Five-sided sign means a school is near
A free practice question for the California permit test, with the answer explained.
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What does this five-sided sign tell you?
The rule
A five-sided sign means you are close to a school. Slow down, and stop for any children who are crossing in the crosswalk.
A five-sided sign marks a school area. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for any who are crossing.
From the California Driver Handbook, section 7, page 38. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
Often mixed up with
People confuse these rules with this one. Each has its own practice question.
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