CA ROAD SIGNS TEST: 01 of 01
Free California Road Signs Practice Test 1
Learn to recognize California road signs, understand their meanings and prepare for your California DMV Class C learner permit test with multiple-choice practice questions.
STUDY TOPICS
Road Signs
Warning, regulatory, and all road signs
TEST FORMAT
Question Pool
Multiple-choice road sign questions
YOUR GOAL
Target Pass Mark
Aim for 80% or higher
Before You Start the California Traffic Signs Test:
Review the road signs section in the official California Driver’s Handbook and make sure you know all traffic signs.
What does this sign mean?
Four-way stop ahead.
Crossroad ahead.
One-way junction ahead.
This sign warns a crossroad is ahead where another road crosses, so drivers should be alert for traffic entering from both sides.
What does this sign mean?
Fast moving vehicle.
Slow moving vehicle.
Army vehicle.
This triangular orange and red sign indicates a slow-moving vehicle, usually traveling 25 mph or less. It alerts drivers to approach with caution, reduce speed if necessary, and be prepared to safely pass the vehicle, preventing accidents and ensuring safe traffic flow.
What does this sign signify?
Lane begins; stay in your lane.
Lane ends; merge safely.
Divided highway begins; go fastly.
The Lane Ends sign warns drivers that the lane they are traveling in will end soon. Drivers should safely merge into the adjacent lane, adjust speed if necessary, and yield to traffic already in that lane. This ensures smooth traffic flow and prevents collisions.
What does this sign signify?
Road narrows ahead.
Divided highway begins.
Divided highway ends.
This sign warns drivers that the divided highway is ending and traffic from opposite directions will share the same road. Drivers should be alert, adjust their lane position, and watch for oncoming vehicles to ensure safe driving on the undivided section.
What does this sign represent?
Divided highway ahead.
One-way street ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
This sign warns drivers that traffic flows in both directions ahead, so they should stay alert and drive cautiously.
What does this 5-sided sign indicate?
School zone ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Playground nearby.
A 5-sided (pentagon) sign alerts drivers to a school zone ahead. Drivers should slow down, watch for children, and be prepared to stop. This ensures the safety of students and pedestrians near schools, reducing the risk of accidents.
What does this sign signify?
Divided highway ends.
Divided highway begins.
Road narrows ahead.
This sign indicates that a divided highway is about to begin, with a physical barrier or median separating traffic moving in opposite directions. Drivers should remain in their lane, avoid sudden lane changes, and be alert when adjusting to the new road layout.
What does this sign mean?
T-intersection ahead.
No turns allowed.
Road ends permanently.
This sign warns that the road ends ahead at a T-intersection, and drivers must turn either left or right.
What does this sign indicate?
Restricted Zone.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Four roads crossing ahead.
This sign warns that a railroad crossing is coming up. Drivers must slow down, look both ways, listen for approaching trains, and be ready to stop if necessary. Observing these precautions helps prevent accidents and ensures the safety of all road users.
What does this sign represent?
Signalized intersection.
No stopping zone.
Stop ahead
This sign warns drivers that a stop sign is coming up, so they should begin to slow down and prepare to stop completely.
What kind of sign is this "FLAMMABLE" sign?
Hazardous loads placard.
Warning sign.
Regulatory sign.
A 'FLAMMABLE' sign indicates that the vehicle or container is carrying hazardous materials that can catch fire easily. Drivers must recognize these placards, exercise extra caution, and follow safety regulations to prevent accidents or fires on the road.
What does this sign indicate?
Lane ends ahead.
Narrow bridge ahead.
Roadwork ahead.
This sign warns that a lane is ending soon, so drivers should prepare to merge safely into the adjacent lane.
This warning sign means:
Steep hill ahead.
Slippery when wet.
Uneven surface ahead.
This sign warns drivers that the road ahead may be slippery when wet due to rain or other conditions. Drivers should reduce speed, avoid sudden turns or braking, and maintain control to prevent skidding or accidents.
What does this sign indicate?
Left turns only.
Left turns not allowed.
Left turns allowed after full stop.
This red and white sign means making a left turn at that spot is strictly prohibited, even if the road appears clear.
What does this steady yellow arrow show?
Speed up and turn.
Protected turn ending.
Turn anytime.
A steady yellow arrow indicates that the protected turn phase is ending. Drivers should prepare to stop if it is safe, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when the intersection is clear. This helps prevent collisions and ensures safe turning.
What does this sign indicate?
Merging traffic ahead.
Road narrows ahead.
Lane ends ahead.
This sign warns two lanes will merge into one, so drivers should adjust speed and allow others to merge safely.
What does this sign represent?
Vehicle moves above 25 mph.
Vehicle moves under 25 mph.
Vehicle moves with no speed limit.
This triangular orange sign with a red border is used to mark slow-moving vehicles, such as farm equipment or construction machinery, that travel at 25 mph or less. When approaching such vehicles, drivers must reduce speed, maintain a safe distance, and pass cautiously.
What does this sign signify?
Slow down and be ready to stop.
Slow down and be ready to go.
Speed up to merge.
A red YIELD sign means you must reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary, allowing other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians to go first. You do not always have to stop completely unless traffic requires it. This ensures safe merging or crossing.
What does a solid yellow traffic light indicate?
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.
Prepare to go; the light is about to turn green.
Stop immediately, even if already in the intersection.
A solid yellow traffic light indicates that the signal is about to turn red. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop safely before entering the intersection. This helps prevent collisions and ensures safe traffic flow at controlled intersections.
What does this flashing yellow arrow mean?
Wait for green.
Turn with caution.
Stop and turn.
This flashing yellow arrow means you may turn but must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, proceeding carefully.