1. What does this sign mean?

• Stop only if there is cross traffic
• ✓ Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
• Slow down and yield to other traffic

A red octagonal stop sign means you must come to a complete stop at the limit line and proceed only when it is safe.

2. What does this sign mean?

• Stop only if there is cross traffic
• ✓ Slow down and prepare to yield right of way
• Merge into the right lane

A red and white inverted triangle yield sign means you must slow down and give the right of way to oncoming or cross traffic.

3. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ Do not enter the road from your direction
• No vehicles in either direction
• Slow zone ahead

The Do Not Enter sign indicates you may not enter the road from your direction. It is typically posted at one-way street exits and freeway off-ramps.

4. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ You are heading the wrong direction on a one-way road
• No U-turn allowed
• Do not enter unless authorized

The Wrong Way sign means you are heading the wrong direction on a one-way road. Stop safely, find a way to turn around, and reverse direction.

5. A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

• You may pass when safe
• ✓ Passing is not allowed on your side
• There is a school zone ahead

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means passing is prohibited from your direction. A broken yellow line means passing is allowed when safe.

6. A broken white line between two lanes traveling in the same direction means:

• ✓ You may change lanes when safe
• Passing is prohibited
• The lane ends ahead

A broken white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. You may cross it to change lanes when safe.

7. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ School zone ahead
• Pedestrian crossing
• Children playing area

A pentagon-shaped fluorescent yellow-green sign with children figures means a school zone is ahead. Reduce speed to 25 mph (CVC §22352) when school is in session.

8. What does this sign mean?

• Road work ahead
• ✓ Railroad crossing ahead
• Hospital ahead

A round yellow sign with a black X and "RR" letters is the advance warning for a railroad crossing. Slow down and be prepared to stop if signals activate.

9. In a construction zone, traffic warning signs are which color?

• Yellow
• ✓ Orange
• White

Orange diamond-shaped signs indicate construction zones. Fines for moving violations in construction zones are doubled in California.

10. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ Slippery when wet
• Winding road ahead
• Loose gravel

The slippery-when-wet sign warns of a road surface that can become hazardous when wet. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns.

11. A curb painted red means:

• ✓ No stopping, parking, or standing at any time
• Loading and unloading only
• Disabled parking only

A red curb prohibits stopping, parking, or standing at any time. Exception: a marked bus stop where buses may load passengers.

12. A curb painted white means:

• No parking at any time
• ✓ Loading or unloading passengers or mail; usually 3 minutes maximum
• Disabled parking only

A white curb is for loading or unloading passengers or mail only, usually limited to 3 minutes maximum.

13. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ Hospital ahead
• Rest area ahead
• Hotel services ahead

A blue square sign with a white "H" indicates a hospital ahead. Blue service signs guide drivers to nearby services.

14. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ No U-turn allowed
• No left turn
• Roundabout ahead

A circular sign with a U-turn arrow crossed out by a red diagonal line means U-turns are prohibited at this intersection.

15. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ No left turn
• Left turn yield on green
• One way only — no left turn

A circular sign with a left-turn arrow crossed out by a red diagonal line means left turns are prohibited at this intersection.

16. What does this sign mean?

• School zone
• ✓ Pedestrian crossing ahead
• Bicycle crossing

A yellow or fluorescent yellow-green diamond with a pedestrian symbol warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead. Drivers must yield to pedestrians at every crosswalk (CVC §21950).

17. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ Steep hill ahead
• Bumpy road ahead
• Rough road surface

A diamond sign with a vehicle on an incline warns of a steep hill ahead. Reduce speed and consider downshifting before descending.

18. A flashing red traffic signal means:

• Slow down and proceed with caution
• ✓ Stop completely, then proceed when safe — same as a stop sign
• Stop only if cross traffic is present

A flashing red signal must be treated as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe to do so.

19. What does this sign mean?

• ✓ Winding road ahead
• Slippery when wet
• Sharp curve ahead

A diamond sign with a curving arrow indicates a winding road ahead — a series of curves in opposite directions. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.

20. What does this sign mean?

• Police checkpoint ahead
• ✓ Flagger (worker directing traffic) ahead
• Pedestrian crossing

An orange diamond sign with a person holding a flag warns of a flagger (worker directing traffic) ahead. Slow down and follow the flagger's directions.