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Signs and markings questions

A sign's shape and color tell you what kind of sign it is before you read a word. These questions cover regulatory, warning, guide and construction signs, hazardous-materials placards and the slow-moving vehicle emblem.

Each question below covers one rule from the California Driver Handbook. Answer it, see why the other answers are wrong, and follow the link to the handbook page.

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17 questions

  1. STOP sign means a full stopWhat must you do when you come to this sign?
  2. YIELD sign means slow and give wayWhat does this sign tell you to do?
  3. Five-sided sign means a school is nearWhat does this five-sided sign tell you?
  4. Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazardsWhat does a diamond-shaped sign usually tell you?
  5. Round or X-shaped sign means railroad crossingWhat does this round yellow sign warn you about?
  6. White rectangular signs show rulesWhat does a white rectangular sign usually tell you?
  7. Do Not Enter signWhat does this red and white sign mean?
  8. Wrong Way sign: turn aroundYou see this sign facing you. What has happened?
  9. Merging Traffic signWhat does this warning sign mean?
  10. Lane Ends signWhat is this sign warning you about?
  11. Added Lane signWhat does this lane sign mean?
  12. Slow-moving vehicle emblemYou see this orange triangle on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?
  13. Hazardous load placardA truck ahead has this diamond-shaped sign. What does it mean?
  14. Red circle with a slash means not allowedWhat does the red circle and slash on this sign mean?
  15. Highway construction and maintenance signsWhat does this sign warn you about?
  16. Red reflectors mean you're going the wrong wayAt night, the road reflectors ahead of you shine red in your headlights. What does this mean?
  17. Where to stop at a STOP signAt a STOP sign with a limit line, where should you stop?

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