Road Signs & Markings - DRIVING INSTRUCTOR CA

Road Signs & Markings #1

Learn the basic road signs and markings every new driver must recognize. Perfect for building confidence with the most common symbols on California roads.

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What does a five-sided (pentagon-shaped) traffic sign indicate?

School zone or school crossing.

Playground ahead.

Construction area.

Intersection ahead.

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You see a white square sign with a red circle and slash over the image of a U-turn. What must you do?

You are prohibited from making a U-turn at this location.

Make the U-turn only when no other vehicles are visible.

Continue the U-turn if it looks safe.

Stop before starting the U-turn, then proceed carefully.

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What does this sign indicate?

Rough road ahead

Slippery When Wet

Winding road ahead

Roadway may flood

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What does this sign indicate?

Road closed ahead

Stop before the tracks

Railroad Crossing Ahead

Light rail only

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What does a single solid white line on the road indicate?

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

The right edge of the highway only

Lanes moving in the same direction

A passing zone between two-way traffic

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What type of sign is a diamond-shaped traffic sign?

School zone sign.

Information sign.

Warning sign.

Regulatory sign.

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What does this sign indicate?

Right lane ends

Lane reduction ahead

Added Lane

Merging Traffic

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What does a single solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?

You may cross it anytime to make a left turn

It separates traffic moving in the same direction

Passing is not allowed because traffic moves in both directions

You may pass another vehicle if no one is coming

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What does this sign indicate?

Added lane

Divided highway begins

Lane Ends Ahead

Road narrows equally on both sides

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What do double solid yellow lines in the center of a roadway indicate?

You may cross them to pass slower traffic when it’s safe

They separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

You must stay to the right of them and may only cross to turn left into or out of a driveway, private road, or to make a U-turn

You may cross them freely to change lanes

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What does this sign indicate?

Merging Traffic

Lane reduction ahead

Added lane

Two-way traffic ahead

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You approach a roadway sign shaped like a horizontal rectangle (wider than tall) with black letters on a white background reading “ONE WAY” and an arrow pointing right. How should you interpret this sign?

You may drive left if you quickly return to the right.

The sign is a suggestion only, you may ignore it after sunset.

Traffic is permitted only in the direction indicated by the arrow; you must proceed or turn in that direction.

Traffic must flow one way, but you may drive either direction if the road is clear.

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You see a lane marked with large broken white lines ahead on the freeway. What does this indicate?

Passing is prohibited

You should stay in the lane to continue straight

The lane is ending soon or leading to an exit

The lane is for emergency vehicles only

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How are the pavement markings designed for a center left turn lane that separates traffic in both directions?

Two solid yellow lines running close together in the center of the road

A single broken yellow line dividing both directions of travel

Two solid white lines marking the shared turning area

Two sets of yellow lines — each side has one solid outer line and one broken inner line

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What do double solid white lines on the road indicate?

You may change lanes carefully when traffic is light

You can drive over them when entering or exiting the freeway

They mark a barrier between regular and preferential lanes, and you must not cross them

They separate lanes moving in opposite directions

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When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on a two-way road with a broken yellow line?

Only on hills or curves

Only when the broken yellow line is next to your lane and it’s safe to do so

When both sides of the road have solid lines

Whenever traffic ahead is slower

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What does a broken white line on the roadway indicate?

It means the lane is ending soon

It separates lanes moving in the same direction and allows lane changes when safe

It separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

It marks the right edge of the roadway

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What does this sign indicate?

Divided highway ahead

Two Way Traffic Ahead

Added lane

One-way roadway

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A rectangular white sign with black or red lettering is what type of sign?

Guide sign.

Regulatory sign.

Construction sign.

Warning sign.

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You are driving a personal passenger vehicle and see a yellow circular sign with a large black “X” and the letters “R R” ahead. What should you do?

Slow down, look and listen for trains, and stop only if a train is approaching.

Continue at normal speed if no rails are visible.

Always stop at least 15 feet before the tracks, even if no train is coming.

Turn off your headlights and proceed quietly.

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These practice questions focus on California road signs and pavement marking rules commonly tested on the DMV written exam.

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