California DMV Traffic Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does a red octagonal sign always mean in California?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely

Answer

Yield to traffic

Answer

Slow down

Answer

No entry

Question 2

A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used to indicate what?

Accepted Answer

Warning or hazard ahead

Answer

Construction zones

Answer

School zones

Answer

Speed limit change

Question 3

What does a white rectangular sign with black text typically convey in California?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory rules you must follow

Answer

Guidance information

Answer

Warning of a hazard

Answer

Distance to a destination

Question 4

A flashing yellow traffic light means you should:

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Answer

Stop and wait for green

Answer

Yield and then stop

Answer

Come to a complete stop

Question 5

What shape is a California pennant-shaped sign, and what does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal triangle — no passing zone

Answer

Triangle — yield

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Pentagon — school zone

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Circle — railroad crossing

Question 6

A green traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

You may go if the way is clear

Answer

Proceed at full speed with no checks

Answer

Pedestrians have the right-of-way only

Answer

You must accelerate immediately