california dmv traffic signs Flashcards

california dmv traffic signs Flashcards always indicates "NO". the picture inside the circle shows what you cannot do. the sign may be shown with or without words.red circle with a red line through it crossroadA four-way intersection is ahead. Be ready to yield the right-of-way.keep rightsharp turn Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. emergency parking only slower driving traffic must stay in right hand lane unless passing. slower traffic must move out of left hand lane when being overtaken by a faster vehicle.keep right sign most recognizable shape as a warning sign; warns you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead.a 4-sided diamond-shaped sign keep to the side indicated by the arrowdo not stop on tracks sign directional arrowarrow on a map that always points north no u-turnno right turn INDICATES that you must make a full "STOP" whenever you see this sign. Stop at the white limit line (a wide white line painted on the street) or before entering the crosswalk.If a limit line or crosswalk isNOTpainted on the street, stop before entering the intersection. Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.8-sided redSTOPsign yield aheadThis sign warns of a yield sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop at yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.indicates that you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed 3-sided red YIELD sign keep on lookout for trolley buses on a rail track 1017 sign with skull airport ahead signbrown cross-country skiing sign indicates that you are near a school. stop if children are in the crosswalk.5-sided sign no turnsYou must not turn either to the right or to the left at this intersection.pedestrian crossingWatch for people entering a crosswalk or crossing your path. Slow down and be prepared to stop. A second sign with an arrow may show the actual location of the crosswalk.stop ahead signThere is a stop sign ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop.winding roadThe road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves. On all curves, slow down for better control.

must always give uphill drivers right of way if possibleone way This sign tells you not to stop, stand or park at any time in the intersection. You must not enter an intersection if traffic conditions do not permit you to clear the intersection completely. You must not block traffic entering into the intersection from any other direction.speed limit sign Road ahead becomes slippery in wet weather. Slow down under these conditions.Merging Traffic guide sign for rest area location upcoming trolley sign curvea bending line left turn yield on greenThis sign is used with a traffic signal. It tells you that the traffic turning left at a green light does not have the right-of-way and must yield to traffic coming from the other direction. Stop and look for oncoming traffic, then proceed with caution.Traffic from two separate lanes combining into one.divided highway Which sign tells you that you should always slow down to 30 mph or less?end divided highway added laneTraffic from another road will be entering the road. No merging is necessary because a lane has been added.pedestrians bicycles motor-driven cycles prohibitednone! are allowed Signs that indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed. Maximum speeds are for ideal conditions and must be reduced when conditions call for it.slower traffic keep right sign left onlya "U" turn/turning sign person holding signshoulder work ahead reminds the driver not to stop on the railroad track for any reason.thru traffic merge left two way traffic aheadThe one-way street or roadway is about to change to two-way traffic; there will be oncoming traffic.no parking any timeyield to uphill traffic do not passThis sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear.indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.(MUST look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop if necessary).yellow and black circular sign or an x-shaped sign

guide sign for campground: look out for cross country

skiers rest area 1 mile traffic signal aheadtraffic signal ahead T intersectionThe roadway you are traveling on ends ahead. Signal before turning right or left.

indicates that you must follow the sign's instructionNOTE:

at night if you are going the wrong way, the road reflectors will shine red in your headlights square red and white regulatory sign

no left turnyou may not turn left vehicle unable to travel at highway speed, approx. 30 mphslippery when wet road closed aheadroad machinery ahead indicating toxic gas ahead, danger signal slow moving vehicle CAN DO either u turn or turn in the indicated directiondo not block intersection sign