer
NEV USE ONLY and NEV ROUTE signs tell you to watch for slow-moving neighborhood electric and low-speed vehicles. These vehicles reach a maximum of 25 mph and are kept off roads with speed limits above 35 mph. They are not signs for emergency vehicles, hazardous loads, or bicycle lanes, so adjust your speed and share the road.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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