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 this sign indicate?

Merging Traffic

Added Lane

Lane reduction ahead

Right lane ends

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What does this sign indicate?

Two-way traffic ahead

Merging Traffic

Lane reduction ahead

Added lane

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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?

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.

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

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

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

The lane is ending soon or leading to an exit

The lane is for emergency vehicles only

You should stay in the lane to continue straight

Passing is prohibited

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What does this sign indicate?

Stop before the tracks

Road closed ahead

Light rail only

Railroad Crossing Ahead

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

You may cross them freely to change lanes

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

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

They separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

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What does this sign indicate?

Winding road ahead

Roadway may flood

Slippery When Wet

Rough road ahead

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

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

A single broken yellow line dividing both directions of travel

Two solid white lines marking the shared turning area

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

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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?

Continue the U-turn if it looks safe.

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

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

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

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

Whenever traffic ahead is slower

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

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

The right edge of the highway only

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

Lanes moving in the same direction

A passing zone between two-way traffic

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What does a broken white line on the roadway indicate?

It separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

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

It marks the right edge of the roadway

It means the lane is ending soon

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

Construction sign.

Guide sign.

Warning sign.

Regulatory sign.

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

Information sign.

Warning sign.

Regulatory sign.

School zone sign.

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

Intersection ahead.

Playground ahead.

Construction area.

School zone or school crossing.

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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?

Turn off your headlights and proceed quietly.

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.

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

Passing is not allowed because traffic moves in both directions

You may pass another vehicle if no one is coming

It separates traffic moving in the same direction

You may cross it anytime to make a left turn

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What does this sign indicate?

One-way roadway

Divided highway ahead

Two Way Traffic Ahead

Added lane

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What does this sign indicate?

Lane Ends Ahead

Road narrows equally on both sides

Added lane

Divided highway begins

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What do double solid white lines on the road indicate?

You may change lanes carefully when traffic is light

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

They separate lanes moving in opposite directions

You can drive over them when entering or exiting the freeway

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The average score is 72%

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