California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsHard
You are driving on a rural road and see a square, white regulatory sign with a black symbol of a car and a motorcycle, with a diagonal line through the motorcycle. What does this sign indicate?
- AMotorcycles are allowed in this lane.
- BMotorcycles are prohibited from using this road or lane.
- CShare the road with motorcycles.
- DMotorcycle parking is available ahead.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Motorcycles are prohibited from using this road or lane.
This is a regulatory sign indicating a prohibition. The diagonal line through a symbol generally means 'no' or 'not allowed'. Therefore, this sign means that motorcycles are prohibited from using the designated road or lane.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; the diagonal line indicates prohibition, not permission.
- C. This is incorrect; 'Share the Road' signs typically show a car and bicycle with text, without a diagonal line.
- D. This is incorrect; parking signs have a distinct 'P' symbol.
Prohibitory Symbol (Motorcycle)
A white regulatory sign with a black symbol (e.g., motorcycle) and a red diagonal line through it, indicating that the pictured item/action is prohibited.
- Regulatory sign (white square/rectangular).
- Diagonal line means 'no' or 'prohibited'.
- Specific to the item/action shown (e.g., no motorcycles).
Memory trick: Diagonal line, a clear sign, this action is not divine.