California Road Sign Quiz – 20 Road Signs You Must Know

Road Signs You Must Know

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1. What does this sign mean?

A) The intersecting road is one-way only

B) All traffic must turn in the direction of the arrow

C) There is a detour ahead

The one-way sign marks streets or roadways upon which traffic can only travel in one direction. Do not turn against the arrow.

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2. This sign means:

A) Right lane ends

B) Narrow bridge

C) Divided highway

Reduction of lanes - Lane ends.

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3. This yellow sign means:

A) Divided highway

B) Blocked highway

C) Work zone

Divided highway ahead (divided highway begins). Each roadway is one-way.

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4. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane?

A) A carpool van with a driver

B) A passenger car with a driver and a dog

C) A motorcyclist

An HOV lane is a special lane reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals. To use an HOV lane, a car driver must have a certain number of people in their vehicle.

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5. This sign means:

A) Steep hill

B) Slippery when wet

C) Winding road

Winding road. There are several curves ahead.

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6. This white sign means you must not pass:

A) The sign

B) Unless you can pass safely

C) Other vehicles

Do not pass. This sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone.

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7. If you drive past this sign:

A) You must keep right

B) You cannot turn around

C) You are going against traffic

You may see the wrong way sign if you enter a roadway against traffic.

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8. What does this sign mean?

A) Roadway narrows

B) Crossroad

C) Merging traffic

Merging traffic. Another lane comes together with your lane. Watch for traffic from that direction.

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9. This sign means:

A) Sharp turn

B) The road curves to the left

C) Road hazard on the left

Left curve

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10. A sign with this shape means:

A) Stop until the way is clear

B) Let others go first

C) Do not proceed in this direction

A red yield sign means you must slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

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11. This sign means:

A) Only authorized vehicles may enter

B) The road is closed to all traffic

C) You cannot enter in this direction

Do not enter. The road or street ahead is for one-way traffic traveling in the opposite direction.

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12. What does this sign mean?

A) Crossroad

B) School or school crossing

C) Pedestrian crossing

Pedestrian crossing. Yield to people walking across the road.

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13. This sign means:

A) Divide highway begins

B) Right turns only

C) Drive to the right

Keep right. A divided highway or traffic island where traffic must keep right is ahead. Stay on the right side of the divider.

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14. What does this sign mean?

A) Sharp turn

B) Crossroad

C) Side road

Crossroad or intersection.

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15. This sign means that you:

A) Must wait for a green arrow before turning

B) May turn left on a green light when safe

C) Have the right-of-way on the green light

A left turn is permitted when you face a green signal, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

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16. A circular sign means you approach:

A) A road you cannot enter

B) A work zone

C) A railroad crossing

A yellow and black circular sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing.

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17. This sign means:

A) There is a bus stop ahead

B) There is a work zone ahead

C) There is a stop sign ahead

Stop sign ahead.

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18. What should you expect ahead?

A) A closed roadway

B) A yield sign

C) Congested traffic

Yield sign ahead.

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19. This sign marks:

A) The direction of travel in a roundabout

B) A T-intersection

C) A sharp curve

The directional arrow marks a sharp change in direction.

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20. This sign means:

A) Road narrows

B) Divided highway

C) Two-way traffic

Two-way Traffic. You must drive on the right-hand side and expect oncoming traffic.

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Understanding California Road Signs

Compared to other states, there are fewer questions about road signs on the California permit test/knowledge test for a full driver’s license.

You must, however, study all the signs in the California Driver Handbook and make sure you understand what they mean.

A good understanding of the different shapes and colors of California road signs is also very useful. Shape and background colors have special meanings. Recognizing shapes or colors from a distance prepares you for dangers or information ahead.

When you see a blue sign from a distance, as an example, you know that you will find motorist services ahead, like a rest area or gas station.

The California Driver Handbook

You will find all the signs, shapes, and colors you need to learn for your knowledge test in the California Driver Handbook. Even if the section about road signs is updated infrequently, you should ensure you have the latest version of the Handbook. Get it from a California DMV office or download it online.

To be a safe driver, you should know and understand all road signs. The California Handbook only lists the most important signs and the ones that may show up on your permit test.

Learn Them Not Only by Name

A common mistake by first-time applicants is to learn the signs only by “name.”

Take these two signs as an example. One is the “Added Lane” sign, and the other is “Merge” or “Merging Traffic.”

When you study for your California permit, you may think they mean the same thing. They don’t.

You will see the signs where two roadways come together. One will warn you that traffic entering the highway must merge with the flow of traffic, and the other will tell you that merging is not required since a new lane begins and entering traffic can use that lane.

Some of the questions on your California test will ensure you understand more about the signs than just the name.

You should take all of our practice tests to learn all road signs!

More DMV Questions about California Road Signs & Traffic Signals

 Road Signs and Traffic Signals Test

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