Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards
6 cards from real CALIFORNIA DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What does a red circle with a line through it over any symbol mean?
Answer: That activity is prohibited
A red circle with a diagonal line (prohibition symbol) over any image means that action is strictly forbidden.
A school zone sign in California is which color and shape?
Answer: Yellow-green pentagon
School zone signs in California use a distinctive yellow-green pentagon shape to maximize visibility and recognition.
What does a 'YIELD' sign look like in California?
Answer: White downward-pointing triangle with red border
Yield signs are downward-pointing triangles with a red border and white interior, indicating drivers must give way.
A crossbuck sign (two planks forming an 'X') is found at:
Answer: Railroad grade crossings
The crossbuck is a standard railroad crossing sign that warns drivers a rail line crosses the road ahead.
What does a 'WRONG WAY' sign mean when you see it while driving?
Answer: You have entered a roadway going against traffic flow
A Wrong Way sign means you are traveling in the wrong direction on a divided highway or one-way street and must stop and turn around.
A sign with a picture of a bicycle with a red slash through it means:
Answer: No bicycles permitted on that road
The bicycle prohibition sign means bicycles are not allowed on that particular roadway segment.