California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsEasy
You are driving on a two-lane road and approach an intersection. You see a white rectangular sign with the words 'DO NOT PASS' and a symbol of two cars side-by-side, with the car on the left crossing a diagonal line. What does this sign indicate?
- APassing is allowed only on the right side of the road.
- BPassing is permitted for emergency vehicles only.
- CPassing is prohibited in this area.
- DYou should prepare to pass slower vehicles.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Passing is prohibited in this area.
This sign is a regulatory sign indicating that passing other vehicles is not allowed in the designated area. Ignoring this sign can lead to dangerous situations and traffic violations.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; the sign prohibits passing, it does not specify which side is allowed.
- B. This is incorrect; while emergency vehicles have certain exemptions, this sign applies to general traffic.
- D. This is incorrect; the sign warns against passing, not to prepare for it.
No Passing Sign
A white rectangular regulatory sign indicating that passing other vehicles is forbidden.
- Regulatory sign
- Prohibits passing
- Often accompanied by a symbol of two cars with a diagonal line through one
Memory trick: Regulate your drive, obey the sign, stay alive.