California Car / Permit practice question · Road Signs
A white rectangular sign, such as a speed-limit sign, is a:
Answer choices
- Warning sign
- Regulatory sign you must obey— Correct answer
- Guide sign
- Service sign
Why this is the answer
A white rectangular sign states an important rule that you must obey, such as a speed limit. That makes it a regulatory sign. Diamond-shaped warning signs, by contrast, alert you to specific conditions and dangers ahead rather than stating a rule, so a sign that tells you what the law requires on that stretch of road is not one of those.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Regulatory Signs
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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