Road Signs

Study questions with answers

12 sample Road Signs questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a red STOP symbol mean?

   

   Correct answer: A stop sign is ahead; prepare to stop.

   A stop sign is ahead; prepare to stop. (This is the "Stop Ahead" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

2. 2. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a traffic signal (red, yellow, green) mean?

   

   Correct answer: A traffic signal is ahead; prepare to slow or stop.

   A traffic signal is ahead; prepare to slow or stop. (This is the "Signal Ahead" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

3. 3. You approach a white circular sign showing a bicycle crossed out in red. What does it tell you to do?

   

   Correct answer: Bicycles are not allowed on this road.

   Bicycles are not allowed on this road. (This is the "No Bicycles" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

4. 4. You approach a white rectangular sign posting a weight limit in tons. What does it tell you to do?

   

   Correct answer: Vehicles over the posted weight may not use this road or bridge.

   Vehicles over the posted weight may not use this road or bridge. (This is the "Weight Limit" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

5. 5. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a red-and-white yield symbol mean?

   

   Correct answer: A yield sign is ahead; be prepared to yield.

   A yield sign is ahead; be prepared to yield. (This is the "Yield Ahead" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

6. 6. You approach a white rectangular sign reading 'DO NOT PASS'. What does it tell you to do?

   

   Correct answer: Passing other vehicles is prohibited beyond this sign.

   Passing other vehicles is prohibited beyond this sign. (This is the "Do Not Pass" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

7. 7. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with an arrow that curves one way then the other mean?

   

   Correct answer: A curve in one direction followed by a curve in the opposite direction.

   A curve in one direction followed by a curve in the opposite direction. (This is the "Reverse Curve" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

8. 8. You approach a white rectangular sign reading 'SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT'. What does it tell you to do?

   

   Correct answer: Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane so faster traffic can pass.

   Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane so faster traffic can pass. (This is the "Slower Traffic Keep Right" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

9. 9. You approach a white rectangular sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT' above a number. What does it tell you to do?

   

   Correct answer: The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions; slow down for weather, traffic, or road conditions.

   The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions; slow down for weather, traffic, or road conditions. (This is the "Speed Limit" sign.)

   Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

10. 10. You approach a white sign with a diagonal arrow reading 'KEEP RIGHT'. What does it tell you to do?

    

    Correct answer: Keep to the right of a median, island, or obstruction.

    Keep to the right of a median, island, or obstruction. (This is the "Keep Right" sign.)

    Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

11. 11. You approach a white rectangular sign reading 'MINIMUM SPEED' above a number. What does it tell you to do?

    

    Correct answer: You must not drive slower than this speed under normal conditions.

    You must not drive slower than this speed under normal conditions. (This is the "Minimum Speed Limit" sign.)

    Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

12. 12. You approach a yellow pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign reading 'NO PASSING ZONE'. What does it tell you to do?

    

    Correct answer: You are entering a no-passing zone; do not pass other vehicles.

    You are entering a no-passing zone; do not pass other vehicles. (This is the "No Passing Zone" sign.)

    Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs