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California Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions
Shapes, colors and meanings of regulatory, warning and guide signs.
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Question 1
STOP
At a STOP sign with no limit line or crosswalk, where should you stop?
Before entering the intersection
You only need to slow down
In the middle of the intersection
Wherever you can see best, even past the corner
Correct answer: Before entering the intersection
Stop at the limit line or before the crosswalk; if neither exists, stop before you enter the intersection.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 2
YIELD
What does a red YIELD sign require you to do?
Speed up to match traffic and merge ahead of the next car
Slow down and be ready to stop for anyone with the right-of-way
Always come to a full stop at the line, as you would at a STOP sign
Stop only when a police officer or crossing guard is directing traffic
Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to stop for anyone with the right-of-way
At a YIELD sign, slow down and be prepared to stop so that others with the right-of-way can pass first.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 3
WRONG
WAY
You are driving at night and the road reflectors shine red in your headlights. What does this mean?
You are approaching a railroad crossing
The road ahead is slippery
You are in a carpool lane
You are going the wrong way
Correct answer: You are going the wrong way
Red reflectors facing you at night are a sign you are driving against traffic. Turn around or back out when it is safe.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 4
A sign shows a red circle with a red line through a picture. What does it mean?
It marks a route designated for that type of vehicle
The action shown in the picture is not allowed
There is a hazard of the type shown in the picture ahead
The action shown is allowed only during the night
Correct answer: The action shown in the picture is not allowed
A red circle with a slash means the action pictured inside is prohibited.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 5
R
R
What does a round yellow-and-black sign or an X-shaped (crossbuck) sign warn you about?
A railroad crossing ahead
An all-way stop intersection ahead
A hospital entrance nearby
A school crossing ahead
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
These signs mean a railroad crossing is near. Look, listen, slow down, and be ready to stop for trains.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 6
What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign mean?
You are near a school; drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk
You are entering a no-passing zone; stay in your lane until the zone ends
Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for flaggers and workers on the road
There is a railroad crossing ahead; look and listen for trains
Correct answer: You are near a school; drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk
The five-sided sign marks a school area. Slow down and watch for and stop for children crossing.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 7
Diamond-shaped signs usually:
Warn of specific road conditions or dangers ahead
Mark the route of a funeral procession
Tell you a rule you must obey, such as a speed limit
Give directions to cities and services
Correct answer: Warn of specific road conditions or dangers ahead
Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert you to conditions or hazards ahead.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 8
SPEED
LIMIT
25
What do white rectangular signs usually communicate?
Warnings about curves
Distances to the next city
Locations of hospitals and gas stations
Rules you must obey
Correct answer: Rules you must obey
White rectangular signs are regulatory: they state laws such as speed limits, ONE WAY, or NO PARKING.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 9
Must you obey a warning sign even if its shape or color is unusual?
Yes, obey every warning sign whatever its shape or color
Only if it is diamond-shaped, the standard shape for warnings
No, only red signs and signs with white backgrounds are mandatory
Only during daylight hours, when the sign's colors are clearly visible
Correct answer: Yes, obey every warning sign whatever its shape or color
The handbook says to obey every warning sign, whatever its shape or color.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 10
DO NOT
ENTER
You realize you have entered a ramp marked DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. What should you do?
Continue carefully to the next exit
When it is safe, back out or turn around
Drive on the shoulder until the road ends
Stop in the lane and wait for help
Correct answer: When it is safe, back out or turn around
These signs mean you are going against traffic. As soon as it is safe, back out or turn around.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
Question 11
Many railroad crossings have a blue and white sign. What is it for?
It shows where to park safely while you wait for a long train to pass
It gives emergency steps, like what to do if you stall on the tracks
It marks a quiet zone where trains do not sound their horns at the crossing
It shows the train schedule so drivers know when to expect a train
Correct answer: It gives emergency steps, like what to do if you stall on the tracks
The blue and white sign at a crossing gives emergency instructions, such as whom to call if a vehicle is stalled on the tracks.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Signs
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