Driver’s license knowledge test (Class C) · California DMV
Road signs
Questions and answers
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What does this sign mean?
No U-turn
A red circle with a red line through it shows what you may not do. Here it is a U-turn.
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What does this sign mean?
No left turn
A red circle with a red line through it shows what you may not do. Here it is a left turn.
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What does this sign mean?
No right turn
A red circle with a red line through it shows what you may not do. Here it is a right turn.
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What does this sign mean?
Make a full stop
At a STOP sign, make a full stop before the crosswalk or limit line and check traffic in all directions.
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What does this sign mean?
Slow down and be ready to stop to let others pass
At a YIELD sign, slow down and be ready to stop so vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians can pass first.
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What does this sign mean?
Do not enter this road or ramp
DO NOT ENTER means do not enter the road or ramp where the sign is posted.
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What does this sign mean?
You are going against traffic
WRONG WAY tells you that you have entered a roadway against traffic. When it is safe, back out or turn around.
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What does this sign mean?
Railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow sign warns of a railroad crossing. Look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop.
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What does this sign mean?
You are near a school
The five-sided sign means a school is near. Drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk.
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What does this emblem on the back of a vehicle mean?
Slow-moving vehicle
The orange and red triangle marks slow-moving vehicles, which usually travel at 25 mph or less.
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What does this sign mean?
Slippery when wet
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Merging traffic
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Divided highway
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Two-way traffic
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Lane ends
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
End divided highway
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Traffic signal ahead
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Pedestrian crossing
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Added lane
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Crossroad
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Stop ahead
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Yield ahead
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Directional arrow
The handbook lists the directional arrow among the warning signs.
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What does this sign mean?
Curve
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
T intersection
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Winding road
A diamond-shaped sign warns of a road condition or danger ahead.
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What does this sign tell you?
Traffic ahead moves in both directions
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
Parking is not allowed here at any time
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
Give the right-of-way to vehicles coming uphill
On a steep narrow road where neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing uphill has the right-of-way.
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What does this sign tell you?
Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
The street carries traffic in one direction only
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
Stop or park here only in an emergency
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
You may not turn left or right
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
On a green light, yield to oncoming traffic before turning left
When turning left, give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.
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What does this sign tell you?
Passing is not allowed
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
Traffic in this lane must turn left
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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What does this sign tell you?
Do not enter the intersection unless you can get completely across
It is against the law to stop in or block an intersection when there is not enough space to cross completely.
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What does this sign tell you?
Slower vehicles should use the right lane
If you choose to drive slower than other traffic, drive in the right lane.
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What does this sign tell you?
Keep to the right
White rectangular signs state rules you must obey.
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This sign is posted at a railroad crossing. What does it tell you?
The crossing has three tracks
Many crossings have more than one track. Look in both directions and cross only when it is safe.
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What does this sign tell you?
Road work ahead: through traffic must merge left
Orange signs mark highway construction and maintenance. Merge as soon as it is safe without crossing the cones or drums.
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What does this sign tell you?
The road ahead is closed
Orange signs mark highway construction and maintenance. Slow down and expect workers, equipment, and closed lanes.
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What does this sign tell you?
Road machinery is working ahead
In a work zone, be prepared to slow down or stop for highway equipment.
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What does this sign tell you?
A flagger is ahead, be ready to follow their instructions
Obey special signs and instructions from workers such as flaggers.
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What does this sign tell you?
Work is under way on the shoulder
Orange signs mark highway construction and maintenance. Slow down and expect workers, equipment, and closed lanes.
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What does this sign tell you?
An airport is nearby
The handbook lists this among the guide signs, which point the way to places and services.
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What does this sign tell you?
A rest area is one mile ahead
The handbook lists this among the guide signs, which point the way to places and services.
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What does this sign tell you?
A skiing area is nearby
The handbook lists this among the guide signs, which point the way to places and services.
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What does this placard on a truck mean?
The truck carries a hazardous load
A diamond-shaped sign on a truck means its load may be dangerous. These vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks.
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What does this sign tell you?
Parking for a disabled person with a special placard or license plate
These spaces are for a disabled person, or someone driving one, with a placard or special license plate.
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This blue and white sign is posted at a railroad crossing. What is it for?
It tells you what to do in an emergency at the crossing
The blue and white sign tells you what to do if there is an emergency on or near the tracks, or if your vehicle has stalled on them.
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