Signs practice test: free California DMV Permit questions

Sample Practice Questions for Signs

1. Question 1Ref: CA Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

   A pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign marks?

   AA no-passing zoneBA school zoneCA railroad crossingDA hospital
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   A. A no-passing zone

   A pennant-shaped sign (a sideways triangle) on the left side of the road marks the start of a no-passing zone. It is not a school zone, railroad crossing, or hospital sign. When you see the pennant, do not pass until you are past the zone and it is legal and safe.

2. Question 2Ref: CA Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

   A white X-shaped crossbuck sign at tracks means?

   AStop alwaysBSpeed upCNo trains everDYield and look for trains
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   D. Yield and look for trains

   A crossbuck (the X-shaped railroad sign) marks a crossing where you must yield and look for trains before crossing. It does not always require a full stop by itself, mean no trains ever, or mean speed up. Slow down, check both ways, and stop if a train is near or the signals activate.

3. Question 3Ref: CA Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

   A red WRONG WAY sign tells you?

   ATo slow downBTo detourCYou are going against traffic; turn backDTo stop for tolls
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   C. You are going against traffic; turn back

   A 'Wrong Way' or 'Do Not Enter' sign means you are heading against traffic; stop and turn back safely. It is not a signal to slow down, detour, or stop for tolls. If you see it, you are about to drive into oncoming cars, so back out or turn around immediately.