California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsEasy
You are driving on a freeway and observe a large brown rectangular sign with white lettering indicating 'HISTORIC SITE'. What type of sign is this?
- ARegulatory sign
- BWarning sign
- CConstruction sign
- DGuide sign
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Guide sign
Guide signs provide information about routes, destinations, services, and points of interest. Brown signs specifically indicate public recreation and scenic guidance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Regulatory signs tell you what you must or must not do (e.g., speed limits, stop signs).
- B. Warning signs alert you to potential hazards or changed road conditions (e.g., curve ahead, deer crossing).
- C. Construction signs are orange and indicate work zones or temporary conditions.
Brown Guide Signs
Rectangular signs with brown backgrounds and white lettering, used to indicate public recreation areas, scenic guidance, and cultural points of interest.
- Inform drivers about recreational and cultural sites.
- Typically found on highways and near attractions.
- Part of the broader category of guide signs.
Memory trick: Brown for parks, green for routes, orange for work, red for stop, yellow for caution.